These guys are attempting to wordsmith their way around painting themselves into a corner and the “criticism” experienced from leaving a (cough, cough, cough) “deserving” FSU out of the playoffs last year.
Is there a scenario where we still back into the playoffs?
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Alabama is exactly where it should be - last team in hoping to hold on
We might be 11 but if Clemson wins there will only be 10 spots plus 2 conference championship teams. So we could still finish 11th and not make it. If Boise State were to lose as well it might be just top 9 teams and 3 conference championship teams. I actually think we could drop to 12 spot if Arizona State or Iowa State dominates in their game.
Looking things over though, I think a few outcomes would be helpful.
Boise State losing to UNLV would help a bit as Boise State provides SMU with a bit of a buffer. In this case Alabama automatically moves up one spot and then SMU can only drop one spot after a loss.
I don't think the Big 12 or Big 10 championship games matter at all, none of those teams are in reach either way.
The SEC championship game matters a little bit, since a Georgia win does bolster Alabama's resume some more. The committee did indicate the rankings of teams not playing were not really in flux, but it could matter when comparing Alabama to SMU.
I am of the opinion though that we don't need SMU to get blown out if they lose. I view it as the other way around, I think the only way SMU has any chance of getting in is if they lose a really close game and even then it's a bit of a stretch. Losing a game and only falling two spots seems like a big ask, especially considering the loss would be to a team that's only ranked 17th.
Either way it looks good for Alabama and I'll certainly be cheering for SMU.
Boise State losing to UNLV would help a bit as Boise State provides SMU with a bit of a buffer. In this case Alabama automatically moves up one spot and then SMU can only drop one spot after a loss.
I don't think the Big 12 or Big 10 championship games matter at all, none of those teams are in reach either way.
The SEC championship game matters a little bit, since a Georgia win does bolster Alabama's resume some more. The committee did indicate the rankings of teams not playing were not really in flux, but it could matter when comparing Alabama to SMU.
I am of the opinion though that we don't need SMU to get blown out if they lose. I view it as the other way around, I think the only way SMU has any chance of getting in is if they lose a really close game and even then it's a bit of a stretch. Losing a game and only falling two spots seems like a big ask, especially considering the loss would be to a team that's only ranked 17th.
Either way it looks good for Alabama and I'll certainly be cheering for SMU.
If SMU beats Clemson we're 100% in. If Clemson wins we're probably out unless Clemson wins big. Even then who knows. So, go SMU
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Looks like Bama is in the playoffs!!
I know this isn't static but @ ND and vs SMU seems like a good pull.
Just look at tennessee!
Just look at tennessee!
- Oregon
- Texas
- Penn State
- Notre Dame
- Georgia
- Ohio State
- Tennessee
- SMU
- Indiana
- Boise State
- Alabama
- Miami
- Ole Miss
- South Carolina
- Arizona State
- Iowa State
- Clemson
- BYU
- Missouri
- UNLV
- Illinois
- Syracuse
- Colorado
- Army
- Memphis
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This is where I'm confused. The guy on the show said very simply that any team that's not playing this weekend will not change their position. Period.
So IF I understood that correctly, then why does the outcome of Clemson vs SMU matter?
But if I misunderstood, then can someone explain it to me?
You know there's a major flaw in the format when the #17 team can simply win a game and then get a first round bye.
That is the automatic qualifier flaw.
Relative to each other. He also said that the teams playing would provide an additional data point, meaning they can move up and down.
That game matters because Clemson is automatically in with a win due to playoff stupidity, and SMU coulld in theory stay above Alabama (though it seems unlikely unless there's some shenanigans), depriving Alabama of a playoff slot.
they kept harping on conference champions when we made it ...
hence they put that as autobid
we are back to deserving of BCS era rather than best
Kinda sad that we will be glued to TV showing Clemson vs SMU
How about #20? UNLV....beat Boise and they get a bye...and why does the Mountain West get a bye?
Miami is first team out technically when Arizona state or Iowa state get in
Biggest question is what happens to smu if they lose to Clemson
If they stay in then Miami and Bama get bumped out
Biggest question is what happens to smu if they lose to Clemson
If they stay in then Miami and Bama get bumped out
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