Kirk Herbstreit Predicts Alabama vs. SMU for Playoff Spot
Originally Published 1 year ago — by On3
ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit, cautious after past backlash, predicts the College Football Playoff committee will choose ACC runner-up SMU over Alabama for the final at-large spot, despite Alabama's stronger schedule. SMU lost the ACC Championship to Clemson on a last-second field goal, while Alabama, with a 9-3 record, did not play this weekend. Herbstreit emphasizes he has no personal agenda and is merely speculating on the committee's decision.