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RUINED: BYU, Utah DENIED Just for Tulane, James Madison to be BLOWN OUT in College Football Playoff
The 2025 College Football Playoff first round has ignited a firestorm of criticism over the "5+7" format, as Tulane and James Madison (JMU) were blown out on the national stage. While these programs secured automatic bids as two of the five highest-ranked conference champions, their non-competitive performances have left fans wondering how BYU (11-2) and Utah (10-2) were left sitting at home.
The "5+7" Fallout: Brand Bias vs. Automatic Bids
The inclusion of Tulane and JMU was a mathematical necessity of the current CFP rules, but it resulted in what many are calling a "diluted" playoff…
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