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Danny Kanell blasts CFP format for potentially allowing G5 teams like Tulane, James Madison in field
- Danny Kanell questions the CFP format for potentially adding two Group of Five champions to the 12-team field.
- Kanell pointed to Tulane's loss to Ole Miss and JMU's limited P4 opponents to argue against their inclusion.
- The discussion comes as the CFP committee weighs the final at-large bids in a season with high controversy.
- The article notes the CFP protocol prioritizes conference champions and SOS/SOR metrics in bids.
- ESPN Analytics compares strengths of schedule, highlighting Alabama versus other contenders.
- The piece mentions other contenders like Duke, Notre Dame, Miami and Alabama in contention for at-large bids.
- The analysis references Duke, Trinity and other teams' SOS/SOR metrics to evaluate fit.
- The article frames Selection Sunday as a source of ongoing controversy and debate.
- Tulane and James Madison are cited as example G5 teams that could challenge the field.
- The report emphasizes the debate's impact on fans and scheduling narratives.
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