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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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Dec 2, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 2, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Western Michigan Broncos

The Western Michigan Broncos are one of only two teams in the FBS to finish the season with an undefeated record. The Broncos won all but two of their games by 14 points or more this season, showing off their dominance against a weaker group of teams in the MAC.

The Broncos offense scored 43.5 points per game in the regular season, which ranks ninth in the FBS. Their defense only allows 19.5 points per game, which ranks 16th in the FBS. They beat Northwestern to open the season 22-21 and haven’t looked back, winning the MAC Championship as well.

However, the Broncos rank 12th in the AP Poll and 15th in the College Football Playoff rankings. At 13-0, it’s a head scratcher to the casual fan at first. However, when you look at the Broncos’ strength of schedule, they rank just 118th out of 128 FBS teams.

Western Michigan will get a good test this bowl season, just not in the College Football Playoff Semifinal. They’ll face the Wisconsin Badgers on January 2nd in the Cotton Bowl. So far, they are 2-0 against the Big Ten with wins over Northwestern and Illinois this season.

On the bright side, wide receiver Corey Davis will get a chance to showcase what he can do against a tough Badgers’ defense. Davis led the MAC in receiving yards (1,427) and receiving touchdowns (18) this season.

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