College football is the greatest sport in the world and also the dumbest sport in the world, a dichotomy that keeps it entertainingly maddening. It is incredibly compelling and passionate, yet it is constructed in such a flawed way that criticism is a constant byproduct. It’s a hot mess, and rarely has it been hotter or messier than right now.
Ratings are up. Outrage is up. Both those dynamics will continue to surge after the 12-team College Football Playoff bracket was revealed Sunday.
