College post-season just sucks... really really sucks.
In 2014, 11-1 TCU was left out behind 12-1 Ohio State because there was no Big 12 championship game.
In 2022, if there were no Big 12 championship TCU would already be in, but instead it’s possible 12-1 TCU is left out for 11-1 OSU who didn’t play in a conference championship.