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The playoff era has changed the landscape of college football, making it increasingly difficult for teams to walk away from defeat feeling optimistic. The pressure of the postseason means that only one team can emerge victorious; thus, every loss, especially in the playoffs, tends to be scrutinized harshly—even when it’s not deserved. The analyst urged fans to distinguish between a "bad loss" and a "heartbreaking loss," stressing that the context and circumstances surrounding such defeats are often mischaracterized.