The 7-2 Duke Blue Devils:
Beat 6-3 Illinois (who beat #16 Oregon) on the road in non-conference play.
Won 5 games by 14+ points.
5th-best defense in the nation in points per game allowed (13.0).
Allowed 8 points in their last 10 quarters (outscored opponents 100-8 in that frame).
Best running back in the nation in Nate Sheppard (22 total TDs).
Won past two games by a combined score of 88-5.
Unranked.
FYI, here are the 11 members who decided conference championships were no longer relevant.
These are the people being lobbied by ESPN.
This isn't about the fans or athletes. This is about TV deals and revenue.
Zero interest in the long-term health of the sport.
NEW: CFP executive director Rich Clark on fans against the 24-team College Football Playoff:
"We’re aware of the fan sentiment, and that many fans aren’t in favor of expansion. That was certainly weighed into the decision and it was considered. But ultimately, we just need to make a spectacular Playoff."
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