I am not trying to be condescending but the question is not a good one given the history of the sport and how a Champion is determined.
There was a time The Champions were crowned before Bowl games even took place and no one says they are not legitimate Champions.
This year if there is a season...
It feels like some of you guys are like twelve and have no concept of the history of College Football.
THE AP Poll is going to award a Champion no matter if it is just two teams playing in a back yard...
... and it will be a valid Championship.
The Big and Pac Conferences used to exclusively...