Because the rivalry makes people go insane, but also Michigan just ended Ohio State’s perfect season and they are completely out of the hunt after 3 months of being top 4.
Alabama’s loss to LSU meant a lot because it knocked them out of the playoff picture. Now Alabama has the world’s largest runway to the playoff.
But I’m a normal person and realize the playoffs will more than make up for that. I’m very excited (except for the G5 auto bid, those conferences are garbage).