The more the college football season goes on, I’m reminded how I can have a hunch — but in the grand scheme of things, I know nothing.
Just last week, I gandered through the AP Poll and its possible implications to the College Football Playoffs. I gave my thoughts and made some predictions to see them fall through. Granted, these columns are my opinion, so obviously I can feel whatever type of way I want, but I wanted to share some more thoughts about where things stand right now.
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