If you stuck around and watched the CFP Selection Show after they released the top 6, they brought Kirby Smart onto the show. A couple of questions in, they definitely attempted to get Kirby Smart to badmouth the Big Ten. To his credit, Kirby wouldn’t comment on the subject. He even pushed back, referencing the 2014-15 OSU Bama game saying the Buckeyes kicked their ass. Maybe it’s all coach speak to avoid bulletin board material, but Smart refused to lend credence to the SEC>Big Ten narrative ESPN was pushing.

Also, Rece Davis can get lost too with his “No team has gotten the benefit of the doubt from the committee more than OSU.” He was literally comparing us to a 2 loss Bama team that he was actively pushing to get into the playoff. The Buckeyes didn’t get the benefit of the doubt in 2015 when they were obviously a top 4 team. Or in 2017, 2018, or 2021. Meanwhile Bama gets propped up every year. Can’t wait till ESPN no longer controls the CFP.