One wacky number fully explains CFP committee's baffling Texas A&M decision

Oct 25, 2025; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Texas A&M Aggies running back Jamarion Morrow (23) celebrates with offensive lineman Chase Bisontis (71) and tight end Theo Melin Ohrstrom (17) after a touchdown during the second half against the Louisiana State Tigers at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images | Stephen Lew-Imagn ImagesTexas A&M came into Tuesday night's initial CFP rankings with a hope at getting the top overall spot thanks to their stellar strength of record. This metric has been around for a while, but is newly being considered by the committee this year— it's a common-sense number that takes into account how well a team performed against the difficulty of their schedule, recognizing that not all 12-game slates are created equal.

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