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The algorithm the ranking system uses does not use score differential. Thus, Alabama beating Ole Miss 66-3 is the same as Alabama beating Ole Miss 7-3. At the end of the day, winning is the only thing that matters. Clemson is Number 1 since they have beaten both Louisville and Virginia who were both undefeated when Clemson played them.

I think Bama should be #1 personally but them and Clemson seem to be on a collision course for a 3rd straight national championship matchup.