Categories Selected Articles CFP Committee Chair Explains Why SMU Got Final Spot over Alabama Post author By Mike Nova Post date December 8, 2024 Warde Manuel says the College Football Playoff committee valued the Crimson Tide’s strenght of schedule, but still gave SMU the nod for the final at-large bid. ← Boston Celtics drop fifth game of the season to Memphis Grizzlies → College Football Playoff bracket: 12 things to know about the expanded 12-team field