How are college football rankings determined?

Josh and Chuck dive into the complex world of college football rankings and the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) system in their very first sports-focused episode. They break down the intricate mathematical formulas behind BCS rankings, including computer algorithms, coaches polls, and the Harris Interactive poll, while explaining how strength of schedule calculations work and why determining a national champion used to be so chaotic. The hosts also discuss the ongoing playoff debate and share some insider details about how bowl game payouts are distributed among conferences.