With the advent of the College Football Playoff, we — the Elvii of college football — have joined together to present our weekly playoff nominations to keep the selection committee honest. We call it the TCB Poll.

Image courtesy @AuburnElvis
Playoff Rankings: Week 8 Results
Each week, the TCB Poll is an aggregate of all our inputs. Scroll down to see individual selections and opinions — this is how we’d like to see the College Football Playoff if we had to narrow the field *right now* to determine a national champion. Images courtesy The Helmet Project.
Rank |
Team |
Record |
Weekly Change |
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Alabama | 8-0 | — |
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Michigan | 7-0 | + 2 |
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Clemson | 7-0 | -1 |
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Washington | 7-0 | -1 |
TCB Committee Member Comments
@AuburnElvis
Well, well, well. How do those seven weeks picking Ohio State look NOW? Huh? What’s that? I can’t hear you? Or maybe your answer got blocked and run back for a touchdown.
- Bama – They’re undefeated or now, but don’t sleep on those rejuvenated tigers… either of them.
- THE University of Michigan – Not mocking the SEC for light scheduling any more, are they?
- Clemson – They may lose to FSU, or not. Whatever.
- Washington – They might slip up against Utah, but who’s the alternative pick here? West Virginia? Boise State? No thanks.I’ll keep the Huskies here until they lose.
@HawkeyeElvis
Is it basketball season yet? What a difference a year makes. Unless you are Alabama.
- Alabama – With apologies to Auburn Elvis, who is left to stand in Saban’s way?
- Michigan – Fine. I give up. I just hope we can do to the Wolverines what Penn State did to Ohio State.
- Clemson – Would love to see them thumplay the ‘Noles this weekend.
- Washington – Are the Huskies the only team in the Pac-12 to NOT give up 40 points a game?
@IrishElvis
Ah yes, the time when the playoff picture seems easy. Hang on, folks…it’s gonna get crazy in November.
- Alabama. Toughest schedule among the unbeaten teams.
- Clemson. 2-0 vs current top-10 teams (Louisville & Auburn)
- M******n. Only the Buckeyes can spoil the season.
- Washington. Best win to date is against 4-3 Stanford
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