CFP ? 4 teams if this happens?
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No, you can't leave out a 1-loss SEC champion.
But after watching the game Saturday night, it's almost laughable to think Georgia could beat Bama in the SECCG.
But after watching the game Saturday night, it's almost laughable to think Georgia could beat Bama in the SECCG.
I would have an ecstatic episode.
If ND is undefeated, can they take the spot as the ACC champion? Then, allows both UGA and Bama in. Michigan in as the Big10 champ. Leave Clemson out.
I know that would never happen. And, don’t think Michigan will win out either. So, likely Clemson, ND, the SEC champ and runner up.
I know that would never happen. And, don’t think Michigan will win out either. So, likely Clemson, ND, the SEC champ and runner up.
Pulling hard for Michigan to lose, even if it's to Ohio State, but I fear they are for real.
Notre Dame definitely benefiting from a weak schedule. They are not a top tier team IMO
If Clemson wins out they are a guarantee for playoffs..it doesnt matter what happens to the other teams
I agree,Notre Dame has not been impressive to me either
Another angle to this. Notre Dame beat Michigan. And the eyeball test tells all that ND is a fraud. Just like the Big Ten is a fraud. So I think you could take UGA as champion, and then Bama under the criteria that their loss to UGA was a better loss than Michigan's was to ND. Clemson is and has been in since their narrow escape at TAMU due to their high school schedule.
Well an easy road would match up with their regular season.
It’s a shame Bama must play a physical game with Georgia while the taters opponent will barely be ranked. And if they are it’s to boost the interest in the game. It’s so out of whack (ACC title) you can bet the other team gets no calls. There’s only one payday for the ACC. And you can bet the refs will be reminded of it.
Some guy on Twitter just asked this exact scenario to Mike Farrell of Rivals,he response would be that Bama would be left out.
Notre Dame will be PISSED if that happens. They Take BAMA (again) Lets hopre the taters lose to SC, then no problem, UGA,BAMA,Mich and ND. ND's schedule is tougher than Climpson's, But without a Conference Championship game, ND is on outside looking in..
One thing you can bet on ... If Norte dame wins out they are in the playoffs ... Not even a doubt
This would be interesting and I hope it happens because the only way UGA beats Bama is in a very fluky game. Regardless either Bama, ND, or Michigan would have to be left out causing huge uproar bc they are blue bloods. Hopefully this leads playoff expansion to 6 or 8 teams (power 5 conference champs auto bids, 1 or 3 at large)
If there is an expansion first round has to be at higher seeds home field. Traveling to two of these games in a 10 day period is already tough for the average fan, especially when they aren’t in driving distance.
If there is an expansion first round has to be at higher seeds home field. Traveling to two of these games in a 10 day period is already tough for the average fan, especially when they aren’t in driving distance.
i disagree......
Lets say the Taters luck up and beat the second toughest team on their schedule and go Undefeated, Mich and Oklahoma Run the table, I say ND is OUT.. That would put Bama (or Ga) Mich, Oklahoma and Taters.. The Good part, If taters lose THEY ARE OUT!!
How about if the unthinkable happens; USC upsets Clemson, UGA upsets Bama. Bama has a better body of work and a better loss. The taters get left out thanks to us. I can't imagine a better scenario. A long shot I know but nice to think about it anyway.
So you believe Undefeated Norte dame will b left out of playoffs ... No way
And in all due respect , Oklahoma , not happening
Okay, That is My opinion, Seems like they said something Similar when Bama went by not even winning their Conference Championship. I think that made them put a LITTLE more stock in a Conference Championship...
Bama wont lose... I am not a "Bama fan, but there are about as good a College Football team as there has been in Recent history..
Notre Dame should have to play a qualifier to make the playoffs, especially since the other teams will possibly have to play 13 games. Alabama made it last year without playing in the SEC Championship but for the most part teams are gonna have to play that 13th matchup!
They ain't gonna do that. Notre Dame is coveted due to TV ratings alone. They will always be the sacred cow until time shall be no more.
Guys, guys...first Bama will likely not lose, but if they do and all other things above happen; they are OUT. The SECCG will essentially serve as a playoff game. Last year Bama lost early enough to get back in the mix without a CG appearance. The cards fell in place. Big Ten championship was an upset or else Bama would have never been National Champions.
USCBatgirl21
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No they didn't. Auburn beat them in the Iron Bowl the week before the SECCG.
No, it would be Clemson, ND, Georgia, and Alabama. With Clemson vs Alabama and ND vs Georgia
If the sky falls and Alabama does loss to Georgia
... a 1 loss Michigan will NEVER go into the playoffs over a 1 loss Alabama. That you can take to the bank.
This is a doomsday scenario and I’d like to see the backlash however it would turn out.
My personal opinion (which means nothing) is that they’d leave Michigan out as a 1-loss conference champion and take Alabama. Would cite the “eye test” and the comparison of their 1 loss.
Clemson
Georgia
Notre Dame
Alabama
My personal opinion (which means nothing) is that they’d leave Michigan out as a 1-loss conference champion and take Alabama. Would cite the “eye test” and the comparison of their 1 loss.
Clemson
Georgia
Notre Dame
Alabama
I hate to say it, and it definitley is not Fair, But if Taters go Undefeated, They are in.. Regardless of how Bad their schedule is..
So you hate to say that if a team is in the top four and finish the season undefeated is in the playoffs? That’s not fair or is that not fair because you hate the tater team? Just trying to follow your logic.
correct... just like last year when Alabama lost a game Alabama is the best team in the country , even with 1 loss
If that loss drops Alabama out of the top four, they’re left out.
Before championship week;
1. Alabama, 2. Clemson, 3. ND, 4. Michigan, 5. UGA
Clemson beats a nobody in ACCCG
ND plays no one
Michigan wins B10 CG
UGA nips Alabama in SECCG
1. Clemson, 2. Michigan, 3. UGA, 4. ND
How can it be any other way? Thoughts.
that loss to Georgia( will not happen) but if a miracle happened... will not drop them below 4 .. just like Bama's loss last year to Auburn didnt hurt Bama in playoffs
Norte Dame beat Mich...and they are STILL N.D...they will be in at undefeated
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