And to not get into the Playoff based on the eye test. “Those kids have went out there and busted their behinds. And the fact that this committee could take a Power 5 conference champion that’s undefeated. This is about understanding to get the four best teams. “I understand we want to look at style points and who we’re gonna get for the best matchups,” he said.
However, McFarland discussed the hypocrisy of that decision following Alabama’s “miracle” win over Auburn last week. And that’s the reason, never before has this not been done - winning a Power 5 conference, going undefeated, and not getting into the Playoff.”įlorida State was likely left out due to not impressing the committee over the past couple of weeks with Jordan Travis sidelined. And regardless of whether it looks good at the quarterback position, regardless of whether we win with offense, whether we win with defense, the name of the game is to win. “Because we got out on the field and we play the game. ‘To me, this is a travesty to the sport,” McFarland said.
