Pay attention to the College Football Playoff rankings Tuesday, and not just at the top. The middle tier will provide another future case study for CFP philosophy 101.
If the selection committee jumps 9-3 Florida State ahead of 9-3 Louisville, it’s time to re-evaluate how much the committee prioritizes the on-field results. In September, the Cardinals blew the Seminoles out 63-20. It was a one-score game for all of 14 minutes.
The debate should probably end right there, but Florida State could move ahead in Tuesday’s rankings, which likely determines who plays in the Orange Bowl.