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Nick Saban: AI would have 'one hell of a time' figuring out controversial 2025 CFP bubble
- Saban says AI would struggle to determine an equitable 12-team playoff field for 2025.
- The 12-team field was revealed amid debates over Alabama, Notre Dame, and Miami positioning.
- Tulane earned a spot as the top Group of Five representative in the final bracket.
- James Madison also qualified as a conference champ in the final field.
- Saban voiced mixed feelings, saying he’s happy for teams that qualified but felt a notable omission remained.
- The final bracket included a mix of conference champions and top-ranked teams in the 12-team format.
- Alabama’s late-season loss did not shift their ranking above the cutoff.
- Notre Dame dropped out of the 11th spot in favor of Tulane’s bid.
- Miami earned the new No. 10 seed amid the final bracket adjustments.
- The committee’s decisions were framed as the best possible outcome amid controversy.
- The discussion highlights the broader debate over playoff fairness and selection criteria.
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