Nov 26 CFP Rankings: 1ST ROUND BYES for Oregon, Texas, #6 Miami & #11 Boise St. Power 2 Conferences DOMINATE 12 Team Field(4 B1G teams; 3 SEC teams)

[F5n5]

did you really mean Minnesota at #12?

absolutely

 

[Franisdaman]

absolutely

how so?

 

[Franisdaman]

Ole Miss students storm the field prematurely after upsetting #3 Georgia

 

[iahawks10]

Commentator “it’s beginning to look like maybe only one team from Big 12 will make the CFP.”

It’s looked like that for about six weeks, bud. It’s beginning to look like they may not get anyone in the CFP.

BYU playoff chances with a win tonight 62% and 29.3% with a loss. BYU is the only “deserving” team from that conference.

 

[Franisdaman]

Commentator “it’s beginning to look like maybe only one team from Big 12 will make the CFP.”

It’s looked like that for about six weeks, bud. It’s beginning to look like they may not get anyone in the CFP.

BYU playoff chances with a win tonight 62% and 29.3% with a loss. BYU is the only “deserving” team from that conference.

#9 BYU outscores Utah 12-0 in the 2nd half and pulls out the 22-21 win on the road.

Looks like BYU will hold on to the #4 seed (and a 1st round bye in the CFP).

 

[Franisdaman]

Lack of respect??? A Big 12 team that is barely in the top 10 is getting a 1st round bye!

 

[Franisdaman]

2 of the top 12 lost.

The next rankings will be interesting. Who's gonna get the 4 byes this week?

College Football Playoff rankings - Nov. 5​

	Record
1. Oregon (first round bye)..................WON	9-0
2. Ohio State..............................WON	7-1
3. Georgia (first round bye)................LOST	7-1
4. Miami (first round bye)....................LOST	9-0
5. Texas..........................................WON	7-1
6. Penn State...............................WON	7-1
7. Tennessee.................................WON	7-1
8. Indiana.......................................WON	9-0
9. BYU (first round bye).........................WON	8-0
10. Notre Dame............................WON	7-1
11. Alabama....................................WON	6-2
12. Boise State..............................WON	7-1
13. SMU	8-1
14. Texas A&M	7-2
15. LSU	6-2
16. Ole Miss	7-2
17. Iowa State	7-1
18. Pittsburgh	7-1
19. Kansas State	7-2
20. Colorado	6-2
21. Washington State	7-1
22. Louisville	6-3
23. Clemson	6-2
24. Missouri	6-2
25. Army	8-0

 

[hawkirugged17]

anyone watching BYU at Utah?

Utah doesn't seem happy with the refs after this one was won by BYU.

 

[Easthawk1062]

2 really good teams and one shit team from both ACC/Big 12

 

[iahawks10]

Utah doesn't seem happy with the refs after this one was won by BYU.

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Coach/AD knows that the Big 12 needed BYU to win that game and it was fairly obvious to anyone who saw it. Utah got robbed and they know it.

 

[Franisdaman]

Coach/AD knows that the Big 12 needed BYU to win that game and it was fairly obvious to anyone who saw it. Utah got robbed and they know it.

I didn't see how it ended; officiating decided it??

 

[iahawks10]

I didn't see how it ended; officiating decided it??

4th and long with about a minute left for BYU near their own 5. Play happens with BYU taking a sack near the goal line and Utah should have taken over on downs. But there’s a flag…. Holding on the Utah CB. BYU marched down and kicked a fg with 3 seconds left. Utah coach gets an unsportsmanlike while Utah is returning subsequent kick off. He was pissed.

 

[TXHCHawk]

4th and long with about a minute left for BYU near their own 5. Play happens with BYU taking a sack near the goal line and Utah should have taken over on downs. But there’s a flag…. Holding on the Utah CB. BYU marched down and kicked a fg with 3 seconds left. Utah coach gets an unsportsmanlike while Utah is returning subsequent kick off. He was pissed.

Thank you. I didn’t see it either. Was the call legit?

 

[iahawks10]

Thank you. I didn’t see it either. Was the call legit?

Probably??? But very weak. Something I’m sure happened 40 times before this on both sides without a call. Looked like hand fighting near the LOS.

Can’t find the video to link.

 

[Franisdaman]

4th and long with about a minute left for BYU near their own 5. Play happens with BYU taking a sack near the goal line and Utah should have taken over on downs. But there’s a flag…. Holding on the Utah CB. BYU marched down and kicked a fg with 3 seconds left. Utah coach gets an unsportsmanlike while Utah is returning subsequent kick off. He was pissed.

wow

 

[Franisdaman]

Thank you. I didn’t see it either. Was the call legit?

Probably??? But very weak. Something I’m sure happened 40 times before this on both sides without a call. Looked like hand fighting near the LOS.

Can’t find the video to link.

here's video:

 

[TXHCHawk]

here's video:

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Thanks Fran. Seems like an easy call. Didn’t appear WR instigated contact either.

 

[Franisdaman]

Thanks Fran. Seems like an easy call. Didn’t appear WR instigated contact either.

I guess some coaches don't want it called late in the game

 

[Franisdaman]

Thank you. I didn’t see it either. Was the call legit?

Probably??? But very weak. Something I’m sure happened 40 times before this on both sides without a call. Looked like hand fighting near the LOS.

Can’t find the video to link.

The Utah AD got fined for his postgame comments where he said the game was "absolutely stolen" from Utah and that he was "disgusted by the professionalism" of the Big 12 officiating crew.

Utah AD fined $40K for criticizing Big 12 officials

The Big 12 fined Utah AD Mark Harlan $40K and issued a public reprimand in the wake of his disparaging comments about officiating after Utah's loss to BYU.

www.espn.com

 

[Franisdaman]

#9 BYU (9-0) is hosting 3-6 Kansas Saturday night.

BYU is only a 3-point favorite.

This is just one more sign of how bad the Big 12 really is and how a team like BYU does not deserve a first-round bye in the CFP.

Kansas 17-13 BYU (Nov 16, 2024) Final Score - ESPN

Game summary of the Kansas Jayhawks vs. BYU Cougars NCAAF game, final score 17-13, from November 16, 2024 on ESPN.

www.espn.com

 

[Franisdaman]

I have no major issues if that was the playoff lineup.
There will always be arguments about the last few spots, and while I would have preferred 16 teams this is shaping up just fine for the inaugural 12 team tourney.

are you ok with a team like BYU getting a bye?

 

[F5n5]

how so?

I have a system more accurate than the "Playoff" committee

here is my updated 12
let's see how far off the committee is

1 Oregon
2 Indiana
3 BYU
4 Texas
5 Ole Miss
6 Boise State
7 Notre Dame
8 Ohio State
9 Clemson
10 SMU
11 Army
12 Colorado

 

[Franisdaman]

I have a system more accurate than the "Playoff" committee

here is my updated 12
let's see how far off the committee is

1 Oregon
2 Indiana
3 BYU
4 Texas
5 Ole Miss
6 Boise State
7 Notre Dame
8 Ohio State
9 Clemson
10 SMU
11 Army
12 Colorado

Indiana ranked #2 would be interesting

 

[SDHawkDoc]

are you ok with a team like BYU getting a bye?

I would be in favor of changing the seeding and eliminate reserved spots for certain conference champs. That could also be a way to eliminate the conference championship game which I would be OK with.
Given this is brand new this is a minor beef. I've been waiting for a playoff of any kind for more than a decade. The four team format was barely a toe in the water. This is the first true playoff format, I'll give it some slack as it gets started.

 

[F5n5]

I would be in favor of changing the seeding and eliminate reserved spots for certain conference champs. That could also be a way to eliminate the conference championship game which I would be OK with.
Given this is brand new this is a minor beef. I've been waiting for a playoff of any kind for more than a decade. The four team format was barely a toe in the water. This is the first true playoff format, I'll give it some slack as it gets started.

yea... I don't like getting rid of the Conference Championship Games..
they could expand to a 16 team format and have the runners up get a bye and the winners getting a double bye

not sure how smart these guys are, though.. that run the show

 

[Franisdaman]

The latest CFP Rankings were just released tonight on ESPN.

The 12 Seeded teams:

1 Oregon
2 Texas
3 BYU
4 Miami
5 Ohio State
6 Penn State
7 Indiana
8 Tennessee
9 Notre Dame
10 Alabama
11 Ole Miss
12 Boise State

 

[Franisdaman]

NOVEMBER 12 UPDATE:

Oregon, Texas, BYU and Miami would get first round byes.

The Power 2 conferences have 8 of the 12 teams (4 B1G teams; 4 SEC teams).

College Football Playoff Rankings -- Nov. 12​

1. Oregon Ducks (10-0) (first round bye)
2. Ohio State Buckeyes(8-1)
3. Texas Longhorns 8-1 (first round bye)
4. Penn State Nittany Lions(8-1)
5. Indiana Hoosiers (10-0)
6. BYU Cougars (9-0) (first round bye)
7. Tennessee Volunteers (8-1)
8. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (8-1)
9. Miami Hurricanes (9-1) (first round bye)
10. Alabama Crimson Tide (7-2)
11. Ole Miss Rebels (8-2)
12. Georgia Bulldogs (7-2)
13. Boise State Broncos (8-1)
14. SMU Mustangs (8-1)
15. Texas A&M Aggies (7-2)
16. Kansas State Wildcats (7-2)
17. Colorado Buffaloes (7-2)
18. Washington State Cougars (8-1)
19. Louisville Cardinals (6-3)
20. Clemson Tigers (7-2)
21. South Carolina Gamecocks (6-3)
22. LSU Tigers (6-3)
23. Missouri Tigers (7-2)
24. Army Black Knights (9-0)
25. Tulane Green Wave (8-2)

1st-Round CFP Byes​

Note: Seeding is based on the CFP Top 25.

# 1 seed Oregon Ducks
#2 seed Texas Longhorns
#3 seed BYU Cougars
#4 seed Miami Hurricanes

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First-round matchups (on campus)​

#9 Notre Dame at No. 8 Tennessee
Winner plays: No. 1 Oregon

#12 Boise State at #5 Ohio State
Winner plays: No. 4 Miami

#11 Ole Miss at #6 Penn State
Winner plays: No. 3 BYU

#10 Alabama at #7 Indiana
Winner plays: No. 2 Texas

CFP rankings release: See how the new top 25 affected the bracket

A first look at the new bracket based on the College Football Playoff committee's second set of rankings.

www.espn.com

 

[Franisdaman]

Commentator “it’s beginning to look like maybe only one team from Big 12 will make the CFP.”

It’s looked like that for about six weeks, bud. It’s beginning to look like they may not get anyone in the CFP.

BYU playoff chances with a win tonight 62% and 29.3% with a loss. BYU is the only “deserving” team from that conference.

it just sucks that the Other 2 conferences get an automatic pass to the Elite 8

 

[mro1978]

1 Georgia
2 Oregon
3 BYU
4 Miami (FL)
5 Texas
6 Boise State
7 Indiana
8 Notre Dame
9 Ohio State
10 SMU
11 Army
12 Minnesota

this is who the top 12 should be..
Tennessee and Alabama shouldn't even be in the top 25

but if Alabama is able to beat (FCS) Mercer and if Tennessee is able to beat (1-8) UTEP... I might change my mind

the NCAA has got to figure out a better system

in no world is minnesota a playoff worthy team

 

[Franisdaman]

in no world is minnesota a playoff worthy team

It's interesting that the 4 SEC teams do not include Georgia.

2 Texas
8 Tennessee
10 Alabama
11 Ole Miss

 

[Franisdaman]

I wonder if Curt Cignetti goes to another school next year NC, Auburn, Utah, Oklahoma all really need a coaching change and willing to pay up crazy $$$. Clemson and FSU can’t because of the crazy contracts Swinny and Norvell have but I’m sure fans are calling for them to be fired. Instead of teams waiting 4-6 years perhaps teams will look at Indiana and want similar results, 2-3 year contracts for coaches, larger schools poaching smaller schools for coaches as well 🤣

I think Indiana is already working on restructuring his contract

 

[Franisdaman]

2 really good teams and one shit team from both ACC/Big 12

still that way after yesterday's reveal.

do you think the Power 2 conferences force a change?

 

[Franisdaman]

2002, 2009 & 2015 Iowa?

 

[Franisdaman]

#17 Colorado (8-2, 6-1) destroyed Utah today, 49-24.

The Buffs continue to control their own destiny in chasing a Big 12 championship game bid.

#6 ranked BYU currently sits at 6-0 in the conference. Colorado is 6-1. The remaining 14 Big 12 teams all have 2 or more conference losses.

 

[Franisdaman]

#12 Georgia (8-2) beat #7 Tennessee (8-2) yesterday, 31-17.

Georgia has played the most difficult schedule in the FBS, according to ESPN's College Football Power Index, and has the third-best strength of record, which reflects whether an average Top 25 team would have a team's record or better against its schedule.

Georgia HC Kirby Smart. on the CFP selection committee:

"I don't know what they're looking for. I really don't. I wish they could really define the criteria. I wish they could do the eyeball test where they come down here and look at the people we're playing against and look at them. You can't see that stuff on TV, and so I don't know what they look for. But that's for somebody else to decide. I'm worried about our team."

Smart critical of CFP committee after UGA victory

Coming off a devastating loss last week, Carson Beck and No. 12 Georgia bounced back and positioned themselves for a likely playoff berth with a 31-17 victory over No. 7 Tennessee on Saturday.

www.espn.com

 

[Franisdaman]

Where will BYU (now 9-1) land after losing 17-13 last night at home to Kansas (now 4-6)? Can they say bye-bye to their 1st round bye?

Will Boise State replace BYU and now be projected with a 1st round bye?

Yikes.

This Weekend's Results (w/ the Nov 12 CFP Rankings/Records)​

WON 1. Oregon Ducks (10-0) (first round bye)
WON 2. Ohio State Buckeyes(8-1)
WON 3. Texas Longhorns 8-1 (first round bye)
WON 4. Penn State Nittany Lions(8-1)
5. Indiana Hoosiers (10-0)
LOST 6. BYU Cougars (9-0) (first round bye)
LOST 7. Tennessee Volunteers (8-1)
WON 8. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (8-1)
9. Miami Hurricanes (9-1) (first round bye)
WON 10. Alabama Crimson Tide (7-2)
11. Ole Miss Rebels (8-2)
WON 12. Georgia Bulldogs (7-2)
WON 13. Boise State Broncos (8-1)
WON 14. SMU Mustangs (8-1)
WON 15. Texas A&M Aggies (7-2)
LOST 16. Kansas State Wildcats (7-2)
WON 17. Colorado Buffaloes (7-2)
LOST 18. Washington State Cougars (8-1)
LOST 19. Louisville Cardinals (6-3)
WON 20. Clemson Tigers (7-2)
WON 21. South Carolina Gamecocks (6-3)
LOST 22. LSU Tigers (6-3)
LOST 23. Missouri Tigers (7-2)
24. Army Black Knights (9-0)
WON 25. Tulane Green Wave (8-2)

 

[Franisdaman]

Nov 19 CFP Rankings:
(teams in BOLD are part of the 12 team field)

1 Oregon (1st Round Bye)
2 Ohio State
3 Texas (1st Round Bye)
4 Penn State
5 Indiana
6 Notre Dame
7 Alabama
8 Miami (1st Round Bye)
9 Ole Miss
10 Georgia
11 Tennessee
12 Boise State (1st Round Bye)
13 SMU
14 BYU
15 Texas A&M
16 Colorado
17 Clemson
18 South Carolina
19 Army
20 Tulane
21 Arizona State
22 Iowa State
23 Missouri
24 UNLV
25 Illinois

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[Gonzo Bloor]

Giving a first round bye to #12 Boise is just flat stupid.

 

[SDHawkDoc]

Giving a first round bye to #12 Boise is just flat stupid.

Seems like one of the issues they'll revisit.
Giving the lesser conference champs a ticket to the playoffs makes sense in continuing to keep interest in the playoff system. But byes and home games should be based on rank.