ESPN Computer Has Controversial Top 25 After Playoff Games – The Spun
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA – OCTOBER 02: Bryce Young #9 of the Alabama Crimson Tide looks to pass against the Mississippi Rebels during the first half at Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 02, 2021 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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With the semifinals of the College Football Playoff officially in the books, ESPN's Football Power Index has updated its rankings.
Unsurprisingly, Georgia ranks No. 1 in the country. The Bulldogs are undefeated and just one win away from winning back-to-back national titles.
The rest of the FPI's top 25, however, is quite controversial.
For starters, Alabama is ranked second ahead of Ohio State, Michigan and others. To make matters worse, TCU is the No. 11 team despite making the national championship game.
Tulane is another team with a questionable ranking. The FPI has the Green Wave are at No. 25 even though Willie Fritz led the program to a 12-2 record, which includes a Cotton Bowl win.
Here's the full top 25, per ESPN's Football Power Index:
Programs like Clemson, Ole Miss and Texas weren't really penalized for their disappointing finishes to the 2022 season.
The FPI will mostly remain the same after the national title game. Of course, TCU would have to move up the rankings if it defeats Georgia.