CONCERNING: Utah Utes PLAYOFF Hopes Hanging by THREAD as Miami, USC SURGE in CFP Rankings

UTAH Football climbs to #12 in College Football Playoff rankings, but Miami's controversial jump over Vanderbilt signals trouble ahead. Can the Utes navigate a treacherous Big 12 path to Arlington? JT breaks down Utah's precarious playoff position, analyzing why the committee's decisions should concern Utes fans and what needs to happen for a CFP berth. The discussion covers Kansas State's turnover-forcing defense and inconsistent offense, Utah's dominant ground game averaging 30-point victories, and the critical Cincinnati-BYU matchup that could reshape everything. Darrion Gray offers insider perspectives on Big 12 dynamics, conference championship game penalties, and the eye test versus resume debate that has BYU ranked higher despite Utah's superior dominance. Key topics include Utah's lack of ranked win opportunities, Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson's dual-threat capabilities, why losing early beats losing late in CFP evaluation, and whether 24-team playoff expansion makes sense. Tune in for expert analysis on Utah's championship path and the Big 12's uphill battle for playoff respect.


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