Josh Pate's College Football Show Biggest CFP Lessons Learned + Notre Dame Drama & Big Ten vs SEC
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Dec 10, 2025 Dive into the latest on the College Football Playoff as the final rankings stir debate. Notre Dame's drama takes center stage, questioning their deserved spot. Discover the pitfalls of traditional ranking reveals and the need for better transparency in committee decisions. The fierce rivalry between the SEC and Big Ten is explored, highlighting their differing strengths. Josh also reviews disappointing teams like Clemson and Florida, and reflects on preseason predictions that went hilariously awry. It’s a rollercoaster of football insights!
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Change Tiebreakers To Include CFP Rank
- Fix conference tiebreakers to use head-to-head then CFP ranking as the next tiebreaker.
- This small change would prevent odd championship matchups and reduce playoff controversy.
Ohio State's Loss Opened The Field
- Ohio State's loss in the conference title game made the playoff far more open and competitive.
- Their vulnerability increased realistic title chances across several other programs.
Process Fail, Not Automatic Robbery
- Notre Dame wasn't owed a playoff spot but the committee mismanaged messaging leading up to selection.
- That poor communication fueled justified frustration even if the selection was defensible.