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College Football Playoff chair explains why Michigan was ranked No. 5, behind Clemson
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College Football Playoff Committee Chair Boo Corrigan explained the rationale behind ranking Clemson ahead of Michigan.
Michigan came in at No. 5, behind Tennessee, Ohio State, Georgia, and Clemson. Corrigan stated that Michigan’s “weaker non-conference (schedule)” was “part of the determination” in putting the team behind Clemson.
Boo Coorigan, chair of the College Football Playoff committee: “Liked Michigan a lot. More workmanlike, controlling their opponent. but there was a weaker nonconference that was talked about before and that was part of the determination.”
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Michigan’s non-conference games include Colorado State, Hawaii, and UConn. Clemson’s non-conference foes are Louisiana Tech and Furman.
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are 2-6 on the season, while the Furman Paladins are an FCS team. While Michigan’s non-conference schedule is not overly impressive either, Clemson has only played 1 non-conference FBS opponent.
The Tigers and Wolverines will both have a chance to boost their resumes in the next few weeks. Clemson will play Notre Dame and South Carolina, while Michigan will play Illinois and Ohio State.
Bryce Lazenby covers college football for Saturday Tradition. A Nashville native, his previous stops include FanSided, Dimers, and The Leaf-Chronicle.