If we lose to UGA and Michigan is 12-1 it will be by far the biggest test for the committee as far as where they really stand on "best" vs. "most deserving." If it's "best" (which I think it would be) we are clearly the team. If it's "most deserving" it's hard to justify a 12-1 non champ over a 12-1 champ. They would have a very strong resume. It will be curious. Hopefully we don't have to worry about that and 13-0 Alabama cruises into the playoff.
As far as network biases -- of course networks have biases. The same way MSNBC and Fox News push different agendas so do ESPN, CBS, and Fox Sports. Fox Sports is paying loads of money to the B1G, Big XII and Pac-12. It's very much in their interests to promote those conferences.