Joel Klatt Critiques College Football Playoff Bracket

The recent unveiling of the College Football Playoff bracket has sparked considerable debate, particularly regarding the seeding and selections made by the committee. Analyst Joel Klatt has been vocal in his criticism, labeling the committee's work as 'horrendous' and highlighting that top-seeded Oregon faces a challenging matchup against either Ohio State or Tennessee, while Penn State, who lost to Oregon in the Big Ten Championship, appears to have an easier path against SMU. Many fans are frustrated by the decision to grant the final at-large bid to SMU over Alabama, especially after SMU's recent loss to Clemson. Klatt proposed a re-seeding after the first round to better reward teams based on their regular-season performances. The new 12-team format has faced scrutiny from various analysts and fans, indicating widespread dissatisfaction with the current playoff system. As the playoffs approach, the controversy surrounding the selections and matchups continues to grow.