Gotta win Saturday, but if we do and we’re a road playoff team I want…

[brockytop]

Penn State. Hands down.

 

[Volfan1000]

Penn State. Hands down.

James Franklin needs to be PUNKED.

 

[LegionnaireOfTheMiserable]

I’d prefer Indiana. I don’t think Penn State is that good, but I don’t think we would fare well in that environment.

 

[zeppelin128]

In my dream scenario, we beat Indiana, Penn State, and Notre Dame on our way to redemption over UGA in the finals.

 

[stolitonic]

Still hoping the Dominos fall in line to get us a home game.

Barring that though, I think a road game at Indiana would be preferable to Penn St. Honestly, if we can't punk Indiana-then we don't belong in the Playoffs

 

[brockytop]

Suppose I should‘ve prefaced my wanting to play Penn State being based on what I’d seen Grant Ramey say on VQ that either PS or Texas was our most likely first round opponent.

I don’t fear Texas, but I believe Penn State on the road as the more beatable of the two.

 

[LittleVol]

I’d prefer Indiana. I don’t think Penn State is that good, but I don’t think we would fare well in that environment.

Indiana is better than Penn State.

When Ohio State played PSU, they weren’t motivated and knew they had the victory.

They woke up against Indiana.

 

[NighthawkVol]

I’d prefer Indiana. I don’t think Penn State is that good, but I don’t think we would fare well in that environment.

My thoughts exactly. You know they’d make us go up there at night. It will be loud. Much rather go to Indiana. Hell, we’d have better chance of getting tickets there too.

 

[NighthawkVol]

Indiana is better than Penn State.

When Ohio State played PSU, they weren’t motivated and knew they had the victory.

They woke up against Indiana.

Between Indiana’s opening drive against Ohio State and their final drive in which Ohio State was playing soft with a 23 point lead, Indiana had eight possessions and 6 yards. Indiana is not better than Penn State.

Though both are overrated.

 

[ButchPlz]

Between Indiana’s opening drive against Ohio State and their final drive in which Ohio State was playing soft with a 23 point lead, Indiana had eight possessions and 6 yards. Indiana is not better than Penn State.

Though both are overrated.

Our defense would absolutely feast against Indiana.

 

[NighthawkVol]

Our defense would absolutely feast against Indiana.

And the difference in environment is enormous.

Basketball season has started in Bloomington. And for the first time in a long time, they don’t suck.

 

[njvols]

To me, it would be the most iconic traditional big brand/uniform matchup of all first round games… plus great environment to make that many PSU fans quiet..,kinda like LSU in 2022.

 

[njvols]

Suppose I should‘ve prefaced my wanting to play Penn State being based on what I’d seen Grant Ramey say on VQ that either PS or Texas was our most likely first round opponent.

I don’t fear Texas, but I believe Penn State on the road as the more beatable of the two.

Wouldnt mind TX but they seem like a second round type matchup. IF we handle Vandy soundly, I really do think we get a home seed game, ultimately to make room to slide a 3 loss sec team into the mix with separation of seeds. If only 3 SEC get in, with sec strength of schedules it will be a bad day for ncaa.

 

[Rocky Top T]

Indiana would be much better than Penn State

 

[KINGSVOL]

I'd love to show IU how important 1/3 of the game really is....! We'd score 3 special teams touchdowns!

 

[Jax_Vol]

I'm ready to send Kirby home in Round One.

That boy needs to be eating a big bowl of banana pudding on Christmas Day.

 

[stolitonic]

Suppose I should‘ve prefaced my wanting to play Penn State being based on what I’d seen Grant Ramey say on VQ that either PS or Texas was our most likely first round opponent.

I don’t fear Texas, but I believe Penn State on the road as the more beatable of the two.

I would suspect that the committee will monkey around with the rankings to avoid two SEC or B10 teams playing each other in the first round.

We make it to the second round and all bets are off though.

I have thought for months that IF (big if) we make the playoffs and advance we would eventually see Georgia again.

I stand by that. In the essence of truthfulness though, I had us 9-3 preseason and just missing the playoffs.

 

[tennesseepride84]

I’d prefer Indiana. I don’t think Penn State is that good, but I don’t think we would fare well in that environment.

Truth be told. Any environment is gonna be on another level in the playoffs, Indiana, Penn st. Or who ever.

 

[headhunter15]

I’d prefer Indiana. I don’t think Penn State is that good, but I don’t think we would fare well in that environment.

Especially if that was a night game.

 

[ConantheVolbarian]

Especially if that was a night game.

I honestly don't think our road game woes will transfer over to the playoffs. That is a win or go home scenario and our team shouldn't have any issues getting motivated to play a playoff game. If we do, we have bigger problems than being a bad road team.

Plus, if you think about it, Tennessee looked way better at Georgia than we did at Arkansas. So maybe we are starting to figure things out.

 

[temptn]

Indiana is better than Penn State.

When Ohio State played PSU, they weren’t motivated and knew they had the victory.

They woke up against Indiana.

Indiana is better than Penn State. That's a pretty low bar.

 

[movinonup]

One scenario I saw had us playing Georgia and the winner playing Oregon. Worst case - should not allow teams in same conference play each other in the first two rounds.

 

[RDU VOL#14]

Truth be told. Any environment is gonna be on another level in the playoffs, Indiana, Penn st. Or who ever.

True, but I’d rather play in Bloomington than Happy Valley any day, especially at night. Same w/ South Bend. Id say Penn State would be the most difficult road environment we could play in the CFP.

 

[LegionnaireOfTheMiserable]

Indiana is better than Penn State.

When Ohio State played PSU, they weren’t motivated and knew they had the victory.

They woke up against Indiana.

It’s not about who is better, which is debatable, although I’m almost certain Penn State would be favored over Indiana on a neutral field. It’s more about difficulty playing in a road stadium. Penn State is much more difficult than Indiana to play at.

 

[LegionnaireOfTheMiserable]

I honestly don't think our road game woes will transfer over to the playoffs. That is a win or go home scenario and our team shouldn't have any issues getting motivated to play a playoff game. If we do, we have bigger problems than being a bad road team.

Plus, if you think about it, Tennessee looked way better at Georgia than we did at Arkansas. So maybe we are starting to figure things out.

Our road issues have been bigger than just motivation.