CFP Committee Chair Cites SMU Close Losses

Why SMU is playing ‘Mo Bamba’ during practice ahead of CFP matchup with Penn State
During the Nittany Lions' famous White Out game — which SMU will see in next week’s College Football Playoff first round matchup — the song blared as Michigan took the field for the first play of the game at Beaver Stadium. The crowd was so loud that coach Jim Harbaugh burned a timeout to avoid a delay of game penalty.
CFP selection committee chair explains why SMU made the playoff over Alabama
Alabama came up one spot short making the 12-team College Football Playoff, the selection committee revealed Sunday, giving SMU the final nod over the Tide.
CFP Committee Chair Cites SMU Close Losses as Playoff Selection Factor over Alabama
Perhaps if Alabama had remained competitive against 6-6 Oklahoma instead of failing to score a single touchdown in a 24-3 blowout, it would be preparing
How does Alabama's CFP resume compare to SMU?
An argument that is likely to take place throughout Sunday morning leading up to the CFP bracket release, let’s compare the resumes for both Alabama and SMU. SMU: 39.2 PPG (No. 4 in NCAA), 19.8 PPG Allowed (No. 19 in NCAA) – Prior to ACC Championship Game
SMU Enters Playoff, Alabama Falls Out After Key Losses
SMU secures a spot in the playoff, sidelining Alabama following crucial defeats. This decision highlights the importance of regular season performance.
CFP Director 'Furious' About Leak of SMU Selection Over Alabama Before Bracket Reveal
College Football Playoff director Rich Clark isn't happy there was a leak that spoiled the biggest surprise of this year's 12-team field. Moments
Penn State vs. SMU: How to watch the 2024 CFP first round
To start this year’s College Football Playoff, the No. 5 Penn State Nittany Lions (11-2) will host the No. 12 SMU Mustangs ...
'Furious' CFP Director Says SMU Leak Will Be Investigated
I was furious,” CFP director Rich Clark said of the debacle, speaking with USA TODAY Sports on Tuesday. “I told all involved, ...
College Football Playoff director 'infuriated' after SMU-Alabama call leaked, says mole 'betrayed' CFP
College Football Playoff executive director Rich Clark said he was "infuriated" by a leak that revealed SMU had made the ...
Doyel: CFP panel was wrong about SMU last week, but at least it was consistent this week!
SMU over Alabama? College Football Playoff selection committee was wrong to put SMU ahead of Tide last week, but at least it ...
SMU QB Preston Stone enters portal, will stay through CFP
SMU QB Preston Stone, who was replaced by Kevin Jennings after starting the first three games of the season, entered the ...
SMU HC: 'Would Be Criminal' if Mustangs Left Out of CFP Bracket After ACC Title Loss
SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee said it would be "criminal" for the CFP selection committee to leave his team out of the playoff ...
Penn State must bring 'A-game' vs. SMU in CFP
Todd Blackledge and Noah Eagle explain why Penn State shouldn't underestimate an impressive SMU squad in the first round of the College Football Playoff.
SMU to visit Penn State in opening CFP round with Boise State awaiting the winner in the Fiesta Bowl
No. 12 Southern Methodist will face No. 5 Penn State in the opening round of the College Football Playoff after edging ...
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SMU HC Rhett Lashlee thankful CFP committee didn't take brand name into consideration
The SMU Mustangs almost had an "almost perfect" season on their hands after going 11-1 in head coach Rhett Lashlee's third ...