Playoffs!?!?

Submitted by SagNasty on
Kevin Carter, on College Football Sunday just announced his top 4. #1 Utah #2 Baylor #3 Michigan #4 Florida. The graphic on the screen showed these teams matched up in the four team playoff bracket. Long ways to go before this could be reality. But very interesting to see Michigan mentioned in that discussion.
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LSAClassOf2000

October 11th, 2015 at 12:33 PM ^

Like others, I keep my hopes for such a thing to take place rather guarded as there is plenty of football yet and there are some interesting games ahead, to be sure. Even at that, however, it is kind of nice to see a few analysts put our name out there, even if it is a bit early. The fine line we walk between reality and fandom, I suppose. 

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Feel The Strength

October 11th, 2015 at 1:11 PM ^

Championship Drive is airing on ESPN right now and Mark May and Robert Smith both have Michigan at #4 in the CFP. I agree with many that it's way too early to begin this discussion. But it sure is nice to hear the media giving Michigan credit. Beat State!!!!!!!!

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UMForLife

October 11th, 2015 at 1:20 PM ^

lol. Just a couple of weeks back, there were analysts trying to figure out if both MSU and OSU can get into the playoffs or at least talking about it. Now, they both are not even projected to be in the playoff. This is too soon. If we get to the last game with both M and OSU winning everything they have rest of the way, then we are talking.

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Blueeeeeeeee2010

October 11th, 2015 at 7:10 PM ^

I don't think it's ever too early to think Playoffs and National Championship.  Speculating about future victories is one of my favorite things to do as a fan!  This one game at a time stuff is so damn boring.  Leave it for the coaches and let's get ahead of ourselves!  Hope springs eternal!

Assuming we win out and are B1G Champs, I think we're probably in.  The issue would be whether they pick the B1G Champ or snub it in favor of the champ of another power conference.

I can't imagine the SEC not having a team in the playoffs.  If Clemson goes undefeated, they get in.  Same for any undefeated conference champ probably.  TCU or Baylor are candidates for the Big 12, possibly even OK State???, Utah in the Pac 12, and FSU also.  I think all Power 5 champs would have good arguments to get a spot.  So which conference would get snubbed?  Probably not SEC.  Same for Pac 12 IMHO, If the ACC and Big 12 champs are undefeated, we could be in trouble.  Also, ND would like to say they deserve a spot...but they don't.  Fortunately, the Harbaugh and UM resurgence narrative would really help us out, especially if we continue to steamroll every opponent and the West champ looks decent.  I bet Clemson wins out but TCU and Baylor stumble leaving:

SEC Champ - ???

Pac 12 Champ - Utah!

ACC Champ - Clemson

B1G Champ - Harbaughlers

Michigan beats the SEC champ for a rematch with the Utes.  Sweet vengeance and a National Title follow, Harbaugh leads us to 20 years of uninterrupted undefeated seasons and National Championships until everyone quits football.  

First step on the path?  Beat Sparty to a pulp and make him cry.  Can't wait!  GO BLUE!

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