All eyes were on the College Football Playoff selection committee on Sunday, and faced with arguably the toughest task on selection day in the playoff era, the final four teams selected led to widespread furor and debate on social media.
Michigan, Washington, Texas and Alabama were named the top four seeds, respectively, as undefeated ACC champion Florida State missed out on the playoff in a historic decision.
The Crimson Tide booked their spot by upsetting consensus No. 1 Georgia – ending the Bulldogs’ 29-game winning streak. While Alabama fans were delighted by the committee’s decision, many players, coaches and fans felt Florida State was unfairly excluded.
Let’s take at look at some of the most common arguments floating around Twitter following the selection show: