Why did CFP committee forget that Tennessee football beat Alabama?.
Tennessee · Alabama · Texas A&MShould Tennessee be ahead of Alabama in CFP rankings? And can the Vols keep that debate alive by beating Texas A&M?
It's a topic tailored-made for podcasts. After the CFP discussion, Sparks and Adams preview the Texas A&M game , react to the Faizon Brandon package and much more.
To hear the full conversation, listen to the 55-minute podcast. Tennessee won a "prove it" type game by trouncing Kentucky.
Sparks said Alabama has a slightly better postseason resume if head-to-head isn't in play. Here are some key rankings to compare:
KEY POINTS
- Why did CFP committee forget that Tennessee football beat Alabama?.
- So on this episode of " The Volunteer State ," beat writer Adam Sparks and columnist John Adams dig into the debate over the Vols' position in the initial CFP rankings and what could happen in the second edition after a 34-6 win over Kentucky.
- And now all eyes have turned to the CFP committee, which initially placed the Vols eight spots behind Alabama in the rankings despite UT winning the head-to-head meeting, 26-10 .
- Record vs CFP Top 25: Alabama (3-2) vs. Tennessee (2-2)