Alabama Legend Posts 7-Word Reaction to SMU's Playoff Performance vs. Penn State

There was significant speculation surrounding the 12-team College Football Playoff format this season, and one of the biggest controversies occurred in the final weeks when the selection committee had to choose between the SMU Mustangs and the Alabama Crimson Tide for the last playoff spot. Ultimately, the committee selected SMU, who faced off against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the second first-round matchup on Saturday afternoon.

However, after just one half of football, it became painfully obvious to many that the Crimson Tide should have been the pick all along. The Mustangs were thoroughly outplayed and outclassed in the first 30 minutes, with Penn State leading 28-0 at halftime.

SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings threw three interceptions, two of which were returned for touchdowns. As the first half came to a close, many voices— including that of former Alabama superstar and Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram, who now serves as a Fox Sports analyst and co-host of the "Triple Option Podcast"— voiced his strong opinions about SMU's performance.

"This who yall wanted in the playoff." Ingram said. He later added, "There’s a really good NFL game on for football fans."