What happened: CBS Sports analyst RJ Young argued on postgame coverage that the College Football Playoff selection committee must place Wake Forest inside its top 12 on Tuesday. The endorsement follows a dominant performance in which the Demon Deacons opened a 42-0 lead over SMU to improve to 9-1 on the season.
Why it matters: Wake Forest sat at No. 13 in the previous committee rankings and recently signed head coach Jake Dickert to a contract extension. Securing a spot in the top 12 would position the program for an at-large berth as the 12-team playoff race enters its final stretch.
What to watch: The College Football Playoff selection committee unveils its updated rankings on Tuesday evening.