2020-2021 NCAA Football: COVID edition

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It was a pretty interesting game until the refs decided to make it about them with bad PI calls on both sides.

Came here to post this. First the horrible call on Michigan and now the make up call and subsequent TD. At least they screwed both sides equally now.

[cubby]

Came here to post this. First the horrible call on Michigan and now the make up call and subsequent TD. At least they screwed both sides equally now.

Agreed. Bad calls on both sides, not that it makes it any better.

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ESPN posted some fun numbers on Harbaugh since being hired by Michigan

0-8 as the underdog
1-10 vs. top ten teams
1-7 vs. ranked opponents on the road

Harbaugh is so far handing Notre Dame their asses. So happy to see them fall. ND - another overrated team losing to anyone that is ranked.

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Had to double check to make sure the K State/OK score wasn't flip flopped. What the hell happened there?

Frickin' awesome game. Cannot believe it even while watching it happen. K State tried to lose it still except for that hyper accurate call from the onside kick.

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Michigan actually looking good to start a game. Colour me impressed. Let's see them keep this thing going. A good win over Notre Dame would set a lot of things right for Harbaugh for the time being.

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Michigan is literally running Notre Dame over. Never seen a ranked team look this hopeless against the Michigan running attack.

Same. Was hoping Michigan would win but they are dominating.

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Oregon Ducks, if they beat WSU, could jump into the Top 10 after the slaughter today.

[draynay]

Just caught the end of Kansas/Texas Tech and it was nuts.

Another blocked FG that would've won it, TTU tries to make something happen returning the block and they fumble a lateral recovered by Kansas with 2 seconds left, and they get a second chance to kick it and win it and make it this time.

[Crissi]

First K State, now Kansas. The state of Kansas must be happy tonight!

and Im sad, but not terribly sad given TCU is my 2nd team and has been since 2001. GP seems to just have Texas's number. Orlando probably needs to go though.

[draynay]

As much as I like to see Michigan flounder, Notre Dame really earned my ire this year and their destruction is satisfying.

[muto]

Kinda upset that OU lost. I didn’t want a two SEC team final but now it’s looking like it. Ohio State, Alabama, LSU, Clemson.

[cubby]

Kinda upset that OU lost. I didn’t want a two SEC team final but now it’s looking like it. Ohio State, Alabama, LSU, Clemson.

Perhaps. But there are still a few other teams in the mix. I'm glad OU, Auburn, and (overrated) ND lost tonight. The Ducks might take the #8 spot with plenty of football to play yet. And those four teams you just listed play one another still.

The only thing we know right now is that we don't know.

[Pendulous]

Kinda upset that OU lost. I didn’t want a two SEC team final but now it’s looking like it. Ohio State, Alabama, LSU, Clemson.

Well they play each other in two weeks, so we'll know then how it plays out. They probably actually are two of the best teams in the country though. Even with one losing, depending on how everything else turns out, I wouldn't be opposed to both in the playoffs.

[Brubear]

Man, if Utah and Oregon both win out things get interesting, especially if more top teams fall.

Next week could end up deciding both divisions. If Oregon beats USC and Utah beats UW there is a good chance both teams run the table into a meeting of two 1-loss teams ranked in the top #8 for P12 crown.

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Yeah. Definitely expect a PAC-12 team in the CFP if Utah and Oregon win out.

[Pendulous]

It would be nice if Florida had the remotest semblance of a running game.

[Brubear]

Yeah. Definitely expect a PAC-12 team in the CFP if Utah and Oregon win out.

While I would love that, I can almost guarantee you that a 1-loss LSU/Alabama takes a spot over them, plus a 1-loss PSU or OSU would also likely be ranked higher.

While I personally feel a 1-loss conference champ should be in over a 1-loss runner up, if it comes down to an undefeated SEC team, an undefeated B10 team, a 1-loss SEC runner-up, a 1-loss B10 runner up, an undefeated ACC champ, and a 1-loss P12 champ, the P12 and the 1-loss B10 team will be on the outside looking in with the way the committee has ranked teams in the past. The only 1-loss champ they're likely to get in over is a B12 champ, and even then that really depends on how Texas, KSU and OU/Baylor finish.

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While I would love that, I can almost guarantee you that a 1-loss LSU/Alabama takes a spot over them, plus a 1-loss PSU or OSU would also likely be ranked higher.

While I personally feel a 1-loss conference champ should be in over a 1-loss runner up, if it comes down to an undefeated SEC team, an undefeated B10 team, a 1-loss SEC runner-up, a 1-loss B10 runner up, an undefeated ACC champ, and a 1-loss P12 champ, the P12 and the 1-loss B10 team will be on the outside looking in with the way the committee has ranked teams in the past. The only 1-loss champ they're likely to get in over is a B12 champ, and even then that really depends on how Texas, KSU and OU/Baylor finish.

The committee also ranks Utah a lot more favorably than the AP and the Coaches polls.

[Brubear]

The committee also ranks Utah a lot more favorably than the AP and the Coaches polls.

Not compared to the B10 and SEC. I'm betting the initial rankings will be similar to the AP rankings, which Clemson and maybe Alabama being lower than they currently are and Oregon, PSU, and Georgia a bit higher than they are.

[cubby]

Yeah. Definitely expect a PAC-12 team in the CFP if Utah and Oregon win out.

Agreed. Oregon/Utah winning the PAC12 champ if both are 11-1 going in would be strong.

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While I would love that, I can almost guarantee you that a 1-loss LSU/Alabama takes a spot over them, plus a 1-loss PSU or OSU would also likely be ranked higher.

While I personally feel a 1-loss conference champ should be in over a 1-loss runner up, if it comes down to an undefeated SEC team, an undefeated B10 team, a 1-loss SEC runner-up, a 1-loss B10 runner up, an undefeated ACC champ, and a 1-loss P12 champ, the P12 and the 1-loss B10 team will be on the outside looking in with the way the committee has ranked teams in the past. The only 1-loss champ they're likely to get in over is a B12 champ, and even then that really depends on how Texas, KSU and OU/Baylor finish.

It would be tough to downgrade LSU/Alabama from their loss, if the game is close. That's the only team/div I see upsetting a PAC12 infusion to the CFP (assuming Oregon/Utah - go Ducks!) win out. A 1-loss B10 or B12 team might be fine as well, but the PAC12 division game will be so marquee at the right time.

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The committee also ranks Utah a lot more favorably than the AP and the Coaches polls.

Where are you seeing that?

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Agreed. Oregon/Utah winning the PAC12 champ if both are 11-1 going in would be strong.

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It would be tough to downgrade LSU/Alabama from their loss, if the game is close. That's the only team/div I see upsetting a PAC12 infusion to the CFP (assuming Oregon/Utah - go Ducks!) win out. A 1-loss B10 or B12 team might be fine as well, but the PAC12 division game will be so marquee at the right time.

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Where are you seeing that?

Just based on prior rankings, the CFP will rank us a couple spots higher on average

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Surprised no one posted about the CFP rankings after they came out.

Rank Team

1 Ohio State
2 LSU
3 Alabama
4 Penn State
5 Clemson
6 Georgia
7 Oregon
8 Utah
9 Oklahoma
10 Florida
11 Auburn
12 Baylor
13 Wisconsin
14 Michigan
15 Notre Dame
16 Kansas State
17 Minnesota
18 Iowa
19 Wake Forest
20 Cincinnati
21 Memphis
22 Boise State
23 Oklahoma State
24 Navy
25 SMU

[xskarma]

Trouble in paradise...

https://lettermenrow.com/ohio-state-...maryland-game/

OSU won't flounder without him, but it might just be the type of advantage Alabama et. al need to get the better of them.

[Pendulous]

That article was... very vague. I think it'll be a huge loss, especially come playoff time

[cubby]

Great game Minnesota vs Penn St. So happy to see the Nitany Lions fall. I wonder how high the Gophers will rise with an undefeated record and a win over #4.

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Wow - LSU just drove the ball 92 yards like Alabama wasn't even there.

My concern as an Oregon fan is that regardless of who wins this game, the loser won't fall far enough in the CFP poll to boost Oregon. Unless it's some kind of blowout. I could only see Oregon shooting ahead then, otherwise they'll have to wait for the theoretical PAC12 Champ game where they meet and beat a one-loss Utah. Meanwhile, Oregon would still need two other teams to lose to make the top 4. And that's assuming Minnesota doesn't move ahead after their win.