2016 College Football
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Ralph
My Final Top 4 SEC Rankings:
1. BAMA
2. GEORGIA
3. OLE MISS
4. TENNESSEE
http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/14742276/alabama-crimson-tide-moves-top-post-signing-day-way-too-early-top-25
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http://www.foxsports.com/college-football/story/ohio-state-buckeyes-alabama-crimson-tide-michigan-wolverines-national-championship-odds-021516
IT CAN'T BE A TRUE PLAYOFF UNLESS THE BIG TEN CHAMPIONS ARE INCLUDED
Ohio State picked to win 2016 national championship.
http://www.foxsports.com/college-football/story/ohio-state-buckeyes-alabama-crimson-tide-michigan-wolverines-national-championship-odds-021516
That just means a big bet came in on them (or several of them). Same with Michigan. When I first looked (almost immediately after the Bama-Clemson game) Bama was +450 and Clemson was +900. They were the 2 favorites. The Buckeyes were at 12-1 and by the time I decided that I would throw a little at them it was down to +650.
I think a pretty good flier would be either USC or Georgia (both at 33-1 at last look).
Ohio State picked to win 2016 national championship.
http://www.foxsports.com/colle...ampionship-odds-021516
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This is actually current odds from a betting site. Alabama, OSU, Michigan and Clemson all virtual co- favorites.
mark
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The Michigan, OSU game will be a slobber-Knocker, can't wait for that one. That'll probably be the second loss for OSU.
lol that's what Michigan fans said last year.
IT CAN'T BE A TRUE PLAYOFF UNLESS THE BIG TEN CHAMPIONS ARE INCLUDED
The Michigan, OSU game will be a slobber-Knocker, can't wait for that one. That'll probably be the second loss for OSU.
lol that's what Michigan fans said last year.
Not any I knew and no one in the thread. It may not be this year but Michigan's is going to have their way with OSU sooner then later,
mark
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Ralph
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Here's a look at the 10 toughest and easiest schedules for the 2016 season among Power Five conference teams, according to FPI.
Toughest 2016 schedules
1. Southern Cal
2. Ole Miss
3. Florida State
4. California
5. Alabama
6. LSU
7. UCLA
8. Syracuse
9. Texas A&M
10. Arkansas
Easiest 2016 schedules
1. Minnesota
2. Michigan
3. Purdue
4. Maryland
5. Nebraska
6. Boston College
7. Baylor
8. Wake Forest
9. Indiana
10. Iowa
Five of the ten toughest from the SEC West.
Easiest is loaded with BIG 10 teams, 7 of 10. The only reason OSU isn't in there is because they finally play a tough opener.
Double ouch for the BIG 10.........
Here's a look at the 10 toughest and easiest schedules for the 2016 season among Power Five conference teams, according to FPI.
Toughest 2016 schedules
Arkansas
Because they don't play Toledo? lol
IT CAN'T BE A TRUE PLAYOFF UNLESS THE BIG TEN CHAMPIONS ARE INCLUDED
09/03/16 vs. Alabama
09/10/16 vs. Utah State
09/17/16 at Stanford
09/23/16 at Utah
10/01/16 vs. Arizona State
10/08/16 vs. Colorado
10/15/16 at Arizona
10/27/16 vs. California
11/05/16 vs. Oregon
11/12/16 at Washington
11/19/16 at UCLA
11/26/16 vs. Notre Dame
Yep Garnett that Toledo game was a bad one for the SEC. Strange thing about that game, the Toledo QB was a transfer from Alabama, Philip Ely.
Roll Tide
IT CAN'T BE A TRUE PLAYOFF UNLESS THE BIG TEN CHAMPIONS ARE INCLUDED
Double ouch for the BIG 10.........
Here's a look at the 10 toughest and easiest schedules for the 2016 season among Power Five conference teams, according to FPI.
Toughest 2016 schedules
1. Southern Cal
2. Ole Miss
3. Florida State
4. California
5. Alabama
6. LSU
7. UCLA
8. Syracuse
9. Texas A&M
10. Arkansas
Easiest 2016 schedules
1. Minnesota
2. Michigan
3. Purdue
4. Maryland
5. Nebraska
6. Boston College
7. Baylor
8. Wake Forest
9. Indiana
10. Iowa
Five of the ten toughest from the SEC West.
Easiest is loaded with BIG 10 teams, 7 of 10. The only reason OSU isn't in there is because they finally play a tough opener.
According to this article there are no SEC teams in the top 10.
http://ohiostate.247sports.com/Board/120/Contents/Ohio-State-with-the-6th-toughest-schedule-in-CFB-44799510
IT CAN'T BE A TRUE PLAYOFF UNLESS THE BIG TEN CHAMPIONS ARE INCLUDED
SEC
Team Win Total
Alabama 10
LSU 10
Tennessee 9.5
Georgia 8.5
Ole Miss 8.5
Arkansas 7.5
Florida 7.5
Auburn 6.5
Mississippi State 6.5
Texas A&M 6
Missouri 5.5
Kentucky 5
South Carolina
Vanderbilt 5
Big Ten
Team Win Total
Michigan 10
Ohio State 9.5
Iowa 8.5
Nebraska 8.5
Michigan State 7.5
Wisconsin 7
Northwestern 6.5
Penn State 6.5
Minnesota 6
Illinois 4.5
Indiana 4.5
Maryland 4.5
Purdue 4.5
Rutgers 4.5
ACC
Team Win Total
Clemson 10.5
Florida State 9.5
Louisville 9
North Carolina 8.5
Pittsburgh 7
Boston College 6.5
Georgia Tech 6.5
Miami 6.5
Virginia Tech 6.5
NC State 6
Duke 5.5
Wake Forest 5.5
Virginia 4.5
Syracuse 4
Big 12
Team Win Total
Oklahoma 10 Over
Baylor 9.5 Over
Oklahoma State 8.5
TCU 8
Texas Tech 7
Texas 6.5
West Virginia 6.5
Kansas State 5.5
Iowa State 3.5
Kansas 1.5
Pac-12
Team Win Total
Washington 9
Stanford 8.5
UCLA 8.5
Oregon 8
USC 7.5
Utah 7.5
Washington State 7.5
Arizona 6
Arizona State 5
Colorado 4.5
California 4
Oregon State 3.5
Notre Dame 9.5
mark
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The one that sticks out to me is Texas A&M at 6. They get three freebies in the Non-conference (Prairie View, NMST, UTSA) and S Carolina from the East. Going 3-5 the rest of way wins, 2-6 pushes. I like that one.
Kansas State and Utah look like decent overs too. I'll probably be a sucker for Minnesota again this year (I had over 6 last year). Maryland, Rutgets, Illinois and Purdue is a nice juicy middle of the season.
On the under side: I'm not sure how Colorado gets to 5. Washington at 9 seems awfully high, considering they have to win 10 to lose an under (remember reg season only, conf champ games and bowl don't count).
Baylor without Briles at 9.5? I'm surprised that is still on the board. Get the under before it gets pulled. Those 10s on Oklahoma, Michigan and LSU don't provide for much wiggle room. I could never endorse an under on Bama, even at 10.
The Michigan and OSU games are going to be mighty good the next few years.
BTW......3 months, 1 day and 4 hours before we play USC.
USC is gonna bring it, I expect a very tough game.
Is Vegas saying that OSU loses to Oklahoma and Michigan and their bowl game? That would be the 3 toughest games they play all year.
No. These win totals are regular season only. Conference Championship games and Bowl games do NOT count.
So for example, If Ohio State loses to Michigan, Oklahoma and Wisconsin but win their bowl game to finish 10-3. You still lose the over.
Looking at OSU, that 9.5 does seem like a safe over. They need to split these games: at Oklahoma, at Wisconsin, at Michigan State and home against Michigan. And then not blow any others. That seems fairly safe to me.
Is Vegas saying that OSU loses to Oklahoma and Michigan and their bowl game? That would be the 3 toughest games they play all year.
No. These win totals are regular season only. Conference Championship games and Bowl games do NOT count.
So for example, If Ohio State loses to Michigan, Oklahoma and Wisconsin but win their bowl game to finish 10-3. You still lose the over.
Looking at OSU, that 9.5 does seem like a safe over. They need to split these games: at Oklahoma, at Wisconsin, at Michigan State and home against Michigan. And then not blow any others. That seems fairly safe to me.
The one I really like is Wisconsin under 7. I don't think they get to 7 wins
I like USC and Georgia on the over
mark
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strength of schedule is an overrated stat that usually doesn't mean much by mid-season.
This has zero to do with strength of schedule. Only over or under the win total.
mark
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Is Vegas saying that OSU loses to Oklahoma and Michigan and their bowl game? That would be the 3 toughest games they play all year.
No. These win totals are regular season only. Conference Championship games and Bowl games do NOT count.
So for example, If Ohio State loses to Michigan, Oklahoma and Wisconsin but win their bowl game to finish 10-3. You still lose the over.
Looking at OSU, that 9.5 does seem like a safe over. They need to split these games: at Oklahoma, at Wisconsin, at Michigan State and home against Michigan. And then not blow any others. That seems fairly safe to me.
It's almost like they are begging you to take OSU and the over
mark
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http://collegespun.com/national/graphic-ohio-state-has-more-ap-poll-appearances-in-last-20-years-than-any-other-program
IT CAN'T BE A TRUE PLAYOFF UNLESS THE BIG TEN CHAMPIONS ARE INCLUDED
I like USC and Georgia on the over
mark
I agree on both.
What do you think of Georgia as a dark horse National Championship contender? Their only difficult road game appears to be at Mississippi. They get Tennessee at home and miss Bama and LSU. I think they have a real good chance to go 11-1.
And am I being too dismissive of Florida?
Is Vegas saying that OSU loses to Oklahoma and Michigan and their bowl game? That would be the 3 toughest games they play all year.
No. These win totals are regular season only. Conference Championship games and Bowl games do NOT count.
So for example, If Ohio State loses to Michigan, Oklahoma and Wisconsin but win their bowl game to finish 10-3. You still lose the over.
Looking at OSU, that 9.5 does seem like a safe over. They need to split these games: at Oklahoma, at Wisconsin, at Michigan State and home against Michigan. And then not blow any others. That seems fairly safe to me.
It's almost like they are begging you to take OSU and the over
mark
I guess the thinking is that with all the losses to the NFL this could be a bit of a down year. I probably won't take it, because I usually like to bet on the teams I wouldn't otherwise follow, but a 9-3 or worse would be shocking to me.
I think my favorite bet is under 9 for Washington. They were 6-6 last year. They need to go 10-2 to lose that bet. Am I missing something?
I like USC and Georgia on the over
mark
I agree on both.
What do you think of Georgia as a dark horse National Championship contender? Their only difficult road game appears to be at Mississippi. They get Tennessee at home and miss Bama and LSU. I think they have a real good chance to go 11-1.
And am I being too dismissive of Florida?
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I'm not Mark, but as an alumdawg I always think of Georgia as a contender. Kirby knows what it tastes like, hopefully he can project that on the team and get us one in the next few years.
I like USC and Georgia on the over
mark
I agree on both.
What do you think of Georgia as a dark horse National Championship contender? Their only difficult road game appears to be at Mississippi. They get Tennessee at home and miss Bama and LSU. I think they have a real good chance to go 11-1.
And am I being too dismissive of Florida?
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I'm not Mark, but as an alumdawg I always think of Georgia as a contender. Kirby knows what it tastes like, hopefully he can project that on the team and get us one in the next few years.
All thoughts are always welcome.....even from a homer
You are right. In truth, Georgia should always be considered a contender and I think it is very realistic this year despite their long odds (I got 33-1). The schedule seems more favorable than years past.
I like USC and Georgia on the over
mark
I agree on both.
What do you think of Georgia as a dark horse National Championship contender? Their only difficult road game appears to be at Mississippi. They get Tennessee at home and miss Bama and LSU. I think they have a real good chance to go 11-1.
And am I being too dismissive of Florida?
I like it
mark
Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
All thoughts are always welcome.....even from a homer
You are right. In truth, Georgia should always be considered a contender and I think it is very realistic this year despite their long odds (I got 33-1). The schedule seems more favorable than years past.
It is a nice schedule this year and there is big energy for the season. New coach, Chubb back so the very strong backfield in play again, strong recruiting class coming in...gonna be a good season.
I didn't hit the book when I was out in Vegas during the NCAA basketball tourney (stupid work), but I would put a hundy or 2 down on 33-1 odds on UGA all day.
I have this strange feeling that this year is going to end up a lot like 2007 - chaos. I think we are going to have no undefeated teams going into the bowls and that a couple 2 loss teams will get in out of necessity. The consensus seems to be that the PAC 12 will beat each other up due to their depth, but I think that is going to happen in the SEC and Big Ten too.
I'll start us out with Conference championship and CFP picks. I fully expect all of your mockery when this goes horribly awry:
ACC: FSU (w/2 losses) over Georgia Tech (I fully expect Clemson to pull a Clemson and flop.)
B10: Ohio State over Nebraska
B12: TCU (Oklahoma disappoints at 9-3)
Pac 12: USC (w/3 losses) over Stanford
SEC: Georgia (w/2 losses) over Alabama. (Tennessee disappoints again at 9-3)
Non-FBS:
AA: Cincinnati over Houston
C-USA: Marshall over S Miss
MAC: Toledo over Bowling Green
MWC: San Diego State over New Mexico
Sun Belt: App State
CFP: (1) Georgia, (2) Ohio State, (3) TCU, (4) USC (3 losses including a 1-2 start but in with a strong close) (5 and out) Notre Dame (2 losses including closing with a loss to USC)
Championship: Georgia over Ohio State.
Now lets hear some picks!
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Come on, guys. This thread has been way too quiet considering the action is getting started this week.
I have this strange feeling that this year is going to end up a lot like 2007 - chaos. I think we are going to have no undefeated teams going into the bowls and that a couple 2 loss teams will get in out of necessity. The consensus seems to be that the PAC 12 will beat each other up due to their depth, but I think that is going to happen in the SEC and Big Ten too.
I'll start us out with Conference championship and CFP picks. I fully expect all of your mockery when this goes horribly awry:
ACC: FSU (w/2 losses) over Georgia Tech (I fully expect Clemson to pull a Clemson and flop.)
B10: Ohio State over Nebraska
B12: TCU (Oklahoma disappoints at 9-3)
Pac 12: USC (w/3 losses) over Stanford
SEC: Georgia (w/2 losses) over Alabama. (Tennessee disappoints again at 9-3)
Non-FBS:
AA: Cincinnati over Houston
C-USA: Marshall over S Miss
MAC: Toledo over Bowling Green
MWC: San Diego State over New Mexico
Sun Belt: App State
CFP: (1) Georgia, (2) Ohio State, (3) TCU, (4) USC (3 losses including a 1-2 start but in with a strong close) (5 and out) Notre Dame (2 losses including closing with a loss to USC)
Championship: Georgia over Ohio State.
Now lets hear some picks!
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As a Pac-12 fan I am hoping UCLA and U$C can pick up wins on Saturday in Texas. Both should be good games.
The other intriguing game for me is Indiana -10.5 @ FIU. I think FIU could win as a big dog.
Georgia -2.5 @'North Carolina
Clemson -7.5 @ Auburn
Western Michigan +5 @ Northwestern
intriguing
mark
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Another interesting game coming up , apparently Penn State has decided to honor Joe Paterno. He holds a record for remaining silent for 5 decades while little boys were molested all around him.
So that should be pretty special .
The game is not at Madison... But at Green Bay
Yep
mark
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I'm looking forward to LSU @ Wisconsin. People have whined for years that the SEC doesn't play Big Ten teams away. Well here you go. LSU is a 11 point favorite.
The other intriguing game for me is Indiana -10.5 @ FIU. I think FIU could win as a big dog.
Georgia -2.5 @'North Carolina
Clemson -7.5 @ Auburn
Western Michigan +5 @ Northwestern
intriguing
mark
I love UGA tomorrow, but I'm on the opposite of you in the other two. Right now I have NW (-5) and Auburn (+8) on a 3-teamer with under 40 on last nights Vandy-SC game. Also had under 56 on Minny-Or St last night.
So I'm 2 for 2 to start!
I'm looking forward to LSU @ Wisconsin. People have whined for years that the SEC doesn't play Big Ten teams away. Well here you go. LSU is a 11 point favorite.
The other intriguing game for me is Indiana -10.5 @ FIU. I think FIU could win as a big dog.
Georgia -2.5 @'North Carolina
Clemson -7.5 @ Auburn
Western Michigan +5 @ Northwestern
intriguing
mark
I love UGA tomorrow, but I'm on the opposite of you in the other two. Right now I have NW (-5) and Auburn (+8) on a 3-teamer with under 40 on last nights Vandy-SC game. Also had under 56 on Minny-Or St last night.
So I'm 2 for 2 to start!
I didnt play anything yet : )
mark
Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
And it's still early in the day.
LSU, Wisconsin coming on now.........ooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I love it.
Wow Houston smashes Oklahoma and my school, South Alabama beat Miss State.
And it's still early in the day.
LSU, Wisconsin coming on now.........ooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I love it.
Good for your alma mater!
Western Michigan 22 Northwestern 21. I loved that game all week.
I'm in Milan so I regret not being able to watch Wisc-LSU and Alabama and USC
Have fun
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