NCAA Football 2023

[dennyjones]

What if Georgia, Michigan, and Washington all lose?

Florida St, Oregon, Michigan, and Texas.   I don't believe OSU or Alabama have much of a chance in this scenario.

[mcanadiens]

I take the losses to TTUN far harder than any allegedly grown adult should and, only now, feel like thinking about it.

Nobody other than the lunatic fringe Herbstreit was talking about earlier this season is really serious about firing Day at this point. Take away TTUN and the program is a roaring success in just about every other way. Nearly every year the Buckeyes are in the top 5 in recruiting classes. He has a 56-7 record. If we can be a little realistic about it, you do have to acknowledge how much stronger that TTUN program is now than at anytime since Lloyd Carr. Hard for me to imagine that OSU is in a better position next year with a new head coach. 

Still make no mistake. That ice is getting thin. Patience has never been a strong point in Columbus and particularly not when it relates to The Game. It may only take one or two big problems to sink him. Could be anything from another L to TTUN to some sort of scandal that does it. 

Edited November 29, 2023 by mcanadiens

[saevel25]

9 minutes ago, dennyjones said:

What if Georgia, Michigan, and Washington all lose?

Florida St, Oregon, Michigan, and Texas.   I don't believe OSU or Alabama have much of a chance in this scenario.

So this?

UGA 1-loss
UM 1-Loss
Was 1-Loss
FSU 1-Loss
Oregon 1-Loss (Pac 12-Champ)
Texas 2-Loss
OSU 1-Loss
Alabama 1-Loss (SEC Champ)

I think it would be,

Oregon, UM, UGA or OSU, Alabama

Though, maybe OSU over Georgia due to similar strength of schedule and Georgia losing to the 8th ranked team, and OSU losing a 2/3 ranked team. 

[StuM]

2 hours ago, dennyjones said:

What if Georgia, Michigan, and Washington all lose?

Florida St, Oregon, Michigan, and Texas.   I don't believe OSU or Alabama have much of a chance in this scenario.

Alabama would have a case to be in with this scenario.  They beat Georgia.  And if Texas wins the could ride that wave into the playoffs as a 1 loss conf champion whose only loss is to Alabama

[saevel25]

When the numbers guys try to quantify "fun". 

They believe that the following stats provide a fun product...Basically, just a bunch of fun stats (Off explosiveness, QB EPA, Def Turnovers forced etc.)

 

[klineka]

16 minutes ago, saevel25 said:

When the numbers guys try to quantify "fun". 

They believe that the following stats provide a fun product...Basically, just a bunch of fun stats (Off explosiveness, QB EPA, Def Turnovers forced etc.)

 

Hahaha Iowa's Offensive Fun Index

[ChetlovesMer]

15 minutes ago, klineka said:

Hahaha Iowa's Offensive Fun Index

Their offense is offensive. 🤪

[saevel25]

The OC at LSU needs to band together with the DC at Iowa. 

[StuM]

Washington looking like a win, but Oregon just with 2:14 left.  On side kick next I guess.

I want WA to win to knock Oregon out of playoffs

[saevel25]

Yes! the first leg of my 4-leg bet Ohio State into the playoff parlay has hit! 🤣

[StuM]

Oregon is out. Ohio State is still alive. Next need Texas to lose. 🤞 

[klineka]

Very entertaining Pac-12 title game, well deserved by Washington!

Assuming Georgia and Michigan both win it'd likely be a Michigan/Washington semifinal. Probably slight favor to Michigan I'd think? Maybe 2.5 or 3.5 pts if I had to guess.

[StuM]

8 hours ago, klineka said:

Very entertaining Pac-12 title game, well deserved by Washington!

Assuming Georgia and Michigan both win it'd likely be a Michigan/Washington semifinal. Probably slight favor to Michigan I'd think? Maybe 2.5 or 3.5 pts if I had to guess.

Agree

[StuM]

Rooting for OK State to beat Texas but early in 1st quarter it looks like Oklahoma State is not even close to competing with them.  It needs to change fast of they will be too far down to have much hope of a comeback.

[StuM]

Wow, what a football day.  I am thinking if Alabama hangs on and beats Georgia and both Michigan & Florida State win we could have both AL & GA shut out and TX in the playoff.  Game is not over but could be a interesting.

Unfortunately, my Buckeye are out already.

[dennyjones]

Fox Sports announcers are saying Alabama, Texas and Washington.  Michigan needs to win or they are out. 

[StuM]

22 minutes ago, dennyjones said:

Fox Sports announcers are saying Alabama, Texas and Washington.  Michigan needs to win or they are out. 

I heard that but disagree.  If both Mich & Florida State win there are 3 undefeated conference champions.

i know Florida St is on backup QB but undefeated & conf. Champ needs to matter.

And both Texas & Alabama are 1 loss conf champs but TX beat Alabama and head to head should matter.

as for GA, - one loss non-conf champ should put them outside looking in just like OSU.

one thing for sure, there are a lot of good teams this year.

 

Edited December 3, 2023 by StuM
Fixed to say GA is s one loss non-conf chsmp

[Vinsk]

34 minutes ago, StuM said:

know Florida St is on backup QB but undefeated & conf. Champ needs to matter.

I agree. But damn, it’d be real hard to put FSU in there if they’re starting QB won’t be playing. Again, numbers make it sound like a no brainer, undefeated conf champs. But, would FSU really give MI, Ala, GA, WA, TX, OSU, a solid match without him? I know it can unavoidable , but I’m not a fan of repeat match ups. Like if TX/Ala or Ala/GA are in there…But as much as I don’t like OSU, I believe they’d give a better contest than FSU without their QB.