re: There's not much difference between 12-1 and 13-0

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if jordan travis never got hurt, alabama wasn't jumping an undefeated FSU.

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The committee made the right choice but it is simple as that. An elite veteran QB allows you to smudge the numbers a bit. FSU’s resume was always going to be the worst of any of the contenders but elite QB play is a huge factor in winning a playoff. Only going to become a bigger factor as the playoff expands. The more games against elite competition you have to play, the more likely you’re going to need the quarterback to drag your team past the finish line in the 4th quarter.