Michigan, Washington, Texas, and Alabama will compete for a national title! Ari, David and Chris react to the CFP field rooted in reality, and the ones they projected that included an undefeated ACC Champ Florida State. Did the committee mess up? Does this choice to omit FSU impact the integrity or the game? Dilute the regular season? The trio take an early look at the Rose and Sugar bowls before answering your voicemails!

-Florida State left out (1:30)
-Boo Corrigan on Alabama//Texas//FSU decision (17:00)
-Mike Norvell goes nuclear (22:00)
-Rose Bowl sneak peak (25:00)
-Sugar Bowl sneak peak (31:00)
-Is this officially a Power 2 sport? (38:00)
-The Alliance's role in this (45:00)
-FSU's portal downfall? (46:30)
-Ari eats crow (54:00)

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