Right. Let's talk scenarios. Is this the trajectory?
CU at Rose Bowl
- CU wins the P12 outright but is excluded from CFB playoffs
- CU is second highest ranked in P12 behind a playoff bound conference champion (like UDub if they keep winning)
B1G opponent in Rose Bowl
- Michigan (because Ohio State goes to play offs)
- Nebraska (because Nubs win B1G West division and end up ahead of Michigan but behind Ohio State)
Bingo.