# New College Football Playoff poll proves the selection committee is just making it up as they go

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/new-college-football-playoff-poll-proves-the-selection-committee-is-just-making-it-up-as-they-go/
- Published: 2026-11-11T23:44:48+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-12T00:27:46+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/new-college-football-playoff-poll-proves-selection-committee-making-it-up-as-they-go
- Topics: Elections, Football, Politics, Sport, World

## Key points

- Miami dropped six places after a narrow loss to Notre Dame.
- Indiana fell five spots despite not playing.
- The article says the committee’s explanations appear inconsistent.

## Summary

The second College Football Playoff committee poll has renewed criticism of how teams are ranked, with the article arguing that the committee applies inconsistent standards and favours the SEC. The rankings matter because they shape which teams are positioned to reach the playoff, while the committee’s explanations have done little to reassure fans that its decisions follow a clear process.

Miami fell from No. 1 to No. 7 after losing 31-24 away to No. 11 Notre Dame in a close game, while the article contrasts that with Georgia dropping four places after a home defeat to Auburn. Indiana fell from No. 4 to No. 9 despite having a bye; committee chair Hunter Yurachek cited other teams’ results, Indiana’s strength of schedule and concerns about its offence. The article criticises that reasoning and notes that seven games between ranked teams took place during Indiana’s bye week.

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