re: Please help me understand why Bama outranks Tennessee.

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Alabama is literally 2 plays away from being undefeated whereas Tennessee got its arse kicked in its 2 losses. Plus losing their star QB doesn’t help m

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Alabama almost lost to TEXAS and Texas AM on the last play of game. They could have 2 loses just as easy as two wins. You can play it one way" they almost won " 2 games. It goes both ways.

Also , to Answer the OP question. The committee looks at everything, including the loss of your starting QB . Example TN. Without Hooker they probably a 7-5 team