[Runscott]

Originally Posted by Section103

It wouldn't have been possible for Alabama to fall in the polls after the 1 point win to Arky because.......there was no CFP poll at that time. Im pretty sure Bama's ranking is considering their entire body of work - including that game. Personally, Im not convinced they're #1, but I absolutely believe they are top 4. Vegas, on the other hand, does absolutely believe they are #1. That's not bias, that's straight $ on the line.

So who is #1?

• Oregon? they have shown more glaring defensive weaknesses than any team in the top 7
• Florida State? In a 4-team playoff, their inability to play football in the first half could get them knocked out in the 1st round. I doubt the come-backs they've staged against average teams will work against Alabama or Mississippi State.
• Mississippi State? Alabama just beat them fairly soundly
• TCU? I don't think they will even win out, but if they do, they lose the 1st playoff game
• Ohio State? Possibly. A dark horse if they can get in.
• Baylor? Another team with huge defense issues