Big Ten wins playoff selection derby, followed by SEC despite notable Alabama omission

College football’s conference shakeup left concerns about two super conferences dominating the playoff field

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Chuck Todd: College Football Playoff selection committee dodges controversy by correctly leaving Alabama out

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Nick Saban's pointed Alabama quotes offer clues to future of SEC schedule, College Football Playoff format

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The Big Ten and SEC are set to gobble up CFP bids. That could squeeze the ACC and other leagues

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Stop me if you've heard this one before: Alabama is ranked ahead of an ACC team with fewer losses
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Big Ten wins playoff selection derby, followed by SEC despite notable Alabama omission

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