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Paul Finebaum Calls First College Football Playoff Rankings 'Discombobulated'

Paul Finebaum Calls First College Football Playoff Rankings 'Discombobulated'
World Sports · 06:58:24 - Thursday, 5 November 2026

College football analyst Paul Finebaum criticized the inaugural College Football Playoff rankings as "discombobulated" during a recent appearance. Finebaum, a prominent voice in the sport, expressed confusion over the selection committee's initial top 25, suggesting the rankings lacked coherence. The first CFP rankings of the 2026 season were released on November 4, setting the stage for the postseason race.

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