BYU's Dominant Win Over Colorado Had Social Media Re-Thinking BYU's Playoff Snub

Casey Lundquist | Dec 29, 2024

BYU linebacker Isaiah Glasker in Alamo Bowl win over Colorado / BYU Photo

When BYU lost its second game of the season to Arizona State, they fell completely out of the College Football Playoff picture. Despite having a true road win over a CFP team in SMU, BYU was an afterthought in the eyes of the national media. Three-loss SEC teams, two-loss Miami, Indiana, and SMU (who BYU beat) were all ranked ahead of BYU.

After a dominant showing against Colorado on Saturday night, social media was questioning whether BYU should have been considered for the College Football Playoff over the likes of Indiana and SMU.

"BYU should have gotten more serious playoff consideration," Dan Wolken of USA Today wrote.

BYU should have gotten more serious playoff consideration.

— Dan Wolken (@DanWolken) December 29, 2024

"BYU is the playoff contender that might not have gotten its deserved consideration in the final weeks," Pat Forde of SI wrote.

BYU is the playoff contender that might not have gotten its deserved consideration in the final weeks. Outstanding season for the Cougars, going 11-2 and beating SMU on the road.

— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) December 29, 2024

BYU legend Kyle Van Noy weighed in as well.

Brigham shoulda been in the COLLEGE PLAYOFFS!!!! I don’t wanna hear about the bama argument … Indiana coach was too worried about talkin trash vs gettin his players ready to play… it was always and should have been BRIGHAM!! We shoulda beat Kansas but we thru a jump ball to a…

— Kyle Van Noy (@KVN_03) December 29, 2024

Other college football accounts weighed in, questioning the committee's decision to completely exclude BYU from the conversation.

Shoutout to BYU for a great game and a great season.

Their fans were awesome here in San Antonio.

They honestly deserved way more respect from the CFP committee.

Salute 🫡

— RK (@RyanKoenigsberg) December 29, 2024

BYU got robbed of a playoff spot. Not Alabama pic.twitter.com/8EKOGt8RLD

— College Football Live (@CollegeFBonX) December 29, 2024

BYU should have been in the playoffs. Argue with a wall.

— Barstool Big12 (@BarstoolBig12) December 29, 2024

Remember, this BYU team beat SMU and had the same number of losses, but they weren’t even considered for the playoffs.

The CFP Committee including SMU in the playoff field this year over Bama, South Carolina, Ole Miss and BYU really was all-time bad.

— College Football Nerds (@CFBNerds) December 29, 2024

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— Derrico Henrio (@derrico_henrio) December 29, 2024

The CFB Playoff committee did BYU dirty

— College Football Report (@CFBRep) December 29, 2024

The statement that BYU made against Colorado will likely carry into the offseason. It wouldn't be surprising to see BYU on top 25 rankings and Big 12 title conversations over the next several months.

The key for BYU will be to continue to improve in 2025 like they did in 2024. If the Cougars can take another step forward as a program next season, there is no reason why BYU can't be playing in Arlington next December.