Week 2 Playoff Projections

Deep Creek said:
I think the UNLV/Boise game is going to be a good one. UNLV has to play Fresno but Boise doesn't.
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Yeah, I think it'll come down to UNLV and Boise for the G5 spot. Especially if UNLV can beat one of Kansas/Cuse. Looking forward to watching those games.
 
Hu War Yu said:
It's absurd that this list doesn't contain the undefeated team that's in first place in the SEC
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high quality GIF
 
Deep Creek said:
Their SEC schedule is one of the friendliest in the conference IMO. Vandy, A&M, Auburn, Bama, OU, South Carolina, Miss St and Arkie. And their OOC isn't one to bump up the overall SOS very much. We'll see how the committee views them if they win 10 games.
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I agree, but in the current environment, I don't think that hurts them. What I mean is that if their only loss is to Bama, then they are 11-1 and in the playoff. Or they lose to Bama and still make the SECCCG and lose, then they are 11-2 and still have a great shot of being top 12 and snagging an at large bid, especially if they are able to keep it close. I would agree that they couldn't afford another in the regular season. Plus the hype always surrounds the SEC. IMO, an 11-2 or 11-1 at large SEC team is more likely to get in than it is from any other conference. The expansion of the playoff helps to stop things like UGA missing out last year.
 
cwerph said:
That being the case, OSU should pick the Rose because if Alabama wins, both teams have to travel. Otherwise, it's USC and the Rose Bowl tradition would continue.
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They don't get to choose. BigTen champ goes to the Rose. End of story.
 
Blackshirts BLVD said:
I agree, but in the current environment, I don't think that hurts them. What I mean is that if their only loss is to Bama, then they are 11-1 and in the playoff. Or they lose to Bama and still make the SECCCG and lose, then they are 11-2 and still have a great shot of being top 12 and snagging an at large bid, especially if they are able to keep it close. I would agree that they couldn't afford another in the regular season. Plus the hype always surrounds the SEC. IMO, an 11-2 or 11-1 at large SEC team is more likely to get in than it is from any other conference. The expansion of the playoff helps to stop things like UGA missing out last year.
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I agree. But their SOS won't be as strong as other SEC teams that have a more difficult schedule. As you stated, their SOS doesn't give them as much margin for error.
 
Deep Creek said:
I agree. But their SOS won't be as strong as other SEC teams that have a more difficult schedule. As you stated, their SOS doesn't give them as much margin for error.
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Sure, but in this system, I think an 11-1 or 11-2 weak SOS SEC gets in over a 10-2 or 9-3 SEC team with a stronger schedule.

Because again, it's the SEC. The belief is that no games are easy in the SEC. Remember, it just means more lol
 
Blackshirts BLVD said:
Sure, but in this system, I think an 11-1 or 11-2 weak SOS SEC gets in over a 10-2 or 9-3 SEC team with a stronger schedule.

Because again, it's the SEC. The belief is that no games are easy in the SEC. Remember, it just means more lol
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Yeah, the belief is that there are no easy SEC games and so by that logic there are no easy SEC conference schedules. It will probably play out just as you say.

Here’s a scenario that doesn’t justify it. OU beats Mizzou but loses two SEC games in a much more difficult SEC slate. And yet Mizzou may well get the CFP spot because only one SEC loss.
 
Deep Creek said:
Here’s a scenario that doesn’t justify it. OU beats Mizzou but loses two SEC games in a much more difficult SEC slate. And yet Mizzou may well get the CFP spot because only one SEC loss.
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Well maybe. It would definitely depend on who they lost to and how bad they lost. No doubt OU has the tougher schedule, but if they beat Mizzou by 3 and lose to Bama and Texas by 21 points each... sorry but it's the nature of the beast.

Speaking of OU, being completely honest, I'm not sold that they beat Tulane. And I look at Auburn and South Carolina as maybe wins. But as of right now, I think Tenn, Texas, Ole Miss, Mizzou, Bama, and LSU roll them. The way it looks now, OU will be lucky to finish 6-6. I know this has nothing to do with the convo, just sayin. OU needs to get better now or it's going to be a long year.
 
huskers1217 said:
I hear a hack seriously say that if Nebraska is 8-0. They will be ranked on the Top 5
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Well if thats the case, they would've beat Ohio St on the road and still be undefeated. Yeah, if they were to happen, they could easily be ranked in the top 5.
 
Blackshirts BLVD said:
Well maybe. It would definitely depend on who they lost to and how bad they lost. No doubt OU has the tougher schedule, but if they beat Mizzou by 3 and lose to Bama and Texas by 21 points each... sorry but it's the nature of the beast.

Speaking of OU, being completely honest, I'm not sold that they beat Tulane. And I look at Auburn and South Carolina as maybe wins. But as of right now, I think Tenn, Texas, Ole Miss, Mizzou, Bama, and LSU roll them. The way it looks now, OU will be lucky to finish 6-6. I know this has nothing to do with the convo, just sayin. OU needs to get better now or it's going to be a long year.
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Oh, I'm not sold on the land thieves by any means. I was just using them as the example because of their conference schedule compared to Mizzou's.
 
Northern Illinois has a solid case.

Beat a former top 10 team.
They still play NC State, they could win that game.
Their conference is not very good.

Legit shot at CFP but really way too early to project a non-power 5 seed yet.
 
ericd7633 said:
#1 Georgia (Sugar)
#2 OSU (Rose)
#3 Clemson (Peach)
#4 Oklahoma State (Fiesta)

#5 Miami vs. #12 UNLV
#6 Oregon vs. #11 Tennessee
#7 Alabama vs. #10 USC
#8 Texas vs #9 Penn State
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They would earn it if they went undefeated. Boise St, Syracuse, Fresno, Oregon St and Kansas
 
Blackshirts BLVD said:
Speaking of OU, being completely honest, I'm not sold that they beat Tulane. And I look at Auburn and South Carolina as maybe wins. But as of right now, I think Tenn, Texas, Ole Miss, Mizzou, Bama, and LSU roll them. The way it looks now, OU will be lucky to finish 6-6. I know this has nothing to do with the convo, just sayin. OU needs to get better now or it's going to be a long year.
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OU is going to wind up being the Dustbowl Gamecocks, sooner or later
 
Shanemansj13 said:
They would earn it if they went undefeated. Boise St, Syracuse, Fresno, Oregon St and Kansas
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Yeah, they also scheduled Houston OOC. They aren't great(though they did give OU a game), but that's 3 out of their 4 games against P5 schools.
 
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