The flip-side of that is, even if they lose, they get the cruise through the cupcake schedule and be guaranteed a CFP spot. A loss to UGA really won't hurt them at all.
I think a loss is worse for Clemson. UGA can lose and still make the playoffs. Obviously, they would have to win out, including beating Bama in Atlanta (which at this point, I'll believe that will happen when I see it happen). Still, it's possible. Clemson loses and they no longer control their destiny. It's a given the SEC champ is getting in. Oklahoma and OSU could run the table. Even if they drop one and win the respective conferences, they are likely in. That's 3 of the 4 spots. If an undefeated Bama loses a close game to an undefeated UGA in Atlanta, I think that 1 loss Bama gets in over Clemson.
I'm predicting an upset in the Bama vs Miami game. I hope it doesn't happen but for some reason I feel it in my bones. Now I would not bet on it at all but Bama lost a lot of players from last year.
Losing to Georgia will have little effect on clemmy's season. They most likely will still go 12-1 and be a playoff team.
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Apologies for the lack of clarification. "We" refers to UGA fans. I speak for all of them. UGA loses games for the same reasons other teams do. UGA lost two games last year because, in large part, they were starting a former walk-on at QB against Bama and UF. Winning under those circumstances would be a high bar for any team. We've also been plagued by some questionable in-game coaching decisions.
Keep thinking that. Want to make a bet if they lose they are still in?
Agree....especially in the long term. Immediately it may be Clemson, but if UGA loses, depending on how the remainder of their season goes, they will be pointing at this first game.
I hope you are correct. I will be pulling for Miami and would love to see Bama lose regardless.
I hope you are right, and it could actually happen. Bama is replacing their OC, SE, RB, and QB so the offense may not quite be on all cylinders.
Alabama is going to travel like Alabama. I'm thinking a good 80% of the people there are Alabama. 10% Miami. and other 10% just because.
Oh after losing to South Carolina, Dablow will be crying to increase the Playoffs. Taters with 2 losses (If four team playoff) would not get in... Georgis has many other Good teams on their schedule, they could afford a loss more!!
IMO, If they lose (Taters) they HAVE to win out IMO.... Ga could lose and even another and still get in!!
If that's the only game they lose, they'll be right back in it. Unless they lose it by 30+ points.
if Ga wins, Taters can not afford another loss, even to SC.. just IMO
There is virtually no way a 12-1 ACC champion Clemson gets left out of the playoff. Unless there are four undefeated teams between the other power 5 conferences + Notre Dame, no way Clemson misses. ESPN loves them too much.
If they lose to UGA I seriously doubt they'll have another loss. It's more of a cakewalk for them every year.
Oh, I agre, but I do think Ga, with their SOS, would be okay ancd controlling their own Destiny!! Taters "FAN BASE" on the other hand are hoping to quell that "they play NOONE" argument that everyone outside of Pickens cries... SO IMO, Taters fan base would be more depressed.. I am not saying a TATER loss eliminates them, that wasnt the OP question!!
Everyone knows what UGA will be. it's the same thing they are every year. heavy ground and pound attack with just barely enough of a receiving threat to keep the box from having 10 guys in it constantly.
OSU (prior to last year) and OU have been embarrassed repeatedly in the playoffs and still manage to automatically start in the conversation and hang around despite bad losses. unfortunately I doubt this hurts future tater playoff prospects for this exact reason, but should basically kill their season this year.
Pro Football Focus had a writer on DP that expects UGA to cruise because of their defense, fwiw. He’s the only writer or personality I’ve seen to call for a blowout in either direction.
