Vanderbilt left out of College Football Playoff despite 10-2 record
By Ethan Stone
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Vanderbilt football, as expected, has been left out of the College Football Playoff despite finishing 10-2 on the season against an SEC schedule.
The official College Football Playoff bracket was revealed on Sunday, and despite the best efforts of Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea on Saturday night, the Commodores were a few spots away from earning a bid. While it’s unfortunate for the Commodores, it’s hard to have not seen this coming.
Vanderbilt being left out, though, has less to do with Vanderbilt and more to do with the number of teams with CFP-caliber resumes. Miami, Notre Dame, BYU, Alabama and Vanderbilt were all battling for 2 spots, and when you compare the resumes, the Commodores just never had a chance. Vanderbilt’s best win on the season was Tennessee, which is a worse top win than every other team listed.
While the Commodores do have “good” losses to Alabama and Texas, their overall body of work just was not enough. With all that said, some argue the Commodores have a better resume than Miami thanks to the Hurricanes’ 2 losses to unranked teams.
Obviously, some fans are not happy with this decision, with many questioning the format for the Playoff if a 10-2 SEC team is not going to play for a national title. Especially so with teams such as Tulane and James Madison getting that honor.
Here’s a look at some of the best reactions we found from Vanderbilt being left out of the Playoff:
Ethan Stone is a Tennessee graduate and loves all things college football and college basketball. Firm believer in fouling while up 3.
