1. Committee Ballot Policy
Active Preset2. Ballot Weight Formulation
75%
Protects titleholder ranking (#1 spot) solely because they haven't lost yet.
25%
Values ranked wins, strength of schedule, and on-field dominance this season.
1.2x
0.8x
Current Committee Stance
High Inertia Protection
Simulated #1 Team
Reigning National Champion
Disrespect Target
Indiana Hoosiers
Poll Ranking Gap
4
Spots Lower than Resume
Difference between Indiana's poll rank vs pure resume merit.
Indiana Disrespect Index
82.4
High Disrespect
Quantifying Katic & Barstool's outrage metric (0-100 scale).
Champ Retention Index
94.0%
Secure
Likelihood titleholder stays #1 without an outright loss.
Simulated Ranking Order vs. Resume Strength
Comparing reigning champion inertia against undefeated challengers
Indiana
Defending Champ
Top Challengers
Simulated Ballot Top 5
| Rank | Program | Record | Resume Score | Inertia Bonus | Final Rating |
|---|
Debate Verdict & Causal Analysis
Under the 75% Defending Champ Inertia policy, traditional voters keep the reigning champion at #1 regardless of blowout margins or schedule strength. Meanwhile, Indiana's historic undefeated start is penalized with a 4-rank deficit compared to pure resume merit, explaining Katic's vocal frustration.