That’s probably what this process will feel like. But now it’s time to go through a painful and potentially unfair audit of every single game and opponent the Bearcats have played.
Where does Cincinnati belong? Unless the members of this committee are some hardcore haters, Cincinnati is going to begin this process as the highest-ranked Group of 5 school in the CFP era. The events of Saturday helped further establish three big topics that are sure to dominate the playoff conversion this week and beyond. I don’t like it either, but I am powerless to stop the playoff machine from consuming the sport. Everything must be framed in terms of the top four now. Hopefully you have enjoyed this wonderfully chaotic season so far, because it’s about to change.
That initial ranking will formally establish all the debates and narratives that we all must abide by for the rest of the season. Time to embrace the CFP debates The College Football Playoff selection committee will deliver its first top 25 on Tuesday night. Four takeaways and so much more from Week 9 in college football as we close the door on October and the focus starts to turn to the College Football Playoff push.
