SEC Teams Took a Breather While Playoff Races Heat Up: College Football Power Rankings & Playoff Picture
Charlotte, NC – November 26, 2023 – While some conferences battled for crucial positioning this weekend, the SEC largely enjoyed a “Cupcake Week,” offering playoff contenders like Georgia, Texas A&M, and Alabama a much-needed respite before the postseason gauntlet begins. However, not everyone is pleased with the scheduling approach.
“We didn’t play Chattanooga State today, like some other places,” Oregon coach Dan Lanning pointedly remarked on Saturday, highlighting the disparity in strength of schedule.
The comment sparked a wider conversation about the value of challenging non-conference