Nick Saban tells Pat McAfee that CFP rankings are ‘bulls--t,’ cites Big Ten
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Key Points:
- Nick Saban criticized the College Football Playoff rankings, calling them "a little bulls--t" due to the many games still left to play and numerous possible outcomes.
- He highlighted the volatility of rankings using the Big Ten as an example, noting that teams' positions mean little if they don't continue winning key games.
- Indiana dropped five spots in the rankings despite not playing, a situation explained by CFP chair Hunter Yurachek as a consequence of their bye week coinciding with other teams' quality wins.
- Alabama moved up to No. 3 in the rankings despite having two losses, surpassing undefeated UCLA and one-loss Notre Dame, sparking debate given Alabama’s losses were to top-ranked Georgia and No. 8 Tennessee.
- The Crimson Tide’s strength of schedule was cited in their ranking, but their position ahead of Tennessee, who holds a head-to-head win, remains controversial among critics.
