re: Picking Bama and FSU into playoff preseason

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The game is pointless as far as the playoffs. The game won't hurt FSU;

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lol wtf. Obviously it hurts them
If they lose another game after losing the opener, their odds of making the playoffs take a HUGE hit, and will depend on a lot of things.

Whereas if they win, they can AFFORD to lose another game and still be a lock to be in the game.

You lose that first game, you're on a tight leash and pretty much can't afford another letdown...which is a problem when dealing with 18-22 year olds.

So yeah, while it's a "good loss," it's still a loss and it matters quite a bit.