2022-23 College Football Thread

[Celtics2021]

Huge slate of games today. Super excited for Tennessee-Georgia especially (#1 vs. #2)

I got Tennessee winning 38-28. And also, I got an upset pick. I got LSU beating Alabama tonight

I’m with you on LSU, but Georgia wins by at least two scores.

I called it this weekend, both with the above and this:

Tennessee is 1, followed by Ohio State, Georgia, Clemson, and Michigan.  Bama with the 1 loss is ahead of unbeaten TCU and Oregon is 8.

Seems appropriate for the moment.

I think Clemson is pretty overrated at 4, but it will be moot when they lose this Saturday.

[Donoghus]

Got to experience Madison for the first time yesterday.  Went to the Maryland/Wisconsin game. Driving rain storm for most of the game but Camp Randall is awesome. What a student section. We got real lucky and got Everlast in the flesh as the special guest leading “Jump Around” at the start of the 4th.

Madison is an incredible college town. Definitely recommend.

[Phantom255x]

Huge slate of games today. Super excited for Tennessee-Georgia especially (#1 vs. #2)

I got Tennessee winning 38-28. And also, I got an upset pick. I got LSU beating Alabama tonight

I’m with you on LSU, but Georgia wins by at least two scores.

I called it this weekend, both with the above and this:

Tennessee is 1, followed by Ohio State, Georgia, Clemson, and Michigan.  Bama with the 1 loss is ahead of unbeaten TCU and Oregon is 8.

Seems appropriate for the moment.

I think Clemson is pretty overrated at 4, but it will be moot when they lose this Saturday.

Nicely done! I expected Clemson to win but did say it could be a "sneaky close" game to the end. Turns out I was wrong, it was a blowout 

[Phantom255x]

Got to experience Madison for the first time yesterday.  Went to the Maryland/Wisconsin game. Driving rain storm for most of the game but Camp Randall is awesome. What a student section. We got real lucky and got Everlast in the flesh as the special guest leading “Jump Around” at the start of the 4th.

Madison is an incredible college town. Definitely recommend.

That's awesome, glad you had fun 

[Phantom255x]

I don't think TCU jumps from 8 ahead of Tennessee.  Committee had them behind Bama last week.

Georgia, Ohio State, Michigan is about as obvious a top 3 as you will find

It does then get interesting.

Tennessee is probably 4, then TCU and Oregon, but I wouldn't be all that surprised to really see Oregon jump up.  I think LSU is 7th with USC 8th.

We'll see. Either way it does seem like in a way, TCU and Oregon control their own destinies assuming they win out including their respective conference Championship game.

If I had to guess, I think there's a good chance the Top-4 in the CFP at the end of the year will be Georgia, then winner of Ohio State/Michigan, then TCU and Oregon. But obviously if any of TCU or Oregon lose, then that spot will go to either Tennessee, loser of Ohio State-Michigan, or LSU

Funny thing is, I don't even think the SEC Championship Game even matters to Georgia anymore in terms of making the playoffs. I mean if they lose, are they actually falling out of the Top-4 even over some of the teams they already beat head-to-head? (Oregon and Tennessee)

[Celtics2021]

I don't think TCU jumps from 8 ahead of Tennessee.  Committee had them behind Bama last week.

Georgia, Ohio State, Michigan is about as obvious a top 3 as you will find

It does then get interesting.

Tennessee is probably 4, then TCU and Oregon, but I wouldn't be all that surprised to really see Oregon jump up.  I think LSU is 7th with USC 8th.

We'll see. Either way it does seem like in a way, TCU and Oregon control their own destinies assuming they win out including their respective conference Championship game.

If I had to guess, I think there's a good chance the Top-4 in the CFP at the end of the year will be Georgia, then winner of Ohio State/Michigan, then TCU and Oregon. But obviously if any of TCU or Oregon lose, then that spot will go to either Tennessee, loser of Ohio State-Michigan, or LSU

Funny thing is, I don't even think the SEC Championship Game even matters to Georgia anymore in terms of making the playoffs. I mean if they lose, are they actually falling out of the Top-4 even over some of the teams they already beat head-to-head? (Oregon and Tennessee)

Regarding Georgia, the only way they are in trouble is if they drop a game prior to the SEC championship game.

I think Oregon is behind Tennessee regardless. I also think they’re behind Michigan-OSU loser if that game is close.  You can’t lose 49-3 and get in a 4-team playoff over other 1-loss teams, conference champion or not.

[Moranis]

I don't think TCU jumps from 8 ahead of Tennessee.  Committee had them behind Bama last week.

Georgia, Ohio State, Michigan is about as obvious a top 3 as you will find

It does then get interesting.

Tennessee is probably 4, then TCU and Oregon, but I wouldn't be all that surprised to really see Oregon jump up.  I think LSU is 7th with USC 8th.

We'll see. Either way it does seem like in a way, TCU and Oregon control their own destinies assuming they win out including their respective conference Championship game.

If I had to guess, I think there's a good chance the Top-4 in the CFP at the end of the year will be Georgia, then winner of Ohio State/Michigan, then TCU and Oregon. But obviously if any of TCU or Oregon lose, then that spot will go to either Tennessee, loser of Ohio State-Michigan, or LSU

Funny thing is, I don't even think the SEC Championship Game even matters to Georgia anymore in terms of making the playoffs. I mean if they lose, are they actually falling out of the Top-4 even over some of the teams they already beat head-to-head? (Oregon and Tennessee)

Regarding Georgia, the only way they are in trouble is if they drop a game prior to the SEC championship game.

I think Oregon is behind Tennessee regardless. I also think they’re behind Michigan-OSU loser if that game is close.  You can’t lose 49-3 and get in a 4-team playoff over other 1-loss teams, conference champion or not.

Oregon will finish the year ahead of Tennessee if they both win out.  I don't even think it will be close.  And I believe the committee has basically told everyone this by moving Oregon to 6 right behind Tennessee. 

Tennessee only has Missouri, South Carolina, and Vanderbilt left.  They are under .500 combined and only S. Carolina at 6-3 is at least arguably any good.

Meanwhile, Oregon has 25th ranked Washington, 13th ranked Utah, 6-3 Oregon St., and then almost certainly the winner of 8th ranked USC and 12th ranked UCLA in the Pac 12 championship.

Oregon has already beaten UCLA, so if USC wins that rivalry game, that will mean at least 3 (if not 4) top 25 wins for the Ducks (and they are all fairly recent).  While Tennessee is sitting there with a great wins over LSU and Alabama, but I don't think that is going to be enough for them to overcome the overall better schedule the Ducks played, the better wins more recently, and the fact that Oregon will be a champion and Tennessee will not.  And yes 49-3 is very bad, but it was the 1st game of the year with a new QB and it was to the team that absolutely dominated Tennessee as well. 

If Oregon wins out, they are making the playoff at this point unless Georgia does not win the SEC.  That is the only possible way a 1 loss Oregon isn't in the playoffs (and if TCU loses, a 1 loss Oregon probably still makes the playoffs even if Georgia picks up a loss as a 1 loss Oregon will also be ahead of a 1 loss TCU even if TCU is the Big 12 champ).

[Phantom255x]

DOWN GOES BAMA

Wow what a weekend!! Clemson also got crushed

There’ll be a ton of movement in the CFP rankings

If I had to guess I think the order 1-7 will be Georgia, Ohio State, Michigan, TCU, Tennessee, Oregon, LSU.

Either way it seems Michigan, LSU, TCU and Oregon are big winners this weekend with all the results. I think Clemson and Alabama are basically eliminated from the Top-4 hopes now

Called it. Man maybe the Committee should hire me as well to be a part of their staff 

[Celtics2021]

I don't think TCU jumps from 8 ahead of Tennessee.  Committee had them behind Bama last week.

Georgia, Ohio State, Michigan is about as obvious a top 3 as you will find

It does then get interesting.

Tennessee is probably 4, then TCU and Oregon, but I wouldn't be all that surprised to really see Oregon jump up.  I think LSU is 7th with USC 8th.

We'll see. Either way it does seem like in a way, TCU and Oregon control their own destinies assuming they win out including their respective conference Championship game.

If I had to guess, I think there's a good chance the Top-4 in the CFP at the end of the year will be Georgia, then winner of Ohio State/Michigan, then TCU and Oregon. But obviously if any of TCU or Oregon lose, then that spot will go to either Tennessee, loser of Ohio State-Michigan, or LSU

Funny thing is, I don't even think the SEC Championship Game even matters to Georgia anymore in terms of making the playoffs. I mean if they lose, are they actually falling out of the Top-4 even over some of the teams they already beat head-to-head? (Oregon and Tennessee)

Regarding Georgia, the only way they are in trouble is if they drop a game prior to the SEC championship game.

I think Oregon is behind Tennessee regardless. I also think they’re behind Michigan-OSU loser if that game is close.  You can’t lose 49-3 and get in a 4-team playoff over other 1-loss teams, conference champion or not.

Oregon will finish the year ahead of Tennessee if they both win out.  I don't even think it will be close.  And I believe the committee has basically told everyone this by moving Oregon to 6 right behind Tennessee. 

Tennessee only has Missouri, South Carolina, and Vanderbilt left.  They are under .500 combined and only S. Carolina at 6-3 is at least arguably any good.

Meanwhile, Oregon has 25th ranked Washington, 13th ranked Utah, 6-3 Oregon St., and then almost certainly the winner of 8th ranked USC and 12th ranked UCLA in the Pac 12 championship.

Oregon has already beaten UCLA, so if USC wins that rivalry game, that will mean at least 3 (if not 4) top 25 wins for the Ducks (and they are all fairly recent).  While Tennessee is sitting there with a great wins over LSU and Alabama, but I don't think that is going to be enough for them to overcome the overall better schedule the Ducks played, the better wins more recently, and the fact that Oregon will be a champion and Tennessee will not.  And yes 49-3 is very bad, but it was the 1st game of the year with a new QB and it was to the team that absolutely dominated Tennessee as well. 

If Oregon wins out, they are making the playoff at this point unless Georgia does not win the SEC.  That is the only possible way a 1 loss Oregon isn't in the playoffs (and if TCU loses, a 1 loss Oregon probably still makes the playoffs even if Georgia picks up a loss as a 1 loss Oregon will also be ahead of a 1 loss TCU even if TCU is the Big 12 champ).

It’s moot, Oregon isn’t winning out.  Their defense is absolutely going to cost them a game, maybe two.

[Moranis]

No mega games today like last week, but still some very interesting games

3 ranked vs. ranked games

Alabama at Ole Miss - biggest game of the weekend, an Ole Miss win puts them in real contention for SEC West (though it would take a LSU loss)
Washington at Oregon - beginning of Oregon's playoff push, or does it stop cold
TCU at Texas - does TCU's perfect season end or does Texas stay in 2nd in the Big 12


Other Interesting Games for Conference Title Implications (or New Years Six Bowls)

LSU at Arkansas - does LSU have a let down and lose on the road to a solid team
Central Florida at Tulane - the winner would likely be the Little 5 representative in the Big Bowls
Purdue at Illinois - if Illinois wins they will basically lock up the Big Ten West - a Purdue win and it is a free for all
Kansas St. at Baylor - winner stays in 2nd in Big 12 (either with Texas or all alone)
North Carolina at Wake Forest - NC still has just the 1 loss, it would take a lot, but they could theoretically still make the playoffs (with a lot of losing by others and them winning out)

[Phantom255x]

No mega games today like last week, but still some very interesting games

3 ranked vs. ranked games

Alabama at Ole Miss - biggest game of the weekend, an Ole Miss win puts them in real contention for SEC West (though it would take a LSU loss)
Washington at Oregon - beginning of Oregon's playoff push, or does it stop cold
TCU at Texas - does TCU's perfect season end or does Texas stay in 2nd in the Big 12


Other Interesting Games for Conference Title Implications (or New Years Six Bowls)

LSU at Arkansas - does LSU have a let down and lose on the road to a solid team
Central Florida at Tulane - the winner would likely be the Little 5 representative in the Big Bowls
Purdue at Illinois - if Illinois wins they will basically lock up the Big Ten West - a Purdue win and it is a free for all
Kansas St. at Baylor - winner stays in 2nd in Big 12 (either with Texas or all alone)
North Carolina at Wake Forest - NC still has just the 1 loss, it would take a lot, but they could theoretically still make the playoffs (with a lot of losing by others and them winning out)

Isn't UCF - Tulane also ranked vs. ranked lol.

So far nothing really surprising besides LSU being in a close one with Arkansas, and honestly they look really shaky. 3-3 game near halftime

I'm very intrigued with TCU - Texas, especially with that game AT Texas which is tough to play (ask Alabama who nearly lost there). TCU was shaky for a good chunk of their game vs. Texas Tech too last week before pulling away in the 4th. I think there's upset potential there. Alabama - Ole Miss is also very good.

[nickagneta]

No mega games today like last week, but still some very interesting games

3 ranked vs. ranked games

Alabama at Ole Miss - biggest game of the weekend, an Ole Miss win puts them in real contention for SEC West (though it would take a LSU loss)
Washington at Oregon - beginning of Oregon's playoff push, or does it stop cold
TCU at Texas - does TCU's perfect season end or does Texas stay in 2nd in the Big 12


Other Interesting Games for Conference Title Implications (or New Years Six Bowls)

LSU at Arkansas - does LSU have a let down and lose on the road to a solid team
Central Florida at Tulane - the winner would likely be the Little 5 representative in the Big Bowls
Purdue at Illinois - if Illinois wins they will basically lock up the Big Ten West - a Purdue win and it is a free for all
Kansas St. at Baylor - winner stays in 2nd in Big 12 (either with Texas or all alone)
North Carolina at Wake Forest - NC still has just the 1 loss, it would take a lot, but they could theoretically still make the playoffs (with a lot of losing by others and them winning out)

Isn't UCF - Tulane also ranked vs. ranked lol.

So far nothing really surprising besides LSU being in a close one with Arkansas, and honestly they look really shaky. 3-3 game near halftime

I'm very intrigued with TCU - Texas, especially with that game AT Texas which is tough to play (ask Alabama who nearly lost there). TCU was shaky for a good chunk of their game vs. Texas Tech too last week before pulling away in the 4th. I think there's upset potential there. Alabama - Ole Miss is also very good.

Been to a few game at Texas. Awesome experience and the atmosphere when they are good is loud and electric. Hard to win there when Texas is playing well.

[Moranis]

No mega games today like last week, but still some very interesting games

3 ranked vs. ranked games

Alabama at Ole Miss - biggest game of the weekend, an Ole Miss win puts them in real contention for SEC West (though it would take a LSU loss)
Washington at Oregon - beginning of Oregon's playoff push, or does it stop cold
TCU at Texas - does TCU's perfect season end or does Texas stay in 2nd in the Big 12


Other Interesting Games for Conference Title Implications (or New Years Six Bowls)

LSU at Arkansas - does LSU have a let down and lose on the road to a solid team
Central Florida at Tulane - the winner would likely be the Little 5 representative in the Big Bowls
Purdue at Illinois - if Illinois wins they will basically lock up the Big Ten West - a Purdue win and it is a free for all
Kansas St. at Baylor - winner stays in 2nd in Big 12 (either with Texas or all alone)
North Carolina at Wake Forest - NC still has just the 1 loss, it would take a lot, but they could theoretically still make the playoffs (with a lot of losing by others and them winning out)

Isn't UCF - Tulane also ranked vs. ranked lol.

So far nothing really surprising besides LSU being in a close one with Arkansas, and honestly they look really shaky. 3-3 game near halftime

I'm very intrigued with TCU - Texas, especially with that game AT Texas which is tough to play (ask Alabama who nearly lost there). TCU was shaky for a good chunk of their game vs. Texas Tech too last week before pulling away in the 4th. I think there's upset potential there. Alabama - Ole Miss is also very good.

yeah they are.  I originally just listed games and then created the two categories later and forgot that UCF was ranked. 

LSU appears to be in a bit of a let down. 

Ohio State lost Miyan Williams in the first half and Henderson was already out.  Buckeyes only had like 4 scholarship RB's on the roster and they are now down their top 2.  It won't matter against most teams, but could absolutely affect the Michigan game if they aren't back by then (and certainly the post season)

[nickagneta]

This Alabama-Ole Miss game is one of the worst officiated games I have ever seen through 12 minutes. A horse tackle call ignored. A facemask call ignored. A pass interference call ignored. All ridiculously obvious. And to top it off, Ole Miss threw a pass on 3rd down that was over a yard short of the line to gain but somehow video review said it was a 1st down. The announcers were perplexed on all these calls. Left dumbfounded and speechless on the video replay call.

[Phantom255x]

This Alabama-Ole Miss game is one of the worst officiated games I have ever seen through 12 minutes. A horse tackle call ignored. A facemask call ignored. A pass interference call ignored. All ridiculously obvious. And to top it off, Ole Miss threw a pass on 3rd down that was over a yard short of the line to gain but somehow video review said it was a 1st down. The announcers were perplexed on all these calls. Left dumbfounded and speechless on the video replay call.

SEC referees are HORRIBLE

Idk if you saw LSU-Arkansas earlier today but Arkansas stopped LSU a yard short to force 4th down late in the 4th down 13-10 BUT officials gave LSU a first down and even after replays somehow determined it was 1st down

Even last week during the LSU-Alabama game, refs were awful the final few minutes of regulation