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I think it's interesting to note, that Baylor will jump us with a win next week, so I think our actual position is 6, because then that would set up a 7 vs 5 OSU vs Baylor, if they hold undefeated.
 
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Iowa can win out in the regular season and still drop in the rankings, based on other teams wins. But if Iowa wins out and beats MSU/OSU/or Umich no way are they out.
 
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what worries me is the following:

1) #1 Clemson wins rest of their games; they are in
2) #2 Alabama wins out
3) #3 Ohio State loses and is out of top 4
4) #4 ND wins out, moves to #3
5) #6 Baylor moves to #4 because of its upcoming wins over Oklahoma, Ok State, TCU and Texas
6) #5 Iowa stays at #5 with "just" the win over #3 Ohio State



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Real playoff pecking order:

1. Clemson
2. Alabama/Florida
3. Ohio St./Iowa
4. Baylor/Ok. State/Oklahoma
5. Stanford/ND
6. TCU
7. LSU
8. Utah

All correct except ND is the wild card. They appear to be in if they win out.
 
what worries me is the following:

5) #6 Baylor moves to #4 because of its upcoming wins over Oklahoma, Ok State, TCU and Texas

What I hang my hat on in this is I doubt any of the Big 12 teams make it out undefeated. It's really hard to win four straight football games against decent-really good teams 72-59. You're gonna have one game where luck doesn't go your way with a bad pick or a crazy play or a couple missed kicks. That one loss mean you out (at this junction) for a Big 12 school.
 
what worries me is the following:

1) #1 Clemson wins rest of their games; they are in
2) #2 Alabama wins out
3) #3 Ohio State loses and is out of top 4
4) #4 ND wins out, moves to #3
5) #6 Baylor moves to #4 because of its upcoming wins over Oklahoma, Ok State, TCU and Texas
6) #5 Iowa stays at #5 with "just" the win over #3 Ohio State



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If iowa wins out, replace tOSU with Iowa. If Florida wins out, replace Alabama with Florida. If OSU or Baylor wins out, replace ND with one of them. Seeding may be a little different though.
 
If iowa wins out, replace tOSU with Iowa. If Florida wins out, replace Alabama with Florida. If OSU or Baylor wins out, replace ND with one of them. Seeding may be a little different though.


You have no worries an undefeated Baylor would jump an undefeated Iowa? I do
 
One thing to keep in mind is TCU was ranked 3rd the second to last week of the rankings and fell out even after a win. Hard to say how things will shake up.
 
What worries me is the big 12 got totally screwed last year, would they be looking to not do it again this year with Baylor?

Let's just hope Oklahoma wins.
 
Jesus H guys everyone is saying we win out we are in. Relax and enjoy the Minnesota game. That is ALL that matters. Repeat that is ALL that matters. Every other point or projection is moot. Please stop worrying about anything but the next game. We are being recognized as being #5. Enjoy it.

Brian F is probably telling his guys "so what. You got schooled by Minnesota last year. You want to do something about the piss pounding we took last year?" They will be focused.
 
I think I'm officially done with ESPN, well I'll still watch the games I guess. Finebaum says we don't deserve #5 due to our loss to Tennessee. Last year!!!! Seriously! He says no way we could beat Stanford on a neutral field. I know it doesn't really matter what they say, but I'm SO sick of the bias. SO frickin sick of it.


Don't you realize that teams never change from year to year in college. You are what you were! Sorry, can't keep this going. Finebaum is an idiot, much like the rest. I don't know what's going to transpire but this system (or at least the analysis) is so disrespectful to so many teams. I wonder what Wisky fans think when they hear that Iowa hasn't played anyone. The whole thing is sooooooo boorish in soooooo many way to so many teams. Go Hawks!
 
Honestly, Finebaum's statement was so bad, and Galloway shut him down so hard, I almost felt embarrassed for him.
 
Jesus H guys everyone is saying we win out we are in. Relax and enjoy the Minnesota game. That is ALL that matters. Repeat that is ALL that matters. Every other point or projection is moot. Please stop worrying about anything but the next game. We are being recognized as being #5. Enjoy it.

Brian F is probably telling his guys "so what. You got schooled by Minnesota last year. You want to do something about the piss pounding we took last year?" They will be focused.
Well if you're a coach or a player, you focus on Minnesota. Since what we talk about has no impact on the game, we can think and talk about the B1G championship, playoff, Rose Bowl or whatever else we want to think or talk about. That's why it's fun being a fan. If we wait until after the B1G championship to think and talk about the playoffs, etc. we may never get to talk about it.
 
Follow me here. Florida State lost to number one Clemson it did not drop in the poll. What if Ohio State is number one and Iowa is number four and losses to Ohio State. Does Iowa drop out of the top four?
Yes because otherwise there would be a rematch in the semifinals, which would be no good.
 
Jesus H guys everyone is saying we win out we are in. Relax and enjoy the Minnesota game. That is ALL that matters. Repeat that is ALL that matters. Every other point or projection is moot. Please stop worrying about anything but the next game. We are being recognized as being #5. Enjoy it.

Brian F is probably telling his guys "so what. You got schooled by Minnesota last year. You want to do something about the piss pounding we took last year?" They will be focused.

No matter how hard anyone concentrates or how far past this game they look, it has no impact on the result. Because no one here is on the football team.
 
I think it's interesting to note, that Baylor will jump us with a win next weak, so I think our actual position is 6, because then that would set up a 7 vs 5 OSU vs Baylor, if they hold undefeated.
Awesome!
 
Congrats on the ranking. Just remember, these rankings can be volatile from week to week. The committee starts from scratch every week. If you drop to 6 (or more) after next week, don't be outraged. Just keep winning and all will work itself out
 
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This new ranking also gives us a real chance for the Rose Bowl should we lose in the champ game.

But we know how our team deals with hype. We need to not screw up against Minny or Nebby.
 
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