Former NFL quarterback and current analyst Danny Kanell has warned that an SEC team with an 8-4 record could still qualify for the College Football Playoff, criticizing the selection committee's potential bias toward the conference. Kanell's comments come amid ongoing debate about the strength of schedule and the number of SEC teams deserving playoff spots.
The College Football Playoff selection committee has historically favored SEC programs, but an 8-4 record would be unprecedented for a playoff participant. Kanell suggested that the committee "has no shame" in potentially rewarding a mediocre SEC team over more deserving candidates from other conferences.
