# Paul Finebaum rips CFP committee

> Paul Finebaum calls out College Football Playoff rankings as illogical.
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- Summary: Paul Finebaum calls out College Football Playoff rankings as illogical. Paul Finebaum criticizes the College Football Playoff committee's ranking of Alabama…
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## Paul Finebaum's criticism
Paul Finebaum, also known as 'the voice of the SEC,' criticized the College Football Playoff committee's initial rankings reveal.

> Makes no sense
## Alabama-Tennessee ranking gap
CFP chairman Hunter Yurachek's explanation for Alabama's higher ranking over Tennessee fell short of expectations.
## Key questions raised
The initial CFP rankings sparked three major questions about team safety and playoff implications.
## Ranking tiers analysis
The CFP committee's top 10 teams were divided into tiers based on playoff security entering November.
## Overrated teams
The committee faced criticism for potentially overrating teams like Notre Dame and Ohio State in the initial rankings.
## Alabama's ranking
Alabama was ranked higher than Tennessee despite similar performance metrics in the initial CFP rankings.
## Tennessee's ranking
Tennessee was ranked lower than Alabama in the committee's initial rankings despite comparable team strength.
## CFP committee's explanation
The committee's explanation for Alabama's higher ranking over Tennessee was considered inadequate by critics.
## CFP rankings impact
The initial rankings created uncertainty about which teams would secure playoff spots through November.
## CFP committee's next steps
The committee is expected to adjust rankings based on upcoming games in the November schedule.
## Overrated teams
Teams like Notre Dame and Ohio State were questioned for being overrated in the initial CFP rankings.
## CFP committee's credibility
The committee's credibility was challenged by the perceived illogical ranking of Alabama over Tennessee.
## CFP rankings controversy
The initial rankings sparked debate about the committee's methodology and transparency.
## CFP committee's response
The committee has not yet provided a detailed explanation for the Alabama-Tennessee ranking gap.
## CFP rankings timeline
The committee will review rankings after November 1st to address team performance gaps.
## CFP committee's next move
The committee is expected to release updated rankings after the November 1st games.
## Key takeaway

Paul Finebaum criticizes the College Football Playoff committee's ranking of Alabama over Tennessee as illogical.