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Texas defeated No. 1 Ohio State 24-23 in a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback, but the victory was overshadowed by postgame controversy. Coach Steve Sarkisian abruptly ended an interview with ESPN reporter Holly Rowe, leading to viral AI-edited videos and criticism. Sarkisian later urged the CFP committee to favor Ohio State, citing his own past exclusion from the playoff.
Texas defeated No. 1 Ohio State 24-23 in a dramatic comeback, prompting coach Steve Sarkisian to advocate for rewarding teams that play tough schedules. This marks a sharp reversal from his previous stance, where he criticized the playoff committee for not selecting Texas despite a similar record. The victory also sparked controversy after Sarkisian abruptly ended a postgame interview with ESPN reporter Holly Rowe.
SMU coach Rhett Lashlee argues that excluding the Mustangs from the College Football Playoff (CFP) would undermine the principles of college football, following their narrow 34-31 loss to Clemson in the ACC Championship Game. Despite SMU's strong season, including an 11-0 conference record, their playoff chances are uncertain due to their 0-2 record against ranked teams and a weaker strength of schedule. The CFP selection committee faces a tough decision, weighing SMU against other contenders like Alabama, as they deliberate on the final playoff spots.
With Selection Sunday approaching, the College Football Playoff picture is taking shape, but uncertainty remains due to a season of upsets and inconsistent performances. Currently, 11 teams are considered worthy for the 12-team playoff, with several teams on the bubble, including Miami, SMU, Alabama, Mississippi, South Carolina, and BYU. The final spot could be influenced by the outcome of the ACC championship game between SMU and Clemson. The playoff seeding is expected to include Oregon, Texas, SMU, Boise State, Notre Dame, Penn State, Georgia, Ohio State, Tennessee, Indiana, Arizona State, and Miami.