Doesn't matter that they beat Oklahoma and A&M, 3 losses has to eliminate you.
Explain why? I'm interested.
My thing is this (and I'm not saying I am right) they lost to 3-8 Florida and the top 10 teams are pretty locked. And that doesn't include the ACC champ and the Group of 5 top ranked team.
Now if Oregon loses, and Alabama? then you can have that discussion. But if everyone wins tomorrow, I just don't see how they make it.
Explain why? I'm interested.
My thing is this (and I'm not saying I am right) they lost to 3-8 Florida and the top 10 teams are pretty locked. And that doesn't include the ACC champ and the Group of 5 top ranked team.
Now if Oregon loses, and Alabama? then you can have that discussion. But if everyone wins tomorrow, I just don't see how they make it.
honestly i think an 8 team playoff is sufficient. Ignoring the economics of more games, there's no reason to have more than 3 rounds. This is probably the most parity I've seen in my lifetime and I don't think more than 8 teams can win it all.
honestly i think an 8 team playoff is sufficient. Ignoring the economics of more games, there's no reason to have more than 3 rounds. This is probably the most parity I've seen in my lifetime and I don't think more than 8 teams can win it all.
The loss to Florida is what will keep them out of it happens. If Alabama, Vandy, and Miami all lose. Texas gets in. IMO. 3 losses and 2 of those losses against top 4 teams. I think Texas should be in. They had a tough schedule.
The loss to Florida is what will keep them out of it happens. If Alabama, Vandy, and Miami all lose. Texas gets in. IMO. 3 losses and 2 of those losses against top 4 teams. I think Texas should be in. They had a tough schedule.
@johnanthony88
You have to give it time for parity to reign…if more teams can make playoffs then over time there could be more parity…also where games are played and the seeding makes a huge difference as well…the reason you need more than 8 is because they never want to put the true top teams in…they want lower ranked conf champions and non power 4 teams in when they don’t deserve a spot based on actual ranking…
@johnanthony88
You have to give it time for parity to reign…if more teams can make playoffs then over time there could be more parity…also where games are played and the seeding makes a huge difference as well…the reason you need more than 8 is because they never want to put the true top teams in…they want lower ranked conf champions and non power 4 teams in when they don’t deserve a spot based on actual ranking…
there are 4 teams fighting for the final spot. Vanderbilt, Texas, Miami and Utah.
By far, Texas has the best wins. Three over top 12 teams.
By far, Texas has the worst loss to Florida when Texas was missing their top 2 defensive guys (Taafe and Hill) and their OLine was a mess (has since improved).
Texas has the h2h win over Vanderbilt (again missing their top defensive players and lost their best WR after the first play)
Utah has ZERO good wins. but no bad losses either. Weak out of conference schedule.
Vander has zero good wins and no bad losses but again the h2h loss to Texas and the weak OOC schedule
that leaves Miami, who has one good win (NDame early in the season when they werent looking good) and zero bad losses. they play in a much weaker conference.
ideally for Texas, Miami loses to Pitt (possible) or wins the ACC title (nearly impossible).
Texas gets in because much better wins, SEC rules the roost and Texas money (fans, eyes on the TV, traveling to games) is way way bigger than what Miami would bring to the table. Texas doesnt get in because Miami beats Pitt today handily and also because that Florida loss is a big fat zit on the record that's impossible to ignore, even if it happened months ago
there are 4 teams fighting for the final spot. Vanderbilt, Texas, Miami and Utah.
By far, Texas has the best wins. Three over top 12 teams.
By far, Texas has the worst loss to Florida when Texas was missing their top 2 defensive guys (Taafe and Hill) and their OLine was a mess (has since improved).
Texas has the h2h win over Vanderbilt (again missing their top defensive players and lost their best WR after the first play)
Utah has ZERO good wins. but no bad losses either. Weak out of conference schedule.
Vander has zero good wins and no bad losses but again the h2h loss to Texas and the weak OOC schedule
that leaves Miami, who has one good win (NDame early in the season when they werent looking good) and zero bad losses. they play in a much weaker conference.
ideally for Texas, Miami loses to Pitt (possible) or wins the ACC title (nearly impossible).
Texas gets in because much better wins, SEC rules the roost and Texas money (fans, eyes on the TV, traveling to games) is way way bigger than what Miami would bring to the table. Texas doesnt get in because Miami beats Pitt today handily and also because that Florida loss is a big fat zit on the record that's impossible to ignore, even if it happened months ago
@jefff
I don't know how you think those 4 teams are fighting for the final spot.
The only teams vulnerable right now are Bama, Oregon and Oklahoma. If they all win today, they are all in.
Secondly, the 11th and 12th spots will be held for the ACC champion and Group of 5 champion. Realistically, Miami could make it but it needs to win the ACC and hope for chaos by Virginia and SMU today.
@jefff
I don't know how you think those 4 teams are fighting for the final spot.
The only teams vulnerable right now are Bama, Oregon and Oklahoma. If they all win today, they are all in.
Secondly, the 11th and 12th spots will be held for the ACC champion and Group of 5 champion. Realistically, Miami could make it but it needs to win the ACC and hope for chaos by Virginia and SMU today.

If you choose to make use of any information on this website including online sports betting services from any websites that may be featured on this website, we strongly recommend that you carefully check your local laws before doing so.It is your sole responsibility to understand your local laws and observe them strictly.Covers does not provide any advice or guidance as to the legality of online sports betting or other online gambling activities within your jurisdiction and you are responsible for complying with laws that are applicable to you in your relevant locality.Covers disclaims all liability associated with your use of this website and use of any information contained on it.As a condition of using this website, you agree to hold the owner of this website harmless from any claims arising from your use of any services on any third party website that may be featured by Covers.