re: Is the CFP Committee pushing an agenda?

Every team in the top 6 controls their destiny except Louisville, I think.

Alabama -- obviously

Ohio State -- If they finish 11-1, they're in. Wins over Top 10 Wisconsin, Oklahoma, and Michigan. Their loss came on a blocked kick at Penn State -- that's as flukey a loss as you can have, IMO.

Michigan -- Can finish 12-1 Big Ten champs. Will be curious how they perform with a new quarterback. Until we have data for this, it's only speculation and you can't justify dropping them at this time.

Clemson -- Same as the others. 1 loss P5 champion with wins over ranked Louisville, Auburn, and Florida State. Plus, the Troy win is about as good a midmajor win as anyone.

Washington -- The Huskies will have a chance to be a 1-loss P5 champ with wins over ranked Stanford, Utah, and possibly a rematch with USC in the Pac 12 title. Oh, and Washington State. Should they lose, I would guess Louisville or a B1G champ Penn State would take their spot.