***2017 College Football Thread***

[ASAP]

Originally Posted by RickFLM4

In the absence of joining a Power 5 conference, I think UCF will need to get some medium to top tier Power 5 teams on their schedule (and beat some of them) to get attention and move up in rankings. They are kinda capped now. Nevertheless solid season with big game next week.

I sadly agree with you... but its a bit unfair considering the record, moving to a different conference is often out of the teams hands. If we had a real playoff system, there would be no discussion of this sort.

[RickFLM4]

Originally Posted by ASAP

I sadly agree with you... but its a bit unfair considering the record, moving to a different conference is often out of the teams hands. If we had a real playoff system, there would be no discussion of this sort.

Even with an expanded playoff system (which seems unlikely at the moment), I think the most you would see is going to 8 teams. Even then I think it would be winners of Power 5 conferences + 3 at-large teams. Hard to see UCF getting an at large spot over teams like Auburn/GA/Alabama, USC, Notre Dame, Ohio State/Wisconsin, etc. even if some of those teams have 2 losses against Power 5 competition. Beating a team like that and going undefeated would significantly impact odds in UCF's favor. Even a couple of wins against next tier Power 5 teams would help. I don't think there will ever be an extensive playoff system like the NCAA basketball tournament. There just aren't enough weeks without shortening regular seasons.

[hellrotm]

I like the 4 team playoff. We have basically been watching the playoffs the last few weeks. Makes the regular season mean something.

[RickFLM4]

Oregon

https://www.cbssports.com/college-fo...urnover-chain/

[RickFLM4]

Ok Canes. Time to end 15 year undefeated regular season drought. Win today and start preparing for next weekend's ACC championship game!

[mookie45]

Originally Posted by RickFLM4

Ok Canes. Time to end 15 year undefeated regular season drought. Win today and start preparing for next weekend's ACC championship game!

That will be a good one against Clemson! Winner goes to CFP!

[mookie45]

Seriously?! SMH

[RickFLM4]

Pitiful performance today. What an unbelievable game to lose.

[hellrotm]

If Auburn can pull out this win, I see the two SEC teams in playoffs scenario coming. Winner of SEC championship and one loss Bama.

[RickFLM4]

I think they have a better shot at 2 if Bama wins and GA beats Bama next week, although I doubt that GA will win that game. Still depends on what happens elsewhere. Clemson, Oklahoma and Wisconsin should each control their own destiny for the other 3 spots.

[shockin330i]

Miami wet the bed yesterday. But lets real, they were suspect all season long.

[RickFLM4]

True they looked like shit yesterday and some other games they should have won way before the last minute of the game. But they looked great against Va Tech and crushed Notre Dame. If they show up and manage to beat Clemson to win ACC (granted seems unlikely based on yesterday's performance and some other games), they can have a pretty good claim on final 4 depending on what happens elsewhere.

[hellrotm]

Originally Posted by RickFLM4

I think they have a better shot at 2 if Bama wins and GA beats Bama next week, although I doubt that GA will win that game. Still depends on what happens elsewhere. Clemson, Oklahoma and Wisconsin should each control their own destiny for the other 3 spots.

Only team I really see stopping two SEC teams is WIS. But OSU is favored by 6.5. Clemson and OU will certainly be favorites. Georgia/Auburn, Clemson, OU, and next best one loss team(Alabama).

[hellrotm]

Originally Posted by RickFLM4

True they looked like shit yesterday and some other games they should have won way before the last minute of the game. But they looked great against Va Tech and crushed Notre Dame. If they show up and manage to beat Clemson to win ACC (granted seems unlikely based on yesterday's performance and some other games), they can have a pretty good claim on final 4 depending on what happens elsewhere.

Mia over Clemson would be a huge win for resume. Clemson will be ranked #1. Mia won’t drop further than number 7 on Tues. They could possibly need 3 teams ahead of them to lose, 2 would be a given...Clemson, Georgia or Auburn.

[RickFLM4]

I'd say final 4 will include ACC and SEC champs and OK and Wisconsin control their own destiny - win they should be in. If OK and / or Wisconsin lose, then it gets more interesting. Bama would have only one loss but no major wins or conf champ. OSU would have conf champ if they beat Wisconsin, but two losses. Additionally, if Clemson or GA were to lose a close or controversial conf champ game, outside chance they could also still be in the mix with 2 losses, especially if both OK and Wisconsin lose. Central Florida seems extremely unlikely but they are undefeated and theoretically they are also out there if the committee doesn't like available choices.

I don't think OK will lose and think Wisconsin has a better chance of winning than a lot of people think. So I think it comes down to one spot between Wisconsin, OSU and Bama and won't be surprised by any of those 3 getting in.

[hellrotm]

I thought OSU might still have a chance, but I remembered OU has the big win over them. OSU is done even if they beat WIS. OSU losses were dominating losses, they got murdered by Iowa. Bama lost to probably the hottest team in college football right now, close game with some bonehead mistakes. Actually think OU still can get in even if they lose to TCU. They should be number 2 on Tues. Plus NCAA would like heisman winner in playoff. If OU lost, a two loss OSU would not leap a 2 loss OU, who lost big at home to OU. A two loss OSU is not leaping a one loss Bama. I see OSU playing USC in a bowl game, possibe Big10 champ vs Pac12 champ. WIS doesn’t win, Bama is in. If Georgia loses championship game they are done, can’t lose twice to Auburn and get in. SEC championship is an in or out game.

My guess at top ten going into championship weekend.

1) Clemson
2) Oklahoma
3) Wisconsin
4) Auburn
5) Georgia
6) Alabama
7) Miami
8) Ohio State
9) Penn State
10) USC

[RickFLM4]

I agree with most of that but think Bama is in an awkward spot with no big wins and not even playing for conf championship. Wouldn't surprise me if committee weighed Bama "brand" to justify including them but I struggle with why they should be in the mix if they didn't even win their division, much less conference, and have no big wins. OSU had some big wins last year. Bama has none this year.

One more week to see what happens. One thing is almost certain - some team and their fans will be pissed.

[RickFLM4]

Playoffs aside - interesting how many significant programs are changing coaches. I'm guessing the new early signing period for recruits might push programs to make moves earlier and once it happens one place, the rush is on to get the coach they want hired. FL acted early but still seem to be landing only their third choice.

[1MOREMOD]

Originally Posted by RickFLM4

I agree with most of that but think Bama is in an awkward spot with no big wins and not even playing for conf championship. Wouldn't surprise me if committee weighed Bama "brand" to justify including them but I struggle with why they should be in the mix if they didn't even win their division, much less conference, and have no big wins. OSU had some big wins last year. Bama has none this year.

One more week to see what happens. One thing is almost certain - some team and their fans will be pissed.

It is a bit of a confusing year, no clear ass kicker teams. NFL seems similar. Maybe it parity seems like mediocrity.

[hellrotm]

Originally Posted by RickFLM4

Playoffs aside - interesting how many significant programs are changing coaches. I'm guessing the new early signing period for recruits might push programs to make moves earlier and once it happens one place, the rush is on to get the coach they want hired. FL acted early but still seem to be landing only their third choice.

Chip Kelly signing is interesting. Let’s see if he can do what he did with Oregon to UCLA. His fast tempo fits very well in Pac12. He also had a knack for recruiting kids that nobody really paid attention to and turning them into stars.

[RickFLM4]

Originally Posted by BlackJetE90

Chip Kelly signing is interesting. Let’s see if he can do what he did with Oregon to UCLA. His fast tempo fits very well in Pac12. He also had a knack for recruiting kids that nobody really paid attention to and turning them into stars.

I agree he is a better fit at UCLA than Florida. That recruiting approach is how Schnellenberger got Miami on the map. Unfortunately, Palm Beach/Broward/Dade is no longer under the recruiting radar. Most major programs invaded long ago. Good to see Richt focused on keeping a fair share of local talent close to home.

Lot of dead money being paid to fired coaches this year. Tennessee is a real mess.

[mookie45]

These Jimbo leaving FSU rumors for TAMU are becoming more worrisome.