Under the old system Florida State would be playing Alabama for the title.
Which old system? The one with just voters or the BCS? Too bad no one had that BCS formula to try out and compare.
Everyone keeps talking about Ohio State vs Baylor/TCU - I think the conversation should have been about FSU - compare their results against common opponent OKST
While FSU is undefeated and that is very hard to do, it's not like the ACC is that strong... Even their crossover with Florida - I would have expected a bit wider margin even in a rivalry game. Their other out of conference OKST, Citadel, & Notre Dame weren't exactly top level teams - only ND was ranked when FSU played them, but the wheels fell off that cart.
I think 8 is too many... for comparison - this year #7 was MissSt, #8 MichSt, #9 Ole Miss and #10 Arizona (side bar - MissSt *lost* to Ole Miss and that seems to be discounted, but surely would have been an issue with 8 teams)... Perhaps they should "change" things slight to indicate a possible top 4-6 teams especially in years where things are "so close". Gives some leeway to have have teams that are that close just play each other. Just think we could have have #3 FSU vs. #6 TCU and #4 OSU v. #5 Baylor - let them decide it on the field. Army v. Navy, followed by play-in games! Won't happen because of finals, but think of the possibilities.