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Ole Miss’ Lane Kiffin, Alabama’s AD, more campaign for 2024-25 CFP bracket spots | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors

OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI – NOVEMBER 29: Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin watches during warmups before the game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on November 29, 2024 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Wes Hale/Getty Images)

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The 2024 election cycle may be over, but the political battle in college football is just beginning.

Head coaches and administrators in the College Football Playoff bubble are vying to ensure their schools sneak into the 12-team field.

Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin laid out the evidence why the Rebels deserve to win over Alabama:

Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne, of course, championed the Crimson Tide:

Greg Byrne @Greg_Byrne

Here’s a good look at the numbers/rankings for @AlabamaFTBL. Note that there is a lot of talk about 2v3 losing teams, but that is just one factor. If you look at that @CFBPlayoff Principles for his selection committee, the first bullet point on the list of… pic.twitter.com/EGrp7pVbaA

South Carolina’s Shane Beamer used his postgame press conference following a 17-14 win over Clemson to make a positive argument:

Miami athletic director Dan Radakovich and head coach Mario Cristobal believe a 42-38 loss to Syracuse should not disqualify the Hurricanes:

Dan Radakovich @DanRadakovich

Sensational @CFBPlayoff worthy season for @CanesFootball – 10-2 and No. 1 in scoring and total offense; 11th in FPI; 7 wins against P4 teams and 3-0 against teams in the top 30 of the strength ranking; 6:2 record against bowl-eligible teams – 4:2 away; 2 defeats with a total of 9 points. #GoCanes

Even Illinois coach Bret Bielema seemed to be hoping that the Fighting Illini, ranked No. 23 by the CFP Selection Committee in Week 14, still have a chance:

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