CFP Discussion

[Jacket05]

Its official? I have been hearing all week that it may happen.
Terrible news for FSU. I COMPLETELY disagree with those who think FSU is out of CFP with a win, but a win today sounds like a real uphill battle.

I went back to check and you are right. Said Rodemaker is a game time decision.

 

[stinger78]

I haven’t watched an SEC game in years. I’m tired of them and they don’t hold any fascination for me. I’m quite sure a large portion of the rest of the country is in the same boat.

 

[stech81]

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Saban and Sankey have both made comments in the last day that the SEC champion should be in the championship regardless of who wins their Championship game.
If they thought the SEC bid was safe, why would they feel like making a statement? The SEC commissioner thinks there’s a risk they get left out—that’s why he’s campaigning.

Texas over Alabama in CFP? SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey quotes 'Dumb and Dumber'

The College Football Playoff has never excluded the SEC, and SEC commissioner Greg Sankey doesn't believe it will happen in 2023, Texas be damned.

www.statesman.com

(If UGA wins, they’re in. Otherwise, they’re hoping for a loss by someone).

The funny thing I hate FSU after this past off season. But if there is any way the Alabama can win I have to pull for FSU cause a HATE uga and the arrogance of the SEC. So I say go FSU and f*ck you uga and SEC.

 

[Southern psu fan]

I REALLY hope we get to find out.

If Florida St wins they’re in. No way they leave out the ACC champs if they’re undefeated. IMO they deserve to get in.

 

[Northeast Stinger]

Texas getting in would do wonders for TV ratings. That would by my rational for why they could jump FSU in almost every scenario.

The all time record viewership for a championship game was Texas and USC, so you might be on to something.

 

[billga99]

Sad, a ticket for the $EC championship game is 6x the price of a ticket to the ACC championship game. Supply and demand I suppose....

I do think the teams matter. UGA and Alabama are both to Atlanta and have large fan bases. I think as teams get geographically further away the prices wouldn't be as large.

 

[jeffgt14]

FSU is also a popular team with high TV ratings

FSU one of 2 teams with multiple games earning more than 6 million viewers in 2023

Florida State’s 31-24 overtime win over Clemson was the third-highest viewed game of a packed Week 4 slate

www.tomahawknation.com

If you’re going to knock a team out for popularity, it’s Washington. The problem is Washington might be the best team in college football.

Agree there but that definitely isn't happening. They have a really good fan base but it's mostly solely located around Seattle.

 

[FredJacket]

It's bad enough that a committee operates with ambiguous criteria/charter in choosing the playoff field.... but if they actually get into the business of downgrading a 13-0 conference champ [team] based on a QB injury, that's really whacked.

 

[Yaller Jacket]

Texas is routing OSU. If that holds, how will it effect things?

 

[stinger78]

Texas is routing OSU. If that holds, how will it effect things?

It means it will be harder not to choose them if Bama beats UGAg this afternoon.

 

[stingerman]

It's bad enough that a committee operates with ambiguous criteria/charter in choosing the playoff field.... but if they actually get into the business of downgrading a 13-0 conference champ [team] based on a QB injury, that's really whacked.

That would actually provide incentive for injuries to star players…not a Pandora’s box you want to open

 

[Papa Foxtrot]

Texas is routing OSU. If that holds, how will it effect things?

Texas looking pretty good.

 

[bobongo]

That would actually provide incentive for injuries to star players…not a Pandora’s box you want to open

Good point.

 

[Randy Carson]

This may have been said by someone else, but here goes:

Assuming the following final W/L records, here are the CFP standings, IMO:

1. Michigan 13-0
2. Washington 13-0
3. FSU 13-0
4. Texas 12-1
5. Alabama 12-1
6. Georgia 12-1

Texas beat Alabama in the regular season. Alabama beats Georgia in the conference championship. I know there is no transitive property, but still.

Moving on, Oregon has lost twice to Washington, so they're out. And Ohio State lost to Michigan went it mattered most, so they had their chance.

The wildcard is FSU. Even if they win, does a victory over #14 Louisville get them a spot with an injured starting quarterback? Or does the SEC get left out? Hard to imagine.

Assuming Michigan beats #10 Penn State, the winner of the Bama-Georgia game could bump an undefeated ACC from the CFP.

 

[jeffgt14]

SEC isn't getting left out. This Texas route may be the end of FSU.

 

[Oldgoldandwhite]

I actually think interest would increase if the SEC is left out. The downside of the SEC’s relentless campaign of “we are the best” is that it actually turns off a lot of people and they get tired of watching the same old games.

I refuse to watch Georgia in the playoffs or Alabama, so that’s one less.

 

[Papa Foxtrot]

Tashard Choice chatting with Arch Manning <sigh>...

 

[Jerry the Jacket]

Oh yes, the SEC can get left out and if Michigan and FSU win and Alabama beats the Dawgs, there will be no SEC team in the CFP's. Hoping with all my heart that this plays out just to hear ESPN howl.

 

[CuseJacket]

Do we know yet whether Sankey thinks Texas looks like an SEC team?

Their inclusion should satisfy all parties.

 

[GTNavyNuke]

ROLL TIDE. Piss on them more in the second half please.