Cover 3 College Football Upon Further Review: AP poll Reactions, CFP projections, Conference Tiebreaker Scenarios, More!
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Nov 17, 2025 The hosts dive into reactions from the latest AP Top 25 poll, dissecting surprising drops like Alabama and Texas. They explore College Football Playoff projections with some surprising placements, including a look at bubble teams. Conference tiebreaker scenarios are broken down in detail, highlighting key games ahead. The panel also debates Heisman favorites and examines regional voting dynamics. Plus, there's a discussion around growing tensions with Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin and thoughts on upcoming coaching carousel moves.
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Big Ten Tiebreakers Are Counterintuitive
- Big Ten title scenarios hinge on Indiana and Ohio State outcomes more than assumed Michigan results.
- Even if Michigan beats Ohio State, complex common-opponent math could still leave Michigan out of the title game.
Common-Opponent Math Can Boot Favorites
- USC, Michigan and Ohio State three-way ties create deep common-opponent and opponent-winning-percentage work that often boots Michigan.
- The conference-opponent winning percentage metric can override head-to-head intuition in the Big Ten.
Bounce-Back Efficiency Wins Games
- Washington's 49-13 win vs Purdue was a textbook 'brilliantly boring' bounce-back: efficient, balanced, and controlling third downs.
- Such disciplined performances restore confidence after dramatic losses and keep seasons on track.