2024 College Football Thread: Ohio State advances to play unbeaten hypothetical SEC team (4 Viewers)

[SoBeDad]

I'm assuming you never watched him once at Wazzou?

He's fun to watch. I don't know if this translates to the pros, but if the trend is "QBs with a TON of experience under their belts" having better success than those with minimal experience (looking at you Anthony Richardson) I could see him doing well.

But you said it - he's played very weak teams thus far. The knock on him historically is when he steps up in competition. He was humbled at times in the Pac12, so let's see what happens when the defenses he plays are better than ACC Kleenex

Correct. Most draft experts have Ward as the 2nd best QB behind Sanders, possibly top 5 overall. Lots of bad NFL teams still need QBs: Dolphins, Titans, Jets, Saints, Raiders, Browns, Giants.

Just now, the UM coaches with a stupid decision to leave Ward in the game up by 22, under 3 minutes in the game. Ward gets blindsided and fumbles, while trying to get his 6th TD. That's on Mario, luckily Ward is ok.

 

[Sparky Polastri]

Is that #2 at Michigan hurt?

 

[Sparky Polastri]

Is that #2 at Michigan hurt?

Yeah, thats not gonna be close without that dude (shouldnt be regardless, but thats nail in the coffin). Whats wrong with him?

 

[General Malaise]

Ducks got lucky on that TD. Ball hit the ground.

Good game so far! TD to tie it.

 

[whoknew]

Vandy is BOWL ELIGIBLE BABY!!

#GODores

 

[whoknew]

Hugh Freeze is a bad person. But apparently he's also not smart.

Auburn down 10, they have 2 timeouts left. Vandy runs on 3rd down and doesn’t make a first down. So it’s fourth down - with 2:01 left. And Auburn calls one of their timeouts. So dumb.

By doing that, he made the 2 minute timeout and the change of downs timeout the same thing. Soooooo dumb.

It didn't matter. It just makes me happy that he's dumb.

 

[Joe Bryant]

"Can Penn State snap this streak against the WORLD FAMOUS Buckeyes?"

LOL

Why does he keep calling them that? Nobody in England or France gives a crap about Ohio State or any of this.

I'm just a casual college fan and usually just watch the Tennessee games. I know Gus Johnson is the darling but that was brutal. I've never heard a nationally broadcast game with that kind of homerism.

 

[Sparky Polastri]

Johnson is an unabashed Michigan fan. He's from Detroit.

 

[BroncoFreak_2K3]

"Can Penn State snap this streak against the WORLD FAMOUS Buckeyes?"

LOL

Why does he keep calling them that? Nobody in England or France gives a crap about Ohio State or any of this.

I'm just a casual college fan and usually just watch the Tennessee games. I know Gus Johnson is the darling but that was brutal. I've never heard a nationally broadcast game with that kind of homerism.

Gus Johnson is horrific to listen to, and a HUGE Michigan fanboy. He and Joel Klapp.

 

[Joe Bryant]

"Can Penn State snap this streak against the WORLD FAMOUS Buckeyes?"

LOL

Why does he keep calling them that? Nobody in England or France gives a crap about Ohio State or any of this.

I'm just a casual college fan and usually just watch the Tennessee games. I know Gus Johnson is the darling but that was brutal. I've never heard a nationally broadcast game with that kind of homerism.

Gus Johnson is horrific to listen to, and a HUGE Michigan fanboy. He and Joel Knapp.

Is he mocking Ohio State then with that?

 

[Capella]

FSU qbs are 1/5 at the half for 33 yards. This fall from grace for Norvell should be studied.

 

[Sparky Polastri]

Hes called both UGA and Bama the same.

 

[FreeBaGeL]

Ugh Gators controlling the game against Georgia but Lagway down and being carted off.

 

[General Malaise]

BS call robs Oregon of a TD but it won't matter. Michigan is yellow and blue Illinois.

 

[General Malaise]

Lanning 21-0 vs unranked teams. That has to sting, huh Michigan?

 

[Todem]

What has happened to Carson Beck?

 

[Sparky Polastri]

Why does Mich State still signal in calls?

 

[TennesseeJed]

Vandy is BOWL ELIGIBLE BABY!!

#GODores

Waiting to see Swaggerbilt walking into the "Bowl Eligible" room on SEC Shorts.

 

[massraider]

Aside from Ward, I don't know if they have a superstar, but they run deep. They have a lot of players who pitch in.

 

[General Malaise]

This QB swapping is.....interesting.

 

[General Malaise]

Great pass, great play.

 

[SoBeDad]

What has happened to Carson Beck?

He was a sure 1st rounder at the start of the year. Now he's fallen into the 2nd round, maybe later. I don't want him on the Dolphins. Reading defenses was supposed to be a strength.

Sanders and Ward might be the only 1st round picks.

 

[General Malaise]

What has happened to Carson Beck?

He was a sure 1st rounder at the start of the year. Now he's fallen into the 2nd round, maybe later. I don't want him on the Dolphins. Reading defenses was supposed to be a strength.

Sanders and Ward might be the only 1st round picks.

Tua is your QB. He's good. Not understanding this bit of yours at all.

 

[Sparky Polastri]

There really isnt a "team to beat" this year is there?

 

[General Malaise]

There really isnt a "team to beat" this year is there?

How'd your team do against Oregon?

 

[irish eyes]

What has happened to Carson Beck?

He was a sure 1st rounder at the start of the year. Now he's fallen into the 2nd round, maybe later. I don't want him on the Dolphins. Reading defenses was supposed to be a strength.

Sanders and Ward might be the only 1st round picks.

Yeah I've said it before, I just don't get why everyone fawns all over this guy. He stinks, but some perennial bad organization will draft him way to high & keep their cycle of failure in place.

 

[SoBeDad]

Aside from Ward, I don't know if they have a superstar, but they run deep. They have a lot of players who pitch in.

In the 2025 draft, it's Ward early in the 1st, then a bunch of good college players like Restrepo, RB Damien Martinez, and WR Sam Brown projected to go 4th or later. Ward is maximizing their talent.

In the 2026 draft, DL Rueben Bain is top 5, the OT is a possible 1st rounder. Plus a few other good players. Mario has done great in the portal and in recruiting. You need balance to succeed.

 

[General Malaise]

What has happened to Carson Beck?

He was a sure 1st rounder at the start of the year. Now he's fallen into the 2nd round, maybe later. I don't want him on the Dolphins. Reading defenses was supposed to be a strength.

Sanders and Ward might be the only 1st round picks.

Yeah I've said it before, I just don't get why everyone fawns all over this guy. He stinks, but some perennial bad organization will draft him way to high & keep their cycle of failure in place.

Maybe not. See Barkley, Matt.

 

[hagmania]

This Hoosier season is fun to follow from the periphery.

 

[TennesseeJed]

This Hoosier season is fun to follow from the periphery.

Not from a JMU perspective...

 

[mr. furley]

How did Will Levis get a national commercial deal?

Is it for mayonnaise?

Yes. I know it’s not a shoe company or something but why him?

Another reason to choose Miracle Whip over mayo!!!

Duke's, my man. Duke's.

 

[General Malaise]

This Hoosier season is fun to follow from the periphery.

Not from a JMU perspective...

Or from an Indiana's once he leaves for the Michigan job.

 

[General Malaise]

Bet Yellow and Navy Blue wishes they had all 3 TOs left.

 

[General Malaise]

YOU COVERED THE SPREAD YOU BEAUTIFUL ******* LANNING YOU!!!!

God I love you Coach.

 

[Sparky Polastri]

There really isnt a "team to beat" this year is there?

How'd your team do against Oregon?

My team hasnt played Oregon. Im at Vanderbilt. . Are you drunk? What does that have to do with my question?

 

[Sparky Polastri]

How did Will Levis get a national commercial deal?

Is it for mayonnaise?

Yes. I know it’s not a shoe company or something but why him?

Another reason to choose Miracle Whip over mayo!!!

Duke's, my man. Duke's.

 

[General Malaise]

There really isnt a "team to beat" this year is there?

How'd your team do against Oregon?

My team hasnt played Oregon. Im at Vanderbilt. . Are you drunk? What does that have to do with my question?

I don't know who your team is, I've never really noticed you in here or anywhere before but you flapped your gums and said something flippant like "there isn't a team to beat this year" when the number 1 team in the nation was busy dismantling last year's champion in their own backyard. The team to beat has made the Big 10 their personal handpuppet.

 

[heckmanm]

Texas Tech outsmarted themselves

Got away with it

 

[FreeBaGeL]

Florida is playing with...

3rd string QB
4th string RB
Missing #1 WR
Missing 5 starters on defense

Currently tied with Georgia in the 4th quarter.

 

[Todem]

What has happened to Carson Beck?

He was a sure 1st rounder at the start of the year. Now he's fallen into the 2nd round, maybe later. I don't want him on the Dolphins. Reading defenses was supposed to be a strength.

Sanders and Ward might be the only 1st round picks.

Milroe will be a 1st rounder no doubt.

 

[kupcho1]

Sanders and Ward might be the only 1st round picks.

Nah, 5 or 6 will go, some way way way too early.

 

[Todem]

What has happened to Carson Beck?

He was a sure 1st rounder at the start of the year. Now he's fallen into the 2nd round, maybe later. I don't want him on the Dolphins. Reading defenses was supposed to be a strength.

Sanders and Ward might be the only 1st round picks.

Tua is your QB. He's good. Not understanding this bit of yours at all.

Lol ok man. He ain’t that good vs any winning teams GM. And he won’t stay healthy. He ain’t the guy.

We need a new QB.

 

[Sparky Polastri]

There really isnt a "team to beat" this year is there?

How'd your team do against Oregon?

My team hasnt played Oregon. Im at Vanderbilt. . Are you drunk? What does that have to do with my question?

I don't know who your team is, I've never really noticed you in here or anywhere before but you flapped your gums and said something flippant like "there isn't a team to beat this year" when the number 1 team in the nation was busy dismantling last year's champion in their own backyard. The team to beat has made the Big 10 their personal handpuppet.

Enjoy the beverages.

 

[belljr]

Florida is playing with...

3rd string QB
4th string RB
Missing #1 WR
Missing 5 starters on defense

Currently tied with Georgia in the 4th quarter.

Well that escalated quickly

 

[SoBeDad]

Lol ok man. He ain’t that good vs any winning teams GM. And he won’t stay healthy. He ain’t the guy.

We need a new QB.

Miami will either draft a QB or get one through free agency to compete for the starting job. One more concussion and Tua is out for ~8 games (per local neurologists via Barry Jackson).

 

[SpurrierisisGod]

Florida is playing with...

3rd string QB
4th string RB
Missing #1 WR
Missing 5 starters on defense

Currently tied with Georgia in the 4th quarter.

And gerogia sucks. Kirby too smug and i guess he deserves to be able to be. Enough to save Napier? Not sure. Also not sure i want it to be.
UF has played better defensively of late. Had georgia on the ropes. Lagway went down and it looked like everyone just went down with him.

Napier gotta go, but the problem is still... Who do you go get.

 

[General Malaise]

What has happened to Carson Beck?

He was a sure 1st rounder at the start of the year. Now he's fallen into the 2nd round, maybe later. I don't want him on the Dolphins. Reading defenses was supposed to be a strength.

Sanders and Ward might be the only 1st round picks.

Milroe will be a 1st rounder no doubt.

Are you sure?

 

[General Malaise]

What has happened to Carson Beck?

He was a sure 1st rounder at the start of the year. Now he's fallen into the 2nd round, maybe later. I don't want him on the Dolphins. Reading defenses was supposed to be a strength.

Sanders and Ward might be the only 1st round picks.

Tua is your QB. He's good. Not understanding this bit of yours at all.

Lol ok man. He ain’t that good vs any winning teams GM. And he won’t stay healthy. He ain’t the guy.

We need a new QB.

Miami signed him to a massive contract. He's still on the right side of 30. I get the concussion concerns but he's been very good when he plays.

But, sure. Go get another QB. Again. Been chasing Marino since he retired 30 years ago. I'm sure you'll get it right this time. Lol.

 

[General Malaise]

Sanders and Ward might be the only 1st round picks.

Nah, 5 or 6 will go, some way way way too early.

Now THIS is a guy who drinks!

 

[General Malaise]

Lol ok man. He ain’t that good vs any winning teams GM. And he won’t stay healthy. He ain’t the guy.

We need a new QB.

Miami will either draft a QB or get one through free agency to compete for the starting job. One more concussion and Tua is out for ~8 games (per local neurologists via Barry Jackson).

Free agency? You have no money to spend on another QB in free agency! The amount of money Miami has tied up in Hill, Waddle and Tua has you in a financial conundrum.