The College Football Playoff Selection committee winked at Stanford when the second iteration of its rankings were revealed Tuesday evening. That wink essentially said, "We see you Stanford. We've got a pretty good idea of how to measure you for a playoff spot."
How so?
Well, for one, the committee made clear that one loss doesn't a season ruin. It ranked Alabama No. 2, ahead of four unbeaten Power 5 teams. The Crimson Tide is getting a pass for its home loss to a mediocre Ole Miss team because: 1. The Crimson Tide have looked good in every other game of a rugged schedule, including a dominant win over previously unbeaten LSU; and, 2.