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Strength of Schedule: A Double-Edged Sword - College Football Playoff Rankings

Strength of Schedule: A Double-Edged Sword - College Football Playoff Rankings

Update: 2024-11-20
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In this episode of the Power 2 pod, hosts Andy and Jason delve into the complexities of the college football playoff rankings. They discuss the surprising inclusion of Tennessee, the implications of strength of schedule, and the significance of losses in determining playoff eligibility. The conversation also highlights the importance of head-to-head matchups and looks ahead to future games that could impact rankings. Throughout the discussion, they emphasize the need to reward winning and the challenges faced by the committee in making fair assessments.



Tennessee's playoff position is surprising given their key victories.
Strength of schedule plays a crucial role in rankings.
Winning should be prioritized over the quality of losses.
Head-to-head matchups are essential in ranking teams.
Future matchups will significantly impact playoff standings.
Indiana's undefeated record is being undervalued due to schedule strength.
Losses to unranked teams should be heavily considered.
The committee faces challenges in justifying rankings based on various factors.
Winning games is the best way to secure a playoff spot.
The current rankings are likely to change as the season progresses.
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Strength of Schedule: A Double-Edged Sword - College Football Playoff Rankings

Strength of Schedule: A Double-Edged Sword - College Football Playoff Rankings

Andrew Adair