re: How both LSU and the Gumps get into the playoffs

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Tua doesn't matter. If @LSU is Bama's only loss, then they're getting in the playoff. There's really no question about it.

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I don’t see it. If LSU wins out, I understand the argument in favor of Bama to the effect: “their only loss is to the #1 team”!
But the more pursuasive and logical argument is: “they played 1 top ten opponent, and in spite of a roster 3+ deep at virtually every position, they lost the 1 game that really mattered “.
Now, there’s a lot of football left. IOW, what looks like a laughable schedule at this juncture (1 reason I’m kinda glad to see Auburn tanking), by seasons end, who knows what their schedule will then look like. For example, ole miss is what, 5-2, with only losses to #5 LSU & #1 Bama, plus a win > Texas Tech.
What if ole miss and everyone else on their (Bama’s) schedule wins out, or, for common opponents yet to be played by Bama, those teams only additional losses are to LSU. Then their schedule strength is totally changed to the upside and, sadly, they make the final 4 over other 1 loss teams similarly situated, with little reason for others to bitch.
But assuming relative “chalk” going forward, just seems fairness commands an overachiever getting the nod > an underachiever, which is what Bama will be with anything other than an undefeated season!

The above assumes LSU runs the table & several other majors also have 1 loss (a “quality loss”) resume similar to LSU’s. Which would include a very high strength of schedule compared to Bama’s final SOS)