This is an in-depth exploration of the College Football Playoff committee's decisions and the Texas Longhorns' position within them. The committee's actions have sparked much debate, and we aim to shed light on the various aspects at play.

Unraveling the College Football Playoff's Texas Conundrum

Section 1: Texas' Playoff Position

The College Football Playoff committee seems to have a Texas problem. The Longhorns lack a signature victory and don't appear to be at their best this season. Despite this, they are ranked No.3 in the playoff rankings. It's a puzzling situation that has raised questions about the committee's decisions. There has been much talk about Alabama potentially being left out if it loses in the SEC championship game, but what about Texas? Should they be given a playoff spot based on a win against a five-loss Michigan? The answer is no. Georgia went to Texas and demolished them 30-15, despite UGA quarterback Carson Beck throwing three interceptions. Yet, Texas remains ranked No.3 and Georgia at No.10. It makes no sense.

Section 2: The Business Aspect

Before attacking the integrity of the College Football Playoff committee, we must acknowledge its existence. The playoff wasn't created for fairness; it's a business, and the goal is to make money. Having Texas in the playoffs is good for business. But let's be real; three-loss South Carolina looks better than the Longhorns. The current top 15 teams, according to the College Football Corruption committee, show Texas at No.3, while other teams with more impressive records are ranked lower. SEC commissioner Greg Sankey has engineered a path for the Longhorns to the conference championship game. But how many handouts and special favors does Texas deserve just for being Texas? At some point, big brands like Texas should have to earn their postseason spots.

Section 3: Other Teams' Positions

Notre Dame is ranked No.6 this week despite an early-season loss to Northern Illinois. Alabama jumped from No.10 to No.7 based on a victory against Mercer. This shows the unpredictable nature of the rankings. Alabama's path to the playoffs is clear; if they win the SEC, they get a first-round bye. If they lose, they might be left out. The same should be true for Texas. Notre Dame doesn't even have to play in a conference championship game, and their best victory this season is against Texas A&M, which is arguably overrated at No.15. The week-to-week transparency of the committee has more long-term value than the final rankings in understanding the absurdity of college football's postseason.

Section 4: The Service Academies

In college football, everyone is getting paid these days, except for the guys playing for the service academies. By rule, they cannot receive NIL deals. At Army and Navy, they play for the love of the game. This weekend, Army has a chance to do something great. They are currently undefeated (9-0) and ranked No.19. They play No.6 Notre Dame on Saturday at Yankee Stadium. If you're looking for chaos, Army is the team for you. If you want college football to be exposed for its hypocrisy, SMU is your gilded warrior. One team represents justice, while the other wields a golden dagger. Choose your champion and enjoy the show.