The College Football Playoff bracket is officially set — and the biggest story of the day is the three-team debate everyone is talking about: Notre Dame, Miami, and Alabama.

In this reaction episode, Barrett Sallee and John Michaels break down every angle of the controversy:

🔥 Did Notre Dame get screwed?
The Irish beat big brands, stayed consistent, and still got pushed out of the final CFP field. Was the committee’s decision justified — or a total miss?

🔥 Miami Hurricanes crash the playoff field
For the first time in decades, the Canes are in the national title hunt. Did Miami truly earn their spot, or did the chaos around them open the door?

🔥 Alabama makes the CFP after getting smoked by Georgia
The Tide were blown out 28–7 in the SEC Championship. So how did they still make the bracket? And should they have?

We also dive into:
• Strength of schedule arguments
• Head-to-head that finally mattered
• Why Notre Dame was the “odd team out”
• Whether Alabama’s résumé was overrated
• How Miami flipped the narrative late in the season
• What the new 12-team format gets right — and wrong

This is the MOST controversial CFP bracket yet, and we’re breaking it all down.

👇 Drop your take in the comments:
Who deserved it more — Notre Dame, Miami, or Alabama?

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The Fan’s College Football Show, hosted by John Michaels and Barrett Sallee, breaks down the latest College Football Playoff rankings with a focus on Alabama, Notre Dame, and Miami. The hosts examine how outcomes on conference championship weekend could reshape the playoff picture, especially for teams on the bubble. They also dive into Lane Kiffin’s departure from Ole Miss, discussing how the coaching change may impact the Rebels’ postseason readiness.

The show previews this weekend’s marquee conference championship matchups, including:

• Big Ten: Ohio State vs. Indiana
• ACC: Duke vs. Virginia
• Big 12: BYU vs. Texas Tech
• SEC: Georgia vs. Alabama

Michaels and Sallee assess each game’s stakes, implications, and potential pathways to the playoff as Championship Weekend arrives.

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The Fan’s College Football Show, hosted by John Michaels and Barrett Sallee, delivers an in-depth look at the biggest storylines shaping the college football landscape. The hosts analyze the latest developments surrounding Lane Kiffin’s coaching future, discussing how his pending decision could impact his program’s trajectory as it continues its push for a playoff berth. They also offer their reactions to the most recent College Football Playoff rankings, breaking down what the committee got right, what raises questions, and how the race may unfold.

With Rivalry Weekend headlining the schedule, Michaels and Sallee preview all the marquee matchups, including the Iron Bowl (Alabama vs. Auburn), Clean Old-Fashioned Hate (Georgia vs. Georgia Tech), the Lone Star Showdown (Texas A&M vs. Texas), Tennessee vs. Vanderbilt, and The Game (Ohio State vs. Michigan). The show provides insight, context, and expert analysis on how these rivalry clashes could shape the postseason landscape.

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