CFP Rankings

[traitor71]

I think there will be quite a few 2 loss teams so I do not see a 3 loss team getting in unless they win their conference.

I agree for sure. Oklahoma and Alabama can't drop a game in my opinion, and no matter what some people think, I can't see Texas getting in even if they beat A&M. I still think there will be some crazy stuff that happens before it is all over, just because there always is.

 

[CTBasketball]

As predicted, no respect for James Madison. ACC got a huge ranking boost while AAC gets slandered to only one team. No North Texas.

 

[traitor71]

These rankings are just a continuation of the popularity contest that the only polls were. The guy said they have ND, Miami, and Alabama all ranked together in what they call a cluster. Miami beat ND, beat FSU who Alabama lost to, yet is ranked behind them. It would be better if they just came out and said they want ND and SEC teams in there.

 

[How Sway?!]

These rankings are just a continuation of the popularity contest that the only polls were. The guy said they have ND, Miami, and Alabama all ranked together in what they call a cluster. Miami beat ND, beat FSU who Alabama lost to, yet is ranked behind them. It would be better if they just came out and said they want ND and SEC teams in there.

Bama has a better win. I agree that ND should be behind Miami but that's also on Miami for losing to Louisville at home.

 

[JwittersPAC]

As predicted, no respect for James Madison. ACC got a huge ranking boost while AAC gets slandered to only one team. No North Texas.

Miami moving up is meaningless. It is literally impossible for Miami to make ACC championship game. The ACC conference champion will probably be either SMU or Virginia - neither ranked in top 12. I assume Pitt will lose to Miami.

 

[traitor71]

Bama has a better win. I agree that ND should be behind Miami but that's also on Miami for losing to Louisville at home.

My only issue with the loss argument is that Alabama lost by two touchdowns to Florida State. That should be like two losses instead of one lol. But there are still games to play and a lot of these teams can play themselves out of it, so who knows what will happen.

 

[JwittersPAC]

My only issue with the loss argument is that Alabama lost by two touchdowns to Florida State. That should be like two losses instead of one lol. But there are still games to play and a lot of these teams can play themselves out of it, so who knows what will happen.

The issue I have with ND is their schedule has been incredibly weak after their first two games. By far their two toughest games and they lost both of them. Yes they look good but what did we learn about them when they played Syracuse? ACC is incredibly mediocre conference this year.

 

[JohnFSilver]

Automatic bids are given to the 5 highest ranked conference champions, so as an independent without a conference to win we are not eligible for an automatic bid, including the "G5 Bid". UConn would have to earn an at large bid the same way Notre Dame does by being ranked in the top 12/11 in CFP rankings.

With my tinfoil hat I do think if UConn had been undefeated this year and still outside the top 12, the committee would have figured out a loophole to give UConn the "G5 Bid" to avoid the outrage of leaving out an undefeated while also limiting the number of non P4 brands in the playoff.

I dont think UConn would get in even at 12-0. Indiana got crucified for getting in last year, only now, this year, are they legit.

College football hierarchy hates the one off team. If UConn went 12-0, I think to get into top 15 they would have to follow up with another 12-0 season to get there.

 

[JohnFSilver]

Bama has a better win. I agree that ND should be behind Miami but that's also on Miami for losing to Louisville at home.

Does it come down to eye test, metrics, or strength of schedule? That one team has a better win than another…is that really what they should go off? Or should they make a judgment on who is the better team? I find the playoffs a weird combination of underachieving teams getting the benefit of the doubt while overachieving teams are pilloried.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[traitor71]

The issue I have with ND is their schedule has been incredibly weak after their first two games. By far their two toughest games and they lost both of them. Yes they look good but what did we learn about them when they played Syracuse? ACC is incredibly mediocre conference this year.

Not that I am one to defend ND, but the A & M loss did really come down to them bobbling an extra point, and the winning TD coming on a play where ND absolutely deserved to get a holding call in their favor. They lost, but it wasn't that clean. I really just can't get past the FSU loss that Alabama had. I also really don't like the fact that Oklahoma got a win over Auburn where even the SEC had to come out and say the officials blew it. But anything goes when it comes to the SEC I suppose.

 

[JwittersPAC]

Not that I am one to defend ND, but the A & M loss did really come down to them bobbling an extra point, and the winning TD coming on a play where ND absolutely deserved to get a holding call in their favor. They lost, but it wasn't that clean. I really just can't get past the FSU loss that Alabama had. I also really don't like the fact that Oklahoma got a win over Auburn where even the SEC had to come out and say the officials blew it. But anything goes when it comes to the SEC I suppose.

I would argue ND gets a lot of favor with the committee. There schedule has been kind of week after the 2nd loss.

 

[CTBasketball]

Not that I am one to defend ND, but the A & M loss did really come down to them bobbling an extra point, and the winning TD coming on a play where ND absolutely deserved to get a holding call in their favor. They lost, but it wasn't that clean. I really just can't get past the FSU loss that Alabama had. I also really don't like the fact that Oklahoma got a win over Auburn where even the SEC had to come out and say the officials blew it. But anything goes when it comes to the SEC I suppose.

Texas A&M has had an easier schedule than most. Best wins are over Notre Dame, then played two SEC schools (LSU, Missouri) who were ranked but ruined their seasons.

Texas might be able to beat them. Regardless, they will lose either this weekend or the following. Still make playoffs unfortunately.

 

[ScottVib]

Miami moving up is meaningless. It is literally impossible for Miami to make ACC championship game. The ACC conference champion will probably be either SMU or Virginia - neither ranked in top 12. I assume Pitt will lose to Miami.

That actually might be the best case for the ACC to get two teams in. If Miami makes the championship and wins, the ACC is a one-bid league. If Miami beats Pitt (especially if it does so handily) it's not inconceivable that with the right losses in front of them they move to #10. If they do that, then the ACC gets two bids; their lower ranked champion and Miami as the final at large.

Assume that Pitt will play the role of UConn for the ACC officials this weekend... wonder if they'll have another ref quit

 

[LetsGoUC]

Its so true...these leagues should NOT be this big. its ridiculous.

 

[Redding Husky]

SMU is favored by 13.5 at Cal. If they win that, they’re in the ACC Championship game, probably against UVA. SMU will be favored over UVA. Win both games and they’re in the CFP again.

 

[Travelman6]

With my tinfoil hat I do think if UConn had been undefeated this year and still outside the top 12, the committee would have figured out a loophole to give UConn the "G5 Bid" to avoid the outrage of leaving out an undefeated while also limiting the number of non P4 brands in the playoff.

I don't think so. 12-0 UCF was screwed a few years ago and that would have been a larger stink, by a lot than a hypothetical 12-0 UConn being left out.

 

[JwittersPAC]

SMU is favored by 13.5 at Cal. If they win that, they’re in the ACC Championship game, probably against UVA. SMU will be favored over UVA. Win both games and they’re in the CFP again.

If SMU pulls that off they would have made CFP two years in a row since joining ACC. FSU wishes they were that lucky. lol

 

[traitor71]

That actually might be the best case for the ACC to get two teams in. If Miami makes the championship and wins, the ACC is a one-bid league. If Miami beats Pitt (especially if it does so handily) it's not inconceivable that with the right losses in front of them they move to #10. If they do that, then the ACC gets two bids; their lower ranked champion and Miami as the final at large.

Assume that Pitt will play the role of UConn for the ACC officials this weekend... wonder if they'll have another ref quit

I saw a report where the ref that quit returned, and is actually working that game lol. Not sure if is true though.

 

[Vowelguy]

Indi Ohiost Ore TAMU Miss are in
Ga and TexTec in unless disastrous loss
Plus 2 more for conference champs

Leaving 3 spots and 8 teams
8 Okla 16 Tex 14 Vandy 10 Bama
9 ND
12 Mia
11 BYU 13 Utah

BYU is auto-in with win and out with loss
Don’t see Utah viable

Bama prob out with a loss and Van prob not a serious contender

That leaves 4 fighting for 1-3 spots

 

[mike012]

This is the Sec/Big invitational and they tend to invite themselves. Oklahoma Alabama and ND are in.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Kolumbo]

So the 4th and 5th champions could be Tulane/North Texas and JMU.

Say:
JMU beats Troy
Duke beats UVA

ACC could be locked out completely. That would be glorious

 

[CTBasketball]

So the 4th and 5th champions could be Tulane/North Texas and JMU.

Say:
JMU beats Troy
Duke beats UVA

ACC could be locked out completely. That would be glorious

If that happens expect Miami to get the last at-large spot at the expense of Notre Dame.

 

[ScottVib]

If that happens expect Miami to get the last at-large spot at the expense of Notre Dame.

I don't think they will... I think if Notre Dame is getting pushed out it's for Texas' or Alabama's (if they lose the SEC title game and BYU somehow beats Texas Tech) benefit.