Last weekend, the Gamecocks won at Clemson — a ranked team — and moved up one spot in the CFP ranking. Alabama won over Auburn — a team that finished 5-7 — and was rewarded with a two-spot bump into the critical No. 11 position, the one that essentially would ensure a spot in the 12-team playoff.

Joel Klatt explained why the committee got it right ranking the Alabama Crimson Tide over the Miami Hurricanes, Ole Miss Rebels, and the South Carolina Gamecocks. He compared the Tide’s resume with all the other bubble teams.

There's still a glimmer of hope for Alabama's postseason hopes. The Crimson Tide came in at No. 11 in Tuesday night's College Football Playoff rankings ahead of teams like Miami (10-2), South Carolina (9-3) and Ole Miss (9-3.)