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Bret Bielema Takes Dig at SEC, College Football Playoff Rankings
- On Friday, Illinois coach Bret Bielema led the Fighting Illini to a 24-13 victory over Nebraska, clinching bowl eligibility. Bielema suggested his team would rank as a "top-15 team" if competing in the SEC.
- College Football Playoff rankings released Tuesday placed 10 SEC teams in the top 25, sparking frustration among Big Ten coaches who alleged bias toward the conference despite the SEC lacking undefeated teams.
- Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti accused ESPN analysts of following "the company line" regarding rankings. Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz joked, "We're not ESPN, so we probably won't make the rankings."
- Bielema maintained that a 9-3 team can still secure playoff eligibility, emphasizing the season's outcome is decided on the field rather than by committee perception.
- Illinois aims to extend its four-game winning streak next week when the team travels to the Rose Bowl to face UCLA with a 6-3 record.
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Big Ten coach who had an abysmal record in the SEC thinks his team would be ranked in the SEC - NEW YORK TIMES POST
Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema, who went 11-29 against the SEC during his five-year run at Arkansas, thinks his current program would be ranked … If it were in the SEC. Quite the spin! This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX [...]
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right4Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Center
Bias Distribution
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L 27%
C 46%
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