INSTANT REACTION: College Football Playoff gets it right with SMU over Alabama as the field is set

The first ever 12-team College Football Playoff bracket was revealed on Sunday, and all of the intrigue centered around the battle for the final spot between Alabama and SMU. It turns out that ACC runner up SMU got the nod over an Alabama team that has a signature win over Georgia, but two of their three losses coming to average-at-best SEC teams (Vanderbilt and Oklahoma). Which team has the best path to the national title and final four? Barrett Sallee examines the full bracket, where the committee got it wrong and what we can do to fix the system. For your next listen, check out the Locked On College Football podcast ! From NIL deals to never ending conference realignment rumors, Spencer McLaughlin gets you ready for an exciting season on the gridiron! Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Omaha Steaks From legendary steaks to mouthwatering desserts and more, save 50% off sitewide at OmahaSteaks.com . Plus, our listeners get an extra $30 off with promo code COLLEGE AND a $30 reward card when you shop early. Minimum purchase may apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel You can start the season with a big return on FanDuel. New customers can place a FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS - if you win your first FIVE DOLLAR BET ! Visit FANDUEL.COM t o get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.