In this episode of "The Burn", Ryan Van Dever and guest Gabriel from Curious Sports Pulse Media discuss the latest college football playoff rankings, the implications of conference championships, and the controversial selections of teams like SMU and Alabama. They analyze the performance of various teams in the conference championships, including Boise State, Arizona State, Clemson, Texas, Georgia, and Penn State, highlighting key moments and missed opportunities. The conversation also touches on the need for stronger scheduling and the potential for changes in the playoff system.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the College Football Playoff Discussion

01:22 Analyzing the College Football Playoff Bracket

03:56 Debating SMU vs. Alabama's Playoff Worthiness

06:54 Strength of Schedule and Its Impact on Rankings

09:48 The Flaws of Auto Bids in the Playoff System

12:30 Reassessing Seeding and Scheduling in College Football

15:37 The Need for Conference Game Adjustments

19:36 The Future of the College Football Playoff

25:56 Recap of Recent College Football Games

28:14 Boise State's Defensive Dominance

30:32 UNLV's Coaching Changes and Future Prospects

30:32 Arizona State's Offensive Surge

35:14 Clemson's Dramatic ACC Championship Win

39:52 Texas vs. Georgia: A Battle of Turnovers

47:45 Penn State's Missed Opportunity Against Oregon

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