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Ridiculous. There was absolutely nothing to lose by going for it and everything to gain. You're gonna be playing in some stupid bowl on December 17 anyway, but you have a shot to beat the #2 team in the country you have to take a shot.
They tried, but Utah wasn't having it. Nice win, regardless of style points.
And east coast dads everywhere have no idea. At least schedule the kick for 9, so we can convince ourselves staying up is a good idea.
I fell asleep at halftime of the LSU game that I waited for all week because it didn't start until 8.
Actually, my alma mater plays it before every football game.
Where has that been all year? Probably bought Satt another year.
Actually it’s pretty easy for the tOSU/UM loser to miss out. If Georgia wins out and the UM/tOSU winner wins the Big Ten, the loser might be up against two one-loss or zero-loss conference champs (USC, TCU). I think that scenario would keep one of them out.
I get that, but the loser of Mich/Ohio State’s only loss would be at the hands of the number 2 team in the country. USC lost to a team barely in the top 25. If TCU goes undefeated, they’re in. They’re not getting in with a loss.
As someone who has kind of hated USC my whole life, it would be so stupid and dissatisfying if the loser of tOSU and Michigan gets in over 1-loss Pac-12 champion USC.
Conference championship will be their tie breaker of justification though. Michigan especially should be concerned because their schedule is pretty average. If they lose this weekend, their best win is against Penn State.
That really sucks for him. Was a joy to watch this year.
The whole ranking of one-loss teams is going to be a complete mess of hot takes.
I think the loser of Ohio St/Michigan needs 2 of TCU, USC, and LSU to lose to get in.
No you got it. Loser Saturday is in unless it’s like a 56-3 type outcome.
rooting for both teams to lose this weekend
Yes, they got 10 in the last meeting
Yes if SC and TCU win out they’d both likely be in so that’s the exception. I just don’t expect both to happen. Not even sure one will.
I mentioned it before, but I think LSU controls their own destiny. In this scenario they're the #4, Michigan/Ohio winner is the #1, UGA is the #2, and TBD is the #3.
Not if TCU and USC win out. I don't think they will though.
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I understand they’d be SEC champs, but I just can’t agree with a two-loss team getting in over a one-loss Mich or Ohio State team. LSU lost to FSU and got absolutely throttled by Tennessee at home. They shouldn’t have a chance imo. Squeaked out wins against Arkansas, Florida, and Auburn. Too little too late for them.
If Corum doesn’t play, Michigan is in serious trouble. I just don’t see them moving the ball without him.
I can see that side of it, but I don't think beating Bama and GA will be too little. If they beat GA, it will be very fresh on the minds of the committee. I think that would help them. Like you said though, It wouldn't be some great injustice to leave them out, but nobody else could match those quality wins.
What is even wrong with Edwards? I've been floating about in and out of CFB this year with a bunch of other stuff going on and haven't paid close attention. All I know is this is the week where MSU and OSU fans unite into one fanbase
What is even wrong with Edwards? I've been floating about in and out of CFB this year with a bunch of other stuff going on and haven't paid close attention. All I know is this is the week where MSU and OSU fans unite into one fanbase
Michigan and Ohio's best win came against Penn St. Each of their second best would be about 6th on LSU's list. I'm not going to hold a flat performance in their season opener against them. If they beat Georgia they will have earned the invite.
I guess it depends on whether or not the committee puts more weight into wins or losses. Mich or Ohio St will have a clean sheet besides for their loss to an undefeated team. LSU will have two. One to a three-loss team, and one to a two-loss team. We will see.
There is still a lot of football to be played, but as an LSU fan, I'm more worried about USC than the loser of OSU/UM. LSU is in the conversation, but they need to beat GA (and aggie) and get some help. Loooong way to go.
Both matter. In this hypothetical LSU's wins would be SUBSTANTIALLY better than whoever loses The Game.
