College Football Playoff (CFP) spot debate between Alabama and Miami has been a topic of discussion among fans and analysts alike. Dan Mullen, the ESPN college football analyst and former SEC head coach at Florida and Mississippi State, recently shared his thoughts on The Pat McAfee Show.
Mullen believes that Miami should be ranked above Alabama in the latest CFP rankings. He points out that Alabama has quality wins over Georgia, South Carolina, Missouri, and LSU, but also has worse losses to Vanderbilt and Oklahoma. In contrast, Miami’s performance was marred by a 21-0 lead blown against Syracuse last Saturday.
Mullen emphasized that winning is what matters in the CFP, and it’s difficult to win consistently. He questioned the criteria for ranking teams, noting that Alabama has better wins than Miami but also worse losses. Ultimately, the debate will be resolved on Selection Sunday when either team gets in or both get in.
The scenario of all three possibilities – both teams getting in, neither team getting in, or one team getting in while the other does not – adds to the chaos surrounding the CFP rankings. Mullen’s take is a reflection of his experience as an SEC head coach and provides insight into the complexities of the CFP system.
The final CFP rankings will be announced on Sunday, and fans are eagerly awaiting the decision that will determine which teams make it to the playoff.
Source: https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/alabama-football/dan-mullen-tackles-alabama-vs-miami-cfp-debate