2023 College football thread - That's A Wrap (3 Viewers)

[Schmeabs]

How is Oregon overall with Opt outs? Good to Nix playing and it makes me think blowout.

All american center opted out, probable 1st round receiver opted out, starting corner opted out, other starting corner hurt, starting D edge hurt. Probably a few more I can't think of. Best D lineman looked to get hurt on first play of game.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

So I have a parlay cooking. All money lines:

Mizzou WIN
Tennessee
Alabama
Washington

+2008

What do you guys think? I'm probably gonna hedge Iowa +185. That will cover my initial bet if Tennessee loses that game.

Snow crab legs cooking later with a nice filet mignon in the wok, garlic butter drizzle on top, that's what we got cooking today
-Started with a bottle of Moet this morning, New Years starting out well

I'm going Michigan and Washington but mostly because of emotion vs reality. Bama can beat anyone, especially with a month to game plan
Saban will know every way to attack them

 

[Capella]

Nice jersey matchups in all 3 games. Particularly Fiesta and Citrus.

 

[CletiusMaximus]

Its halftime and I've just realized my (2X) alma mater is playing today.

 

[Capella]

Welp, Iowa game is over

 

[jhib]

There aren't many "SOS" calculations that don't include garbage like recruiting classes, who was lost/gained etc, but here's one. It's straightforward and calculates the team's difficulty based on their opponents and who they played and how they faired in those contests.

College Football Strength of Schedule Rankings

Strength of Schedule Played and Strength of Schedule Remaining for all 133 NCAA Division 1 Football teams.

powerrankingsguru.com

Yeah, it uses their power rankings as a point of reference, so not perfect, but it cuts out a lot of that other garbage. I'll never understand the "stronger conference" stuff since most don't even play all the teams in the conference. The schedule is what matters. You'll notice in this ranking that the point spread between 1 and 50 is 14 points roughly. There isn't a huge gap like one might think when it comes to "SOS" if you take a bunch of the subjective nonsense away. Even ESPN's "strength of record" calculation has the two incredibly similar. I have no idea what goes into their numbers either. I just know that's what they allegedly use.

That list makes it look like the committee did a decent job, as long as one thinks the QB situation at Fla State is a reasonable factor.

 

[fasteddie_21]

Oregon looked rusty in the first quarter but is not finding its groove. And god do I love those throwbacks!

 

[whoknew]

LSU/Wisconsin seems like (by far) the best game of these three.

 

[Capella]

I have Iowa winning today in multiple bets because it is 2024 and I am deranged.

why am I like this

 

[Capella]

Iowa fans are the ones who should opt-out. How do they watch this.

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

These New Years Day games used to sell out easily. The upper decks are empty in both Florida games and can't tell in the Fiesta but one of the end zones is empty. I think there were more people at the UCF-GT game in Tampa two days before Christmas than at the LSU-Wisconsin game today in the same stadium. These games won't even exist in 5 years.

 

[Capella]

These New Years Day games used to sell out easily. The upper decks are empty in both Florida games and can't tell in the Fiesta but one of the end zones is empty. I think there were more people at the UCF-GT game in Tampa two days before Christmas than at the LSU-Wisconsin game today in the same stadium. These games won't even exist in 5 years.

I can assure you the Outback never sold out. Routinely 45-55k a game. I went to Michigan - USC in 2015 and the third deck was empty. I don’t think the citrus did either. Maybe in the 90s.

 

[whoknew]

DJ Uiagalelei has committed to Florida State, sources tell @247sports.

Good get for the 'Noles.

 

[Osaurus]

Iowa’s offense does not disappoint

 

[ChiefD]

Iowa’s offense does not disappoint

It's a disgrace to those defensive players who bust their butts every year.

 

[Tom Servo]

I have Iowa winning today in multiple bets because it is 2024 and I am deranged.

Perhaps you should go back to watching every James Bond movie instead.

 

[Osaurus]

LSU/Wisconsin seems like (by far) the best game of these three.

All tied up

 

[Capella]

DJ Uiagalelei has committed to Florida State, sources tell @247sports.

Good get for the 'Noles.

Should probably be favored for the ACC I guess. Who else would beat them other than Clemson.

 

[whoknew]

LSU's secondary is terrible. WI has been throwing deep the whole game.

 

[ChiefD]

I'm loving this freshman QB from Tennessee.

 

[Jayded]

DJ Uiagalelei has committed to Florida State, sources tell @247sports.

Good get for the 'Noles.

Sweet. He’ll get his chance to go 0-3 against ND in November.

 

[WDIK2]

LSU has a safety by the name of Major Burns. I looked it up and was so disappointed to find out his middle name wasn't Frank.

 

[timschochet]

When this Fiesta Bowl matchup was first announced I posted that it was perhaps the most lopsided major Bowl matchup in history and that I hated to see it for both teams. I wish I had been wrong. The current score, 38-6 halfway through the 3rd quarter, is actually closer than I anticipated.

 

[Desert_Power]

DJ Uiagalelei has committed to Florida State, sources tell @247sports.

Good get for the 'Noles.

Better get for the teams the Noles play next year.

 

[BassNBrew]

ACC should be paying FSU to leave.

 

[Capella]

ACC should be paying FSU to leave.

Definitely agree

 

[The Commish]

Is Travis a senior this year?

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

When this Fiesta Bowl matchup was first announced I posted that it was perhaps the most lopsided major Bowl matchup in history and that I hated to see it for both teams. I wish I had been wrong. The current score, 38-6 halfway through the 3rd quarter, is actually closer than I anticipated.

Perhaps you missed the UGA game the other day

 

[Schmeabs]

Bad day for 13-0 teams today. Let's hope it continues later today.

 

[Moe.]

These New Years Day games used to sell out easily. The upper decks are empty in both Florida games and can't tell in the Fiesta but one of the end zones is empty. I think there were more people at the UCF-GT game in Tampa two days before Christmas than at the LSU-Wisconsin game today in the same stadium. These games won't even exist in 5 years.

Surprisingly the TV ratings have been great though, so I’m sure the networks will prop these up as long as possible

 

[timschochet]

When this Fiesta Bowl matchup was first announced I posted that it was perhaps the most lopsided major Bowl matchup in history and that I hated to see it for both teams. I wish I had been wrong. The current score, 38-6 halfway through the 3rd quarter, is actually closer than I anticipated.

Perhaps you missed the UGA game the other day

Thankfully yes.

 

[pollardsvision]

GB America.

Iowa makes, what, $70 million a year on their TV contract?

$70 million of actual currency that comes from folks' hard work is shipped to the the University of Iowa, every year, so that the American public has the opportunity watch their football team play on the television.

 

[Joe Bryant]

I'm loving this freshman QB from Tennessee.

He's been much anticipated here in Knoxville @ChiefD Looks to be as advertised.

He needs to be good for $8 million.

 

[fasteddie_21]

Love that quote from Dan Lanning, “It’s not Liberty’s fault they were picked to play us”.

 

[Desert_Power]

Should have swapped Oregon for FSU in the bowls.

 

[Spartans Rule]

Iowa fans are the ones who should opt-out. How do they watch this.

When they played MSU this year, their fans were chanting for the offensive coordinator to be fired and it was the loudest I’ve heard a crowd sound on TV since the World Cup in South Korea.

 

[BassNBrew]

GB America.

Iowa makes, what, $70 million a year on their TV contract?

$70 million of actual currency that comes from folks' hard work is shipped to the the University of Iowa, every year, so that the American public has the opportunity watch their football team play on the television.

You guys watch this crapfest. It's been 10, maybe 20 years since I've watched a non-playoff bowl game. It's mind boggling how the American public has been enticed into watching Alabama play Northeast Tennessee State. Not picking on Bama, it's an example that applies at most top programs. The level of competitiveness is abysmal.

 

[Desert_Power]

GB America.

Iowa makes, what, $70 million a year on their TV contract?

$70 million of actual currency that comes from folks' hard work is shipped to the the University of Iowa, every year, so that the American public has the opportunity watch their football team play on the television.

You guys watch this crapfest. It's been 10, maybe 20 years since I've watched a non-playoff bowl game. It's mind boggling how the American public has been enticed into watching Alabama play Northeast Tennessee State. Not picking on Bama, it's an example that applies at most top programs. The level of competitiveness is abysmal.

Do you pull for anyone?

 

[FreeBaGeL]

GB America.

Iowa makes, what, $70 million a year on their TV contract?

$70 million of actual currency that comes from folks' hard work is shipped to the the University of Iowa, every year, so that the American public has the opportunity watch their football team play on the television.

You guys watch this crapfest. It's been 10, maybe 20 years since I've watched a non-playoff bowl game. It's mind boggling how the American public has been enticed into watching Alabama play Northeast Tennessee State. Not picking on Bama, it's an example that applies at most top programs. The level of competitiveness is abysmal.

Alabama is a weird namedrop considering they played Texas in the 2nd week of the season.

 

[mr. furley]

DJU to FSU

@Capella got the terms of the NIL deal yet?

 

[-OZ-]

Trying to decide if it’s worth while to sign up for the Fubo trial to watch this game.

Roll tide!

 

[Beef Ravioli Part 2]

I believe this is the first time and good chance it is the last time I ever type this:

Roll Tide!

 

[ChiefD]

i never thought i would say this but i’m actually rooting for Saban.

Harbaugh is such a dangus.

 

[Eephus]

This thread is more entertaining than college football.

 

[pollardsvision]

I'm no football gambler, but it blows my mind that you can bet on Alabama and get points here.

Has the betting public never watched BIG football?

 

[Jayded]

Oops.

 

[dickey moe]

 

[The Commish]

Good lord

 

[The Commish]

Freshman nerves

 

[Osaurus]

Oopsie