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Analyzing the College Football Playoff at midseason

When the College Football Playoff selection committee meets for the first time on Halloween, they will consider a plethora of factors as they sort out their first of six rankings, but résumé and eye test typically loom large in the room.

Don't tell Michigan it hasn't played anyone yet -- they're too busy taking care of business.

"We're in the ass kicking business," linebacker Michael Barrett said, "and business is booming."

While undefeated Michigan has made a case for the most complete team in the country, the Big Ten remains a mystery with its most critical games looming.