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Vanderbilt Explored Adding an Extra Game to Impress CFP Committee

Vanderbilt, stuck at No. 14, explored playing an exempt 13th game this week to boost its College Football Playoff case. Clark Lea even told players to be ready, but ESPN reports the idea collapsed due to logistics. Lea made an impassioned plea instead, arguing Vandy’s 10-2 SEC resume and No. 11 strength-of-record ranking “deserve the brightest lights and biggest stages.”