Playoff committee determined to get 2 big 10 teams in?

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Per 247sports. I don't know how to link but very telling. This is what I found interesting:

"Before we get to the rankings themselves, here's a refresher listing some of key points the committee members consider when deciding a team's ranking beyond their on-field record:"

Strength of schedule

Conference championships (when decided)

Head-to-head

Results vs. common opponents

Results vs. ranked opponents


"The CFP Selection Committee has made it clear that it is not concerned with weakness of Michigan's schedule'
 
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Vol*n*teer said:
Per 247sports. I don't know how to link but very telling. This is what I found interesting:

"Before we get to the rankings themselves, here's a refresher listing some of key points the committee members consider when deciding a team's ranking beyond their on-field record:"

Strength of schedule

Conference championships (when decided)

Head-to-head

Results vs. common opponents

Results vs. ranked opponents


"The CFP Selection Committee has made it clear that it is not concerned with weakness of Michigan's schedule'
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They don't have to be concerned with it yet because there's no real decisions to be made yet. There's NO metric that would show an 11-1 Michigan would be more qualified than a 11-1 Tennessee...none...zero nadda. God just bring on the end of the year I am so tired of reading about this already
 
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FBtime said:
They don't have to be concerned with it yet because there's no real decisions to be made yet. There's NO metric that would show an 11-1 Michigan would be more qualified than a 11-1 Tennessee...none...zero nadda. God just bring on the end of the year I am so tired of reading about this already
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Sorry I dissagress a bit. I'm in no rush for the season to end. Once that happens it's back to the off season and peoples heads pop off with "What if's and What could have been's"

No rush here. Taking in a magical season and enjoying the last 3 or more games.
 
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Vol*n*teer said:
Per 247sports. I don't know how to link but very telling. This is what I found interesting:

"Before we get to the rankings themselves, here's a refresher listing some of key points the committee members consider when deciding a team's ranking beyond their on-field record:"

Strength of schedule

Conference championships (when decided)

Head-to-head

Results vs. common opponents

Results vs. ranked opponents


"The CFP Selection Committee has made it clear that it is not concerned with weakness of Michigan's schedule'
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What? There was literally a story last week from Dan Wetzel/Pat Forde on the committee saying that Michigan's non-conference schedule was a big problem for them.
 
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Vol*n*teer said:
Per 247sports. I don't know how to link but very telling. This is what I found interesting:

"Before we get to the rankings themselves, here's a refresher listing some of key points the committee members consider when deciding a team's ranking beyond their on-field record:"

Strength of schedule

Conference championships (when decided)

Head-to-head

Results vs. common opponents

Results vs. ranked opponents


"The CFP Selection Committee has made it clear that it is not concerned with weakness of Michigan's schedule'
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The first key point is strength of schedule. How does that equate to not being concerned about strength of schedule?
 
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Vol*n*teer said:
Per 247sports. I don't know how to link but very telling. This is what I found interesting:

"Before we get to the rankings themselves, here's a refresher listing some of key points the committee members consider when deciding a team's ranking beyond their on-field record:"

Strength of schedule

Conference championships (when decided)

Head-to-head

Results vs. common opponents

Results vs. ranked opponents


"The CFP Selection Committee has made it clear that it is not concerned with weakness of Michigan's schedule'
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The CFP made it very clear what they think by having Michigan #5 in the initial rankings. The only reason they are #3 is because nobody takes TCU seriously and there are only 4 remaining undefeated teams so they are in the top 4 by default.
 
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volfan102455 said:
Sorry but I can't help myself. Hawaii is a common opponent between Michigan and Vandy.

- Vandy beat Hawaii 63-10 at Hawaii
- Michigan beat Hawaii 2 weeks later at MICHIGAN 56-10

Vandy > Michigan??
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Vandy could compete much better in the B1G. A few teams near the top are very good but after that it’s a scramble. The west side conference is just bad. Almost assuring OSU or Michigan or PSU championship.
 
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Actually, the Playoff Committee would prefer no more than one team from any conference and that's much more of a threat to us getting in than two Big 10 teams. If TCU runs the table along with Georgia and OSU, those three are in. If you have a one loss USC and to a much lesser degree, a one loss Clemson - both conference champions - we could be outside looking in. I think our SOS would get us in over Clemson but since Lincoln Riley announced he was going to USC the media and all the talking heads have been in love with USC - it could be tough especially since USC would have just beaten UCLA, ND, and probably Oregon in the Pac 12 championship game.
 
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Sarms58 said:
Actually, the Playoff Committee would prefer no more than one team from any conference and that's much more of a threat to us getting in than two Big 10 teams. If TCU runs the table along with Georgia and OSU, those three are in. If you have a one loss USC and to a much lesser degree, a one loss Clemson - both conference champions - we could be outside looking in. I think our SOS would get us in over Clemson but since Lincoln Riley announced he was going to USC the media and all the talking heads have been in love with USC - it could be tough especially since USC would have just beaten UCLA, ND, and probably Oregon in the Pac 12 championship game.
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We need USC and TCU to lose to get a playoff lock, IMO. If either or both don't happen then there is the possibility of us getting screwed. It's frustrating, because TCU would get steamrolled by any of the other top 5 teams. I haven't seen enough of USC to form an opinion.
 
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Eastknox865 said:
Not concerned about 2 Big 10 teams. My concern is if USC and TCU win out. If that happens we are screwed
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Agreed, but IMO USC won't beat Oregon.and TCU has 3 tough games. With each win the pressure mounts.

But to be honest, imo if your gonna be screwed, a new years 6 bowl would be a pretty nice consolation prize.
 
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Blame Bama. and A&M.. them (bama) having 2 losses is what started this whole mess. Bama having 2 losses makes UTs SOR and SOS weaker. Also, in most people's eyes, they are the bellcow so if they are weak, the SEC is seen as weak. It's not true but it's how people will see it. A&M and to a lesser extent UK and FL imploding hurt the SEC brand. Perspective is reality especially when people are tired of the SEC dominating. Everyone outside of the sEC is tired of the SEC being the best so of course, they are gonna want someone else to step up.

Here is the thing... its a valid argument in the case of OSU and Michigan. They legit have earned their ranks. On a neutral field Michigan should and would be favored against any team in the top 10 not named UT, OSU or UGA and vs UT most would rate it a toss-up. UT is in a similar situation to Michigan in fact when the best 2 teams in the conference are in the same division. In the case of the big10 its the best 3 teams lol. There is also the fact we came out of nowhere. No one not looking through the most orange-tinted glasses would have imagined even in week 5 of the season we are in this position. Let's enjoy the ride and cheer on Hooker for that Heisman.
 
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It just has to play itself out. Currently there is one team that has proven its better than Tennessee. If the VOLS win out, after the Champ weekend the committee will have to decide if there are three others they think are better as well. If they can’t find three, VOLS get in.
 
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Vol*n*teer said:
Per 247sports. I don't know how to link but very telling. This is what I found interesting:

"Before we get to the rankings themselves, here's a refresher listing some of key points the committee members consider when deciding a team's ranking beyond their on-field record:"

Strength of schedule

Conference championships (when decided)

Head-to-head

Results vs. common opponents

Results vs. ranked opponents


"The CFP Selection Committee has made it clear that it is not concerned with weakness of Michigan's schedule'
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They may not be concerned with it because it's this simple. Win out, they in. Lose one, they out.
 
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