Welcome to Episode 41 of Flagged for Discussion! The first CFP rankings are out, and the committee left plenty to debate. From BYU sneaking ahead of Texas Tech to the SEC’s questionable boost for Tennessee, Ole Miss, and Alabama, we dive into all the inconsistencies, eyebrow-raisers, and “eye test” arguments fueling this week’s playoff discourse. Who’s actually earned their spot… and who’s riding brand bias?
Then, it’s time to unveil the F4D Poll 2.0: Our second official Top 25, built on logic, resume, and performance instead of preseason perception. We explain why Oregon climbs, how Indiana and Texas A&M hold their ground, and what makes Iowa, Vandy, and Louisville legit dark horses as November football hits full stride.
From there, the focus shifts to the weekend’s biggest matchups. Oregon heads to Iowa in a rugged, cold-weather showdown that will test trench strength and toughness more than finesse. Can the Ducks handle Kinnick’s chaos, or will Iowa’s defense and the elements tilt the balance? Plus, a top-10 Big 12 collision as BYU visits Texas Tech… the winner likely punching its ticket to the conference title game, while the loser might see their playoff hopes vanish.
We wrap with Shot in the Bark, our Week 11 Picks, and the F4D Four-Legger… which somehow keeps finding new ways to miss by one leg.
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