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ROBBED: BYU, Utah PASSED By Notre Dame, Alabama in JOKE College Football Playoff Ranking, SEC Bias?
The persistent ranking of traditional "blue blood" programs like Alabama and Notre Dame above teams like BYU and Utah, even when the latter hold comparable or superior records, is rooted in the subjective nature of the College Football Playoff selection process. This disparity stems primarily from three factors: historical prestige, perceived strength of schedule (SOS), and the subjective "eye test."
Alabama and Notre Dame benefit significantly from historical brand equity and poll inertia. The CFP committee and voters often give these established programs a higher "ranking floor," meaning…
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