Vanderbilt's Struggle: Brand Bias in Playoff Rankings

12/11/2025 1 min
Vanderbilt's Struggle: Brand Bias in Playoff Rankings

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College Football Fans Debate Vanderbilts Low Ranking: Brand Bias or Performance?In the latest College Football Playoff rankings, Vanderbilt Universitys strong season is overshadowed by a lower-than-expected ranking, sparking debate about brand recognition and recent performance influencing the selection committee. Despite metrics suggesting Vanderbilts stronger resume, theyre ranked five spots behind Notre Dame, leading to questions about prioritizing established football brands over on-field performance. The committee acknowledges Vanderbilts really, really good wins, but recent performance and an eye test seem to be playing a significant role in the rankings. The teams transformation, led by quarterback Diego Pavia, challenges long-held perceptions, but brand and recency bias appear to be holding them back from a higher ranking.The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.