Kevin Wilson Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 I wonder if the playoff committee will let a dormant ND team pass Alabama if they lose close to Georgia. Either way Oklahoma State losing locks in Cincinnati (not that they should have needed the help, but it is what it is), if they can beat Houston they are safe. If they lose then its gonna really be interesting what the final four looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerva Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 (edited) So far this is exactly the kind of game Georgia fans were worried about. Bryce Young having a "oh you are telling me there are no Heisman candidates" like performance This defense that was considered historic by some has given up over 300 total yards in the first half to Young. Again I don't think they were hoping for a shootout game Edited December 4, 2021 by hammerva Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 The state of Utah is having themselves a weekend 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Wilson Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Alabama handling Georgia, just like everyone predicted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerva Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 (edited) Well regardless of the final outcome, Alabama is pretty much guaranteed in the playoffs. Now they are fighting for a #1 seed The Heisman Trophy ceremony should just be held at the 50 yard line of this game Edited December 4, 2021 by hammerva 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Jesus - I checked the ESPN app as I was leaving to get food and it was 14-13 Cincy Get home like 15 minutes later and they are up a million Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Wilson Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 So we may end up with the same four teams but in a totally different order than expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirFozzie Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 So, if current results stand, I think we can lock in 3 of the 4 playoff teams. Alabama Georgia Cincinnati Michigan would have that fourth spot locked up if they win, but if Iowa pulls off the upset, what then? Notre Dame? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Wilson Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 I've seen some chatter for Baylor but I think that's way too much of a one-week jump in rankings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerva Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Kevin Wilson said: I've seen some chatter for Baylor but I think that's way too much of a one-week jump in rankings. The only argument you can have for Baylor over Notre Dame IF Michigan loses is this theory the the playoff committee will punish the team for Brian Kelly leaving I guess the other argument is how awful Notre Dame has looked in past playoffs but I think the marketing of them trumps Baylor in that Edited December 4, 2021 by hammerva Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Wilson Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 But even if they managed to jump ND I can't see them jumping Michigan if Michigan loses since there are seven spots between them. But if Michigan loses it does make things more interesting for sure. GA is safe regardless, I think they would have been anyway but OK State losing sealed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubbymark Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Me being completely unrealistic would eliminate Georgia completely. They pissed themselves vs Bama again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister TV Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Fake slide by Kenny Pickett on a long TD run! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 8 minutes ago, cubbymark said: Me being completely unrealistic would eliminate Georgia completely. They pissed themselves vs Bama again. I can't imagine that happening, but their resume isn't as strong as it looks at first glance. Them dominating Clemson's offense in week 1 may have inflated opinions on them, even as Clemson wound up not being all that good. The SEC East wasn't exactly a murders row. ----- Come on Michigan, you can't come out and take the first half off like OkSt did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerva Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Well they are now up 14 on just 2 plays so this game is over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Ok Michigan not coming out flat. That's their nation leading 16th and 17th 50+ yard offensive plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister TV Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 The All Confederate Conference refs are going to do whatever they can to make sure Wake Forest wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 I'm not sure *not* playing Defense is a good strategy for Iowa, but I'm here for... Aw FUCK, ya gotta catch that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 This has definitely turned into Iowa's kind of game after those two huge plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Michigan finally starting to put together an actual drive for the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Obviously I'm not upset with an 11 point lead on a team who struggles to score, but Michigan had a couple chances to knock Iowa out and didn't do it, which keeps me on edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerva Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Well looks like PITT is going to win the ACC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 I don't think they have much of a chance of it, but Michigan certainly put forward it's best argument for #1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Wilson Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 If they want to pop a big rating without having to worry about an upset potentially ruining it, just have Alabama #1 and Georgia #4 so they immediately have to play each other again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 2 minutes ago, Kevin Wilson said: If they want to pop a big rating without having to worry about an upset potentially ruining it, just have Alabama #1 and Georgia #4 so they immediately have to play each other again. I'm pretty sure ESPN would kill to have Michigan in the title game to boot. Although I bet some ESPN execs had visions of a Michigan/Notre Dame playoff or title game dancing in their heads for a few minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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