Thread: 2016-2017 College Football

Here's how I see the final 4 playing out as of now, barring upsets (which obviously you can't rule out anymore)

Bama - In
OSU/Michigan - Winner in, loser out (assuming they also win Big 10 title game)
Clemson - In, assuming they hold on to win ACC, which they are on track to do.

The last spot then comes down to Louisville or Washington IMO assuming both win out. Do they reward Louisville who probably had a better resume, or do they reward Washington for a conference title?

If we have some crazy upsets, things like Wisconsin, Oklahoma, or a 2 loss Michigan or Ohio State start to come into play. Will definitely be an interesting final few weeks.

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

Here's how I see the final 4 playing out as of now, barring upsets (which obviously you can't rule out anymore)

Bama - In
OSU/Michigan - Winner in, loser out (assuming they also win Big 10 title game)
Clemson - In, assuming they hold on to win ACC, which they are on track to do.

The last spot then comes down to Louisville or Washington IMO assuming both win out. Do they reward Louisville who probably had a better resume, or do they reward Washington for a conference title?

If we have some crazy upsets, things like Wisconsin, Oklahoma, or a 2 loss Michigan or Ohio State start to come into play. Will definitely be an interesting final few weeks.

I'd agree that's the picture as it stands.

Ohio State and Louisville moved up behind No. 1 Alabama in The Associated Press college football poll after the most surprising Saturday of the season gave the rankings a major makeover.

Three of the top four (Michigan, Clemson and Washington), five of the top 10 and seven teams overall in last week’s rankings lost to unranked opponents.

On Sunday, Alabama was a unanimous No. 1 for the first time this season, receiving all 61 votes. Ohio State is No. 2, a season best for the Buckeyes, and Louisville is No. 3, matching its best ranking ever.

rest - http://www.denverpost.com/2016/11/13...-poll-week-12/

Monday morning reading:

http://www.espn.com/college-football...cfp-contenders

http://www.espn.com/college-football...off-contention

The losses open up a bunch of scenarios.

The University of Colorado Buffaloes football team is a Top 10 team in the United States of America.

Who doesn't play football now?

Here is the top 10.

1. Alabama (10-0)
2. Ohio State (9-1)
3. Michigan (9-1)
4. Clemson (9-1)
5. Louisville (9-1)
6. Washington (9-1)
7. Wisconsin (8-2)
8. Penn State (8-2)
9. Oklahoma (8-2)
10. Colorado (8-2)

What stands out the most to me is that they kept Michigan at 3. That really surprises me. That spot between them and Ohio St will work itself out though. Also a little surprised, but not stunned, at Clemson over Louisville. You could go either way on that one. Ultimately, I think Clemson and Louisville both stand a strong chance of making the playoff if they both win out.

The Colorado Buffaloes are the No. 10 college football team in the country.

That was the declaration Tuesday night from the College Football Playoff committee, which is charged with ranking the top 25 teams in an effort to determine a true national champion.

The buzz continues to grow for the Buffs, who will continue their quest for a Pac-12 championship Saturday against Washington State. The Cougars landed at No. 22 in the most recent CFP rankings, which were revealed on ESPN.

And CU coach Mike MacIntyre got a big endorsement from a respected industry voice during the broadcast.

“That’s the national coach of the year,” ESPN’s top color analyst, Kirk Herbstreit, said of MacIntyre.

rest - http://www.denverpost.com/2016/11/15...yoff-rankings/

Sure, Alabama is #1 but where is the rest of the vaunted SEC? 4 teams from the Big 14 and even 2 teams from the PAC 12. Oklahoma has to be below Ohio State in the pecking order so if Michigan beats the Luckeyes, they are knocking out two other schools. Clemson/Louisville is that old saw just like Baylor and TCU two years ago. Team A beat Team B but Team A also lost to a very mediocre Team C so which one is more deserving?

Congrats, Buffaloes. Been awhile since you've been in this neighborhood.

Louisville should fall out of the top 10 after this.

Pomona four-star lineman Jake Moretti, the state’s top football recruit in the class of 2017, said he will attend the University of Colorado, changing his commitment from Ohio State. Moretti announced his decision via Twitter on Thursday night.

Moretti, who has missed his senior season because of a torn ACL suffered in a summer camp at Ohio State, initially committed to the Buckeyes in July 2015.

With his switch to Colorado, he will join other locals in what is turning into a bumper Buffs recruiting class that includes ThunderRidge lineman Heston Paige, Cherry Creek linebacker Jonathan Van Diest and former Cherry Creek tight end Dante Sparaco, who is now at IMG Academy in Florida).

rest - http://www.denverpost.com/2016/11/17...e-to-colorado/

I think it is great that these kids are staying home and going to CU. Been a long time for that.

Originally Posted by Al Wilson 4 Mayor

Louisville should fall out of the top 10 after this.

Washington is on cloud 9 right now.

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

Washington is on cloud 9 right now.

I don't know about Cloud 9, but they have to feel a little better. Their current resume still sucks.

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

I don't know about Cloud 9, but they have to feel a little better. Their current resume still sucks.

As long as they stay at 1 loss I don't see who jumps them. The committee favors conference champions and I don't think they'd leave out a 1 loss Pac 12 champ for any team with 2 losses.

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

As long as they stay at 1 loss I don't see who jumps them. The committee favors conference champions and I don't think they'd leave out a 1 loss Pac 12 champ for any team with 2 losses.

Probably not, but do you leave out a 1-loss Ohio State?

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

Probably not, but do you leave out a 1-loss Ohio State?

Ohio State gets in easily likely as the 2 seed if they finish with 1 loss. That would mean they beat Michigan and win the Big 10 title game. Then you probably have Clemson at 3 and Washington at 4 assuming no more upsets.