2023-2024 NCAAF Official Thread

[Phantom255x]

Penn State settles for a field goal after being 1st and goal from the 3.  Can't do that if you're wanting to pull off the upset.

And yep, TD Michigan pretty easily. 7-3

[tazzmaniac]

Penn State settles for a field goal after being 1st and goal from the 3.  Can't do that if you're wanting to pull off the upset.

And yep, TD Michigan pretty easily. 7-3

3rd and 5 and Penn State tries a basic run up the middle.  The Big10 competition is just so weak. 

[Phantom255x]

Penn State settles for a field goal after being 1st and goal from the 3.  Can't do that if you're wanting to pull off the upset.

And yep, TD Michigan pretty easily. 7-3

3rd and 5 and Penn State tries a basic run up the middle.  The Big10 competition is just so weak.

It's really just those two + Ohio State. Everyone else is just bad or very flawed

[Phantom255x]

Alabama has been really clicking lately. They'll be a very dangerous team for anyone going forward.

[Phantom255x]

Drew Allar (Penn State's QB) is horrible. No wonder they can't beat great teams. Their defense keeps them in games but they can barely score because the QB sucks.

The QB play is also partially why I think it's more likely an SEC team or Washington/Florida State will win the Championship. Those teams have QBs, and even Milroe + Beck are starting to find their groove. I'm just not that sold on McCarthy/McCord to make plays when they really need it against an elite team. Ohio State can win with defense but can they limit an SEC team like Georgia or Alabama if they face off. I don't think Ohio State or even Michigan are capable of winning a shootout this season against a good team

[Phantom255x]

Drew Allar (Penn State's QB) is horrible. No wonder they can't beat great teams. Their defense keeps them in games but they can barely score because the QB sucks.

The QB play is also partially why I think it's more likely an SEC team or Washington/Florida State will win the Championship. Those teams have QBs, and even Milroe + Beck are starting to find their groove. I'm just not that sold on McCarthy/McCord to make plays when they really need it against an elite team. Ohio State can win with defense but can they limit an SEC team like Georgia or Alabama if they face off. I don't think Ohio State or even Michigan are capable of winning a shootout this season against a good team

Actually I'll admit now I feel bad for saying that. Didn't realize he's only 19 years old... 

[Moranis]

Yeah Allar is a freshman. 

Washington is losing and FSU is tied. Both midway through 3rd quarter.  Even 1 losing would make it pretty interesting down the stretch, but if both lose chaos could ensue for the non-Georgia and non-OSU/UM spots.

[celticsclay]

Yeah Allar is a freshman. 

Washington is losing and FSU is tied. Both midway through 3rd quarter.  Even 1 losing would make it pretty interesting down the stretch, but if both lose chaos could ensue for the non-Georgia and non-OSU/UM spots.

As a Penn state fan I was quite excited about him coming into this year. I am definitely less excited now. Today went about as I expected, we were actually closer than I would have guessed probably. As for big ten I would have to predict Michigan beating osu. I think they both have great defensive and some great skill players but qb play will do in osu against Michigan (or Georgia or whoever else).

[Donoghus]

Remember when Coach Prime was a thing?

This Utah/Washington game is entertaining as hell.

[Donoghus]

Husky defender just pulled a Desean Jackson

[celticsclay]

https://x.com/clutchpoints/status/1723480716204294221?s=46&t=dN0oB2tYfalMAsUpayXtaA

[tazzmaniac]

https://x.com/clutchpoints/status/1723480716204294221?s=46&t=dN0oB2tYfalMAsUpayXtaA

And then Utah promptly gave up a safety by handing off to the RB 6 yards deep in the end zone.   

[Moranis]

FSU and UW both pulled it out.  Both still on track for the playoffs. 

[Phantom255x]

Remember when Coach Prime was a thing?

This Utah/Washington game is entertaining as hell.

Did Coach Prime blame the loss solely on the players again? 

Yeah, the buzz for Colorado died down real fast. Him saying that the O-Line was useless and that he needed to replace all of them a few weeks ago pretty much summed it up. How about trying to encourage your group and actually coach them up? Or is he expecting to recruit 5-stars at every single position?

[Phantom255x]

FSU and UW both pulled it out.  Both still on track for the playoffs.

I think they will both make it if they win out, including Conference Championship Game.

Ohio State-Michigan play each other and I feel the winner of that goes in as #1, loser is out.

Georgia-Alabama could be super interesting. Alabama is rolling right now and Milroe has looked fantastic. Won't be easy for Georgia, but first they still have Ole Miss tonight, then Tennessee next week on the road. Assuming Georgia wins tonight I wouldn't be surprised if they pass Ohio State for #1.