The debate between Oklahoma, Georgia, and Ohio State for the College Football playoff spot has been resolved. The selection committee decided that no team was significantly superior to the others.
Ultimately, the committee chose Oklahoma based on their conference championship. They had indicated this decision in advance, ranking Oklahoma above Ohio State the previous week.
Georgia caused a stir by defeating No.1 Alabama, adding complexity to the decision. However, the committee set a precedent by prioritizing a two-loss non-conference champion over two one-loss conference champions.
The debate centered on the most deserving versus the best team, a recurring theme in playoff selections. This season highlighted the distinction between being one of the top four teams or being the most deserving to compete for the national championship.
The committee’s protocol emphasizes conference champions. Georgia’s performance in the SEC championship underscored the importance of winning a conference title.
