NCAA GDT: Week 14: She’s Lost Control Again

[PanthersPens62]

Franklin is 100% right.

 

[GKJ]

Franklin is 100% right.

He is, but I also know he's gotta cover spreads and hit overs or the boosters get upset with him. That touchdown hit the over. I don't think the committee considers that though

 

[MaxV]

He is, but I also know he's gotta cover spreads and hit overs or the boosters get upset with him. That touchdown hit the over. I don't think the committee considers that though

Yeah, I don’t know if I would go that far.

Penn State actually took the foot off the gas in the second half by running the ball on 71% of offensive plays. Combine that with taking the starters out, and your theory is a reach.

The best explanation is giving underclassmen experience. PSU will need these guys to step up next season, especially if some of these juniors leave early.

 

[GKJ]

Yeah, I don’t know if I would go that far.

Penn State actually took the foot off the gas in the second half by running the ball on 71% of offensive plays. Combine that with taking the starters out, and your theory is a reach.

The best explanation is giving underclassmen experience. PSU will need these guys to step up next season, especially if some of these juniors leave early.

There are times he has, because he usually leaves starters in to do it. I don't think he did that here though.

 

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[Tony Romo]

if the AP poll matches the CFBP poll, I think they are going to try getting Alabama and South Carolina in.

 

[MaxV]

The transfer portal might be even more insane this upcoming offseason after what happened in Indiana.

They acquired 15 starters and 7 key rotation players in last transfer portal. Their class only ranked 28th, so it’s not like this was expected.

Still, I bet every 2nd tier and lower program will try to replicate it.

 

[PanthersPens62]

if the AP poll matches the CFBP poll, I think they are going to try getting Alabama and South Carolina in.

The U has been 2 spots ahead in the CFP then they have been in the AP. I'm hoping that remains the case & they land at #12.

 

[HoseEmDown]

How is Miami ahead of BYU? Miami best wins are Louisville and Duke with it's worst loss to Georgia Tech. BYU best wins are SMU and Kansas state and its worst loss is Kansas. So it really comes down to if you like better wins or a worse loss. Cause BYU has the better wins but worse loss but I would argue the wins are much better than the loss so they should get the nod. Miami should not be ahead of them and in playoff contention.

 

[GKJ]

How is Miami ahead of BYU? Miami best wins are Louisville and Duke with it's worst loss to Georgia Tech. BYU best wins are SMU and Kansas state and its worst loss is Kansas. So it really comes down to if you like better wins or a worse loss. Cause BYU has the better wins but worse loss but I would argue the wins are much better than the loss so they should get the nod. Miami should not be ahead of them and in playoff contention.

Miami has a Heisman finalist and BYU doesn’t.

 

[HoseEmDown]

Miami has a Heisman finalist and BYU doesn’t.

Colorado getting a 1st round bye.

 

[GKJ]

Colorado getting a 1st round bye.

They were hoping

 

[JTBF81]

How is Miami ahead of BYU? Miami best wins are Louisville and Duke with it's worst loss to Georgia Tech. BYU best wins are SMU and Kansas state and its worst loss is Kansas. So it really comes down to if you like better wins or a worse loss. Cause BYU has the better wins but worse loss but I would argue the wins are much better than the loss so they should get the nod. Miami should not be ahead of them and in playoff contention.

100% agree. Of all the likely contenders for the probable one at large spot still up for grabs (BYU, Alabama, Ole Miss, South Carolina and Miami), Miami has the weakest SOS, no quality wins, and one bad loss, yet many have them in.

 

[JTBF81]

I'd have it as the following brackets heading into the last weekend:
Byes
1. Oregon
2. Texas
3. SMU
4. Boise St.
1st rd hosts
5. Penn St
6. Notre Dame
7. Georgia
8. Ohio St.
Final at large/conf champ
9. Tennessee
10. Indiana
11. Alabama
12. Arizona St
First teams out
Miami and South Carolina
South Carolina could be in the 11 spot, but the H2H win for Bama may still have them ahead.

 

[MaxV]

Personally, I prefer to face Arizona St in the 1st round rather then Alabama, but maybe that’s just me.

 

[PanthersPens62]

I would argue that Alabama losing to Vandy & getting boatraced by Oklahoma is way worse than losing to Syracuse (which is now ranked) & a very quality Ga Tech team on the road by a combined 9 points. The U belongs in the CFP if SMU beats Clemson.

 

[HoseEmDown]

I would argue that Alabama losing to Vandy & getting boatraced by Oklahoma is way worse than losing to Syracuse (which is now ranked) & a very quality Ga Tech team on the road by a combined 9 points. The U belongs in the CFP if SMU beats Clemson.

I would argue that beating SMU is better than anything Miami has done all year. The Cougs belong in the CFP if SMU beats Clemson.

 

[GKJ]

I would argue that Alabama losing to Vandy & getting boatraced by Oklahoma is way worse than losing to Syracuse (which is now ranked) & a very quality Ga Tech team on the road by a combined 9 points. The U belongs in the CFP if SMU beats Clemson.

I agree, but we know the Committee hates the ACC. They've been treating SMU like a G5 team because they lost to BYU

 

[HoseEmDown]

I'd have it as the following brackets heading into the last weekend:
Byes
1. Oregon
2. Texas
3. SMU
4. Boise St.
1st rd hosts
5. Penn St
6. Notre Dame
7. Georgia
8. Ohio St.
Final at large/conf champ
9. Tennessee
10. Indiana
11. Alabama
12. Arizona St
First teams out
Miami and South Carolina
South Carolina could be in the 11 spot, but the H2H win for Bama may still have them ahead.

What's a better win Alabama or SMU? What's a better loss Arkansas or Kansas? Is wins over Georgia and South Carolina better than SMU and Kansas State, but you have losses to Oklahoma, Tennessee and Vanderbilt vs Kansas and Arizona State? I'm not even a BYU fan but them being completely put to pasture when their resume stacks up with teams that are already in Tennessee or might be in Alabama.

Also don't think Indiana has a very good case, they have a good loss in Ohio State but their best win is over a 7 win Michigan. I think BYU could've done what Indiana did with that schedule but I don't think Indiana would've done the same with BYU's.

 

[GKJ]

I think a bunch of teams in the top 25 would beat Indiana, but they’re a 1-loss big ten team, they’re not getting left out. Michigan winning should help them. They blew the doors off everyone they should have. You’re going to have this happen as long as there are such unbalanced schedules.

 

[JTBF81]

I would definitely consider BYU for that last at large spot, but the committee won't because they're not from the SEC or Big 10, not s big name brand, and because the Big 12 has been seen as the weakest of the power 4 conferences this year.

 

[Tony Romo]

Florida using the buyout money they save on Napier to try coming after all of Texas recruits, damn.

 

[Tony Romo]

SMU should be in, even if they lose the title game imo

 

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Big loss for the black shirts

 

[PanthersPens62]

This should put an end to all this gibberish about The U's schedule. Hopefully the committee is aware of this (I'm sure they are) and rank accordingly.

I also think ESPN realizes The U, with Cam Ward would be a rating hit & a rematch of "Catholics Vs. Convicts" in a playoff situation would be ratings gold.