Week 11 Anger Index: BYU and Miami's CFP Outrage

Analyzing the CFP Rankings: A Recipe for Outrage

The College Football Playoff (CFP) committee has unveiled its first top 25 rankings of the 2025 season, and it's safe to say emotions are running high. For fans of teams like BYU and Miami, the feelings of indignation are palpable. Just like a carefully crafted playbook, the rankings are designed, yet they come with a mixed bag of results and reactions.

“This year's rankings have stirred up a storm, and it's only just begun...”

The Case for BYU

At 8-0 and sitting at No. 7, BYU's case for higher placement is compelling, yet it feels overshadowed by teams with less-than-stellar records. It's astonishing to see BYU's credentials overlooked in favor of teams with three losses, prompting some serious questions about the selection criteria.

• Team A: No. 3 strength of record
• Team B: No. 4 strength of record
• Overall Comparison: While BYU and Ohio State seem eerily similar on paper, the committee's favoritism towards the latter speaks volumes about bias in rankings.

Coming off last year's final playoff fiasco where SEC teams dominated the discussion, I can't help but feel BYU is experiencing déjà vu. Their upcoming showdown against Texas Tech will be crucial in dictating their fate, and it appears that the committee is holding its breath.

Louisville: Another Overlooked Contender?

Lousiville, currently sitting at 7-1 and ranked No. 15, also deserves a mention. The ACC's inconsistency puts Louisville in a tricky situation. The latest rankings suggest the Cardinals were lumped into the chaos simply because they're part of the conference, rather than based solely on merit.

“It's almost as if the committee enjoys watching the unrest unfold.”

When comparing blind résumés: Team A comes in with a 10th-ranked strength of record and Team B follows closely behind. Team B being Louisville demonstrates how a single slip can dramatically alter perceptions and outcomes.

Miami's Struggles: No Reason to Pout Just Yet

Meanwhile, Miami at 6-2 sits at No. 18, a position that has fans scratching their heads in confusion. Has the committee become so caught up in narratives that they've forgotten about the numbers? Miami has victories over ranked opponents, yet continues to be undervalued.

• Miami's Record: Victories against FPI top-35 teams
• Head-to-Head: Lost in a close contest against Notre Dame, now eight spots below them despite direct competition.

This feels unjust. As pointed out, losing late in the season shouldn't nullify accomplishments made earlier in the year. We've seen teams in worse positions carve paths to the playoffs, making Miami's situation all the more frustrating.

Group of Five: Excluded and Discontent

And let's not forget about the Group of 5 teams. None secured a place in the top 25, leaving a feeling of exclusion among smaller conferences. Memphis, with a less-than-stellar record, leads the pack yet stands on shaky ground post-loss.

“It's a level of oversight that's hard to swallow.”

The SEC Factor

The SEC reigns supreme as per expectations—always-enduring scrutiny and debate. With several teams lingering in the lower half of the rankings, one has to wonder if the committee is choosing to overlook flailing performances in favor of the conference's storied reputation.

1. Complaints have surfaced regarding:
2. The SEC flaunting mediocrity at the bottom of the rankings.
3. The Big Ten facing unfair advantages in the ranking dynamics.

Conclusion: The Heat is On

The fever pitch surrounding the CFP rankings isn't going to cool down anytime soon. With only a handful of weeks left in this season, these decisions will resonate through the fabric of college football. Fans will continue to voice their frustrations as teams strive to outperform and prove their worth.

As we move toward the final month of the season, let's keep our eyes on the upcoming matchups that could flip these rankings on their head. Will sanity prevail, or will we witness more chaos unfold?