Does the SEC still get 4 teams in the playoffs?

[rickyyrs]

I’m sure there’s a scenario where it’s possible but not likely imo. Don’t see a 3 loss team getting in.

Tennessee beats Vandy then SEC should have 3 teams in playoffs. Texas, Tennessee, Georgia. If Texas A&M was to beat Texas that would mess things up. Only 3 loss team i can see getting in is Georgia losses the SEC championship game. But Georgia gets in with who they played this year. They have played Bama, Texas, Clemson, Ole Miss, Tennessee.

 

[SpaceCoastVol]

I would love for UGA to lose the SECCG

 

[SpaceCoastVol]

I think Georgia gets in with a 10-3 record (losing the SECCG). They have #1 strength of schedule working in their favor. I am not sure anybody else gets in with 3 losses.

That would be wrong too. I am not saying it isn't possible or even likely, but it ain't right. If they lose a third, they should play in the Citrus.

 

[unfrozencvmanvol]

That would be wrong too. I am not saying it isn't possible or even likely, but it ain't right. If they lose a third, they should play in the Citrus.

Get ready for an 8 game SEC schedule and 4 cupcakes in perpetuity if that is the case because there would be no incentive for the SEC to go to 9 or to do more than scrimmage out of conference.

 

[UTFranklinVol]

It'll be interesting to see what the committee does with Bama. Last night really hurt a lot of people's feelings. They really want Bama in that playoff. I'm not convinced they get left out unless they lose again.

Nah Bama scored 3 points on a team with 6 wins and lost to another 6 win team.

If a 3 loss team is going to get in, it's NOT gonna be Bama.

 

[SGMVols]

At this point I think unless Clemson loses to SC the SEC will only get 3 in

 

[VFL-82-JP]

A&m wasn't top ten last week,.and they lost to barn How in the heck they gonna move up to top ten

By becoming SEC champ, or playing the SEC champ really close in Atlanta.

All starts with beating Texas. If they don't do that, they have no chance.

 

[VolArmy74]

Computers have Bama with a 70 percent chance of making it with a win over Auburn. At this point it's very likely at least 1 three loss team makes it. Maybe more than one if there's another chaotic week this coming weekend.

 

[DaddyChad]

I’m sure there’s a scenario where it’s possible but not likely imo. Don’t see a 3 loss team getting in.

They’ll try hard to get Bama in.

 

[VolArmy74]

In 2022 there were two teams in the top 9 of the final CFP poll with 3 losses.

 

[njvols]

It'll be interesting to see what the committee does with Bama. Last night really hurt a lot of people's feelings. They really want Bama in that playoff. I'm not convinced they get left out unless they lose again.

Instant reaction, post game, much like our UGA loss, is Bama toast. But, they beat Auburn soundly this week after they just beat TaM, and have another loss or two above them, which will likely happen, and they are probably in. Just my opinion.

 

[PeacefulBuck]

Assuming chalk the final week of the season, I think the SEC gets 3 in, Georgia, Texas, and Tennessee. I think those 3 are firmly in with Texas/Georgia loser all but guaranteed a home game and a more than 50/50 chance Tennessee gets a home game as well. I think Alabama is the leagues best chance for a 4th team, although South Carolina is probably the 3rd or 4th best team in the league right now.

 

[PeacefulBuck]

Yep, none of the non-sec playoff contenders (Ariz St, SMU, IU, Boise, MIami, ND) want to play a motivated 3 loss SEC team. The final four teams probably will see three SEC teams, unless we're set up to cannibalize ourselves in the playoffs.

Based off of what I have seen this season, I would be very surprised if the SEC gets 3 or more teams in the semifinals. I think Ohio State and Oregon are locks to make the semi’s. So that would leave two spots.

 

[njvols]

Based off of what I have seen this season, I would be very surprised if the SEC gets 3 or more teams in the semifinals. I think Ohio State and Oregon are locks to make the semi’s. So that would leave two spots.

Yeah I probably agree. Even if they put in four sec I could see rigging it like you mentioned to ensure 2 non sec in semi’s

 

[PeacefulBuck]

Yeah I probably agree. Even if they put in four sec I could see rigging it like you mentioned to ensure 2 non sec in semi’s

I think Georgia has proven, when they are at their best they are probably still a little better than Ohio State and Oregon. Georgia has just been so hit and miss this season, but Kirby has shown, in the biggest of big games, Georgia will be ready. Hopefully they aren’t on Ohio State’s side of the bracket lol

 

[Boston Vol]

Based off of what I have seen this season, I would be very surprised if the SEC gets 3 or more teams in the semifinals. I think Ohio State and Oregon are locks to make the semi’s. So that would leave two spots.

No offense but why are Oregon or Ohio State locks? One of those two will in all likelihood be the top seed. But the top seed will most likely be playing a Texas, UGA, or Tennessee in the quarterfinals. I think the loser of the B10 title game is in a better spot. They wound host either Boise or the B12 winner in the first round, then likely get the other in the quarters.