Typically, schools and fans wait until the College Football Playoff is officially decided before criticizing or scrutinizing the selection committee, but that didn't happen Tuesday night.
Iowa State University Cyclones Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard and SMU Mustangs Director of Athletics Rick Hart got into an argument on social media after the penultimate rankings were released.
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SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings (#7) hits teammate wide receiver Derrick McFall during the first half of an NCAA college football game against California on Saturday, November 30, 2024 in Dallas. Reacted to player (#20) showing him a touchdown pass. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
The Mustangs will compete for the ACC Championship with an 11-1 record and nine straight wins, while the Cyclones (10-2) will compete for the Big 12 title, with a win their only chance to qualify for college football. Very likely. play off.
That didn't seem to sit well with Pollard.
“It's unfortunate that strength of schedule clearly doesn't matter for SMU, Indiana and Boise State. The message is clear: Win as many games as possible, regardless of who you play.” Mr. Pollard wrote to X. “It's time to reconsider the non-conference schedule. It's a very different standard than the basketball committee.” ”
Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht (#3) attempts a pass during the second half of the NCAA college football game against Kansas State on Saturday, November 30, 2024 in Ames, Iowa. . (AP Photo/Charlie Neighborgal)
Iowa State is not among the 12 teams participating in the playoffs in Tuesday's rankings. SMU was ranked third.
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Hart fired back at Pollard.
“Jamie, with all due respect, that's a bad review. ISU had D, Iowa, Ark., and St. ) SMU won all 1/2 conferences and was able to win one of three with nine P4 wins. The game could go on! Lawn!'' he wrote to X.
SMU running back LJ Johnson protects the ball from Virginia safety Ethan Minter (#30) during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, November 23, 2024 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Junior player (#11). (AP Photo/Mike Kropp)
Pollard fired back.
“Rick, if you beat Clemson on Saturday, I respect your ranking,” Pollard wrote. “Before that, you had never played Clemson, Miami, Georgia Tech, Syracuse, and you lost at home to BYU. Your turf might be artificial turf.”
Hart added that the school “will continue to control what we can control.”
Iowa State offensive lineman Jalen Travis (number 72) prepares to play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024 in Ames, Iowa. I am doing it. (AP Photo/Charlie Neighborgal)
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All eyes are on the conference championship game, which will determine the final seeding.
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