Well before it at least sort of mattered given that only 2 teams had a shot at the title. But now, you are almost guaranteed to make the playoff if you win your (Power 5) conference, regardless of conference strength. Assuming you lose no more than one game.That's the point. Conference pride has always been silly and obnoxious.
NCAA formally charges Mississippi with rules violations
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/source...sissippi-with-rules-violations-193911274.html
I'm stunned...