2024 CFB polls/rankings - Texas #3/ #4 /#4 (CFP/AP/Coaches)

[satyanash 15,426]

On 12/1/2024 at 4:07 PM, The_Great_Hornsby said:

This situation is highly likely to occur so I think we will see the Bama vs SMU discussion put to the test

Looks like we have our answer.

 

[mdmost 43,859]

So if chalk holds,  would Notre Dame move up to 5 and everyone shifts down a spot? PSU to 6, Georgia to 8? I don't think the loser of the CCG in the Big 10 and SEC should lose a home game if they lose the CCG since that's an extra game. A 3rd Texas Georgia game would be stupid. I know they'll do all they can to maintain a possible Big 10/former Pac 12 Rose Bowl so it wouldn't shock me if they double stack Penn State vs. Ohio State in the 8/9. 

Edited December 4 by mdmost

[Wulaw Horn 19,563]

16 minutes ago, Js1 said:

 the only teams that can jump Bama in the final rankings are Clemson or ASU. 

 

This is dumb. The results this week say something about the overall strength of schedule for teams that aren’t playing. 
if Clemson destroys SMU that makes USCe win last weekend better. 
If Texas destroys Georgia that diminishes Bama’s best win. It’s more data and it should all be weighed, even if those teams aren’t playing. Dumb dumb dumb. 

[ztejas 44,114]

9 minutes ago, satyanash said:

 

I agree that's silly but Miami can honestly fuck off. They play one side of the ball and could have gone like 8-4. I like all of Ole Miss, Bama and SCAR better than them. I mainly think SCAR is getting shafted. 

[Huckleberry 34,412]

5 minutes ago, closetohumping said:

If that’s the case would psu drop behind tosu 

I don't think there's any way 2-loss Penn State stays ahead of 2-loss Ohio State

Edited December 4 by Huckleberry

[Wulaw Horn 19,563]

1 minute ago, ztejas said:

I agree that's silly but Miami can honestly fuck off. They play one side of the ball and could have gone like 8-4. I like all of Ole Miss, Bama and SCAR better than them. I mainly think SCAR is getting shafted. 

Exactly right on this. 

[LTtxfan 49,921]

12 minutes ago, Pimphand said:

Yeah Alabama needs to go to Happy Valley or South Bend...

Saw one scenario that has bama @ tOSU 🤔

[dcar00 14,909]

27 minutes ago, satyanash said:

In case you guys are wondering why SEC teams still play FCS cupcakes in November, this is why:

 

holy christ.  I knew that dude was an idiot.   I mean, fuck Miami, but the gymnastics(see Ole Miss also) to get Bama in are hilarious.

and to look at the last 3 games  in a 12 game season is just moronic.  This isn't like basketball where you play 10 games in the last 3 weeks.  

[ztejas 44,114]

1 minute ago, LTtxfan said:

Saw one scenario that has bama @ tOSU 🤔

That would be great. Figure out who the fraud is. 

[Pimphand 6,276]

2 minutes ago, LTtxfan said:

Saw one scenario that has bama @ tOSU 🤔

That is fine too basically as long as they get to play in December in a frozen hellhole ;-)

[closetohumping 17,786]

And the big 12 with only 1 team?  Come on

[UTHornFan014 752]

South Carolina getting the entire shaft from the officials in the LSU game proving to be pretty important now. The officiating in that game was a traveshamockery. 

[ztejas 44,114]

1 minute ago, Pimphand said:

That is fine too basically as long as they get to play in December in a frozen hellhole 😉

They couldn't handle Norman in November.

Then again tOSU couldn't handle Columbus in November against a 5 loss Michigan team. 

The more I think about it the more I think America needs it to happen (since the CFP has already told us Bama isn't missing out).

[Pimphand 6,276]

4 minutes ago, UTHornFan014 said:

South Carolina getting the entire shaft from the officials in the LSU game proving to be pretty important now. The officiating in that game was a traveshamockery. 

Yeah the SEC rigged the game to protect the wrong team.

[Chuckie Finster 22,994]

Remember this for a future year when people are trying to convince us that the Longhorns will drop behind other teams with similar records.

The goal of the committee is entertainment and money, and they understand the goal. Blue bloods will always get the benefit of the doubt.

[ATXhorn17 1,677]

Such an absurd double standard. If the name on Bama’s jersey was “Texas”, and the Longhorns were sitting at 8-3 with that same schedule — no one would be considering us for a spot. 

Edited December 4 by ATXhorn17

[Rickylovesweed 15,320]

Alabama is exactly why we shouldn't schedule anybody worth a shit in non-conference.

Their best opponent in non-conference is 5-7 Wisconsin. A 2 loss SEC team will make the playoffs and a 3 loss SEC team has a shot to make it even with a shitty ass non-conference schedule. There is zero incentive to play good teams in non-conference and risk a loss. 

[Jive Turkey 12,931]

6 minutes ago, Pimphand said:

Yeah the SEC rigged the game to protect the wrong team.

That’s exactly what I was thinking.  LSU was #16 at the time.  South Carolina was unranked.  The SEC put their money on the wrong horse.

[Chuckie Finster 22,994]

If we win and Penn State pulls off the miracle on Saturday, do they jump us for #1?

[BurgleBro 907]

The sport changes the logic to favor Alabama every year to get them in. 

Last year it was who was hot, ignore middle season wins/ losses. 

 

This year it's opposite.

 

That program can't burn into fucking oblivion fast enough. 

[The Dog 44,789]

Miami was given two gift wins thanks to refball and we’re supposed to feel sorry for them???

[Pimphand 6,276]

1 minute ago, Chuckie Finster said:

If we win and Penn State pulls off the miracle on Saturday, do they jump us for #1?

No....

[Js1 87,038]

1 minute ago, Chuckie Finster said:

If we win and Penn State pulls off the miracle on Saturday, do they jump us for #1?

Tough to say. I think we’d get it as a helmet team and SECSECSEC

[ztejas 44,114]

2 minutes ago, Chuckie Finster said:

If we win and Penn State pulls off the miracle on Saturday, do they jump us for #1?

No way. Unless they just hammer UO. Which isn't happening. 

[Pimphand 6,276]

Just now, The Dog said:

Miami was given two gift wins thanks to refball and we’re supposed to feel sorry for them???

No fuck Miami.... The only school I feel bad for is South Carolina

[The Dog 44,789]

2 minutes ago, Chuckie Finster said:

If we win and Penn State pulls off the miracle on Saturday, do they jump us for #1?

No.

[4th&Five 41,914]

If Texas avenges its only loss we’re definitely the top seed. 

[Pimphand 6,276]

Just now, 4th&Five said:

If Texas avenges its only loss we’re definitely the top seed. 

If Oregon loses...

[The Dog 44,789]

Just now, Pimphand said:

No fuck Miami.... The only school I feel bad for is South Carolina

Fuck them too!

They have two home losses. Their best wins are aggy and a Clemson team that was CRUSHED by Georgia AND they lost to Alabama.

[Pimphand 6,276]

Just now, The Dog said:

Fuck them too!

They have two home losses. Their best wins are aggy and a Clemson team that was CRUSHED by Georgia AND they lost to Alabama.

They got goat fucked by the refs in the LSU game. They should have 2 losses 

[B00M 6,728]

3 minutes ago, Rickylovesweed said:

Alabama is exactly why we shouldn't schedule anybody worth a shit in non-conference.

Their best opponent in non-conference is 5-7 Wisconsin. A 2 loss SEC team will make the playoffs and a 3 loss SEC team has a shot to make it even with a shitty ass non-conference schedule. There is zero incentive to play good teams in non-conference and risk a loss. 

I mean, Wisconsin is a top tier OOC by SEC standards. Bama did also play lowly Texas the last 2 years. 

[Doc Sam Beckett 5,854]

3 minutes ago, The Dog said:

Miami was given two gift wins thanks to refball and we’re supposed to feel sorry for them???

Refball was pretty important in South Carolina's win last week as well. I hate using refs as an excuse, but they have been exceptionally bad this season 

[WBT 20,896]

24 minutes ago, ztejas said:

That would be great. Figure out who the fraud is. 

[Chuckie Finster 22,994]

If Texas avenges its only loss we’re definitely the top seed. 

Yeah, that’s a good way to frame it (if Oregon loses.) I tend to agree.

[Pancho 46,095]

6 minutes ago, 4th&Five said:

If Texas avenges its only loss we’re definitely the top seed. 

 

Not if Oregon wins. 

[ZB'Tejas 597]

Such an absurd double standard. If the name on Bama’s jersey was “Texas”, and the Longhorns were sitting at 8-3 with that same schedule — no one would be considering us for a spot. 

Bama is 9-3 and to be fair they have earned that respect to be considered with the last 13 years of their play. If this were 2008 or 2009 Texas would be in the same conversation. And hopefully Texas keeps things rolling so we are getting that same nod over the next few years.

[Lou_Sassle 2,990]

30 minutes ago, Huckleberry said:

I don't think there's any way 2-loss Penn State stays ahead of 2-loss Ohio State

How about an 11 win psu staying ahead of a 10 win osu?

[Js1 87,038]

Just now, Pancho said:

 

Not if Oregon wins. 

The question was about if Oregon loses. I think everyone is saying their opinion based on that premise. 

[Topper13 3,583]

Looks like Boise State gets a bye with a win. That is comedy. 

[Hank_Hill 19,828]

18 minutes ago, ATXhorn17 said:

Such an absurd double standard. If the name on Bama’s jersey was “Texas”, and the Longhorns were sitting at 8-3 with that same schedule — no one would be considering us for a spot. 

False

[immamac 44,220]

Its funny how much some of you care. Texas is a lock, who gives a fuck about the rest of these shitty teams. Texas will beat everyone. 

[BurgleBro 907]

Do we know what round 2 game/bowl we will be in if we win this Saturday??  Is it certain? 

I'd like to ensure I have the next morning off from work..

Last playoff going to work was a very tough time.  Struggle bus city.

Edited December 4 by BurgleBro

[Js1 87,038]

12 minutes ago, immamac said:

It’s funny how much some of you care. Texas is a lock, who gives a fuck about the rest of these shitty teams. Texas will beat everyone. 

Just let us discuss it. Damn bro 

[Rex Kramer 1,522]

34 minutes ago, ATXhorn17 said:

Such an absurd double standard. If the name on Bama’s jersey was “Texas”, and the Longhorns were sitting at 8-3 with that same schedule — no one would be considering us for a spot. 

9-3, and of course they would. 

[immamac 44,220]

3 minutes ago, Js1 said:

Just let us discuss it. Damn bro 

I'm rooting for the 11 worst other teams to get in. 

[ztejas 44,114]

4 minutes ago, BurgleBro said:

Do we know what round 2 game/bowl we will be in if we win this Saturday??  Is it certain? 

I'd like to ensure I have the next morning off from work..

Last playoff going to work was a very tough time.  Struggle bus city.

I don't think it's set in stone but I think they said something like in general they would like it:

Rose - B10

Fiesta - B12

Peach - ACC

Sugar - SEC

Assuming Boise would also land in the Fiesta. 

Edited December 4 by ztejas

[Ignatius 4,130]

18 minutes ago, immamac said:

Its funny how much some of you care. Texas is a lock, who gives a fuck about the rest of these shitty teams. Texas will beat everyone. 

What the fuck else are we going to do, talk about hockey?

[markstanco 12,774]

Who cares about this week. Alignment happens next week.

1 Oregon
2 Texas
3 SMU
4 Arizona state
5 notre dame

Then the ratings fun begin. Bama at 12 will magically move up and Boise state will fall to 12. Can’t have bama and ND play in the first round, that will eliminate a lot of fans.

Also, if Texas does lose, they will bump ND for the 5th spot because conference game.

[B00M 6,728]

18 minutes ago, immamac said:

It’s funny how much some of you care. Texas is a lock, who gives a fuck about the rest of these shitty teams. Texas will beat everyone. 

Umm… if you put a gun to my head I’m picking Georgia, Oregon, Ohio State and considering Notre Dame. We will have a chance against anyone, but our offense is a problem. 

[Rex Kramer 1,522]

23 minutes ago, ZB'Tejas said:

Bama is 9-3 and to be fair they have earned that respect to be considered with the last 13 years of their play. If this were 2008 or 2009 Texas would be in the same conversation. And hopefully Texas keeps things rolling so we are getting that same nod over the next few years.

Agreed. And we will be there over the next few years. I don’t wanna anoint us yet but we are above programs like Bama and Georgia and Clemson of 6-7 years ago right now. And poised to stay there at least thru ‘26.