re: What would give TCU and Boise state cred

Nothing.

I will admit they can possibly beat a team in the MNC game that has been beat up by tough schedule all year while Boise can rest players all year due to their pansy schedule.

They simply don't deserve even a shot. Nor did Tulane in 98 when I don't seem to recall anyone was clamoring for them to be in the picture.

This is all about a playoff and the media wanting a playoff. None of those idiots actually believe Boise or TCU could go undefeated in any of the major conferences.