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Mario Cristobal praises Miami’s toughness after CFP win over Texas A&M Mario Cristobal credits Miami’s resilience and defense in CFP first-round win over Texas A&M. The College Football Playoff’s first round served two competitive games and two blowouts. The reaction to that: Many fans and media types are demanding a change to the playoff bracket format. Is that an overreaction to two lopsided games, or a worthy response? Let’s remember, last year’s playoff served up four first-round duds. So, at least this year provided an upgrade. That doesn’t mean it’s perfect. On this edition of "SEC Football Unfiltered," a podcast from the USA TODAY Network, hosts Blake Toppmeyer and Matt Hayes...