It didn't take long for Nick Saban to jump on the campaign trail.
Moments after top-ranked Alabama fell to Auburn on Saturday afternoon, the coach insisted his Crimson Tide still deserve a spot in the College Football Playoff.
"I really don't know what all the scenarios might be ... but I'd certainly like to see this team get an opportunity to do it," Saban told reporters.
The thing is, the 2017 season has been as hectic as a game of musical chairs at a children's birthday party _ and eight or nine teams have a chance to grab one of the last four chairs.
The situation might become clearer Tuesday when the CFP selection committee issues its latest rankings, but only a little.
Upset losses should knock Alabama and No. 2 Miami down a few pegs, making room for No. 3 Clemson and No. 4 Oklahoma.
Does that mean undefeated and fifth-ranked Wisconsin is a lock for the playoffs? Is the CFP guaranteed to invite its first two-loss team _ No. 6 Auburn, No. 9 Ohio State or even No. 11 USC _ to the big dance?
Not even close. Nothing gets decided until after the conference championship games next weekend.
"People are going to talk about all the scenarios," said coach Mark Richt, whose Miami Hurricanes dropped their first game of the season in a stunner at Pittsburgh. As Richt put it: "Who knows?"
