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Smartly predicting the conversations that will stem from the championship games, Clatt recognizes that the committee faces tough evaluations ahead, especially between Alabama and the possibility of SMU's playoff inclusion if they lose. He urges fans to consider the varying paths teams navigate to reach championship games—pointing out that not all paths carry equal weight.
Clatt reminds fans that strength of schedule, quality of wins, and the context of losses all play crucial roles in shaping the committee's decision-making. He concludes that Alabama's reputation, experience, and quality of performance likely secure their spot more convincingly than teams like SMU, which—despite their record—still lack the resume to compete directly with a storied program like Alabama's.