Our first round matchup could be Ohio State at home.

[unfrozencvmanvol]

Texas and UGA are hosting, they won’t let 3 SEC teams host.

3 SEC teams aren't hosting for the simple reason that either Texas or Georgia will win Saturday and get a bye to the Sugar Bowl. If somebody else (Bama, Ole Miss or South Carolina) happens to sneak in, they will not host, they will be the 10 or 11 seed at best.

 

[OrangeInKy]

If @Vandy is a quality win for Texas, it’s a quality win for the real UT

And the real UT won in much more impressive fashion. Had mercy on them or would have scored more than 40.

 

[unfrozencvmanvol]

They do?

Nevermind, what was I thinking? The people on the principle national sports network with millions of viewers have no influence. The seeds are more likely to work out according to the wishes of random VN posters.

 

[ZoeVol]

The Vols being higher than the Buckeyes in BOTH the Coaches & AP is a positive sign from a perception perspective. The initial climate is that we should be ranked above them. Since the committee has largely done “copy-paste” from the AP, this is big.

Vols most likely Playoff Opponent
OSU falls behind Vols and no more movement= 9-OSU @ 8-Vols
OSU doesnt fall behind Vols and no more movement= 9-Vols @ 8-OSU
Texas whips Dawgs OR Oregon whips Penn St.= 10-Indiana @ 7-Vols
Texas whips Dawgs AND Oregon whips Penn St.= 11-B12 winner @ 6-Vols

 

[OrangeInKy]

Nevermind, what was I thinking? The people on the principle national sports network with millions of viewers have no influence. The seeds are more likely to work out according to the wishes of random VN posters.

It was a question. Be more sensitive.

 

[unfrozencvmanvol]

It was a question. Be more sensitive.

Oh c'mon, it was a smart azz question and I gave you a smart azz answer. No hard feelings though.

 

[Go47]

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I think the committee has weighed what quality wins you have more than how bad your losses are, and they’ll say Ohio state has two great wins (even though that’s debatable) while we have only one. Also, they’re not likely to view the Michigan loss as badly as it deserves to be viewed bc of brand bias; Texas got credit for their Michigan blow out all year

agree

 

[OrangeInKy]

Oh c'mon, it was a smart azz question and I gave you a smart azz answer. No hard feelings though.

It wasn't really but ok. I haven't watched any playoff shows nor pay attention to what the committee says as far as their process. I just don't get into all that and wait to see how it shakes out.

 

[unfrozencvmanvol]

It wasn't really but ok. I haven't watched any playoff shows nor pay attention to what the committee says as far as their process. I just don't get into all that and wait to see how it shakes out.

Okay, fair enough.

 

[OrangeInKy]

Okay, fair enough.

It's odd, because 98 pct of the time I am being a smart***

 

[JustFunnN'Orange]

Well, I'm afraid OSU will be pumped after........"after game festivities between OSU n MI" resulting in $100.000 fine for each school...........
But, I believe in our Vols at home....... GFBO!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[farmdogvol]

Texas and UGA are hosting, they won’t let 3 SEC teams host.

One of those will get a bye.

 

[DaddyChad]

No he won't. He'll be loyal to the Big 10. Expect him to be the biggest advocate for Ohio State to be ahead of us.

“you remember that time when your police pepper sprayed Michigan players? Have fun in Knoxville.”

 

[DaddyChad]

Vols most likely Playoff Opponent
OSU falls behind Vols and no more movement= 9-OSU @ 8-Vols
OSU doesnt fall behind Vols and no more movement= 9-Vols @ 8-OSU
Texas whips Dawgs OR Oregon whips Penn St.= 10-Indiana @ 7-Vols
Texas whips Dawgs AND Oregon whips Penn St.= 11-B12 winner @ 6-Vols

Pretty good break down percentages are very high that it will be Ohio State. Yeah Indiana is the next most likely opponent.

 

[unfrozencvmanvol]

It's odd, because 98 pct of the time I am being a smart***

Which is fine, I never take stuff personally. I will argue with you in one thread and have your back in another. Most all of the regular posters here are good people in my experience.

 

[OrangeInKy]

Which is fine, I never take stuff personally. I will argue with you in one thread and have your back in another. Most all of the regular posters here are good people in my experience.

I'm one of the terrible ones, tbh.

 

[Wezcoast]

Well, I'm afraid OSU will be pumped after........"after game festivities between OSU n MI" resulting in $100.000 fine for each school...........
But, I believe in our Vols at home....... GFBO!!!!!!!!!!!

I'd rather face Indiana in the 1st round, but OSU isn't a terrible draw. They're basically Alabama.

 

[Prayivm3rcy]

Well, I'm afraid OSU will be pumped after........"after game festivities between OSU n MI" resulting in $100.000 fine for each school...........
But, I believe in our Vols at home....... GFBO!!!!!!!!!!!

I feel like we feed into that way too much. We have 3 weeks to get ready for this game. If we ain't fired up ready to face whatever is in our way we will lose. Come out ready to go and we have a good opportunity to beat anybody

 

[BanditVol]

Worth pointing out that it’s an absurd premise that the Michigan AD wants to do anything to help OSU. That’d be like Danny White fighting for Alabama.

He wants to help the Big 10

 

[OHvol40]

He wants to help the Big 10

He is also under the thumb of the NCAA, currently negotiating penalties for Michigan’s cheating… which may be exactly why he is in that position.

 

[Hairy Vols]

Right now, Bama is coming to Knoxville. Will that change? Don’t know.

If we play anyone from the SEC. First playoff appearance with 12 teams they shouldn’t be pairing any conferences in the first round.

I was a historical out of conference match up.

Home or away. Give me ND, Ohio State, Boise State, Oregon.. really anyone but a fellow SEC team.

 

[feathersax]

Tuesday is not the final ranking. Everything will get reshuffled again in a few weeks.

Well, @barney it just might work...or, it might not.

 

[Stoerner Fumbles]

He wants to help the Big 10

He does not. He’s not a conference chairman. He’s the Michigan AD. You think Danny White jumps in to help Bama get in?

 

[PC Jr.]

How is this right? Both Michigan and Ohio State players and coaches participated in a literal riot on the field. After the full-on brawl, players and coaches left the field bloody and at least one police officer was injured. The police had to use pepper spray to break it up. So, the Big 10 fines each school $100K and says that’s the end of discussion. No further comment. Not one suspension or further disciplinary action taken! Now imagine the shade the National media and the Big 10 would throw if it had been two SEC teams.

Disgraceful. I hope the Big 10 loses every game they play.

 

[boeninghaus]

Speculation posed as declaration.

Yawn.

I had hoped for something better when I opened this thread.

its been said that the committee will not punish conference championship game losers. so that isn't speculation.