It makes perfect sense. Had it not been for their historical cachet, they probably would not have been in the Top Four in the first CFP bowl ahead of certain other teams. Moreover, they would not have dropped out as long as they won no matter what anyone did that was great who wasn't them. They were there because of who they are. They would have remained there for the same reason. College football doesn't need any program with that much privilege, although I suspect they will continue to have it any year they are pretty good..