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An Illinois fan examines the controversial 2025 College Football Playoff rankings that elevated Miami over Notre Dame without a game, and explores why the Illini's statistical achievements are consistently overlooked.
The 2025 College Football Playoff sparked controversy when the Miami Hurricanes were placed in the semifinals without playing a game, leading Notre Dame to skip bowl participation. Illinois finished 9‑4 with an 18th‑ranked Strength of Record but was left unranked in the AP Top 25, highlighting a long‑standing perception problem that even Bret Bielema's progress has not yet solved.
BYU is hosting a slate of top prospects this weekend in Provo, aiming to narrow the talent gap with Big 12 rivals.