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Yes, if the College Football Playoff started today—and thank goodness it does not—Mississippi State would play Ole Miss in the No. 1 vs. No. 4 matchup, causing the state of Mississippi to combust. The other semifinal would feature No. 2 Florida State and No. 3 Auburn, which might sound familiar if you’ve been paying attention over the past year.
This is the part, however, where we are reminded that Week 9 of this season just took place. This also seems like a good time to remind you that last year at this time, when it was the computer-charged BCS tormenting our emotions, Michigan State was outside of the Top 25, and Auburn was outside of the Top 10.
Translation? Relax.
Take a big, deep breath as you mutter obscenities over your displeasure. Unless, of...
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