Playoff seeding hypotheticals
November 26th, 2022 at 7:05 PM ^
I didn't say they weren't...I was asking you to give me your top 10 in that hypothetical.
Also...Oregon is current losing.
November 26th, 2022 at 7:04 PM ^
Despite this chaos...of you ask me what I think.
I think Georgia, Michigan, TCU and USC all win out.
Georgia is #1.
Michigan is #2
TCU is #3.
USC is #4.
..."poor" OSU ends up just on the outside at #5.
November 26th, 2022 at 7:14 PM ^
We just beat the undefeated #2 team, on the road, without our heisman contender RB (and his backup playing in a freaking cast). We won by 22 points. The team we beat hadn’t won by less than 10 points all season, including beating up on ND. Georgia has a great resume also, but why is it a given that they are #1?
November 27th, 2022 at 1:48 AM ^
Because they beat Tennessee and Alabama and blew the doors off Oregon. Is this a real question?
November 27th, 2022 at 1:49 AM ^
They also smoked South Carolina. A team that has two great wins in its last 2 games.
November 26th, 2022 at 6:38 PM ^
Beat Purdue!!!
After Illini game - still smart to take them one at a time.
Go Blue!!!
November 26th, 2022 at 6:39 PM ^
And Gary Danielson is trying to carry water for Alabama again on CBS. I don't know what made me think it was a good idea to turn that on.
November 26th, 2022 at 6:40 PM ^
If USC beats ND and Oregon they are in. If they lose either one, however, Alabama might very well get in over OSU despite having a second loss because neither of Alabama's losses were bad losses. Both were exceedingly close games. OSU lost very badly at home to a team w/o its best RB.
Now if LSU beats UGA (unlikely) I think they'll both make it. If UGA beats LSU in a nail biter would they have a case vs Alabama despite a 3rd loss??? (I doubt it)
November 26th, 2022 at 9:30 PM ^
1. Oregon lost and if Washington wins in a little while, Utah plays USC in the title game.
2. Even though I think they aren't good, a 2 loss Clemson who is a conference champion should make it in before Alabama who didn't even win their division.
3. Neither of them will be in so it doesn't matter.
November 26th, 2022 at 11:15 PM ^
Lost me at 2 loss Clemson is a better candidate than 2 loss Bama.
November 26th, 2022 at 6:40 PM ^
Say what you will about TCU, but that team is not soft. Like OSU is.
November 26th, 2022 at 6:43 PM ^
TCU is not soft at all. Probably the team I'd want if I'm Michigan but a good offense and they are tough defensively. They hit, not soft at all.
The only better matchup would be LSU if they beat UGA. UM can beat LSU.
LSU, TCU, USC, field.
November 26th, 2022 at 6:41 PM ^
USC would likely jump TCU if they both had a loss. Remember, committee didn't trust UM or TCU uo to today. Both where they were only due to being undefeated.
November 26th, 2022 at 6:46 PM ^
Chaos ensures Ohio State remains alive at No. 4. If USC loses tonight, Buckeyes remain playoff bound with no impediments because everyone else is risking their future going forward. Clemson is out and there is no other 1-loss team that could take their place.
November 26th, 2022 at 6:52 PM ^
Agree. There is a very strong possibility that both UM and OSU are in.
Their only loss is to the now #2 Wolverines (that feels good).
USC & TCU have to win out. One of those can fail if LSU runs the table and wins the SEC as they'd be in.
So a lot of chances for OSU to get in and that sucks
November 26th, 2022 at 7:14 PM ^
Silver lining if they get in, likely either they get smashed by Georgia or maybe UM gets to beat them for the NC if they both win their semis. Would have to be pretty confident in a rematch and honestly beating OSU to win a NC might cause my head to explode from pure bliss.
November 26th, 2022 at 6:48 PM ^
Beat Purdue
November 26th, 2022 at 6:51 PM ^
So if we get TCU, will we boil the Horned Frogs slowly with the run?
November 26th, 2022 at 7:44 PM ^
I imagine you can drown a horned frog in a bathtub just like you can with a ferret.
November 26th, 2022 at 6:54 PM ^
If Georgia loses, we will be number 1
November 26th, 2022 at 7:02 PM ^
Since we're doing the hypotheticals .... if ND beats USC and UGA beats LSU in SEC champtionship game .... who else could possibly get in above OSU?
November 26th, 2022 at 7:10 PM ^
There is gonna be a pretty ridiculous case made for Alabama, and a slightly less ridiculous case for USC, but nobody really.
November 26th, 2022 at 7:06 PM ^
Commitee prioritizes match ups over fairness and giving SEC easiest game.Expect a Michigan vs USC and Georgia vs TCU provided USC and TCU win out.
November 26th, 2022 at 7:09 PM ^
I'm all in on OSU at 4. I want to play them in the national championship. And not because I'm saying they suck, because a rematch for a national championship would be one of the most epic things in the history of the rivalry.
November 26th, 2022 at 7:16 PM ^
Well as a UM fan you would also have to be pretty confident in a rematch on a neutral field with a likely healthy Corum when you beat them by 22 on their field already. Negative is losing a NC game to OSU would be awful if they didn't win.
November 26th, 2022 at 7:17 PM ^
Not at all. This rivalry is great when it's played once a year, winner take all. Yes, I'd believe this even when Michigan loses. It's so taxing for the players and fanbase that it loses a bit if they just run it back a few weeks later. Again, it's a principle thing over matchup or anything else.
That said, they're very much in it. USC can't lose another and be in over them. TCU is in, IMO.
So IMO, UGA, UM & TCU are in. That last spot depends on USC winning out or LSU beating UGA to win the SEC. That would put them in as well.
If USC loses any game from here out and LSU doesn't win out OSU is likely in. Their only loss would be to Michigan. No way a 2 loss gets in over them and the committee is not afraid to have rematches.
I just don't want it.
November 26th, 2022 at 9:38 PM ^
Disagree. USC could lose against ND, win next week against Utah or Oregon and get in over OSU as a 2 loss PAC 12 Champion.
And LSU might not make it out of this matchup with A&M without getting their 3rd loss.
USC though is currently up 24-7 over ND in the 3rd.
November 26th, 2022 at 7:10 PM ^
I think if USC looks real good in wins over ND and Oregon they will move to 3 and TCU would be 4, rewarding UGA with the "easier" matchup. Hopefully this doesn't happen, but they've punished the Big12 before.
November 26th, 2022 at 9:41 PM ^
Michigan should be #1. Not saying they will be of course, but they should be.
November 26th, 2022 at 10:26 PM ^
Undefeated power conference team will be 3, doubt 12-1 usc would jump them.
November 26th, 2022 at 7:11 PM ^
I think we have a case for number 1
November 26th, 2022 at 8:43 PM ^
After today's beat down, I wouldn't be surprised if Michigan moves up to #1 this week. But if both Michigan and Georgia win next week, Georgia will likely move back to #1 next week.
November 26th, 2022 at 7:14 PM ^
Do the Wolverines get to wear home colors? It is all about the uniforms.
Beat Purdue.
November 26th, 2022 at 7:17 PM ^
East winner is designated as the home team this year so yes.
November 26th, 2022 at 7:37 PM ^
B1G championship and CFO yes if we are #2
November 26th, 2022 at 7:34 PM ^
Man, if you told me before the season that our path to play for the NC is through Purdue and then probably through TCU...
November 26th, 2022 at 7:40 PM ^
I think there's an argument to be made that you beat the #2 team in the country, late in the season, at their place, by a lot, you should be #1, even if Georgia jumps us the following week.
But, I don't really care. They can do whatever with the seeding as long as we don't have to play Georgia first. I think TCU and USC are both difficult but winnable games against teams that are scary but not as scary as Georgia.
November 26th, 2022 at 7:47 PM ^
USC controls their destiny.
3 undefeated will go as you put it.
Now….if USC drops one and LSU also loses to Georgia…#4 is going to be…
November 26th, 2022 at 7:58 PM ^
So . . . We want USC to beat Notre Dame right?
November 26th, 2022 at 8:02 PM ^
Don't be surprised to see Georgia "lose" the SEC championship game to LSU to:
1.) Get another SEC team into the CFP
2.) Strategically get a better match up in the first round of the playoffs.
SEC money is no joke.
November 26th, 2022 at 9:14 PM ^
Ridiculous. They want the 1 seed so they can play at home.
November 26th, 2022 at 9:36 PM ^
I'm sure they do, but never underestimate the combination of the SEC powers that be+ CFP Committee
November 26th, 2022 at 9:43 PM ^
Nonsense. They aren't "throwing" the SEC Championship.
November 26th, 2022 at 9:51 PM ^
Its been a little over 1 year since they threw the last SEC championship game to get a better match up in the first round. But what do I know....
But it doesn't matter now. LSU is stinking up the joint.
November 26th, 2022 at 8:27 PM ^
One is Michigan.
November 26th, 2022 at 8:48 PM ^
Don't scoff the Horny Toads!
November 26th, 2022 at 8:51 PM ^
Usually I regard USC v ND as a meteor game. But it's in our interest for USC to win. We don't want tOSU to back into the playoff.
November 26th, 2022 at 9:02 PM ^
If USC and TCU continue to handle their business, we’re just about set here.
November 26th, 2022 at 9:42 PM ^
Feels like OSU is going to back into a playoff spot and it's going to be so annoying.
November 26th, 2022 at 10:01 PM ^
Any chance Blake is back to 100% health by the time of the CFP? I would not want OSU to get into the playoff, but it would be a delight to see us bludgeon them with a health Blake and Donovan in the backfield.