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[AlaCyclone]

But they do have divisions. And Ohio State didn't win it. So Ohio St can't win the Big 10. We already know Michigan is a lot better than them so why put them in the top 4? If USC beats Utah, it's a no brainer. Even the media/ESPN can't argue with this.

I understand. My point is the fact that they didn't win the division is irrelevant. Purdue (8-4) did win their division, but that doesn't mean they are automatically better than Ohio State (11-1) because the Boilermakers won their division and the Buckeyes didn't.

As for Ohio State and USC, at this moment in time, they are both (11-1). Their regular seasons were equal. However, due to conference rules, USC gets a chance for another data point, and Ohio State does not.

I think USC is better NOW, and it has nothing to do with the fact that they are in their CCG, and Ohio State is not in their CCG. The CCG just gives USC another chance to impress or fail. If they win, they will get the nod. If they fail, they will not.

Good on the Pac for getting rid of divisons, and shame on the B1G for not doing so.

 

[MisterO]

OSU is 2-11 all time against SEC teams in bowl games with an average margin of loss of 11. They’re 5-12-1 all time against the SEC. OSU is not at the same level as top SEC teams.

Last year alone, the Big 10 champ lost to the SEC champ 34-11. The Big 10 is miles behind the SEC like everyone else.

And I would take USC over OSU this year.

I always suspected the disparity, but when you break it down with numbers…dang.

I hate to say it, but the other 4 power conferences are all playing for second place right now- at least in football. The BIG just has the advantage of massive markets- otherwise, they’re no better than the other 3 conferences (B12, ACC, Pac12).

 

[MisterO]

I think I know the consensus on this- but is anyone willing to put Michigan ahead of Georgia in the rankings? Thoughts as to why or why not?

 

[FriendlySpartan]

I think I know the consensus on this- but is anyone willing to put Michigan ahead of Georgia in the rankings? Thoughts as to why or why not?

Nah. Georgia has been the top dog all year and haven’t shown anything to believe that they won’t win another natty pretty easily. Michigan is having a great season but doesn’t have as much elite talent compared to last year. In the playoff elite talent is a necessity to win and most schools just don’t have what it takes to match up to one of the top SEC schools when they are having a great year.

 

[AlaCyclone]

I think I know the consensus on this- but is anyone willing to put Michigan ahead of Georgia in the rankings? Thoughts as to why or why not?

I would. They are obviously both very, very good. However, IMO, Michigan's win at Ohio State is better than Georgia's best win over Tennessee at home. Additionally, I think Michigan is better than last year, and Georgia is not better than last year. Therefore, I don't think UGA would automatically whoop UM like they did last year in the Orange Bowl. 'Twould be a GREAT Championship Game IMO.

 

[FriendlySpartan]

I would. They are obviously both very, very good. However, IMO, Michigan's win at Ohio State is better than Georgia's best win over Tennessee at home. Additionally, I think Michigan is better than last year, and Georgia is not better than last year. Therefore, I don't think UGA would automatically whoop UM like they did last year in the Orange Bowl. 'Twould be a GREAT Championship Game IMO.

Michigan is not better then last year, the big ten is just much worse. All the alums were stunned yesterday on that victory. It was Ana amazing win and super happy for harbaugh but I do not want to face Georgia.

 

[AlaCyclone]

Michigan is not better then last year, the big ten is just much worse. All the alums were stunned yesterday on that victory. It was Ana amazing win and super happy for harbaugh but I do not want to face Georgia.

Could be. Just my onion as a neutral.

 

[CyclonesRock]

If Georgia loses in the conference championship game, they are most likely still in,
If Michigan loses in the conference championship game, who goes?
If USC loses in the conference championship game, who goes?
If TCU loses in the conference championship game, who goes?
Any combination of these will have heads spinning.
I'm looking forward to the chaos.

If Georgia loses in the conference championship game, they are most likely still in, YES
If Michigan loses in the conference championship game, who goes? BAMA or tOSU
If USC loses in the conference championship game, who goes? BAMA or tOSU
If TCU loses in the conference championship game, who goes? BAMA or tOSU

The powers that be will do anything to give the SEC and B1G every opportunity to win the National championship to justify the enormous amounts of money they are paying those 2 conferences.

 

[Die4Cy]

I agree with the first part but not the second.

Georgia and Michigan are in no matter what I think.

TCU and USC are in if they win.

Ohio State is in if one of them loses.

It will be really wild if both TCU and USC lose. I think Alabama has an outside shot then.

How ******* gross would a CFP of Bama-GA-OSU-UM be. Yikes.

 

[singsing]

There is one way to compare them. They both played Notre Dame.

Both won by 11. OSU had to come back in the 4th. USC controlled the whole game. Notre Dame is a much better team than they were in September. Who has Ohio State played/beaten on that vastly superior Big 10 schedule? Penn State? Please.

There is one way to compare them. They both played Notre Dame.

Both won by 11. OSU had to come back in the 4th. USC controlled the whole game. Notre Dame is a much better team than they were in September. Who has Ohio State played/beaten on that vastly superior Big 10 schedule? Penn State? Please.

There is one way to compare them. They both played Notre Dame.

Both won by 11. OSU had to come back in the 4th. USC controlled the whole game. Notre Dame is a much better team than they were in September. Who has Ohio State played/beaten on that vastly superior Big 10 schedule? Penn State? Please.

If there's no way to compare them why did u use Notre Dame's loss to both as a way to compare them? Kinda contradicting yourself. Dumb way to compare the 2 anyway. Notre Dame lost to both on the road, but lost to Marshall at home. Let's rank Marshall ahead of both..sounds as stupid

 

[simply1]

Wish big Ten didn’t have divisions right now, Michigan vs Ohio state a week later sounds fun lol

 

[Farnsworth]

All I gotta say if thank ******* god no LSU

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

To be fair, if the B1G didn't have divisions like the Pac doesn't, Ohio State would be in the B1G Championship Game just like USC is vs. a Utah team that already beat them. I still have USC over Ohio State, but not winning their division is not an apples to apples comparison.

Sounds like a dumb thing to do to your conference on the B1G's part. Tough.

 

[cytor]

You know the media desperately want OSU in. Wont be surprised if they do.

 

[Shawker]

Georgia is a lock. Michigan and TCU are locks if they win their conference championship games. USC should and will be 4th and will be in if they win their conference championship game. If any of Michigan, TCU or USC loses then it will get interesting. You have to think tOSU or Alabama will be forced in if that happens.

 

[MisterO]

How ******* gross would a CFP of Bama-GA-OSU-UM be. Yikes.

There would be no reason to watch the playoffs whatsoever.

 

[Cyclonepride]

USC based on the way the rankings were set up, but OSU would murder them.

 

[ISUTex]

If there's no way to compare them why did u use Notre Dame's loss to both as a way to compare them? Kinda contradicting yourself. Dumb way to compare the 2 anyway. Notre Dame lost to both on the road, but lost to Marshall at home. Let's rank Marshall ahead of both..sounds as stupid

What the hell? It's a common opponent. People do it all of the time.

Ok. How about USC beat their rival, a pretty good Notre Dame team, by double digits. OSU got their asses kicked at home by their rival?

Either way, USC should get in over OSU.

 

[ISUTex]

USC based on the way the rankings were set up, but OSU would murder them.

Why do you say that? OSU looked like **** yesterday. Who have they beaten this year? Penn State?

 

[FriendlySpartan]

Why do you say that? OSU looked like **** yesterday. Who have they beaten this year? Penn State?

Yeah OSU would get smoked my USC’s passing game. Might turn into a shootout but if they can’t slow down Michigan’s passing game the future heisman winner would feast.