THE College Football Playoff Rankings Thread [MICH,WASH,TEX,ALA]

[bullet 1596]

47 minutes ago, mdmost said:

The best part is he's an Oklahoma State guy. 

Well he actually picked it last night.  Said he hoped it wasn't so, but expected it to be 1. UM, 2. UW, 3. UT, 4. AL

[bullet 1596]

42 minutes ago, Surly Bevo said:

Round one I believe it planned to be at the home school of the higher seed....attendance will be fine.   It's the sandwich rounds between those and the finals that will be interesting.

Quarters on NYD will be fine.  its the semi-finals that are a question.

41 minutes ago, Vic Mackey said:

ESPN absolutely wants Texas vs Bama. The ratings for that would be amazing.

Washington vs Michigan would be terrible ratings

Michigan gets great ratings for some reason.  

[Wilcox Cummingtonite 2920]

1 hour ago, ImissWallyPryor said:

Why were we the visiting team at the B12 CCG, with the old North/South divisions no longer dictating that?

Not that I mind the icy whites. 

We weren’t.

[bad_teammate 13182]

3 minutes ago, bullet said:

Well he actually picked it last night.  Said he hoped it wasn't so, but expected it to be 1. UM, 2. UW, 3. UT, 4. AL

Talking at my wife about it last night, this is what I said was the dream scenario. Doing her best to look like she gives a shit, hiding the fact that she was calculating how many destination vacations we could've had as a family if not for the years of games and donations, fearing my return to being a godawful wreck as I was '03-'11. Hiding it all and humoring me. Can't ask for more than that.

[Wilcox Cummingtonite 2920]

2 hours ago, Ghost of Shag said:

Share some more of your genius with us.

You think FSU shutting down Louisville last night demonstrates how elite their defense is? Mkay.

[Patricio Swayze 17058]

Just remember:

https://www.si.com/college/fsu/football/fsu-one-of-three-schools-to-vote-no-to-acc-expansion-2023

[jimmyjazz 45723]

51 minutes ago, Doc Sam Beckett said:

How does that not also apply to FSU? They scheduled two tough OOC opponents. 

LSU and Florida?

[Texzilla58 4725]

You think FSU shutting down Louisville last night demonstrates how elite their defense is? Mkay.

The ACC is now relegated to less than P5 status, which has been trending. I don’t think fsu gets in even with their qb.

[Jkwellborn 6673]

 

Michigan has a better chance against Bama than they would have against Texas. But they’re evidently scared of Bama.

[General Colt 120]

1 hour ago, Hondo said:

I think we look better in whites than in the burnt orange jerseys.  If we added a burnt orange stripe(s) to the pants, they'd look even better (no need with the orange jerseys though).

You mean like this? I can dig it.

[Horn of Gabriel 1613]

I loathe Finebaum but he made a good point on the selection show that the ACC was one of "alliance" members that stood up against early expansion to the 12-team CFP.  We could have had 12 this year and FSU would be in.  I believe the team is "hoisted by their own petard."

[SpiralOut 1812]

 

[MissingInAction 24924]

We are rolling these cunts.

 

[G650 14156]

So what did that clown Dave Bartoo have to say about this.

[John Coctostan 591]

19 minutes ago, bullet said:

Quarters on NYD will be fine.  its the semi-finals that are a question.

Michigan gets great ratings for some reason.  

The reason being Michigan has a huge national alumni base that loves football.

[BillyGoatHill 4312]

1 hour ago, Hondo said:

I think we look better in whites than in the burnt orange jerseys.  If we added a burnt orange stripe(s) to the pants, they'd look even better (no need with the orange jerseys though).

Darryl Royal disagrees with you.

[jimmyjazz 45723]

Oh god, here we go, candying up the uniforms again.  Just leave them the way they are, and make sure burnt orange is truly burnt orange.

[oh_snap 694]

11 minutes ago, Horn of Gabriel said:

I loathe Finebaum but he made a good point on the selection show that the ACC was one of "alliance" members that stood up against early expansion to the 12-team CFP.  We could have had 12 this year and FSU would be in.  I believe the team is "hoisted by their own petard."

Hold on, that needs more context.  Let’s not forget the alliance was formed because the SEC was negotiating with Texas and OU in the dark while also setting up the 12-team playoff. Some would consider that was done in bad faith.
 

I watched FSU play against UL and UF, so I can see why the committee dropped them. And it’s fine to think fsu simply got screwed, that’s fair too.

But it’s disingenuous to blame the alliance (much less a member institution for the conferences action) for not having a 12-team playoff this year.  

[BillyGoatHill 4312]

3 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:

Oh god, here we go, candying up the uniforms again.  Just leave them the way they are, and make sure burnt orange is truly burnt orange.

Maybe we should change the jerseys to black? Maybe ALL black uniforms! Including our trademark helmets!! ( kidding.... for those on here that don't obviously understand SARCASM)

 

[Doc Sam Beckett 5786]

27 minutes ago, Texzilla58 said:

The ACC is now relegated to less than P5 status, which has been trending. I don’t think fsu gets in even with their qb.

[Horn of Gabriel 1613]

1 minute ago, oh_snap said:

Hold on, that needs more context.  Let’s not forget the alliance was formed because the SEC was negotiating with Texas and OU in the dark while also setting up the 12-team playoff. Some would consider that was done in bad faith.
 

I watched FSU play against UL and UF, so I can see why the committee dropped them. And it’s fine to think fsu simply got screwed, that’s fair too.

But it’s disingenuous to blame the alliance (much less a member institution for the conferences action) for not having a 12-team playoff this year.  

Fair enough, but the negotiation for TX/OU to move to the SEC and the 12-team CFP are totally different issues.  Regardless of whether it was bad faith or not, the expanded CFP would have significantly helped the ACC.  By getting into their emotions over TX/OU and putting the breaks on the 12-team, the alliance and by extension the ACC fucked themselves.

It's also hilarious to laugh at the so-called "Alliance," when the B1G immediately turned around and fucked a fellow alliance member by raiding them.  "We looked each other in the eyes..." LOL

[Laxtonto 12075]

10 minutes ago, oh_snap said:

Hold on, that needs more context.  Let’s not forget the alliance was formed because the SEC was negotiating with Texas and OU in the dark while also setting up the 12-team playoff. Some would consider that was done in bad faith.
 

I watched FSU play against UL and UF, so I can see why the committee dropped them. And it’s fine to think fsu simply got screwed, that’s fair too.

But it’s disingenuous to blame the alliance (much less a member institution for the conferences action) for not having a 12-team playoff this year.  

Well then technically if you want to be pissed at anyone, be pissed at aggy since they are the idiots that leaked the Texas/OU SEC move to try and torpedo it before the CFP expansion vote...

[Funk Doctor Spock 12142]

Texas v Bama for it all in Houston after we go on the final of our revenge tour and murder Washington.

The Sugar Bowl is our place 

Edited December 3, 2023 by Spider2YBanana

[Surly Bevo 24891]

14 minutes ago, Horn of Gabriel said:

Fair enough, but the negotiation for TX/OU to move to the SEC and the 12-team CFP are totally different issues.  Regardless of whether it was bad faith or not, the expanded CFP would have significantly helped the ACC.  By getting into their emotions over TX/OU and putting the breaks on the 12-team, the alliance and by extension the ACC fucked themselves.

It's also hilarious to laugh at the so-called "Alliance," when the B1G immediately turned around and fucked a fellow alliance member by raiding them.  "We looked each other in the eyes..." LOL

Right, the leadership of the alliance conferences let themselves get run by the emotion of being pissed "that we haven't been included in this" instead of once they did find out coming to the rationale conclusion of "oh you mean more teams in, potentially more money faster if we get this going sooner rather than later, that isn't so fucking bad."  they let their butthurt run their brains.

 

Edited December 3, 2023 by Surly Bevo

[Surly Bevo 24891]

1 minute ago, Spider2YBanana said:

Texas v Bama for it all in Houston after we go on the final of our revenge tour and murder Washington 

Our matchup is very tough, I feel good but we will have to play on all cylinders.  I understand that Michigan would have much rather had an easier time with FSU than facing Bama but I don't think them getting beat by Bama is much of a foregone conclusion.  They have a defense that should do very well against the Bama run game and while they don't get much practice at it they have shown when they play tOSU the last few years that they can be good enough to very good against a more advanced passing game.  Milroe's legs are clearly a factor but I think the biggest question is which JJ McCarthy shows up.  The one who has been kind of crap of late or one who has looked pretty damn solid at points over the last two seasons.  

[Funk Doctor Spock 12142]

7 minutes ago, Surly Bevo said:

Our matchup is very tough, I feel good but we will have to play on all cylinders.  I understand that Michigan would have much rather had an easier time with FSU than facing Bama but I don't think them getting beat by Bama is much of a foregone conclusion.  They have a defense that should do very well against the Bama run game and while they don't get much practice at it they have shown when they play tOSU the last few years that they can be good enough to very good against a more advanced passing game.  Milroe's legs are clearly a factor but I think the biggest question is which JJ McCarthy shows up.  The one who has been kind of crap of late or one who has looked pretty damn solid at points over the last two seasons.  

Oh I agree. We have absolutely the toughest match-up, especially with Penix's laser arm. But Washington will see a totally different team in this year's Texas with Mitchell added. Their D can be exploited. 

Bama vs Michigan will be interesting, especially considering they've played absolutely no one. Bama will by far be their hardest game, and Bama's speed is superior to anything Michigan has faced. Milroe's legs will bail him out. And like you said, which McCarthy is showing up? The one who looks sloppy or the one who drags his nuts over Ohio State?

 

And whoever faces Texas in the title game if we beat Washington, who is the toughest team in CFB, will break ratings. I think Texas is -4 and is the favorite, so Vegas always knows something. We're also the 3rd best to make the NC game 

Edited December 4, 2023 by Spider2YBanana

[MNLonghornFUKM 8815]

Maybe we should change the jerseys to black? Maybe ALL black uniforms! Including our trademark helmets!! ( kidding.... for those on here that don't obviously understand SARCASM)
 

I still get ptsd

[Reese Bennett 3607]

So let me get this straight.

According to the NCAA this is what the 12-team playoff will look like next year: "The new 12-team College Football Playoff field will include the six highest-ranked conference champions, which will receive automatic bids. The six highest-ranked teams remaining will round out the 12-team format."

So, if this was next year after the changes in the SEC and B1G we would need to fill out 6 conference champions. That would obviously include ACC, SEC, and B1G. Oregon State from the Mountain West would be the next highest rated conference champion.  Oklahoma State would be in representing the Big 12 as conference champion, but we still need a sixth conference champion. The next highest ranked one is Liberty. You're now down to 6 at-large positions. Let's assume Michigan and Texas are B1G and SEC champs. That means Washington, Alabama, Georgia, and Ohio State would take four of the six slots and you'd have to choose between Oregon, Missouri, Pedo, Ole Miss, and Oklahoma--all two loss teams-- for the last two spots. Meanwhile, Oregon State, Oklahoma State, and Liberty belong nowhere near a playoff and the first round pairings will be subject to conspiracy theories galore. This will be a clusterfuck going forward.

On the other hand, as long as Texas is Top 6, we either get a bye or high odds for a cupcake first round.

[Telegraph_it 3357]

1 hour ago, bad_teammate said:

Talking at my wife about it last night, this is what I said was the dream scenario. Doing her best to look like she gives a shit, hiding the fact that she was calculating how many destination vacations we could've had as a family if not for the years of games and donations, fearing my return to being a godawful wreck as I was '03-'11. Hiding it all and humoring me. Can't ask for more than that.

My wife has only been married to me when Texas football has been awful. I’m afraid she is in for a rude awakening of what it looks when I am 100% invested. Although the Astros playoff runs are a good corollary. 

[Huckleberry 32798]

16 minutes ago, Reese Bennett said:

So let me get this straight.

According to the NCAA this is what the 12-team playoff will look like next year: "The new 12-team College Football Playoff field will include the six highest-ranked conference champions, which will receive automatic bids. The six highest-ranked teams remaining will round out the 12-team format."

So, if this was next year after the changes in the SEC and B1G we would need to fill out 6 conference champions. That would obviously include ACC, SEC, and B1G. Oregon State from the Mountain West would be the next highest rated conference champion.  Oklahoma State would be in representing the Big 12 as conference champion, but we still need a sixth conference champion. The next highest ranked one is Liberty. You're now down to 6 at-large positions. Let's assume Michigan and Texas are B1G and SEC champs. That means Washington, Alabama, Georgia, and Ohio State would take four of the six slots and you'd have to choose between Oregon, Missouri, Pedo, Ole Miss, and Oklahoma--all two loss teams-- for the last two spots. Meanwhile, Oregon State, Oklahoma State, and Liberty belong nowhere near a playoff and the first round pairings will be subject to conspiracy theories galore. This will be a clusterfuck going forward.

On the other hand, as long as Texas is Top 6, we either get a bye or high odds for a cupcake first round.

It's 5+7 now because of the Pac-12 becoming the 2Pac. Also, Oregon State and Washington State are not eligible to win the Mountain West.

[Grimas 669]

So if we win it all and a&m beats OSU in their bowl, will we see 2023 added to the aggy wall of Nattys?

Edited December 4, 2023 by Grimas

[ryskey 447]

I don't know, there's lots of complaining and gnashing of teeth when then NCAA basketball tourney bracket is released.  Nothing's perfect, and much prefer that method to determining a champion.  You get a tough matchup in the first round and lose, tough, you weren't going to win it anyway.  If there were ever a year for 12 teams though, this is it.  

Byes 

Michigan, Washington, UT, Alabama

First round matchups:

5 vs 12: FSU vs Liberty, the "throw FSU a bone" bowl

6 vs 11: UGA vs Penn St, committee probably adjusts one or the other to prevent conference opponents from facing each other

7 vs 10: Ohio St vs Ole Miss, see above

8 vs 9: Oregon vs Mizzou

OU bumped by Liberty lol.  Though FSU vs OU would be entertaining.

 

Then you get 2nd round games of (assuming higher seeds win):

Michigan vs Oregon

Washington vs Ohio St

Texas vs Georgia

Alabama vs FSU

Did I get that right?  If so, this would be badass.  That's a month of awesomeness right there.

[BluTechsan 393]

25 minutes ago, Reese Bennett said:

So let me get this straight.

According to the NCAA this is what the 12-team playoff will look like next year: "The new 12-team College Football Playoff field will include the six highest-ranked conference champions, which will receive automatic bids. The six highest-ranked teams remaining will round out the 12-team format."

So, if this was next year after the changes in the SEC and B1G we would need to fill out 6 conference champions. That would obviously include ACC, SEC, and B1G. Oregon State from the Mountain West would be the next highest rated conference champion.  Oklahoma State would be in representing the Big 12 as conference champion, but we still need a sixth conference champion. The next highest ranked one is Liberty. You're now down to 6 at-large positions. Let's assume Michigan and Texas are B1G and SEC champs. That means Washington, Alabama, Georgia, and Ohio State would take four of the six slots and you'd have to choose between Oregon, Missouri, Pedo, Ole Miss, and Oklahoma--all two loss teams-- for the last two spots. Meanwhile, Oregon State, Oklahoma State, and Liberty belong nowhere near a playoff and the first round pairings will be subject to conspiracy theories galore. This will be a clusterfuck going forward.

On the other hand, as long as Texas is Top 6, we either get a bye or high odds for a cupcake first round.

Welcome to the NFL

[Coelenterate Fuccboi 13076]

7 hours ago, Firemans4Horn said:

Harbaugh, the blatant cheater, has thanked God about 17 times in this interview. 

Stopped by to say, it’s rumored that Jesus did cheat death. Just sayin…

[BluTechsan 393]

5 minutes ago, Coelenterate Fuccboi said:

Stopped by to say, it’s rumored that Jesus did cheat death. Just sayin…

and conception

[Coelenterate Fuccboi 13076]

Fun stuff.

[Dahobbs 17502]

@Helobious finally understands his powers and the responsibility that goes that goes with them. 

[Radical Larry 28533]

Fun stuff.

[BurntOrange&White 39901]

2 hours ago, Horn of Gabriel said:

I loathe Finebaum but he made a good point on the selection show that the ACC was one of "alliance" members that stood up against early expansion to the 12-team CFP.  We could have had 12 this year and FSU would be in.  I believe the team is "hoisted by their own petard."

If you separate Paul from his actual show, he's pretty good IMO.

[Js1 85184]

3 minutes ago, Dahobbs said:

@Helobious finally understands his powers and the responsibility that goes that goes with them. 

[Hook1997 5343]

52 minutes ago, Coelenterate Fuccboi said:

Fun stuff.

The minute this fucker starts picking us or anyone for anything they are fucked.  I mean his horrible takes really don’t stop on anything in any sport.  But they are pretty much 100% the opposite way.  

Edited December 4, 2023 by Hook1997

[linux 1660]

I can't remember the last time I was wrong and this poster is already famous for it.

[ShaggyGhost 21]

6 hours ago, Ghost of Shag said:

Hey who the fuck are you

Old poster on ShaggyBevo under this handle. Been lurking on Surly a while but never signed up. Guess now that we’re finally in the playoff, I’ve been swept up in the excitement. Now that I’m registered, how do I get access to all the porn material? 

[Funk Doctor Spock 12142]

Got damn I am so fucking happy! Sark leads this team to 12-1 with a CC and now the last of 4 CFP. We get passed UW we we get to beat Michigan, we face next year for a rematch which will make the audience be astronomical, or we get a rematch with Bama, which again will be a ratings galore. All we have to do is do our part and get get home field advantage the entire way. This can be an even bigger dream season. 

 

Beat UM and get a teoohy, get a rematch in game 2 next year 

Beat Bama and we own their asses twice in one season with a trophy 

Take care of UW on our revenge tour. 

It couldn't have been scripted any better on our end. 

Edited December 4, 2023 by Spider2YBanana

[conVINCEd 21468]

2 minutes ago, ShaggyGhost said:

Old poster on ShaggyBevo under this handle. Been lurking on Surly a while but never signed up. Guess now that we’re finally in the playoff, I’ve been swept up in the excitement. Now that I’m registered, how do I get access to all the porn material? 

I believe it’s 100 posts.

[Funk Doctor Spock 12142]

8 hours ago, Laxtonto said:

Who's the chick at the top? She's mega-fine

[utexas8 1435]

I was curious what they were going for right now. Will they go up or down once the teams are decided?

[The_Great_Hornsby 3238]

4 minutes ago, Spider2YBanana said:

Got damn I am so fucking happy! Sark leads this team to 12-1 with a CC and now the last of 4 CFP. We get passed UW we we get to beat Michigan, we face next year for a rematch which will make the audience be astronomical, or we get a rematch with Bama, which again will be a ratings galore. All we have to do is do our part and get get home field advantage the entire way. This can be an even bigger dream season. 

 

Beat UM and get a teoohy, get a rematch in game 2 next year 

Beat Bama and we own their asses twice in one season with a trophy 

Take care of UW on our revenge tour. 

 

I couldn't have been scripted any better on our end. 

[CfRhTxStBobcats 600]

1 hour ago, Telegraph_it said:

My wife has only been married to me when Texas football has been awful. I’m afraid she is in for a rude awakening of what it looks when I am 100% invested. Although the Astros playoff runs are a good corollary. 

Unfortunately for my wife she's been married to me since 89 and around me for football since 86, so she's see each end of the spectrum. She was out shopping for new furniture today and I told her to reduce her budget by $1000 because I need to hopefully by a ticket to the championship game in Houston. She said spend what you want, you deserve it for the last 34 years of screaming at the television. No travel involved so hopefully I can snag a ticket for a grand or less. Some ga sap should be looking to unload a ticket or two. I'm sure there's ulterior motives. I'm sure she thinks this is the go ahead to spend what she wants.

 

Edited December 4, 2023 by CfRhTxStBobcats

[TKthunder2 4981]

1 hour ago, ryskey said:

I don't know, there's lots of complaining and gnashing of teeth when then NCAA basketball tourney bracket is released.  Nothing's perfect, and much prefer that method to determining a champion.  You get a tough matchup in the first round and lose, tough, you weren't going to win it anyway.  If there were ever a year for 12 teams though, this is it.  

Byes 

Michigan, Washington, UT, Alabama

First round matchups:

5 vs 12: FSU vs Liberty, the "throw FSU a bone" bowl

6 vs 11: UGA vs Penn St, committee probably adjusts one or the other to prevent conference opponents from facing each other

7 vs 10: Ohio St vs Ole Miss, see above

8 vs 9: Oregon vs Mizzou

OU bumped by Liberty lol.  Though FSU vs OU would be entertaining.

 

Then you get 2nd round games of (assuming higher seeds win):

Michigan vs Oregon

Washington vs Ohio St

Texas vs Georgia

Alabama vs FSU

Did I get that right?  If so, this would be badass.  That's a month of awesomeness right there.

You have it pretty much correct.

I would just note that they’ve said they’d re-seed after the first round. It’s important because like last year #3 & #4 wouldn’t get a first round bye.  I’m not sure if that was officially codified or not.
 

I also don’t think FSU would be a 5 seed if they were seeding it based on power rankings like in the basketball tournament. Definitely behind UGA and likely tOSU, but agree they’d likely try to avoid rematches until the semifinals/finals.