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Does rust vs. rest have validity in 12-team CFP?

January 2, 2026 03:43 PM

Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry discuss the rust vs. rest discussion in the quarterfinals of the 12-team college football playoff and if there is real validity to this concern and potential solutions.

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