How bad would ND have to take it on the chin...

[JLine]

I agree but Alabama beat them.by 5 tds who wants to see a rematch of that game.

Doubtful it happens, but they could keep OSU at 4, and jump TAMU to 3.

 

[Alsacs]

So if Clemson wins 42-17, we still good with the Slap Fightin’ Irish heading to the CFP?

For the ACC and SU’s pocket book yes.
Each team in the CFB gets their conference an extra 6 million.
That is an extra 375k for the SU athletic department I will take that in a covid pandemic year that can pay for 5-6 jobs.

 

[Newhouser]

ND is not going to get dropped. Bama vs ND, Clemson vs Ohio St

 

[creatorsgam]

For the ACC and SU’s pocket book yes.
Each team in the CFB gets their conference an extra 6 million.
That is an extra 375k for the SU athletic department I will take that in a covid pandemic year that can pay for 5-6 jobs.

So not by merit but by value to Syracuse.

I won’t argue that take. Matter of fact, I’ll get behind that take.

 

[creatorsgam]

ND is not going to get dropped. Bama vs ND, Clemson vs Ohio St

Doubt it happens but if they get worked 56-3, they should be out.

 

[TheCusian]

Ohio State doesn’t deserve to be in with only 6 wins. It will never happen - but ND played a top 4 team twice and would have gone .500. More than could be said for Ohio State

 

[JLine]

So not by merit but by value to Syracuse.

I won’t argue that take. Matter of fact, I’ll get behind that take.

I can respect that. I'd just have a tough time watching ND in the Playoff. TAMU/Clemson, and Bama/Buckeyes would set up the best, most deserving scenario in my eyes. We probably see Bama/Clemson again, but damn if they don't play some classics.

 

[JLine]

I'm not sure why I'm even fighting the inevitable. Since it will give me great pleasure watching ND get smoked again on the big stage.

 

[Alsacs]

I can respect that. I'd just have a tough time watching ND in the Playoff. TAMU/Clemson, and Bama/Buckeyes would set up the beat scenario in my eyes. We probably see Bama/Clemson again, but damn if they don't play some classics.

A&M isn’t CFB good IMO.
They beat Florida by 3 at home in a game Florida melted down and gave away.
They have a great OL and veteran QB.
I think Clemson would do the same thing they are doing to Notre Dame today to A&M.

Ohio State is a team I hate but they are clearly talent wise on par with Alabama and Clemson.

I think Oklahoma would beat A&M.
Oklahoma had a stupid loss to Kansas State.
I just view A&M as frauds for where they are ranked.

 

[gbo]

...for them to not end up in the CFP anyway?

You better hope ND makes the playoff or else Kelly will force another student up a scissor lift...

 

[creatorsgam]

A&M isn’t CFB good IMO.
They beat Florida by 3 at home in a game Florida melted down and gave away.
They have a great OL and veteran QB.
I think Clemson would do the same thing they are doing to Notre Dame today to A&M.

Ohio State is a team I hate but they are clearly talent wise on par with Alabama and Clemson.

I think Oklahoma would beat A&M.
Oklahoma had a stupid loss to Kansas State.
I just view A&M as frauds for where they are ranked.

A&M beat Florida with the only packed house in CFB this year. That matters. Take away that crowd and the result is different.

 

[JLine]

A&M isn’t CFB good IMO.
They beat Florida by 3 at home in a game Florida melted down and gave away.
They have a great OL and veteran QB.
I think Clemson would do the same thing they are doing to Notre Dame today to A&M.

Ohio State is a team I hate but they are clearly talent wise on par with Alabama and Clemson.

I think Oklahoma would beat A&M.
Oklahoma had a stupid loss to Kansas State.
I just view A&M as frauds for where they are ranked.

Fair enough. I just view Notre Dame the same.

 

[kirbivore]

Love watching Notre Dame get rag dolled

 

[creatorsgam]

You better hope ND makes the playoff or else Kelly will force another student up a scissor lift...

Just bury them please.

 

[CuyahogaCuse]

It the Irish get boatraced, and if Cincinnati wins big tonight, then Bearcats should be in. Of course, it will never happen.

A&M - lost big to Bama
Iowa State - 3 losses, including Louisiana
Florida - 3 losses
Georgia - lost to Bama. And Florida.

it comes down to undefeated Cincy (3 top 25 wins) vs A&M, who already got blown out by Bama. Throw them a bone. Put them in.

1 Bama
2 Clemson
3 OSU
4 Cincy

 

[sutomcat]

A&M got destroyed by Alabama 52-24 and it wasn’t that close.
Notre Dame is better than A&M.
We don’t need to see A&M get beat down by Alabama again.

The ACC deserves the extra 6 million for making the CFB.

Agree with this take. Also, if is is close between A&M and the Irish, ND wins the tiebreaker, which is number of kids killed by the HC.

 

[Alsacs]

The talent on Clemson DL is just off the charts.
Notre Dame OL is elite and Clemson pass rush is dominating.

 

[TexanMark]

3 possessions.

Right now I have them out.

I agree...they are out unless they keep it within 10-14 pts or so

The SEC mafia is strong

 

[Alsacs]

I agree...they are out unless they keep it within 10 pts or so

A&M lost to Alabama by 28.
Margin of defeat isn’t going to matter IMO.
It’s who does the committee think is better A&M or ND.

 

[FRANKIEFAN]

A&M lost to Alabama by 28.
Margin of defeat isn’t going to matter IMO.
It’s who does the committee think is better A&M or ND.

I think ND is more likely to get their doors blown off in the playoffs.

That said... We can assume 100% that if ND makes it they don't play Clemson and if A+M makes it they don't play Bama.

So who is more likely to beat OSU?

I have to lean A+M.

ND lucked out. No B1G schools or USC/Stanford this year and missed a decent Miami. Apart from Clemson they only really beat the likes of BC and us.

 

[SkyTopBus44]

Lol the idea A&M should be above Clemson.

Ohio State played 6 games they are lucky the eye test and Payton Ramsey sucked.

Clemson is number 2 they lost in SB without Lawrence in 3OT.

No way they are 4

think the Chicago mafia got to him. On the take

 

[orlandoorange]

If ND is out because of this game, theres no way they ever join a conference.

 

[Symphony Steve]

Notre Dame (UHND) board is melting down. They're convinced they're out.

 

[721Comstock]

This bad.

 

[RF2044]

notre dame.

I hope they get beat by 40.

Guess Brian Kelly won't have to worry about parents not attending the CFB.