SMU coach says Duke deserves CFP spot over JMU
ESPN NCAAF • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 6:10 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
On July 17, 2026, SMU coach Rhett Lashlee stated that Duke should have made the College Football Playoff instead of James Madison. This assertion comes amid discussions about team qualifications for the postseason. Lashlee's comments contribute to the ongoing debate regarding playoff selections and criteria within college football. The fallout from these remarks could influence perceptions of both programs moving forward.
- •Rhett Lashlee critiques College Football Playoff decisions.
- •Lashlee believes Duke merits playoff selection over JMU.
- •The comments were made on July 17, 2026.
- •Debate continues about criteria for postseason qualifications.
- 6:39 PMESPN NCAAF — SMU coach: Duke should have made CFP, not JMU
"SMU coach Rhett Lashlee says Duke should have made the college football playoff, not James Madison.
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