Did the Committee Get It Right? Reactions to College Football Championship Weekend

The 2025–26 college football regular season has officially wrapped, and conference championship weekend delivered several major upsets that reshaped the playoff landscape. With new champions crowned and unexpected losses across the board, the committee’s final 12-team selection has sparked plenty of debate. Did the committee get it right? Which teams earned their spot, and which programs were left out in the cold? We break down the biggest wins, the surprising losses, and what the national championship bracket looks like heading into January. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.