CFP Chairman Backs Michigan Being Ranked over MSU Despite Spartans' Rivalry Win

The latest edition of the College Football Playoff rankings was revealed Tuesday, and there was a curious decision by the selection committee.

Despite losing to rival Michigan State earlier this season, the Michigan Wolverines were ranked No. 6 ahead of the Spartans at No. 7. CFP chairman Gary Barta defended the decision.

"At the end of the day, we thought Michigan was a better team and deserved to be ranked ahead of Michigan State," he said, per columnist Bryan Fischer.

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