Controversy Erupts as Alabama's CFP Ranking Sparks Debate

Miami's athletic director Dan Radakovich criticized the College Football Playoff committee for ranking Miami outside the playoff bracket, despite their strong season, while placing three-loss Alabama at No. 11. Miami's recent loss to Syracuse and their 1-2 record in the last three games were cited as reasons for their exclusion. ACC commissioner Jim Phillips also expressed disagreement with Miami's exclusion, highlighting their strong performance and close losses. The CFP committee stated that teams not playing in championship games cannot be re-evaluated.