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Tulane Not Included in CFP Top-25, but In the Conversation

Tulane remains outside the top 25, but is identified as part of the Group of Five conversation by the CFP committee.
South Florida moved into the 24th spot after strong performances, per CFP chair Mack Rhoades.
Tulane and James Madison were both mentioned as part of the Group of Five discussion by the committee.
James Madison’s schedule strength was cited as a hurdle for Group of Five consideration.
The committee views a conference championship game as a positive datapoint for teams.
Tulane’s upcoming game against Florida Atlantic is highlighted as a next step in potential playoff discourse.
The CFP chair Mack Rhoades spoke during a conference call with select media about Group of Five discussions.
Rhoades stated that Group of Five teams have always been part of the conversation historically.
Rhoades indicated Tulane and James Madison were mentioned despite not being in the top 25.
San Diego State and Boise State were also mentioned as examples in Group of Five discussions.

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