ESPN College football analyst Kirk Herbstreit believes the loss of influential quarterback Jordan Travis to injury could be a reason why Alabama won over Florida State to be in College playoffs.
The Seminoles went undefeated all season while the Crimson Tide lost one game.
This is the first time an undefeated College Power Five team has been passed over by the College Football Playoff.
To be fair Herbstreit did make the Alabama call before the injury to Travis.
“The loss of Jordan Travis – albeit impressive that the Noles won at The Swamp and the won in Charlotte to win a championship – this is not the same team without Jordan Travis,” Herbstreit said.
The four teams to contest the playoffs are Alabama, Texas, Michigan and Washington.
“I think it’s very, very sad to see the injury, and then of course, the Noles to be left out. So please don’t take this personally. It’s more a reflection of evaluating Alabama over Florida State, and who is the better team right now.
“And that is why Bama should have and did get the edge over Florida State.”
