College Football Playoff selection chair explains Alabama’s place in CFP

Hunter Yurachek explained why Alabama didn't move in the CFP rankings after losing to Georgia in the SEC championship game.

Summary

Alabama remained at its CFP ranking position following the SEC Championship loss to Georgia, as explained by the selection chair.

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“The committee looks at the whole resume of each team, not just the most recent result, when placing teams in the CFP rankings.”
“Conference strength, quality wins, and the total body of work matter more than a single game.”

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