Brett Yormark Advocates for BYU in CFP Over Notre Dame
During a recent football game between Arizona and Arizona State, Big 12 Conference Commissioner Brett Yormark made a strong case for BYU’s inclusion in the College Football Playoff (CFP). This interview aired on Fox and highlighted the competitive status of the Big 12.
Brett Yormark Champions BYU for CFP Inclusion
In his interview, Yormark expressed pride in the conference’s performance this season. He noted, “If you would’ve told me a couple of months ago we’d have three teams in the top 13, I would’ve taken it.” As the conversation progressed, he particularly emphasized BYU’s credentials compared to Notre Dame.
Strength of Schedule and Performance Metrics
- Texas Tech is currently ranked No. 5 in the CFP rankings.
- Notre Dame holds the No. 9 position.
- BYU and Utah are ranked No. 11 and No. 13, respectively.
Yormark passionately argued that BYU has been “under-appreciated all season long.” He stressed that when comparing BYU’s strength of record, strength of schedule, and win-loss ratio to Notre Dame, the differences are significant. He expressed confidence that the CFP selection committee would recognize BYU’s achievements by the end of the season.
Recent Analysis Highlights BYU’s Potential
Yormark’s statements resonate with an analysis by David Ubben from The Athletic. Ubben assessed seven teams contending for playoff spots and identified BYU as a strong candidate for inclusion. His examination of performance metrics indicated that BYU had only one loss, coupled with a robust strength of schedule and solid win percentage.
CFP Landscape Overview
The current CFP landscape shows BYU on the brink of exclusion if the rankings hold. Based on Ubben’s evaluation, Alabama, Oklahoma, and BYU emerged as potential playoff teams, whereas Utah, Notre Dame, and others may fall short.
As the season progresses, Yormark and supporters of BYU hope for recognition and a chance to compete among the nation’s top teams. The discourse around BYU’s qualifications continues to gain momentum as the CFP selection date approaches.
