I don't think most of us were surprised too much by the FSU/Oregon result - playing from behind in the second half to beat average teams is not a good formula for beating a top 4 team. FSU apparently perform well when desperate.
But Ohio State? I'm stunned that Alabama could waste a 21-6 lead like that. The interception from OSU's 20 yd-line was unforgivable, given how well the run had been working for them.
I will certainly eat crow after that game. All-in-all, I haven't been impressed with the Southeastern Conference's bowl performance, other than Texas A&M, who I didn't think would win.
As far as 8 games goes - that isn't happening until you declare these college students to be professionals and pay them (when education officially becomes second to minor league NFL football). The goal was to ensure that the best team had a shot at the end - a 4-team playoff is enough to do that. Anything beyond that becomes just that much more about money.
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