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ESPN's Pete Thamel posted the final CFP rankings on his X account. The fact that last year's champions, the Georgia Bulldogs, have been demoted to sixth place has offended many fans.
The Alabama Crimson Tide earned a playoff berth after being ranked fourth, while Florida State finished fifth, barely missing out.
Fans took to X to express their disgust at the final rankings.
Here are some of the reactions below:
Bama fans were quick to poke fun at Georgia's surprising exit:
Some were ready to blame the CFP Committee:
Many could not believe the committee had put the Bulldogs at sixth.
Despite staying undefeated, Florida State's exclusion from the playoff has hurt many fans, with many calling the rankings rigged. Meanwhile, some showed sympathy for the FSU team:
Florida State was the only team, apart from Michigan and Washington, to go undefeated this year. However, despite an 8-0 conference record and 13-0 overall, the Seminoles were not in the Top 4.
Why are the latest CFP rankings controversial?
Many fans believe that undefeated teams like Michigan and Washington deserve to be in the top two. However, Alabama's inclusion has caused some controversy. Moreover, FSU was ranked higher last week than Texas, which finished third.
