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Georgia, Michigan, T.C.U., Ohio State Are Playoff Semifinalists
Alabama, despite lobbying by its coach, Nick Saban, was left out for the second time under the four-team playoff format. Instead, Georgia will play Ohio State and Michigan will play Texas Christian in the semifinals.