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If all goes to plan, we will have played #3,#4, #9, and #16, and gone 3 for 4. A conference championship will counter some of the Iowa stink.
Win and we are in.
Win and we are in.
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ScriptOhio
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BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIP WIN OVER WISCONSIN COULD BE ENOUGH FOR OHIO STATE TO JUMP ALABAMA, MAKE COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF
Of the seven teams that remain ahead of Ohio State in the College Football Playoff rankings, six of them are set to play another game this weekend.
It could be the one team that doesn't play, however, that Ohio State ultimately needs to jump to make the playoff.
Should No. 8 Ohio State beat No. 4 Wisconsin in Saturday's Big Ten Championship Game, the Buckeyes should presumably jump at least three teams ahead of them.
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"There was a clear cut with the top four teams in the rankings," Hocutt said during his appearance on ESPN after this week's rankings were revealed.
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More than anything else, though, the question that would decide whether Ohio State would make the playoff over Alabama is much more simple: Is a win over a team that is currently undefeated and ranked fourth, as well as winning a conference championship, enough for the Buckeyes to jump the Crimson Tide?
Hocutt certainly makes it sound like it might be.
While Hocutt would not answer directly whether he felt a win by Ohio State would be enough for the Buckeyes to move ahead of Alabama, he did say on a Tuesday teleconference that there is "very little separation in the committee's eyes between teams five through eight." Hocutt also said that a victory over Wisconsin "would be an impressive win that Ohio State would add to their body of work."
"A conference championship being added to the resume is important when being compared to comparable teams," Hocutt said.
While Wisconsin would appear to be assured of a playoff berth if it beats Ohio State – which would also likely leave Alabama on the outside looking in – one can only guess as of now how an Ohio State win would ultimately shape the playoff picture in the committee's eyes.
Although Hocutt says "the way that Ohio State has played and executed these last three weeks have been very impressive," he also said the Buckeyes' 55-24 loss to Iowa before those three weeks is still a factor that sits on their resume that the committee references when evaluating Ohio State.
Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...o-state-to-jump-alabama-make-college-football
Of the seven teams that remain ahead of Ohio State in the College Football Playoff rankings, six of them are set to play another game this weekend.
It could be the one team that doesn't play, however, that Ohio State ultimately needs to jump to make the playoff.
Should No. 8 Ohio State beat No. 4 Wisconsin in Saturday's Big Ten Championship Game, the Buckeyes should presumably jump at least three teams ahead of them.
.
.
.
"There was a clear cut with the top four teams in the rankings," Hocutt said during his appearance on ESPN after this week's rankings were revealed.
.
.
.
More than anything else, though, the question that would decide whether Ohio State would make the playoff over Alabama is much more simple: Is a win over a team that is currently undefeated and ranked fourth, as well as winning a conference championship, enough for the Buckeyes to jump the Crimson Tide?
Hocutt certainly makes it sound like it might be.
While Hocutt would not answer directly whether he felt a win by Ohio State would be enough for the Buckeyes to move ahead of Alabama, he did say on a Tuesday teleconference that there is "very little separation in the committee's eyes between teams five through eight." Hocutt also said that a victory over Wisconsin "would be an impressive win that Ohio State would add to their body of work."
"A conference championship being added to the resume is important when being compared to comparable teams," Hocutt said.
While Wisconsin would appear to be assured of a playoff berth if it beats Ohio State – which would also likely leave Alabama on the outside looking in – one can only guess as of now how an Ohio State win would ultimately shape the playoff picture in the committee's eyes.
Although Hocutt says "the way that Ohio State has played and executed these last three weeks have been very impressive," he also said the Buckeyes' 55-24 loss to Iowa before those three weeks is still a factor that sits on their resume that the committee references when evaluating Ohio State.
Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...o-state-to-jump-alabama-make-college-football
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Jake
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BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIP WIN OVER WISCONSIN COULD BE ENOUGH FOR OHIO STATE TO JUMP ALABAMA, MAKE COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF
Of the seven teams that remain ahead of Ohio State in the College Football Playoff rankings, six of them are set to play another game this weekend.
It could be the one team that doesn't play, however, that Ohio State ultimately needs to jump to make the playoff.
Should No. 8 Ohio State beat No. 4 Wisconsin in Saturday's Big Ten Championship Game, the Buckeyes should presumably jump at least three teams ahead of them.
.
.
.
"There was a clear cut with the top four teams in the rankings," Hocutt said during his appearance on ESPN after this week's rankings were revealed.
.
.
.
More than anything else, though, the question that would decide whether Ohio State would make the playoff over Alabama is much more simple: Is a win over a team that is currently undefeated and ranked fourth, as well as winning a conference championship, enough for the Buckeyes to jump the Crimson Tide?
Hocutt certainly makes it sound like it might be.
While Hocutt would not answer directly whether he felt a win by Ohio State would be enough for the Buckeyes to move ahead of Alabama, he did say on a Tuesday teleconference that there is "very little separation in the committee's eyes between teams five through eight." Hocutt also said that a victory over Wisconsin "would be an impressive win that Ohio State would add to their body of work."
"A conference championship being added to the resume is important when being compared to comparable teams," Hocutt said.
While Wisconsin would appear to be assured of a playoff berth if it beats Ohio State – which would also likely leave Alabama on the outside looking in – one can only guess as of now how an Ohio State win would ultimately shape the playoff picture in the committee's eyes.
Although Hocutt says "the way that Ohio State has played and executed these last three weeks have been very impressive," he also said the Buckeyes' 55-24 loss to Iowa before those three weeks is still a factor that sits on their resume that the committee references when evaluating Ohio State.
Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...o-state-to-jump-alabama-make-college-football
Could be enough, but I think we'd better win by double digits. A 17-14 squeaker isn't going to wow a lot of people, especially with one-loss Alabama sitting ahead of us.
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bigdog3300
The G.O.A.T.
I'd agree with them.
3 wins better than Alabama's best (they moved Michigan State ahead of LSU) and a conference championship when it is reportedly a "slim margin" that separates us from 5....as long as we win, I think we have better than 50% odds. I hope it happens so I can hear Bama fans moan and complain, would definitely tune in to Finebaum for that.
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bukIpower
Head Coach
I agree. The good thing is that the potential is there to do just that for a few reasons.
1. It's indoors which is better for our speed advantage
2. We are battle the fuck tested and they are not. When the bullets start flying (pun intended) it won't be a shock to us and I believe they'll struggle with the adjustment
3. We know what needs to be done to have a shot
4. We've done it before
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ANYONE can look good in games against high school teams. Despite the fact some of these teams have .500 records they just played each other and it was a crap shoot because they are ALL terrible! :P
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Plus OU has Baker "Crotch Grab" Mayfield... media darling.
They'd put OU in just to see what that clown does next.
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Thinking about this, it may seem crazy but this could hurt Ohio State’s chances. What’s the perception going to be if they put the Bucks in at #4 with Gene sitting right outside the door? If they do put them in, there will be plenty of talking heads calling for Gene to be out due to his influence.
They may want to avoid the backlash altogether and set a precedent.
We could do this all night.
From what I understand, there are ADs from tOSU and Clemson. Also, some dude has a son at Georgia. They'd all have to leave during the final vote. Or maybe for the entire thing. In any case, that leaves 10 people. If there's a tie, they literally have to sit in there until someone caves. Or, cage match between the two stalemates.
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shiloh
Heisman
Ha! My dream is the Buckeyes clock Bucky. ok, wasn't dreaming just my expectation.
And yes, Ohio State is battle tested like "they" used to say about the SEC while winning (7) NC's in a row. btw, 'bama is in no way battle tested. ok, once and they failed miserably!
Look at it this way, 'bama not getting in will give southern yahoos something to whine about 'til eternity and beyond.
What's not to like.Fuck 'bama !!!
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FFS, we have to pay attention to THIS game now, too?! Although... if FS loses, it would be even worse for Bama.
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bukIpower
Head Coach
they're 3rd already so there's no way they drop 1 spot and stay above conference champion TCU. So only way OU stays in the playoffs if they lose is if TCU is 3rd and OU is 4th, and we all know TCU isn't climbing 8 spots with a win.
"Spots 5-8 are really close"... not "spots 5-11 are really close"
With Fresno they just beat Boise last week and will have to do it again this week. It's hard to beat a team twice in a year let alone in two weeks. Once again I like Boise to avenge their loss.
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This has been on my mind quite a bit. As much as I hate tOSU haters, I'm not sure they're entirely wrong about us not being good enough. If we have to play Clemson again and get destroyed, we're not getting into this thing for a long time if we're a fringe team.
I'm incredibly competitive, which has me all wrapped up in tOSU getting in. But, if you take a step back, it may be better off.
However, I take issue with putting Alabama in. And, having all those teams from the South in there. Not to mention, if Wisky pulls it off, I honestly think they'll embarrass the B1G.
Basically, there's a good chance the entire thing will be fucked up no matter what.
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