The recent release of the College Football Playoff committee’s top-25 rankings has sparked discussions and debates in the world of college football. Analysts and experts have shared their opinions, and one of the hot topics is the ranking order among three strong football programs: Oregon (8-1), Texas (8-1), and Alabama (8-1).
Kirk Herbstreit, a prominent figure in college football analysis, expressed his thoughts during ESPN’s broadcast reveal. Herbstreit raised a hypothetical scenario, saying, “If Texas wins out and Alabama wins out, there’s no way Alabama is going ahead of Texas.” He emphasized that the potential SEC championship for Alabama and a Big 12 victory for Texas would create a challenging decision for the committee.
Herbstreit also highlighted the significance of Alabama’s upcoming game against Georgia. If Alabama were to pull off a victory against Georgia and Texas emerged as the Big 12 champion, it would pose a dilemma for the committee.
In the current rankings, Oregon holds the sixth position, Texas follows at seventh, and Alabama is eighth. Herbstreit’s insights hint at a future scenario where the debate could revolve around Alabama’s position and the performance of Oregon and Washington. In such a situation, the fate of Texas, should they continue to win, becomes a crucial factor in the playoff picture.