Cries concerning college football’s lack of parity reached deafening levels last season from fans tired of seeing the same handful of teams battling for spots in the Playoff, a testament to the commitment to excellence at programs like Alabama and Clemson.
In the end, Oklahoma reached the final four for the third time in four seasons and the Crimson Tide battled the Tigers for the fourth consecutive year, watering down a national championship matchup that seemed inevitable for months.
Will we see more of the same in 2019? There’s always a strong possibility thanks to the reload narrative among the elites, but there’s also a chance several different teams break into the Playoff for the first time from a contingent hungrier than ever to make a national statement.
Here’s a look at a few teams gunning for a final four debut that could have a say in this year’s national championship race by the end of the season:
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