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ND was a better team that day. Anything else is speculation, but ND won and should get the nod.
Agreed ...I'm OK with ND at #3. They've improved their offense, so I'll allow it. But yes, I believe Michigan would win if they played now. And I'd still love to see ND drop a game.
Doesn’t everyone?
Agree, even though I’d much rather play Clemson than Bama
I’d say it’s the total lack of defense played in that conference
Agreed....it would be either team's strength against Michigan's weakness, though I am really surprised by the way this line is playing. They haven't played like this in years.
Strength of schedule matters, so no. ND wouldn't have much of an argument over Michigan in that scenario.
Yes. I don't think Michigan beats bama but right but I think Michigan is the 2nd best team in the nation. Clemson/Michigan would be a fantastic game.
S&P+ does have Michigan #3, but the gao between Bama/Clemson and everyone else is pretty substantial.
I think MI is good right now, but I don't think they would beat Clemson and know they (or anyone else) can't beat Alabama.
Rest of the conference sucks.
Considering some other potential P5 division champs, and the B12 rematch factor, the SECC will be the biggest game that day by a wide margin.
I suspect the focus here is on the #3 team. That team not only got smoked this weekend, but lost to a Florida team who just lost to Missouri by double digits, and it wasn't even that close. After this weekend's results, I am beginning to think Klatt may be on to something with this particular committee. We'll see how much they adjust their rankings this week....should be a major shake up.
There always needs to be that villain and Alabama is it. When a team beats Bama it will have even more meaning.
What do you want Bama to do, exactly? Not try to be the best? I get it, passive college football fans look at the landscape, see one or two dominant teams, some parity and then some door mats and just doesn't understand the intrigue. By that logic, I'm guessing you also hate the NBA because let's be honest, nobody is beating Golden State in its current form. I suppose fans of NFL teams in the AFC East have just given up. I mean, when was the last time another team other than New England won that division?
Yes, see the 16-17 Golden State warriors, 07-08 red wings, anyone trying to match up with LeBron or Michael, Yankees for most of their history...
So LSU isn't in Georgia's league any more? They did just beat the hell out of them a few weeks ago.AAABatteries said:
The biggest thing ND fans can point to is they've already set the standard for years with Alabama. Alabama hasn't had to play in the conference championship game for a few years but it didn't matter for them and means people can stop pointing to ND not having a 13th game when Alabama already broke that mold.LAUNCH said:
Bama didn't play in the SEC Championship last year, but did so from 2014-2016.
Good question....I'd have to think about it. Are we talking about the "best" teams or "most deserving" teams or do I get to choose?
Bama has experienced a walk-off TD to lose a CFP, and one of the most painful losses in sports history...in the last 5 years. Lots of dramatic potential either way typically.
It’s not like the past 3 title games haven’t been entertaining. The only bad final so far was Oregon and Ohio State.
Georgia has their own path to the playoff without any help from BC or anyone else. They get Bama in the SEC title game.
UB trots out the 2nd and 3rd stringers for the last 23 minutes of the game, cruising to a 48-14 win over a poor Kent State team.
It’s a little weird. For the most part I view the rankings at this point as setting things up for the final set that matters. So with that, the only reason I can believe for having LSU @ #7 is to prop up UGA and Bama for later rankings. UGA or Bama is in assuming they both win out til the SECG, but by keeping LSU ranked above teams like Ohio State makes me think they’re setting the stage for a 1 loss conference loser Bama being in the playoff over a potential 1 loss BIG champion Ohio State.
That wouldn't surprise me. The CFP members have a hard-on for the SEC and no other conferences can ever get a chance.
Well, again I’m no SEC honk but they’ve kind of proven themselves and deserve the benefit of the doubt. We’ve got 4 years of playoffs so far...
OSU lost by 29 to Purdue. LSU lost by 29 to Bama. It doesn't take a conspiracy theory to rank LSU above OSU. LSU is still a really good team with a really good resume that will be 10-2 if they can win out.
