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College football roundtable: Overrated playoff contenders

In six short months, the stretch run of college football begins, with the final two weeks of the regular season sure to shape the playoff pairings and races for major awards. All this week, we’re looking forward to late 2016 as the Power 5 conferences jockey for postseason position.

Next up: Which team is an overrated contender to earn a spot in the College Football Playoff semifinals on New Year’s Eve?

ACC: Florida State

Both Clemson and Florida State are likely top-five preseason selections, so tagging one with an overrated label is sure to blow up in my face.