Alabama's Playoff Snub Sparks Debate Amid New 12-Team Format
Paul Finebaum criticized the College Football Playoff committee's decision to select SMU over Alabama, claiming Alabama was unfairly excluded despite having a tougher schedule. He blamed Warde Manuel, Michigan's athletic director, for mishandling the situation, suggesting his comments influenced the committee's choice. Finebaum acknowledged Alabama's loss to Oklahoma but argued the decision preserved the significance of conference championship games, which are financially significant.
