re: Will the AP be the only poll next year?

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the committee doesn't have to go by rankings.

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Correct.

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the AP Poll won't matter at all

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Maybe incorrect. People will be following the AP all season, especially if it's the only major poll during the season. It could put pressure on the Playoff Committee to do something off their rankings, or if they are off the mark with the AP, it could lead to even more controversy.