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Throughout the podcast, Tol presents a series of hypothetical scenarios involving renowned programs like Alabama, Miami, and others, contrasting their rankings with lesser-known teams such as Iowa State and Arizona State. For instance, he points out the absurdity of Alabama, a 9-3 team that recently lost to Oklahoma, sitting higher in the rankings than a 10-2 Iowa State that has had a stellar season.
His argument is reinforced by example after example of schools that despite winning their games and competing at a high level, are overlooked due to their conference affiliations or brand recognition. For Tol, the lack of transparency in how these rankings are derived speaks volumes about the underlying corruption within the selection processes.