#1 in the Big 12

[Mdhorn 5949]

31 minutes ago, satyanash said:

Michigan probably jumps us as well. Georgia man not fall past us either because "quality SEC loss". #8 is my bet

yeah but Georgia didn't barely lose, they got destroyed.  Won't matter because teams will jump us anyways because Texas has a bye next week so it'll either be this weekend or next when they move up.  

Edited October 14, 2018 by Mdhorn

[CfRhTxStBobcats 600]

1 hour ago, Patricio Swayze said:

 

Since game two I have been wearing the same shirt, shoes and hat. No need to thank me.

 

I sure as fuck hope only on game days.

[Sejjr 3246]

No chance the Pac 12 gets in this year. 

[RowdyVic 106]

Probably 7th. Wash and Penn are dropping. WVU will probably drop below us as well because SOS. Georgia will remain ahead. LSU will probably jump us. Michigan could murk things up also.

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[Billy Pilgrim 1963]

Stupid to be speculating about this but I think we’d be first team out of CFP if we win out. Georgia will get a second loss in SEC championship game and will be eliminated.  Ohio state will give Michigan their second loss and eliminate them. LSU will get a second loss to Alabama and eliminate them. Washington is out. That would leave Alabama, Clemson, ND, Ohio State then Texas. I don’t think Clemson or ND are actually very good but they have a very favorable schedule.

Again, stupid to speculate because I suspect We lose to tech in Lubbock.

Edited October 14, 2018 by Billy Pilgrim

[Blanton 170]

17 minutes ago, Billy Pilgrim said:

Stupid to be speculating about this but I think we’d be first team out of CFP if we win out. Georgia will get a second loss in SEC championship game and will be eliminated.  Ohio state will give Michigan their second loss and eliminate them. LSU will get a second loss to Alabama and eliminate them. Washington is out. That would leave Alabama, Clemson, ND, Ohio State then Texas. I don’t think Clemson or ND are actually very good but they have a very favorable schedule.

Again, stupid to speculate because I suspect We lose to tech in Lubbock.

Good call.

We fall to Tech, OSU, or WVU

[Brothahorn 10087]

isu and wvu will be big games. So the team will be focused. It's Tech that will be the problem.

[George Clooney 378]

21 minutes ago, Billy Pilgrim said:

Stupid to be speculating about this but I think we’d be first team out of CFP if we win out. Georgia will get a second loss in SEC championship game and will be eliminated.  Ohio state will give Michigan their second loss and eliminate them. LSU will get a second loss to Alabama and eliminate them. Washington is out. That would leave Alabama, Clemson, ND, Ohio State then Texas. I don’t think Clemson or ND are actually very good but they have a very favorable schedule.

Again, stupid to speculate because I suspect We lose to tech in Lubbock.

Not that I think we win out, but I think only two teams or less will be undefeated by the end of the year. The ACC is weak, but Clemson has found ways to lose to far inferior teams in the past two years. I think Ohio St could go undefeated, but Michigan keeps looking better and better. Ohio St has been beating up on some bad to mediocre defenses all year, and it'll be interesting to see what they can do against a for sure top 5 unit in the Michigan defense. Bama should go undefeated, but Tiger Stadium at night is no joke, especially against a really good LSU team. Notre Dame will find a way to lose this year; they're already showing cracks in their o-line.

[Spankytoes 1739]

8 hours ago, Red Five said:

After getting a good look at WV tonight, I’d be surprised by anything other than a Texas OU CCG.

Also a CCG when every team has already played each other is moronic, and might cost one of those teams a playoff spot this year.

Is that a bad thing?

For Texas to have a shot at the playoffs, they need another win over a highly ranked team like ou at the end of the year. It’s hard to overcome the MD loss and all our good wins get tainted as the seasons goes on. If Texas beats ou to take their spot, I’m perfectly fine with that. I wouldn’t cry foul if they beat us and were left out either.

I don’t think either team has a legit shot at the playoffs, and both would get killed, but the CCG works in our favor this year. If we were undefeated, then I’d agree.

[Drew 2408]

Trying to figure out what would be worse:  The Big 12 losing a chance at the playoffs because the only team with a shot loses the CCG or the CCG featuring two teams with multiple losses and no chance at the playoffs.
This conference doesn't make much sense to me, but it's starting to feel like a lot of upsets will happen just based on match ups.

To be honest Texas probably won’t make the playoffs without the CCG anyways. Maybe not OU either.

That Maryland loss will always be talked about no matter how early it was or how good they’ve played since.

With so many other teams in front of Texas’s even if some lose a game, it’ll take Texas/OU winning out and winning the CCG to really get into the playoffs imo.

[jdhorn92 1549]

5 hours ago, Billy Pilgrim said:

Stupid to be speculating about this but I think we’d be first team out of CFP if we win out. Georgia will get a second loss in SEC championship game and will be eliminated.  Ohio state will give Michigan their second loss and eliminate them. LSU will get a second loss to Alabama and eliminate them. Washington is out. That would leave Alabama, Clemson, ND, Ohio State then Texas. I don’t think Clemson or ND are actually very good but they have a very favorable schedule.

Again, stupid to speculate because I suspect We lose to tech in Lubbock.

I can see all of that happening.   Pretty good take. That would put us in sugar bowl vs Georgia, assuming we won B12

Edited October 14, 2018 by jdhorn92

[deadshank 24653]

This team pretty good and has potential.  The team has some real talent at certain positions yet is severely lacking in execution and consistency.  To date, there has not been a four quarter, gun-to-gun domination of any opponent. 

I'm glad to have a good record.  The current #9 ranking is flattering but seems a little hollow; almost like pollsters are looking for good names with decent records.  A #9 or higher ranking is a heavy burden to carry, especially for an immature team like ours.  It will take every bit of effort, concentration and focus to win out. 

It would be a joy to watch it. 

[Napoleon 8680]

5 hours ago, George Clooney said:

Not that I think we win out, but I think only two teams or less will be undefeated by the end of the year. The ACC is weak, but Clemson has found ways to lose to far inferior teams in the past two years. I think Ohio St could go undefeated, but Michigan keeps looking better and better. Ohio St has been beating up on some bad to mediocre defenses all year, and it'll be interesting to see what they can do against a for sure top 5 unit in the Michigan defense. Bama should go undefeated, but Tiger Stadium at night is no joke, especially against a really good LSU team. Notre Dame will find a way to lose this year; they're already showing cracks in their o-line.

Notre Dame loses to at least one of: Northwestern, Syracuse, USC

Preferably they lose to Northwestern & Syracuse and then squeak by USC... and Bru McCoy decides to head to Austin.

[Billy Pilgrim 1963]

11 minutes ago, Napoleon said:

Notre Dame loses to at least one of: Northwestern, Syracuse, USC

Preferably they lose to Northwestern & Syracuse and then squeak by USC... and Bru McCoy decides to head to Austin.

I forgot that ND still has to play USC who is starting to look a little more competent offensively 

[Magus Ossis 2800]

1 hour ago, Spankytoes said:

Is that a bad thing?

For Texas to have a shot at the playoffs, they need another win over a highly ranked team like ou at the end of the year. It’s hard to overcome the MD loss and all our good wins get tainted as the seasons goes on. If Texas beats ou to take their spot, I’m perfectly fine with that. I wouldn’t cry foul if they beat us and were left out either.

I don’t think either team has a legit shot at the playoffs, and both would get killed, but the CCG works in our favor this year. If we were undefeated, then I’d agree.

For Texas, two things have to happen. 1) We have to win out. We have another dangerous 4-game stretch after the bye, and it only takes only one stumble now to eliminate us. 2) One of the spots has to come open. Currently, the best way for that to happen is a loss by either ND or Clemson. It could also happen if neither tOSU nor Michigan wins out. Of course, a one-loss Bama would preempt us for any opening.

In any case, our resume can’t get enough better or worse to change the calculus. It is more about who wins out among Texas, ND, Clemson, and Bama.

Edited October 14, 2018 by Magus Ossis
Or -> nor

[mdleast 8293]

I’m also in the camp of winning the Big 12 championship or anything beyond being amazing gravy at this point...especially based on my expectations coming into the season (& even more so as we walked out of that toilet of a stadium in Maryland). However, how great is it to once again at least be in the conversation nationally?

[Machinator 32099]

1 hour ago, Drew said:

That Maryland loss will always be talked about no matter how early it was or how good they’ve played since. 

Ohio State lost at home to a Virginia Tech team that went 7-6 in 2014.

[Sgt Hulk 13716]

No way in fuck I wanna play Blow U again. I hope ISU and WVU best their asses and leaves them home 

[Machinator 32099]

8 minutes ago, Sgt Hulk said:

I hope ISU...best their asses

I've got some news for you...

[Treefidy 1463]

9 hours ago, Thetexashammer said:

Do you know what solves this problem?

Our resume, if we win out, puts us in the playoffs. Wash is gone so PAC 12 eliminated, UGa loses to Bama so not two from the SEC. Notre Dame looks really vulnerable, one loss and they're done. Win out we are in the CCG. Then it's a coin toss to beat OU again.

But no doubt we have the resume. Nobody else will have played our schedule and beaten so many ranked teams.

If LSU wins out, they are in.  Likewise UGA, though less likely.  And if Bama loses only to LSU and misses CCG, look for them to make it again like last year.

[Sgt Hulk 13716]

19 minutes ago, Machinator said:

I've got some news for you...

Yeah fat fingered. OSU

[Lhorn 4913]

1 hour ago, mdleast said:

I’m also in the camp of winning the Big 12 championship or anything beyond being amazing gravy at this point...especially based on my expectations coming into the season (& even more so as we walked out of that toilet of a stadium in Maryland). However, how great is it to once again at least be in the conversation nationally?

It is indeed awesome to be in the conversation again.  I think everyone agrees that don’t feel like a top 5 or 8 team but it’s not like anyone else is making a better case for our spot. On a day when the top 10 shit the bed we just soiled ourselves a bit bit got the win. 

[utee94 15823]

I expected a ceiling of 8-4, maybe 9-3 for this team.  Now 9-3 is about the floor.  I'd love to win the B12 but it's great just being where we are right now.  This team is actually fun to watch (for about 3 quarters per game, anyway).

I'm enjoying the season, and it's only going to get better.  

[Machinator 32099]

10 minutes ago, utee94 said:

I expected a ceiling of 8-4, maybe 9-3 for this team.  Now 9-3 is about the floor.  I'd love to win the B12 but it's great just being where we are right now.  This team is actually fun to watch (for about 3 quarters per game, anyway).

I'm enjoying the season, and it's only going to get better.  

I think 8-4 is the floor if Sam's injury is serious.

[TexasFan21 1275]

I expected a ceiling of 8-4, maybe 9-3 for this team.  Now 9-3 is about the floor.  I'd love to win the B12 but it's great just being where we are right now.  This team is actually fun to watch (for about 3 quarters per game, anyway).
I'm enjoying the season, and it's only going to get better.  

Who do you think we lose to from here on out?

[IBuryPaul 273]

11 hours ago, fellside said:

Bama, Clemson, Ohio State, LSU, Notre Dame, Michigan, Georgia, Texas, UCF, Oklahoma.  My guess.

Bama, Clemson, LSU, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Georgia, Michigan, Texas, UCF, Oklahoma.  My guess.

[Machinator 32099]

2 minutes ago, TexasFan21 said:

Who do you think we lose to from here on out?

ISU, WVU, and @TTU are all very loseable, even if Sam returns. Obviously I don't think we'll go 0-3 against those teams, though.

[FizzleFish 137]

14 minutes ago, utee94 said:

I expected a ceiling of 8-4, maybe 9-3 for this team.  Now 9-3 is about the floor.  I'd love to win the B12 but it's great just being where we are right now.  This team is actually fun to watch (for about 3 quarters per game, anyway).

I'm enjoying the season, and it's only going to get better.  

Agree. Let’s hope that we clean a lot up during the bye week and we start to see this team play complete games. I think they are close.  

[utee94 15823]

1 minute ago, Machinator said:

ISU, WVU, and @TTU are all very loseable, even if Sam returns. Obviously I don't think we'll go 0-3 against those teams, though.

Exactly my opinion as well.  

[HornsOverIthaca 2333]

After that first game I said something along the lines of "I don't feel too bad, as it's not like i'm jumping for joy after a win."

Well, I've changed my mind.  I'm jumping for joy.  I'm totally ex-static.

[Thetexashammer 1062]

1 hour ago, Treefidy said:

If LSU wins out, they are in.  Likewise UGA, though less likely.  And if Bama loses only to LSU and misses CCG, look for them to make it again like last year.

That's really SEC biased. In other words it makes quite a bit of sense. However, and SEC team not named Bama has a loss, so 2 losses (to Bama in the SEC CCG) make it really unlikely they go. Allegedly.

Might come down to SEC, ND, B1G, and one of Texas or Clemson.

The really good news is we have to lose twice to be out of our CCG. Which could happen and wouldn't be surprising.

But to repeat, we have to win out. It really doesn't matter about the rest of them. I mean, what are the odds? 

Edited October 14, 2018 by Thetexashammer

[Mileslong 4727]

feels good to be on top!  

Go on...

[BigHorn'13 3363]

I've already stated before WVU in November doesn't scare me and last night just reinforced it. I get the concerns of playing at tech but if they're playing that same QB from Thursday night, we'll be fine. Corn is playing good but it's not a Thursday night in Ames. It may be an uncomfortable win, especially if the whole "play to your competition" attitude is still there but at that point in the season, I don't see us losing at home. OSU doesn't scare me in the slightest. 

Of course, this is all predicated on Sam's health. The bye week couldn't have come at a better time. If Sam comes back healthy, I can see us cruising to Jerryworld. 

[Newy25 7668]

1 hour ago, Sgt Hulk said:

No way in fuck I wanna play Blow U again. I hope ISU and WVU best their asses and leaves them home 

Who wants to tell him? 

[Mileslong 4727]

We'll get "Big Game Tom" for WVU. I'm more concerned about the game in Lubbock and the home game against Iowa State.

I have this same fear

[Sgt Hulk 13716]

1 minute ago, Newy25 said:

Who wants to tell him? 

I fixed it. It was supposed to be OSU. Fat fingered 

[utee94 15823]

I used to try to rush through the season ahead of time, applying what-if scenarios here, and lamenting potential losses there.

As I've gotten older (and I'm definitely over 40 and therefore a man), I've worked to appreciate the games themselves, a lot more.  The same way I loved the games as a kid, and didn't ever worry about how it might affect the post-season.  For me at least, iIt's actually a lot more fun to follow a football team when you're only thinking about what's happening on the field of play, between the white lines, down after down.  Watching the successes (and failures) of each individual player.  Watching the group learn to operate as a team, learn to execute consistently, learn to trust one another-- those are the things I find most enjoyable now.

Well, that and watching Gary Johnson blow up a motherfucker.

Anyway, that's just my opinion.  But I dislike that the focus of college football has become more about conference revenue, and TV ratings, and relative conference strength, and who's going to make it into the playoffs.  I dislike the way the national focus has rendered it almost joyless for many people just to watch the game itself.  People lament a close win over Baylor, rather than enjoying the fact that for a second week in a row, the players denied the opposition what would have been a glorious comeback.

I'm watching the games themselves differently now, and honestly it's a lot more pleasant than the way ESPN and the mediots are trying to force us to consume the product they're attempting to sell.

Just my opinion, obviously.

Edited October 14, 2018 by utee94

[Steamboat1874 4063]

The toughest regular season game left in my opinion is Tech in Lubbock.

if Sam gets back we will not lose to ISU at home and I don't think we lose to WV here either.

 

[Mileslong 4727]

Stupid to be speculating about this but I think we’d be first team out of CFP if we win out. Georgia will get a second loss in SEC championship game and will be eliminated.  Ohio state will give Michigan their second loss and eliminate them. LSU will get a second loss to Alabama and eliminate them. Washington is out. That would leave Alabama, Clemson, ND, Ohio State then Texas. I don’t think Clemson or ND are actually very good but they have a very favorable schedule.
Again, stupid to speculate because I suspect We lose to tech in Lubbock.

This is a very good call indeed, and Oregon isn’t winning out so there won’t be anyone from Pac12

[TexasGolf 4904]

2 minutes ago, Steamboat1874 said:

The toughest regular season game left in my opinion is Tech in Lubbock.

if Sam gets back we will not lose to ISU at home and I don't think we lose to WV here either.

 

Agree and okie st is very average though i am sure we will get their best shot

[Newy25 7668]

5 minutes ago, Sgt Hulk said:

I fixed it. It was supposed to be OSU. Fat fingered 

Oklahoma State is a mess right now. Getting blown out buy the second worst team in the conference yesterday is not exactly a sign that they will fair well against OU. 

[SEC 1174]

Maybe USC will do us and the college football world a solid and beat Notre Dame

[runthebone 7982]

3 hours ago, deadshank said:

This team pretty good and has potential.  The team has some real talent at certain positions yet is severely lacking in execution and consistency.  To date, there has not been a four quarter, gun-to-gun domination of any opponent. 

I'm glad to have a good record.  The current #9 ranking is flattering but seems a little hollow; almost like pollsters are looking for good names with decent records.  A #9 or higher ranking is a heavy burden to carry, especially for an immature team like ours.  It will take every bit of effort, concentration and focus to win out. 

It would be a joy to watch it. 

Have you seen the other teams?  There is no 2005 Texas out there

[Zavala 1384]

Self proclaimed toughest road to the playoffs. It's almost like playing the most confrence games and playing the top team twice is counter intuitive. 

[Zavala 1384]

10 minutes ago, Steamboat1874 said:

The toughest regular season game left in my opinion is Tech in Lubbock.

if Sam gets back we will not lose to ISU at home and I don't think we lose to WV here either.

 

SHOW ME A LOSS

are you also considering blowU again on a neutral site?

[BigHorn'13 3363]

11 minutes ago, Steamboat1874 said:

The toughest regular season game left in my opinion is Tech in Lubbock.

if Sam gets back we will not lose to ISU at home and I don't think we lose to WV here either.

 

Don't get me wrong, Tech has a decent defense. Good to very good by the conference's standards. But that QB on Thursday is... not very good. 

[Stunns38 3460]

I bought a brand new shirt before the USC game. Afterwards I decided I am not washing it until they lose. My family already thinks it smells. Oh well. 

Smells bad

Balls
Alcohol
Drugs

[ATLLonghorn 856]

5 minutes ago, Stunns38 said:

 

Smells bad

Balls
Alcohol
Drugs

 

Why does his shirt smell like balls?

[Sgt Hulk 13716]

#1 in the big 12 and number 1 in our hearts

[Mileslong 4727]

ND and Michigan will lose at least one more each.

In the Big 12, WV will lose one or two more so I see us playing OU again in the champ.

Just saw where they showed Texas having the 2nd hardest strength of schedule and OU the 16th. They gave us 2% chance of making playoffs and OU 22% chance. While I know we won’t make it in, I don’t see how OU has a 20% better chance than us. No big12 making it this year.