This.Bunch of opinions being thrown around and sadly that's been (and always will be) the problem with FBS CFB.
Polls are opinion based; Who gets exposure (ex Colorado) or on TV is opinion based.
Even in the FCS, opinions determine the playoff field when not an automatic bid; teams determined by a selection committee (look at 8-2 UIW being left out).
Until the on-field objectivity is the above all determining factor, then CFB is just going to be subject to brand recognition, ratings and enable the same 4-7 teams year in year out.
By the way -
“Opinions are like assholes, everybody's got one and everyone thinks everyone else's stinks.”
― Simone Elkeles
I wanted to respond to several points made in this thread, but at the end of the day it's all opinions. One person looks at the FSU win over Louisville and says it's a different team and not a good win, another looks at it and says they played a top 15 team and had outstanding defense.
At the end of the day, we need a system that is empirical and objective not subjective. Until we have a true playoff with all conferences getting an auto bid, it'll never be equitable.