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All things considered, Cougars deserved better in the CFP rankings

It’s time once again to return to our favorite late-November pastime: trying to make sense of the college football polls, Vol. 400,555.

Today’s topic: Is BYU getting hosed in the College Football Playoff rankings?

BYU is 9-0 and ranked No. 8 in the Associated Press and Coaches polls, but the CFP selection committee pegged the Cougars — the winningest team in the country — no better than No. 14. That means they’re likely two spots short of qualifying for one of the New Year’s Six bowls, and it is unlikely the Cougars can overcome that deficit.