[teejers1]

OK, Alabama has asserted its dominance and ended the drama (if there ever was any).

Before anyone buries Cincinnati as a "Group of 5 doesn't belong," there are a whole lot of Power 5 teams who could have been similarly curb stomped in a playoff semi-final against Alabama.

I don't think (m)any believe Cincy was undeserving of a CFP spot.  And without question, Alabama would have beaten down many an opponent in semis.  I'm hoping (and expecting) Michigan-Georgia to be more competitive.  But if either team gets out to a big lead early, things could snowball as those defenses might just be in attack-the-QB mode.  Don't see that happening, but we'll find out soon enough.

[teejers1]

OK, Alabama has asserted its dominance and ended the drama (if there ever was any).

Before anyone buries Cincinnati as a "Group of 5 doesn't belong," there are a whole lot of Power 5 teams who could have been similarly curb stomped in a playoff semi-final against Alabama.

I don't think (m)any believe Cincy was undeserving of a CFP spot.  And without question, Alabama would have beaten down many an opponent in semis.  I'm hoping (and expecting) Michigan-Georgia to be more competitive.  But if either team gets out to a big lead early, things could snowball as those defenses might just be in attack-the-QB mode.  Don't see that happening, but we'll find out soon enough.