Illinois has 0 chance at the playoffs unless they win the B!G which they wont
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According to the espn playoff predictor, Illinois has a shot to get in. So enough with the nonsense. Last year, several teams with 2 losses made the playoffs, including Ohio State. If Illinois wins out, they will have a decent chance.
They have no one left on their schedule that means anything.
Everyone has a shot to get in if everyone else implodes
@Maywood said:
So now we've moved on from "strength of schedule" being so important to "how many draft picks" a team has. You really need to stick to a narrative to use as your excuse for mediocre teams and the way they perform. Look up Occam's Razor.
The fact that ND is even 12 is just getting the ND bounce. No other team in the top 15 has 2 loses and they barely beat PSU.
Notre Dame has 2 losses by a combined 4 points to the current 3rd and 9th ranked teams. For a guy who places so much stock in that "strength of schedule" nonsense you sure apply it crazily. According to you it matters for some teams but not for others, make up your mind or move on to something else.
Illinois has 0 chance at the playoffs unless they win the B!G which they wont
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According to the espn playoff predictor, Illinois has a shot to get in. So enough with the nonsense. Last year, several teams with 2 losses made the playoffs, including Ohio State. If Illinois wins out, they will have a decent chance.
They have no one left on their schedule that means anything.
Wrong. They play Washington and Northwestern whom both have the same record as some of the ranked sec teams at 5-2.
Illinois has 0 chance at the playoffs unless they win the B!G which they wont
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According to the espn playoff predictor, Illinois has a shot to get in. So enough with the nonsense. Last year, several teams with 2 losses made the playoffs, including Ohio State. If Illinois wins out, they will have a decent chance.
They have no one left on their schedule that means anything.
Wrong. They play Washington and Northwestern whom both have the same record as some of the ranked sec teams at 5-2.
Notre Dame will be interesting. If they win out, they will finish at 10-2 with no wins against a ranked team. Their best win is against USC, who was ranked #20 at the time they played. If I were on the committee, I would penalize them for not being in a conference. Lets compare ND with Illinois, who if they win out they would finish at 10-2. Similar to ND, their best win is against USC. Choosing from just those two teams, who deserves to make the CFP? About the only difference is, Illinois two losses were to #1 and #2.
Notre Dame is in if they win out. They shouldnt be ranked as high as they are but they have no one left unless Navy pulls off a miracle. Illinois lost by 60 to Indiana and wasnt competitive against OSU either
@Basebal21 said:
Notre Dame is in if they win out. They shouldnt be ranked as high as they are but they have no one left unless Navy pulls off a miracle. Illinois lost by 60 to Indiana and wasnt competitive against OSU either
ND getting in is not a lock. They have no better wins than Illinois.
Notre Dame needs to be reckoned with by the NCAA governing body, as do all the "Independents" still left. Just like the BIG 12 were dealt with in 2014, when they were left without an entrant in the CFP because they had no conference championship game. If the NCAA were to rule that without conference affiliation an invitation to the Playoff wouldn't be forthcoming we'd see Notre Dame shed their Independence and join someone. That would be a good thing.
I think it's interesting the way all the conferences went to all schools grouped together and the two best play for the championship. That sort of ensures that at least the two best teams from a conference make the playoff. It helps eliminate bias somewhat but not totally.
--- My biggest question at this point of the season...............Why are the Miami Hurricanes ranked so high?
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@Basebal21 said:
Notre Dame is in if they win out. They shouldnt be ranked as high as they are but they have no one left unless Navy pulls off a miracle. Illinois lost by 60 to Indiana and wasnt competitive against OSU either
ND getting in is not a lock. They have no better wins than Illinois.
The last Illinois win against Washington was in the 1964 Rose Bowl. The last Illinois win in Seattle was not in my lifetime. I suspect the Huskies will likely be favored- I have not bothered to check.
If Illinois wins out, it is hard to get past the Indiana loss other than to frame the comeback they made the following week against USC. And that was a terrific game to watch.
The OSU loss is not completely embarrassing... if one looks at the stats, it was fairly even except the turnovers and time of possession.
Beating Washington will be tough... all things considered, a 10-2 Illinois team likely falls short of the playoffs. Playing in the Citrus Bowl is the most probable outcome and they will play a SEC team- not sure who as the landscape will likely change multiple times in the closing weeks.
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@coolstanley said:
Last year, Illinois finished #16 in the final polls with 3 losses. So being ranked in the top 12 with only 2 losses is not far fetched.
Last year doesnt matter. While possible they need a lot of teams to lose for that to happen. They have nothing left on the schedule that would significantly jump them and that Indiana loss will mean that another 10-2 or 10-3 team will make the playoffs over them
@coolstanley said:
Last year, Illinois finished #16 in the final polls with 3 losses. So being ranked in the top 12 with only 2 losses is not far fetched.
Last year doesnt matter. While possible they need a lot of teams to lose for that to happen. They have nothing left on the schedule that would significantly jump them and that Indiana loss will mean that another 10-2 or 10-3 team will make the playoffs over them
Lol its no secret you're bashing Illinois, because you would like to see a couple of 10-2 sec teams get in over them. Although the last time they played a sec team, Illinois won
@coolstanley said: Lol its no secret you're bashing Illinois, because you would like to see a couple of 10-2 sec teams get in over them. Although the last time they played a sec team, Illinois won.
It's a waste of time having any sort of discussion with him. He just goes from one point to the next to prove his illogical stances. I've given up.
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety," --- Benjamin Franklin
@coolstanley said:
Last year, Illinois finished #16 in the final polls with 3 losses. So being ranked in the top 12 with only 2 losses is not far fetched.
Last year doesnt matter. While possible they need a lot of teams to lose for that to happen. They have nothing left on the schedule that would significantly jump them and that Indiana loss will mean that another 10-2 or 10-3 team will make the playoffs over them
Lol its no secret you're bashing Illinois, because you would like to see a couple of 10-2 sec teams get in over them. Although the last time they played a sec team, Illinois won
If your best argument is something from last year you have no argument.
The simple fact is Illinois has 2 paths to the playoffs. 1`5-20 teams lose 4 games or they win the conference.
They have played two ranked teams. They were not competitive against OSU and they had the biggest ranked blow out by a mile in that pathetic showing against Illinois.
They are not a playoff level team and at 15 teams would get the final playoff spot over them with the same record. Washington is likely going to beat them anyways and end this silly theyre a playoff level team talk
Once again, according to the so called experts, they have a path. Right now its at 15%. LSU is also at 15%. Tennessee isn't much higher at 18%. . But thanks for your opinion.
@coolstanley said:
Once again, according to the so called experts, they have a path. Right now its at 15%. LSU is also at 15%. Tennessee isn't much higher at 18%. . But thanks for your opinion.
They do have two paths as stated. Tennessee and LSU would both get in over them if it came down to that. So would ND, Ole Miss, UVA, Bama, Georgia, OSU, Indiana, A&M, Vandy, Texas Tech, Missouri, Oklahoma, GT, Louisville, Texas just to name some f they had the same record for the last spot unless they win the conference
You cant be non competitive in your two hardest games and be a playoff team
It is doubtful that Illinois, Tennessee or LSU are ranked high enough to qualify for the CFP this season. Just as a rule of thumb there will be 3 teams each from the SEC and Big10 which qualify with an outside chance at a 4th. Those team mentioned don't meet that criteria. If they were in the playoff they'd be nothing but sacrificial lambs to serve as an opponent for someone. There are other better teams that will do that.
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety," --- Benjamin Franklin
Time to look towards Saturday's games and the ongoing re-shuffling of the AP Top 10. The looming question(s) of which powerhouse teams will lose to lesser opponents, who will move out of the Top 10, who will move into the Top 10 will be answered in a couple of days.
Ohio State --- another bye week, are two in a season really necessary??
Indiana --- unless they pull a "Penn State" I expect a trouncing.
Texas A&M --- hard to know what to expect with these SEC teams, an LSU win wouldn't surprise me.
Alabama --- Roll Tide, right over the Gamecocks!!
Georgia --- bye week to get ready for the home-stretch.
Oregon --- pity the poor Badgers of Wisconsin.
Georgia Tech --- the Orange Men can be competitive, can they expose a pretender??
Ole Miss --- it was nice while it lasted, time to swap with the Sooners.
Miami (FL) --- Stanford wins at home, loses on the road. Hard to see that changing.
Vanderbilt --- who doesn't love this team??!!?? Time to move up a spot or two.
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety," --- Benjamin Franklin
@Maywood said:
It is doubtful that Illinois, Tennessee or LSU are ranked high enough to qualify for the CFP this season.
Out of the 3 teams, looking at the schedules, Illinois has the best shot at making the playoffs. LSU will have 3-4 losses, and Tennessee will probably have 3 losses. Of course if Illinois loses this weekend its all over for them as well.
10-3 Tennessee would get in over 10-2 Illinois. Even a 10-3 LSU likely would given the schedules. None of the three probably will but Tennessee has the best shot.
The fact is Illinois played two teams that are playoff quality and looked like they didnt belong on the field with either.
@Basebal21 said:
10-3 Tennessee would get in over 10-2 Illinois. Even a 10-3 LSU likely would given the schedules. None of the three probably will but Tennessee has the best shot.
The fact is Illinois played two teams that are playoff quality and looked like they didnt belong on the field with either.
Nope. Going by past CFP rankings, no 3 loss power 4 team is getting in over a 2 loss team, unless its a conference champion.
@Basebal21 said:
10-3 Tennessee would get in over 10-2 Illinois. Even a 10-3 LSU likely would given the schedules. None of the three probably will but Tennessee has the best shot.
The fact is Illinois played two teams that are playoff quality and looked like they didnt belong on the field with either.
Nope. Going by past CFP rankings, no 3 loss power 4 team is getting in over a 2 loss team, unless its a conference champion.
@Basebal21 said:
10-3 Tennessee would get in over 10-2 Illinois. Even a 10-3 LSU likely would given the schedules. None of the three probably will but Tennessee has the best shot.
The fact is Illinois played two teams that are playoff quality and looked like they didnt belong on the field with either.
Nope. Going by past CFP rankings, no 3 loss power 4 team is getting in over a 2 loss team, unless its a conference champion.
@Basebal21 said:
10-3 Tennessee would get in over 10-2 Illinois. Even a 10-3 LSU likely would given the schedules. None of the three probably will but Tennessee has the best shot.
The fact is Illinois played two teams that are playoff quality and looked like they didnt belong on the field with either.
Nope. Going by past CFP rankings, no 3 loss power 4 team is getting in over a 2 loss team, unless its a conference champion.
They would. Its not the past anymore
A 3 loss team wouldn't be ranked high enough.
Depends what everyone else does. There are situations where it could happen. A 3 loss Tennessee would likely have a better resume with a close loss to Georgia and one really bad pass to Bama that made the score look worse.
@coolstanley said:
Show me an example when a team with a worse record got in over a team with a better record.
Texas and Alabama both got in in 2023 at 12-1 over Florida State at 13-0.
That's an isolated example. The only reason why FSU got snubbed was because their quarterback went out for the season with injury. Otherwise, they would've been in. Also, 1 loss teams are going to be ranked high compared to 3 loss teams.
This is an interesting observation, I only hope you can consider it and respond about it without bias.
It is indeed not the past anymore and the change is coming at us a little faster than some would like. Biggest of all myths which are slipping away is that the SEC is the best conference with the best teams. We've already discussed the affect of NIL money and the transfer portal on that. I think an even bigger affect, though at a psychological level, was the retirement of Nick Saban from Alabama. He may be the best NCAA coach in history and his success is undeniable. It seems now that there are several coaches who would like to fill that void and be seen as the best but most of them are flawed and wanting.
I'll call it the "Saban Effect" in describing how his recruiting was, but the truth is that there's no longer a pipeline to Tuscaloosa. The best example of that right now might be the Ohio State Quarterback, Julian Sayin. He was the top High School prospect as a senior and was recruited by everyone. Saban got him to commit to Alabama. Sayin is on record in interviews as stating that he transferred because "he went to Alabama to play for Nick Saban" and left after the coach retired. That's a strong endorsement.
There is a laundry list of SEC, ACC, AAC head coaches who would like to grab the mantle of best NCAA Football Head Coach right now. There are a few in the Big 12 but "Its not the past anymore" and those men will have to do a lot to prove themselves. Right now the best HC's seem to be Ryan Day and Kirby Smart and I suppose they'll split the pipeline in the foreseeable future. But the field is leveling and the talent is choosing its best options. I think we're done with the re-aligning for now because everyone has decided what conference they want to be in, the one that offers them the best chance at a Natty.
College football is more appealing to me right now than the NFL. I really believe it's a good time for the NCAA to realize what they have and maximize its appeal. Time to expand the playoff format again. When teams like Vanderbilt and Indiana supplant the perennial schools like Clemson and Michigan I pay attention. It's exciting. I have a list of changes that would help but who'll listen??
Just some random thoughts and I am as confused by them as anyone else. Just imagine, they were prompted because of a simple post by that basebal guy!!
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety," --- Benjamin Franklin
@coolstanley said:
Show me an example when a team with a worse record got in over a team with a better record.
Texas and Alabama both got in in 2023 at 12-1 over Florida State at 13-0.
That's an isolated example. The only reason why FSU got snubbed was because their quarterback went out for the season with injury. Otherwise, they would've been in. Also, 1 loss teams are going to be ranked high compared to 3 loss teams.
This is an interesting observation, I only hope you can consider it and respond about it without bias.
It is indeed not the past anymore and the change is coming at us a little faster than some would like. Biggest of all myths which are slipping away is that the SEC is the best conference with the best teams. We've already discussed the affect of NIL money and the transfer portal on that. I think an even bigger affect, though at a psychological level, was the retirement of Nick Saban from Alabama. He may be the best NCAA coach in history and his success is undeniable. It seems now that there are several coaches who would like to fill that void and be seen as the best but most of them are flawed and wanting.
I'll call it the "Saban Effect" in describing how his recruiting was, but the truth is that there's no longer a pipeline to Tuscaloosa. The best example of that right now might be the Ohio State Quarterback, Julian Sayin. He was the top High School prospect as a senior and was recruited by everyone. Saban got him to commit to Alabama. Sayin is on record in interviews as stating that he transferred because "he went to Alabama to play for Nick Saban" and left after the coach retired. That's a strong endorsement.
There is a laundry list of SEC, ACC, AAC head coaches who would like to grab the mantle of best NCAA Football Head Coach right now. There are a few in the Big 12 but "Its not the past anymore" and those men will have to do a lot to prove themselves. Right now the best HC's seem to be Ryan Day and Kirby Smart and I suppose they'll split the pipeline in the foreseeable future. But the field is leveling and the talent is choosing its best options. I think we're done with the re-aligning for now because everyone has decided what conference they want to be in, the one that offers them the best chance at a Natty.
College football is more appealing to me right now than the NFL. I really believe it's a good time for the NCAA to realize what they have and maximize its appeal. Time to expand the playoff format again. When teams like Vanderbilt and Indiana supplant the perennial schools like Clemson and Michigan I pay attention. It's exciting. I have a list of changes that would help but who'll listen??
Just some random thoughts and I am as confused by them as anyone else. Just imagine, they were prompted because of a simple post by that basebal guy!!
Ill give you the respect of responding but last time I responded to one of these with facts and what CFB is you came back with some silly I cant counter so I will make fun of you response.
@coolstanley said:
Show me an example when a team with a worse record got in over a team with a better record.
Texas and Alabama both got in in 2023 at 12-1 over Florida State at 13-0.
That's an isolated example. The only reason why FSU got snubbed was because their quarterback went out for the season with injury. Otherwise, they would've been in. Also, 1 loss teams are going to be ranked high compared to 3 loss teams.
@coolstanley said:
Show me an example when a team with a worse record got in over a team with a better record.
Texas and Alabama both got in in 2023 at 12-1 over Florida State at 13-0.
That's an isolated example. The only reason why FSU got snubbed was because their quarterback went out for the season with injury. Otherwise, they would've been in. Also, 1 loss teams are going to be ranked high compared to 3 loss teams.
And it's just 3 hours till the start of the Week 9 Purge. I expect 3 Top 10 losses and the resultant re-shuffling of the order. When everyone wakes up on Sunday there is a likely scenario that has Alabama in 1st place in the SEC and BYU along with Notre Dame in the Top 10. Not saying it will happen but if things fall correctly it may. From my perspective the CFP 12 team field is starting to shape up.
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety," --- Benjamin Franklin
I had originally thought the AAC Champion got a bid in the CFP but I checked and am wrong. I guess I got confused with the ACC. I was hoping that Navy would get in, that they would defeat South Florida for the Championship and bid.
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety," --- Benjamin Franklin
So here we go again, the pattern is repeating itself, the ranked "powerhouses" that are supposed to be challenging for a spot in the CFP struggle with un-ranked and/or lesser teams. Meanwhile, the teams ranked high that certain members feel aren't very good are doing what they should do to weaker teams, rolling over them with ease.
--- Now Georgia Tech has finally asserted themselves!!
--- Ole Miss follows suit before the half.
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety," --- Benjamin Franklin
I dunno what Kiffin is doing. Stop putting Simmons on the field. Hes been hurt most of the year and clearly is rusty. Either play him every play or keep him on the bench
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They have no one left on their schedule that means anything.
Everyone has a shot to get in if everyone else implodes
Fire AJ Preller
Lol. You brought up bowl games
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Wrong. They play Washington and Northwestern whom both have the same record as some of the ranked sec teams at 5-2.
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Neither of which matter
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Who’s going to be in the CFP?
Notre Dame will be interesting. If they win out, they will finish at 10-2 with no wins against a ranked team. Their best win is against USC, who was ranked #20 at the time they played. If I were on the committee, I would penalize them for not being in a conference. Lets compare ND with Illinois, who if they win out they would finish at 10-2. Similar to ND, their best win is against USC. Choosing from just those two teams, who deserves to make the CFP? About the only difference is, Illinois two losses were to #1 and #2.
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Notre Dame is in if they win out. They shouldnt be ranked as high as they are but they have no one left unless Navy pulls off a miracle. Illinois lost by 60 to Indiana and wasnt competitive against OSU either
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ND getting in is not a lock. They have no better wins than Illinois.
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Notre Dame needs to be reckoned with by the NCAA governing body, as do all the "Independents" still left. Just like the BIG 12 were dealt with in 2014, when they were left without an entrant in the CFP because they had no conference championship game. If the NCAA were to rule that without conference affiliation an invitation to the Playoff wouldn't be forthcoming we'd see Notre Dame shed their Independence and join someone. That would be a good thing.
I think it's interesting the way all the conferences went to all schools grouped together and the two best play for the championship. That sort of ensures that at least the two best teams from a conference make the playoff. It helps eliminate bias somewhat but not totally.
--- My biggest question at this point of the season...............Why are the Miami Hurricanes ranked so high?
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety," --- Benjamin Franklin
Its a lock if they win out
Im not happy about it, but thats just how it is
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@bgr said: Who’s going to be in the CFP?
Nobody else will post a list. Go back a page to see my choices.
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety," --- Benjamin Franklin
Well your list was responded to with other teams and then you just changed the subject so whats the point.
Theres also way to many games left where injuries will matter so any list right now is nothing but futures bets
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The last Illinois win against Washington was in the 1964 Rose Bowl. The last Illinois win in Seattle was not in my lifetime. I suspect the Huskies will likely be favored- I have not bothered to check.
If Illinois wins out, it is hard to get past the Indiana loss other than to frame the comeback they made the following week against USC. And that was a terrific game to watch.
The OSU loss is not completely embarrassing... if one looks at the stats, it was fairly even except the turnovers and time of possession.
Beating Washington will be tough... all things considered, a 10-2 Illinois team likely falls short of the playoffs. Playing in the Citrus Bowl is the most probable outcome and they will play a SEC team- not sure who as the landscape will likely change multiple times in the closing weeks.
Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.
Last year, Illinois finished #16 in the final polls with 3 losses. So being ranked in the top 12 with only 2 losses is not far fetched.
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Last year doesnt matter. While possible they need a lot of teams to lose for that to happen. They have nothing left on the schedule that would significantly jump them and that Indiana loss will mean that another 10-2 or 10-3 team will make the playoffs over them
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Lol its no secret you're bashing Illinois, because you would like to see a couple of 10-2 sec teams get in over them. Although the last time they played a sec team, Illinois won
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@coolstanley said: Lol its no secret you're bashing Illinois, because you would like to see a couple of 10-2 sec teams get in over them. Although the last time they played a sec team, Illinois won.
It's a waste of time having any sort of discussion with him. He just goes from one point to the next to prove his illogical stances. I've given up.
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety," --- Benjamin Franklin
And just a couple days ago he was receiving accolade for bringing that college nawledge. The mob is fickle.
If your best argument is something from last year you have no argument.
The simple fact is Illinois has 2 paths to the playoffs. 1`5-20 teams lose 4 games or they win the conference.
They have played two ranked teams. They were not competitive against OSU and they had the biggest ranked blow out by a mile in that pathetic showing against Illinois.
They are not a playoff level team and at 15 teams would get the final playoff spot over them with the same record. Washington is likely going to beat them anyways and end this silly theyre a playoff level team talk
Fire AJ Preller
Once again, according to the so called experts, they have a path. Right now its at 15%. LSU is also at 15%. Tennessee isn't much higher at 18%. . But thanks for your opinion.
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They do have two paths as stated. Tennessee and LSU would both get in over them if it came down to that. So would ND, Ole Miss, UVA, Bama, Georgia, OSU, Indiana, A&M, Vandy, Texas Tech, Missouri, Oklahoma, GT, Louisville, Texas just to name some f they had the same record for the last spot unless they win the conference
You cant be non competitive in your two hardest games and be a playoff team
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It is doubtful that Illinois, Tennessee or LSU are ranked high enough to qualify for the CFP this season. Just as a rule of thumb there will be 3 teams each from the SEC and Big10 which qualify with an outside chance at a 4th. Those team mentioned don't meet that criteria. If they were in the playoff they'd be nothing but sacrificial lambs to serve as an opponent for someone. There are other better teams that will do that.
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety," --- Benjamin Franklin
Time to look towards Saturday's games and the ongoing re-shuffling of the AP Top 10. The looming question(s) of which powerhouse teams will lose to lesser opponents, who will move out of the Top 10, who will move into the Top 10 will be answered in a couple of days.
Ohio State --- another bye week, are two in a season really necessary??
Indiana --- unless they pull a "Penn State" I expect a trouncing.
Texas A&M --- hard to know what to expect with these SEC teams, an LSU win wouldn't surprise me.
Alabama --- Roll Tide, right over the Gamecocks!!
Georgia --- bye week to get ready for the home-stretch.
Oregon --- pity the poor Badgers of Wisconsin.
Georgia Tech --- the Orange Men can be competitive, can they expose a pretender??
Ole Miss --- it was nice while it lasted, time to swap with the Sooners.
Miami (FL) --- Stanford wins at home, loses on the road. Hard to see that changing.
Vanderbilt --- who doesn't love this team??!!?? Time to move up a spot or two.
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety," --- Benjamin Franklin
Out of the 3 teams, looking at the schedules, Illinois has the best shot at making the playoffs. LSU will have 3-4 losses, and Tennessee will probably have 3 losses. Of course if Illinois loses this weekend its all over for them as well.
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10-3 Tennessee would get in over 10-2 Illinois. Even a 10-3 LSU likely would given the schedules. None of the three probably will but Tennessee has the best shot.
The fact is Illinois played two teams that are playoff quality and looked like they didnt belong on the field with either.
Fire AJ Preller
Nope. Going by past CFP rankings, no 3 loss power 4 team is getting in over a 2 loss team, unless its a conference champion.
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They would. Its not the past anymore
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A 3 loss team wouldn't be ranked high enough.
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Depends what everyone else does. There are situations where it could happen. A 3 loss Tennessee would likely have a better resume with a close loss to Georgia and one really bad pass to Bama that made the score look worse.
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Show me an example when a team with a worse record got in over a team with a better record.
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Texas and Alabama both got in in 2023 at 12-1 over Florida State at 13-0.
That's an isolated example. The only reason why FSU got snubbed was because their quarterback went out for the season with injury. Otherwise, they would've been in. Also, 1 loss teams are going to be ranked high compared to 3 loss teams.
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Bama over Wisconsin. 2017.
Its not the past anymore
This is an interesting observation, I only hope you can consider it and respond about it without bias.
It is indeed not the past anymore and the change is coming at us a little faster than some would like. Biggest of all myths which are slipping away is that the SEC is the best conference with the best teams. We've already discussed the affect of NIL money and the transfer portal on that. I think an even bigger affect, though at a psychological level, was the retirement of Nick Saban from Alabama. He may be the best NCAA coach in history and his success is undeniable. It seems now that there are several coaches who would like to fill that void and be seen as the best but most of them are flawed and wanting.
I'll call it the "Saban Effect" in describing how his recruiting was, but the truth is that there's no longer a pipeline to Tuscaloosa. The best example of that right now might be the Ohio State Quarterback, Julian Sayin. He was the top High School prospect as a senior and was recruited by everyone. Saban got him to commit to Alabama. Sayin is on record in interviews as stating that he transferred because "he went to Alabama to play for Nick Saban" and left after the coach retired. That's a strong endorsement.
There is a laundry list of SEC, ACC, AAC head coaches who would like to grab the mantle of best NCAA Football Head Coach right now. There are a few in the Big 12 but "Its not the past anymore" and those men will have to do a lot to prove themselves. Right now the best HC's seem to be Ryan Day and Kirby Smart and I suppose they'll split the pipeline in the foreseeable future. But the field is leveling and the talent is choosing its best options. I think we're done with the re-aligning for now because everyone has decided what conference they want to be in, the one that offers them the best chance at a Natty.
College football is more appealing to me right now than the NFL. I really believe it's a good time for the NCAA to realize what they have and maximize its appeal. Time to expand the playoff format again. When teams like Vanderbilt and Indiana supplant the perennial schools like Clemson and Michigan I pay attention. It's exciting. I have a list of changes that would help but who'll listen??
Just some random thoughts and I am as confused by them as anyone else. Just imagine, they were prompted because of a simple post by that basebal guy!!
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety," --- Benjamin Franklin
UCF, 12-0 in 2017.
Ill give you the respect of responding but last time I responded to one of these with facts and what CFB is you came back with some silly I cant counter so I will make fun of you response.
Fire AJ Preller
You need to prove your "facts" because most of the time you just make stuff up that isn't true.
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety," --- Benjamin Franklin
Not sure what> @Tabe said:
Not a power 4 team.
Terry Bradshaw was AMAZING!!
Ohio State Buckeyes - National Champions
Cal who beat Minnesota easily just lost in OT to a bad VT team
Fire AJ Preller
And??? Virginia Tech was favored.
Terry Bradshaw was AMAZING!!
Ohio State Buckeyes - National Champions
And it's just 3 hours till the start of the Week 9 Purge. I expect 3 Top 10 losses and the resultant re-shuffling of the order. When everyone wakes up on Sunday there is a likely scenario that has Alabama in 1st place in the SEC and BYU along with Notre Dame in the Top 10. Not saying it will happen but if things fall correctly it may. From my perspective the CFP 12 team field is starting to shape up.
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety," --- Benjamin Franklin
Hard to believe midway into the season and an undefeated team that is unranked. Navy is 6-0.
Terry Bradshaw was AMAZING!!
Ohio State Buckeyes - National Champions
I had originally thought the AAC Champion got a bid in the CFP but I checked and am wrong. I guess I got confused with the ACC. I was hoping that Navy would get in, that they would defeat South Florida for the Championship and bid.
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety," --- Benjamin Franklin
12:15, let the games begin!!!
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety," --- Benjamin Franklin
So here we go again, the pattern is repeating itself, the ranked "powerhouses" that are supposed to be challenging for a spot in the CFP struggle with un-ranked and/or lesser teams. Meanwhile, the teams ranked high that certain members feel aren't very good are doing what they should do to weaker teams, rolling over them with ease.
--- Now Georgia Tech has finally asserted themselves!!
--- Ole Miss follows suit before the half.
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety," --- Benjamin Franklin
Exactly. You arent a good team is VT is favored over you
Fire AJ Preller
They probably should have been 24 or 25 but theyre likely going to get killed by ND so it doesnt really matter.
Fire AJ Preller
Then why did you bring it up in the first place?
I dunno what Kiffin is doing. Stop putting Simmons on the field. Hes been hurt most of the year and clearly is rusty. Either play him every play or keep him on the bench
Fire AJ Preller
Oklahoma back in front and Georgia Tech is running away from Syracuse.
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety," --- Benjamin Franklin