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College Football Playoff: 5 Teams we wished made the Semifinals

By Jerran Anderson

Nov 26, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; A general view of Michigan Wolverines helmets on the sideline during the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won the game 30-27 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; A general view of Michigan Wolverines helmets on the sideline during the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won the game 30-27 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports /
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We all don’t get everything we want. Those are the sentiments of those left out of the College Football Playoff.

The College Football Playoff is nearly here. Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State and Washington all made the final four, but that doesn’t go without some sort of controversy. There are still a few teams fans wanted to make the final cut.

Clemson, Ohio State and Washington all finished the regular season with one loss. Alabama is the only undefeated team in the final four. Each team, except Alabama, lost at least one game to an unranked opponent. While there’s consistency among the semifinal in terms of record, some of their body of work certainly comes into question.

All in all, a good field of teams were chosen to play in this year’s College Football Playoff. However, Western Michigan was left out of the picture. They finished the season 13-0. Their strength of schedule came into play in a big way.

For others, early losses or late losses did damage to their respective playoff hopes. Despite winning the Heisman, quarterback Lamar Jackson and Louisville struggled to finish the season on the winning side of things. Penn State started 2-2 before winning nine straight games and coming away with a Big Ten title.

Each team has explosive players on their roster to compete in the College Football Playoff as well. Here are 5 teams we wished made the College Football Playoff.

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