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Paul Finebaum tells why committee made mistake putting SMU in playoff over Alabama

Alabama football was the first team left out of the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff bracket after SMU claimed the final at large spot on Sunday.

The 13-chair committee’s final decision has since sparked many debates across college football circles, leaving many asking “Did the committee get it right?”

ESPN college football analyst, Paul Finebaum joined “First Take”Monday and gave his final verdict on if the College Football Playoff committee made a mistake by leaving Alabama out of the postseason in favor of SMU.

“It was a mistake, but I’ll say I understand where America is,” Finebaum said.