Alabama's CFP ranking stuns college football world: 'JOKE from the CFP committee'
Alabama's CFP ranking sparks shock and debate in college football world
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Mandel’s Mailbag: CFP committee still loves Alabama. Philip Rivers is a red flag for NC StateThe New York Times · 11h ago
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Alabama has been ranked in the College Football Playoff. The ranking has been met with surprise and criticism from many in the college football world. Coverage from USA Today describes the reaction as a 'joke from the CFP committee'. The New York Times' Mandel notes that Alabama has been given a quality win, but also highlights Philip Rivers' involvement with NC State as a potential red flag. CBS Sports emphasizes that the SEC's efforts have paid off, with several teams from the conference being ranked. ESPN examines what could keep each team in the CFP rankings from winning the championship. The surprising game that has been locked as a quality win for Alabama is not specified in current reporting.
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What changed in the CFP rankings?
Alabama was ranked in the College Football Playoff
What is the reaction to Alabama's ranking?
Surprise and criticism from many in the college football world
What is the significance of Philip Rivers' involvement with NC State?
A potential red flag, according to The New York Times' Mandel
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