It was an ugly kickoff to the new expanded 12-team playoff this weekend as the new version produced four first round blowouts.
Piggybacking on the debate around who should get the final spot in the postseason, SMU was under the microscope against Penn State, as it appeared overmatched from the jump.
Mustangs quarterback Kevin Jennings started off tossing two pick sixes which the team never overcame as it went on to get embarrassed with a score of 38-10.
Reactions to SMU’s performance flooded in on social media, criticizing the team and playoff committee for its decision to keep them in the top 12 after its loss to Clemson in the ACC Championship.
Alabama’s general manager Courtney Morgan appeared to be one of those voices of criticism of the Mustangs, sharing post to X in the midst of the game.
Disgusting …
— Courtney Morgan (@PlayerProMorgan) December 21, 2024
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The Crimson Tide missed out on the College Football Playoff after finishing the season 9-3 which included a late season loss to 6-6 Oklahoma.
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Patrick Dowd is a Reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can follow him on Twitter, via Pat_Dowd77
