The debate over who belongs in the CFP is ridiculous. It's not difficult to figure out.
| Team | Record | Computer rank | Schedule rank | Record vs top 10 | Record vs top 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 9-3 | 5 | 14 | 1-1 | 3-1 |
| Miami | 10-2 | 14 | 61 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Mississippi | 9-3 | 8 | 46 | 1-0 | 2-0 |
| South Carolina | 9-3 | 13 | 17 | 0-0 | 2-2 |
Alabama played the toughest schedule and won 3 games vs the CFP top 25. The next best case is either South Carolina or Mississippi. The Rebels are hurt by their weak schedule. And Miami only played 1 currently-ranked team all year (Syracuse) and lost.