"The main takeaways from the first bracket are that the SEC and the Big Ten are swallowing up all the real estate, the Big 12 makes a decent show of it, and literally no one has any respect for the ACC, which is a huge blow to Miami's chances. Texas A&M is high up there as the only undefeated SEC team, but that status is going to be tested during the back end of the season."
"The committee similarly has a lot of faith in Ole Miss, which, we'll see I guess. And maybe this is just a testament to how much you can miss about the college season even when you're paying close attention, but it only just dawned on me when I saw the bracket that BYU is undefeated. Good for them! The real drama of the rankings actually begins at No. 10, starting with two-loss Notre Dame."
The College Football Playoff bracket shows SEC and Big Ten teams occupying most top positions, with the Big 12 also represented and the ACC largely disregarded. Texas A&M appears as the only undefeated SEC team, but that unbeaten status faces tougher tests late in the season. The committee places substantial trust in Ole Miss. BYU is undefeated, despite being overlooked by many earlier in the season. Notre Dame, with two losses and few quality wins, appears at No. 10 above Miami. Miami sits at No. 18 after a loss to Notre Dame, effectively ending realistic playoff hopes. The ACC may rely on its conference championship to secure a spot.
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