The only bad thing about the College Football Playoff is that the selection guidelines aren’t completely clear. Sure, we know that the Selection Committee is supposed to consider “strength of schedule, head-to-head results against common opponents, championships won and other factors” when making its decision, but what does that really mean? Are some components more important than others, or does each carry the same weight? That last question is virtually impossible to answer, as the Selection Committee hasn’t had to make any difficult choices yet. Yes, putting Ohio State in the field over Baylor in 2014 seems like a tough call, but the Bears’ weak non-conference schedule that season made the decision a no-brainer. Likewise, Stanford’s two losses made it easier for the committee to pick the four teams for last year’s field. Will that be the case in 2016? It’s difficult to tell since the season hasn’t started. However, here are a few hypothetical situations that could make the Selection Committee have to answer some very tough questions. Scenario 1 – BYU or Notre Dame finish the season undefeated. All five power conference champions finish with one loss. Given the depth that exists in college football today, it’s highly…
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