The ACC Championship Game came down to a thrilling end with a walk-off 56-yard field goal that sent Clemson to the inaugural 12-team CFP. Many believe that SMU, despite their loss, may still secure a CFP berth, potentially at the expense of Alabama. Analyst David Pollack expressed his belief that SMU should secure the final spot due to the nature of their loss.
The discussion around the final CFP spot has been intense, with SMU playing an extra game compared to Alabama. The committee faces a tough decision in choosing between the two teams. While some believe that Alabama’s more impressive wins should secure them a spot, others argue that SMU’s close loss in the conference championship game should not penalize them.
The official CFP bracket will be revealed on Selection Sunday, with some teams already aware of their fate, while others are still uncertain. The discussion around the playoffs will shift from hypotheticals to actual games once the bracket is announced. Fans of SMU will be eagerly watching to see if the committee rewards their strong performance, especially with a competitive team like Alabama also in contention. The final rankings and bracket will be announced on ESPN at 12 noon ET.
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