Instead, one-loss teamsTexasandAlabamawere chosen over the Seminoles.
That dimmed the teams luster and opened the door for other considerations.
It is unforgiveable, Florida State athletic director Michael Alford said in a statement.
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UndefeatedMichiganand undefeatedWashingtonwere given the top two seeds.
Michigan will meet No.
4 Alabama and Washington faces No.
It will be the Longhorns first playoff appearance.
This was the final year for the four-team championship selections.
Next year, the list will expand to 12 teams.
