ESPN analyst Greg McElroy has joined the criticism of the College Football Playoff selection committee, particularly regarding the use of teams ranked in the teens and 20s to justify Top 10 rankings. McElroy expressed frustration with Illinois being ranked No. 25, suggesting that the team’s presence in the rankings is meant to boost Penn State’s resume.
Penn State, ranked No. 4 with one loss to Ohio State, benefits from Illinois’ presence in the Top 25 after a win over Michigan State, giving them a ranked win and further justifying their Top 5 ranking. McElroy also warned about the potential consequences for Texas, placed at No. 3, if they lose to Texas A&M, emphasizing the importance of their upcoming games against Kentucky and Texas A&M in determining their playoff chances.
Both Texas and Texas A&M face pressure to win their remaining games to secure a spot in the SEC Championship game and potentially in the College Football Playoff. With Texas’s strength of schedule currently ranked in the low 30s, a win against Texas A&M would boost their playoff hopes, while a loss could drop them out of contention. Texas A&M also needs to win out to stay in the playoff race, highlighting the high stakes for both teams as they navigate the crucial final games of the regular season.
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