The Eagles went 14-3, tied for the second-best record in the league, and half their wins came against opponents that reached the playoffs. And for that, they get a first-round game against – an opponent that went 11-6 in the best division in football?

Ohio State ’s Ryan Day, Texas’ Steve Sarkisian, Notre Dame ’s Marcus Freeman and Penn State ’s James Franklin are the final four. None has won a national championship as a head coach, making this season the third out of the last four in which the title will go to a head coach who has never won one.

Ryan Day isn't known for his flair. The Ohio State coach could double nicely as a mattress salesman, local TV ads and all that. He'd blend into the background. That's why it hurts