“Way to keep us on the edge of our seats Committee …. Riveting” was the sarcastic quip Kiffin shared for Saturday’s lopsided SMU-Penn State game, and Klatt fired back with a devastating retort.

As Indiana and SMU both struggled in their College Football Playoff matchups in the inaugural 12-team bracket, the CFP committee has been called out by many pundits and coaches for allowing teams that capitalized off of easy schedules into the tournament.

The College Football Playoff's initial games have not met fans' expectations. Both games lacked competitiveness. On Friday night, the No. 7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (12-1) faced off against the No. 10 Indiana Hoosiers (11-2).