Alabama, SMU CFP Odds Posted After Clemson Win

clemson’s Last-Second Win Leaves ‍SMU, Alabama on ⁣CFP Bubble

Clemson, S.C. – Nolan Hauser’s 56-yard field goal as time expired lifted ‍No. 18 Clemson over No. ⁢8 SMU 34-31 in a thrilling ACC Championship⁢ game Saturday night. The victory secured Clemson’s spot in the College Football Playoff, but left fans of both SMU and Alabama anxiously awaiting ⁤the committee’s final ⁤decision.SMU’s remarkable season, which included an undefeated regular season, was seemingly on track for a CFP berth before the heartbreaking loss. Now, the question remains: did the Mustangs do enough to earn a spot in the expanded 12-team field?

Experts are divided. ‍CBS Sports’ Jerry Palm projects Alabama in and SMU out, citing the strength⁣ of schedule advantage for the Crimson Tide.

fanduel and DraftKings have ‍also released updated odds, reflecting the uncertainty surrounding ‍SMU’s⁤ fate.

Alabama, initially considered a ⁤long shot for the CFP, saw its chances improve after Clemson’s victory. A convincing Clemson win might have secured a tide berth due to⁣ SMU’s lack of strength of schedule. However, the close, dramatic finish, with⁢ SMU rallying late, could be⁢ a potential blow to the Mustangs’ hopes.

The College Football Playoff committee will announce ⁣the final standings and CFP bracket Sunday at 11 a.m. (noon ET) ⁤on ESPN. Until⁣ then, the wait continues for SMU and Alabama, with both teams clinging to the hope of a playoff berth.

SMU’s⁤ CFP Hopes Hang in the Balance After Heartbreaker

Clemson, S.C. – The confetti has⁢ settled on Clemson’s dramatic ACC⁤ Championship win, but ⁢for SMU and Alabama, the real drama is just beginning. Nolan Hauser’s last-second field goal not only secured Clemson’s place in⁣ the College Football Playoff but also threw the final two spots in the expanded 12-team field into utter chaos.

SMU entered the championship game undefeated⁣ and seemingly destined for CFP glory. but the heartbreaking loss to Clemson, while a valiant effort, has left their playoff hopes hanging by a thread.

Experts are deeply divided on whether SMU did enough to⁢ earn a spot. CBS Sports’ Jerry Palm currently projects Alabama in and SMU out, ⁣citing the Crimson Tide’s superior ⁢strength of schedule. ⁣

Adding fuel to the⁤ fire, both fanduel and draftkings have released updated CFP odds reflecting the uncertainty surrounding SMU’s fate.Alabama, initially ⁤written off as a long⁣ shot, has seen its odds surge following Clemson’s victory.

the close nature of the game, with SMU fighting back valiantly⁤ in the late stages, could possibly hurt their chances. A convincing Clemson ⁤win might have paved the way for Alabama due to SMU’s ‍lackluster schedule. But the dramatic finish

now, the agonizing wait begins. All eyes turn to the College Football Playoff committee, who will announce the final standings and CFP bracket Sunday at⁤ 11 a.m. (noon⁣ ET) on ESPN. Until then, both SMU and Alabama can only hope and pray that their season is not defined by the final, agonizing seconds of their last game.