The College Football Playoff rankings are in – Clemson No. 1, OU No. 2, Georgia No. 3 and Alabama No. 4. the final spot came down to Bama and Ohio State, a Sophie’s Choice for which there was no right or wrong answer. Here is the teleconference conducted Sunday by CFP selection committee chairman Kirby Hocutt, with my takes.
Hocutt’s opening statement: “After a late night last night and a detailed, thorough review this morning, the committee, as you know, ranked Clemson as the No. 1 team in the nation. We ranked Oklahoma No. 2, Georgia No. 3.