Paul Finebaum's Surprising CFP Stance: Why He's Truly Pulling For This Team

The College Football Playoff debate, oh, it's always a lively one, isn't it? Especially as the season winds down and everyone starts playing armchair selector. And when it comes to stirring the pot, few do it with as much gusto as Paul Finebaum. He's got his finger firmly on the pulse of college football, and his opinions, well, they certainly carry weight and spark endless conversations.

Recently, with all the buzz swirling around potential contenders like Ole Miss, the formidable Oregon Ducks, perhaps even a dark horse like Indiana or Miami if you squint hard enough, Finebaum was pressed on which team truly deserves a shot, or more pointedly, which one he'd genuinely root for. It's the kind of question that sets the stage for a classic Finebaum pronouncement, cutting through the noise to a core belief.

Now, you might have expected him to lean into one of the flashy new-blood teams or a traditional powerhouse. But Finebaum, being Finebaum, threw a bit of a curveball – or perhaps, a well-aimed fastball right down the middle, depending on your perspective. Amidst the varied discussions and speculative playoff scenarios involving several strong programs, he revealed his unequivocal choice, the team he believes has been dealt a raw deal and absolutely must be in.

And that team? None other than the Florida State Seminoles. He wasn't subtle about it either. Finebaum's argument is rooted in what he perceives as a glaring injustice. Here you have an undefeated Power Five conference champion – and let's not forget, they navigated their entire season, including a tough ACC schedule, without a single loss. To leave them out, he contends, would be a monumental oversight, a complete disregard for the very essence of an undefeated season. It's about respecting the accomplishment, plain and simple.

He even went as far as to say, and I'm paraphrasing here, that if there's any team out there he'd actually "pull for" in this high-stakes playoff drama, it would be FSU. This isn't just about personal preference; it’s a principled stand for an undefeated champion, especially one that finished strong. The fact that other teams are getting so much airtime while an unblemished FSU faces such an uphill battle to be guaranteed a spot clearly irks him.

So, while the discussions continue about who's "in" and who's "out," and the merits of teams like Ole Miss with their exciting offensive prowess, or Oregon's undeniable dominance in the Pac-12, Finebaum's message is loud and clear. He's firmly in the corner of the Seminoles, championing their cause with the kind of passion only he can deliver. It really underscores the complexity and often the frustration inherent in the current CFP selection process, doesn't it? It leaves you wondering what "undefeated" truly means if it doesn't automatically secure a playoff berth.