Paul Finebaum, a prominent college football analyst, recently discussed the 2024 College Football Playoff (CFP) selections and expressed his belief that one team, in particular, had been “disrespected” by the committee’s decision. Finebaum pointed to the Florida State Seminoles, who were controversially left out of the top four, despite finishing the regular season undefeated. He argued that the Seminoles’ perfect record, which included a major conference championship, deserved more respect and consideration, particularly given the strength of their schedule.
Florida State’s exclusion from the Playoff sparked widespread debate, as the committee ultimately opted to include Texas and Alabama over the Seminoles. Finebaum suggested that Florida State, under coach Mike Norvell, had been subjected to bias due to their perceived lack of a “name-brand” quarterback following the injury to starter Jordan Travis. However, Finebaum emphasized that the Seminoles had continued to perform at a high level, winning games with backup quarterbacks and maintaining a strong overall team effort. This, he argued, should have been enough to secure their place in the Playoff, regardless of the quarterback situation.
Finebaum’s criticism highlighted a broader issue in college football: the inconsistency and perceived unfairness in the Playoff selection process. The analyst made it clear that, in his view, Florida State’s season was worthy of a top-four finish, and their exclusion was a sign that the committee was more focused on teams with “better narratives” or “big names” than the actual achievements on the field. In the end, Finebaum’s comments reflected the frustration many fans felt about the CFP’s controversial decisions, and his stance added fuel to the ongoing debate about how college football should handle its postseason rankings.
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