CFB Championship Saturday

Looks sharp early.

Does anyone find it somewhat ironic that Ohio State is likely already in...yet they are the one team that doesn't have to play today.

The three that are...Michigan, Georgia, and likely TCU will get in no matter what happens, so why bother playing and risking injuries...if the ultimate goal is winning a national championship.

Crazy that Ohio State has the advantage of not having to play and risk anyone getting hurt, while the other three do.

In comment 15929660 giants62 said:

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Does anyone find it somewhat ironic that Ohio State is likely already in...yet they are the one team that doesn't have to play today. The three that are...Michigan, Georgia, and likely TCU will get in no matter what happens, so why bother playing and risking injuries...if the ultimate goal is winning a national championship. Crazy that Ohio State has the advantage of not having to play and risk anyone getting hurt, while the other three do.

True. But they’re also stuck likely playing Georgia and can’t improve their positioning.

That was likely to happen in any case since they probably wouldn't want a big ten rematch until the final. I'm just saying, other than a conference championship there is very little incentive for any of the teams to play today and risk injury to some of their better players. It's like that third game of the world cup where France sat everyone because they had already advanced. Realistically, all three of the teams playing today have already advanced. So again, why risk injury?

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other than a conference championship there is very little incentive

Conference championships are VERY meaningful.

Has improved every season of college ball.

Quick release. Love the placement on that deep ball to QJ early, and under duress, hit him in stride on the sideline shoulder. Just a thing of perfection.

is a shoe in. There are still some things that can happen that shake things up imv. It's gonna be hard to avoid pretty significant controversy however it ends up but at least they are now expanding the CFP.

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In comment 15929693 Lines of Scrimmage said:

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is a shoe in. There are still some things that can happen that shake things up imv. It's gonna be hard to avoid pretty significant controversy however it ends up but at least they are now expanding the CFP.

If TCU loses, they are.

probably. What if Michigan loses? Even a extremely close game can change some things imv. It's not likely but I think there is a path for that to happen where they get left out.

Utah over USC. Absolutely took it to them. Couldn’t be happier.

In comment 15929706 Lines of Scrimmage said:

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probably. What if Michigan loses? Even a extremely close game can change some things imv. It's not likely but I think there is a path for that to happen where they get left out.

Michigan is in no matter what, but they could drop to 4 with a loss.

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In comment 15929706 Lines of Scrimmage said: Quote: probably. What if Michigan loses? Even a extremely close game can change some things imv. It's not likely but I think there is a path for that to happen where they get left out. Michigan is in no matter what, but they could drop to 4 with a loss.

I agree with this. I also think it changes the equation for Ohio State and opens it up for another team.

Big turnover after a big fourth down stop by TCU.

Barring an unlikely blow out

USC loss = OH in

TCU loss, they are out, Bama in. Like it or not late season losses hurt more

If it happened that way and all three lost, what other team would they take over a one loss Michigan, Ohio State, Georgia and TCU?

Alabama or Clemson with 2? LSU with 3?

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If it happened that way and all three lost, what other team would they take over a one loss Michigan, Ohio State, Georgia and TCU? Alabama or Clemson with 2? LSU with 3?

Alabama. Probably would depend on how close a loss by TCU.

fumble

In comment 15929660 giants62 said:

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Does anyone find it somewhat ironic that Ohio State is likely already in...yet they are the one team that doesn't have to play today. The three that are...Michigan, Georgia, and likely TCU will get in no matter what happens, so why bother playing and risking injuries...if the ultimate goal is winning a national championship. Crazy that Ohio State has the advantage of not having to play and risk anyone getting hurt, while the other three do.

The gambling industry would be pissed if they didn't play!

should replace Daniel Jones!

In comment 15929730 joeinpa said:

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Barring an unlikely blow out USC loss = OH in TCU loss, they are out, Bama in. Like it or not late season losses hurt more

I said this on the USC/Utah thread - Bama should not be in over a one loss TCU.

In comment 15929660 giants62 said:

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Does anyone find it somewhat ironic that Ohio State is likely already in...yet they are the one team that doesn't have to play today. The three that are...Michigan, Georgia, and likely TCU will get in no matter what happens, so why bother playing and risking injuries...if the ultimate goal is winning a national championship. Crazy that Ohio State has the advantage of not having to play and risk anyone getting hurt, while the other three do.

I posted last week ohio state would end up 4th and it was inferred I was crazy and that USC was a better team. :shrug:

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In comment 15929730 joeinpa said: Quote: Barring an unlikely blow out USC loss = OH in TCU loss, they are out, Bama in. Like it or not late season losses hurt more I said this on the USC/Utah thread - Bama should not be in over a one loss TCU.

If your basing it strickly off of whose the better team, then they should be in over a 0 loss TCU

Faulters just little, OSU is in at 4.
If UM faulters, they are “3.
If both , then they move in OSU to 2, UM to 3, and Alabama to 4.
Ya think Ga-Bama & OSU- UM will get a few viewers?
It’s about the $$$.

OSU is already in regardless, USC is out

TCU opens the door for alabama.

That's PI? Questionable.

Come the fuck on TCU. I so don't wanna see 'Bama in the CFP.

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by this QB.

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I think that gets TCU in over Alabama even if they lose.

If TCU wins they are 3 seed. If they lose they are 4 and OSU is 3. OSU plays Michigan. Alabama is out regardless

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I think that gets TCU in over Alabama even if they lose.

I agree with this even thought I think Bama has the potential to be a better playoff team.

In comment 15929845 jmalls23 said:

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If TCU wins they are 3 seed. If they lose they are 4 and OSU is 3. OSU plays Michigan. Alabama is out regardless

I don’t think they want another OSU-Michigan game in the semis. TCU to stay at 3

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I think that gets TCU in over Alabama even if they lose.

I agree - especially since if they lose today it will be close

As much as I hate 'Bama, their two losses were by a combined 4 points to the Vols & Tigers.

In comment 15929849 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:

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As much as I hate 'Bama, their two losses were by a combined 4 points to the Vols & Tigers.

If that’s the argument to get Alabama in over Ohio State, I agree with you. But not TCU.

I'd put Alabama in over OSU. But that's me. I do think if it comes down to the two, OSU will get in.

Don't see how this game hasn't locked up the Heisman for Duggan, especially if TCU wins here in OT.

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In comment 15929849 SFGFNCGiantsFan said: Quote: As much as I hate 'Bama, their two losses were by a combined 4 points to the Vols & Tigers. If that’s the argument to get Alabama in over Ohio State, I agree with you. But not TCU.

This has been my argument. Especially if Purdue keep it close today. Give me Saban/Young over Day/Stroud. SEC pver Big 10.

I have no faith in the Boilermakers keeping it close to the Wolverines.

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I have no faith in the Boilermakers keeping it close to the Wolverines.

I have not seen them. Up in the thread I put that this game could change things and impact Ohio State. A close game to me diminishes the Big 10 and Ohio State which opens it up for Bama. Longshot. I think TCU should be in regardless how this ends.

K-State goal line stand.

In comment 15929877 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:

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K-State goal line stand.

Thought they scored on third down based on the overhead view. Surprised it didn’t get a longer look.

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Comeback was good enough to get TCU in.

I thought so too.

Tough loss for TCU, but I still think they should get in.

My CFP projections: 1) Georgia, 2) Michigan, 3) 'Bama, 4) TCU.

with a huge upset....Playoffs jumbled up outside of Michigan and Georgia.

In comment 15929883 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:

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I thought so too. Tough loss for TCU, but I still think they should get in. My CFP projections: 1) Georgia, 2) Michigan, 3) 'Bama, 4) TCU.

Yeah, I think so too