Not sure if this is sarcasm because this exact scenario played out in the inaugural CFP in 2014. FSU went 14-0 & won the title in 2013 & was seeded 3rd in the CFP after going 13-0 & returning Jameis. Almost an identical résumé to Clemson this year with the lack of quality wins thanks to a down ACC, though FSU barely squeaked by in multiple games.
It wasn't sarcasm I forgot about that, thanks.