"With Alabama losing to Georgia in the SEC championship game, the College Football Playoff selection committee's biggest decision on Saturday night will be how far to drop the Tide -- and the result could mean the difference for Miami's playoff hopes. The focus of the final ranking on Selection Day (Noon ET/ESPN) will be where it's been all season -- on Notre Dame, Alabama and Miami."
"The Big Ten champions are the only undefeated team left in the country, and they earned the best win of the season by defeating the committee's No. 1 team, Ohio State. The Hoosiers entered Saturday ranked No. 1 in ESPN's Strength of Record metric, No. 1 in total efficiency, and No. 4 in Game Control -- and that was before they beat Ohio State."
Alabama's loss to Georgia creates a pivotal CFP selection decision about how far to drop the three-loss Tide, which could determine Miami's playoff chances. ACC champion Duke likely faces exclusion in favor of Sun Belt champion James Madison, potentially angering the entire ACC. The primary focus remains on Notre Dame, Alabama and Miami for the final ranking. Indiana stands as the only undefeated Big Ten champion and earned a marquee win over Ohio State, entering Saturday ranked first in ESPN's Strength of Record, total efficiency, and Game Control. Ohio State still holds quality wins over Texas and Michigan, but its standing could fall without the Indiana victory.
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