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The argument against UNC’s selection is intensified by their performance record, specifically that the team achieved a dismal 1-12 record against quad one opponents, contrasting sharply with West Virginia’s stronger 6-10 performance. This begs the question: did West Virginia get sidelined unfairly? The sentiment shared by many is that UNC retains its spot primarily because of its brand power rather than on-field success, thus painting a picture of an athletic landscape where meritocracy is overshadowed by commercial interests.