New Top CFP top 4

#26
#26
jtdavis said:
All we had to do was take care of business and we didnt do that last week. Still 10-2 a great season seeing how two years ago we had the worst season in program history.
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Yep, and even with that, we're still alot better off than almost anyone predicted at the beginning of season. And not only that, it ain't just "better than expected", it's pretty damn good.
 
#27
#27
DiderotsGhost said:
The networks were confident about Ohio State getting in (they said 90% chance), but I don't see it.

1. Georgia
2. Michigan
3. TCU
4. USC
5. Ohio State
6. Alabama
7. Tennessee

Ohio State needs USC or TCU to lose to get in.

For the record, I think Ohio State, Bama, and us are all better than USC and TCU, but that's how I think the CFP rankings will shake out.
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If USC beats Utah it’s a moot point. That will be a resume win and redeem their only L. If USC or TCU loses, OSU is likely to slip in. More frustrating because we’d be in that spot.
 
#29
#29
Behr said:
Yep, and even with that, we're still alot better off than almost anyone predicted at the beginning of season. And not only that, it ain't just "better than expected", it's pretty damn good.
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Yup.... and this 10-2 finish is now the floor for the team next year for expectations sake.

I think the A&M game is gonna be the tricky one or potential trip up game.

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#30
#30
Vanhalo said:
I don’t think they put a 1 loss non conference champion above USC who finished the season beating ranked UCLA and Notre Dame.

Assuming this plays out…
1. Georgia (undefeated SEC Conference Champ)
2. Michigan (undefeated Big 10 Conference Champ)
3. TCU (undefeated Big 12 Conference Champ)
4. USC (1 loss PAC 12 Conference Champ)

ACC conference champ is out.

You think a 1 loss TN with no conference championship would get inserted into the CFP as a 2nd SEC team?

Maybe I am just a pessimist or had little faith in the CFP committee.


Tennessee football’s playoff chances hurt by Saturday’s slate despite Oregon loss
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This I agree with. I think USC was in all along if they won out. They would have leaped over who they needed to based on back end quality wins and a conference championship. Plus their only loss is to a quality team on the road by one point. All these irrelevant Tuesday TV show rankings are just to generate interest and viewers. What they have really wanted all along will show up in the last ranking. I expect something controversial looking this Tuesday because it’s not the final ranking. If Michigan moves to 1 then they are setting up a Bama entry at 4 should USC lose to Utah again. If Michigan stays at 2 then they are setting up OSU as the entry at 4 should USC lose. That way in both scenarios teams from the same conference are playing each other in the first game.
 
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#31
#31
JoAllan said:
Georgia
Michigan
TCU
USC

Bama
OSU
Tennessee

Only possibilities I see is OSU maybe ahead of Bama and possibly Michigan ahead of Georgia………Mich has 2 better wins now than Georgia does.
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This is exactly how I see it. 2 upsets will happen during the championship games and Alabama and Ohio St sneak into the playoff while we are stuck at 5th on the outside looking in, even though we beat Alabama head to head and also beatdown the team they couldn’t beat on the road (LSU). It is the Tennessee Way. Why even have head to head results be part of the selection criteria if you aren’t going to use it?
 
#32
#32
1. Georgia
2. Michigan
3. TCU
4. USC
5. Ohio State
6. Alabama
7. Tennessee

I will be pulling hard for LSU, Purdue, Kansas State, and Utah on 12/2 and 12/3. That would shake things up if all contenders in conference championships lose. That would mean Georgia and Ohio State would still be in. The other two spots would be debatable until the end of time.
That won't happen, but someone will drop one I am sure.
 
#33
#33
DiderotsGhost said:
The networks were confident about Ohio State getting in (they said 90% chance), but I don't see it.

1. Georgia
2. Michigan
3. TCU
4. USC
5. Ohio State
6. Alabama
7. Tennessee

Ohio State needs USC or TCU to lose to get in.

For the record, I think Ohio State, Bama, and us are all better than USC and TCU, but that's how I think the CFP rankings will shake out.
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Which is why we need 12 team playoff
 
#35
#35
TCU - Big 12 Opponent Record came in at whopping 58-50, add in non conference 14-21, that comes out to a big time 72-71 opponent win loss record for the season.... They are very much a loss to K State away from missing the playoffs.

One of the most overrated teams in playoff history from P5.... Up there with the inaugural playoff and Florida State
 
#36
#36
fossilfiction said:
1. Georgia
2. Michigan
3. TCU
4. USC
5. Ohio State
6. Alabama
7. Tennessee

I will be pulling hard for LSU, Purdue, Kansas State, and Utah on 12/2 and 12/3. That would shake things up if all contenders in conference championships lose. That would mean Georgia and Ohio State would still be in. The other two spots would be debatable until the end of time.
That won't happen, but someone will drop one I am sure.
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That would be incredible if that could happen. Then there would be no conference champions to include in the 4 team playoffs. The selection would be completely on TV business interests. And no one could really complain.
 
#37
#37
zydane47 said:
Top 5

1. UGA
2. Mich
3. TCU
4. USC
5. OSU
6. TN
7. Bama

The committee gonna be praying for a USC/TCU loss, get a two SEC vs two Big Ten teams ratings dream.

I put us above Bama because of head to head, and if some media are saying our SC loss was a fluke then that gives the committee a reason to put us in place to slip right in.
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i think you’re on to something here. Assuming uga and Michigan win, which is highly likely, a TCU and USC loss opens up the debate for the top 5 teams. In reality, where they place us and bama in the next ranking will determine if we have a shot or not. I’d guess uga and Michigan would be in and then the debate begins between Ohio st, TCU, and whoever is ranked higher between us and bama. And I fully expect to be screwed
 
#38
#38
I think it's funny that ESPN Sportscenter ticker tape is repeating " LSU has less than 1% chance of getting in CFP ". Ouch Do they need to be reminded every few seconds ? And what math formula did they use to come up with percentage of less than 1 % ?
 
#43
#43
JoAllan said:
Georgia
Michigan
TCU
USC

Bama
OSU
Tennessee

Only possibilities I see is OSU maybe ahead of Bama and possibly Michigan ahead of Georgia………Mich has 2 better wins now than Georgia does.
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Georgia will remain #1. Michigan proved that the Big Ten is still a weak league, compared to the SEC. In the SEC, Georgia is the cream of the crop. Tennessee and Alabama are probably tied for the runner up position, but A&M showed they have really good talent last night. LSU and Ole Miss are followed by USCe. The ACC and Big Twelve bring up the rear behind those teams that play out West.
 
#44
#44
I don’t see it. UT got beat by 14 by the number 2/1 team & fell 4 spots. OSU got beat by 20+ by a team ranked 1 spot below them & you think they only fall 3 spots? .

Not saying UT should be ranked ahead of them at all, but they need to use the same logic this week as they did 3 weeks ago
 
#47
#47
ZZ13 said:
That would be incredible if that could happen. Then there would be no conference champions to include in the 4 team playoffs. The selection would be completely on TV business interests. And no one could really complain.
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It would be glorious to watch unfold.
 
#49
#49
You will see Herbie and the press machine at ESPN turn themselves inside out to change the narrative in favor of tOSU and BAMA getting pushed up the rankings. If USC slips up at all, they will be squeezed out.

The upside is that could get us into the Sugar Bowl.
 
#50
#50
sami said:
With Hooker, yes. With Milton, not so sure.
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With Milton, I think CJH figures it out. Three weeks to prepare and an Offensive Minded coach who has worked wonders. The Offense will be different next year and will be efficient. CJH will figure it out and three weeks would have been enough time to adjust, tweek and get healthy.

Moot point but I do not underestimate CJH's ability nor do I underestimate Milton's ability to improve.
 
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