1. Alabama (8-0, SEC)
2. Clemson (8-0, ACC)
3. LSU (7-1, SEC)
4. Notre Dame (8-0, Independent)
5. Michigan (7-1, Big Ten)
6. Georgia (7-1, SEC)
7. Oklahoma (7-1, Big 12)
8. Washington State (7-1, Pac-12)
9. Kentucky (7-1, SEC)
10. Ohio State (7-1, Big Ten)
Alabama v. LSU is the huge game of the weekend (LSU +14.5). LSU could be summarily eliminated from the playoff if they lose as expected. I have a hard time believing there's a path for them to make it with two losses, despite playing a tougher schedule than anyone else. If LSU wins this thing is could become a mess, especially if a one-loss Georgia team wins a potential rematch in the SECCG (which would make LSU a two-loss team yet again). If Alabama somehow loses, they could be in trouble due to their weak schedule.
Clemson is legit. They've cleaned up the QB position and should win all remaining games by at least 3-4 touchdowns. 40-point favorite v. Louisville this weekend.
ND and Michigan are garbage. They've turned in mediocre performances against weak schedules. ND is on upset watch against fucking Northwestern (who lost to Duke) (NW +9.5 at home). The committee let it be known that they aren't impressed with ND eeking out wins against Vandy and Pitt, but their hands appear to be tied as the schedule is good enough to earn a spot. I don't see Michigan winning both v PSU and at tOSU. I'm not sure how Penn State is a 10.5 point home underdog in this game. Currently on a collision course with mighty Northwestern in the B1GCG (FFS). ND offense is improved with Book, but it's hard to tell how much after a 19-14 win v. Pitt. Michigan offense is tough to watch.
Georgia really shit the bed against LSU. No shame in losing that game in Baton Rouge, but they didn't play well and that will be used against them in the future, should they win out and land in the SECCG. Big game at Kentucky this weekend, but UK's offense has been spotty all year, especially at QB, and now the running game is questionable with an injury to the RG. Kentucky will have a ton of emotion as this is the first time in forever they've played an important game in November, still it's Georgia -9.5. It's Jake Fromm's team the rest of the way and he will have to make the big throws. Georgia's defense has to keep getting better, which it did against Florida, but still must improve.
OU has a potentially tough game in Lubbock against TTU this weekend but they're a 13 point favorite. The Texas loss and the Army game will probably keep them out of the playoff, but I guess they still have a shot if they win out. There is a bit of an eye-test problem for Oklahoma.
PAC-12 should spend all of its time lobbying for an 8-team playoff because they don't have a team that's even close to making a four-team playoff.
Kentucky has no shot at the playoff.
tOSU still has life.
2. Clemson (8-0, ACC)
3. LSU (7-1, SEC)
4. Notre Dame (8-0, Independent)
5. Michigan (7-1, Big Ten)
6. Georgia (7-1, SEC)
7. Oklahoma (7-1, Big 12)
8. Washington State (7-1, Pac-12)
9. Kentucky (7-1, SEC)
10. Ohio State (7-1, Big Ten)
Alabama v. LSU is the huge game of the weekend (LSU +14.5). LSU could be summarily eliminated from the playoff if they lose as expected. I have a hard time believing there's a path for them to make it with two losses, despite playing a tougher schedule than anyone else. If LSU wins this thing is could become a mess, especially if a one-loss Georgia team wins a potential rematch in the SECCG (which would make LSU a two-loss team yet again). If Alabama somehow loses, they could be in trouble due to their weak schedule.
Clemson is legit. They've cleaned up the QB position and should win all remaining games by at least 3-4 touchdowns. 40-point favorite v. Louisville this weekend.
ND and Michigan are garbage. They've turned in mediocre performances against weak schedules. ND is on upset watch against fucking Northwestern (who lost to Duke) (NW +9.5 at home). The committee let it be known that they aren't impressed with ND eeking out wins against Vandy and Pitt, but their hands appear to be tied as the schedule is good enough to earn a spot. I don't see Michigan winning both v PSU and at tOSU. I'm not sure how Penn State is a 10.5 point home underdog in this game. Currently on a collision course with mighty Northwestern in the B1GCG (FFS). ND offense is improved with Book, but it's hard to tell how much after a 19-14 win v. Pitt. Michigan offense is tough to watch.
Georgia really shit the bed against LSU. No shame in losing that game in Baton Rouge, but they didn't play well and that will be used against them in the future, should they win out and land in the SECCG. Big game at Kentucky this weekend, but UK's offense has been spotty all year, especially at QB, and now the running game is questionable with an injury to the RG. Kentucky will have a ton of emotion as this is the first time in forever they've played an important game in November, still it's Georgia -9.5. It's Jake Fromm's team the rest of the way and he will have to make the big throws. Georgia's defense has to keep getting better, which it did against Florida, but still must improve.
OU has a potentially tough game in Lubbock against TTU this weekend but they're a 13 point favorite. The Texas loss and the Army game will probably keep them out of the playoff, but I guess they still have a shot if they win out. There is a bit of an eye-test problem for Oklahoma.
PAC-12 should spend all of its time lobbying for an 8-team playoff because they don't have a team that's even close to making a four-team playoff.
Kentucky has no shot at the playoff.
tOSU still has life.
