Ohio State...

[bpo57]

I keep hearing talking heads on tv/radio trying to talk OSU up in terms of a potential CFP berth. That would be insane. They've played a horrible non- conference sked, got crushed by OU in Columbus and inexcusably routed by a mediocre Iowa squad. Their signature win was a one-pointer over PSU in Columbus after trailing for 58+ minutes. They are good at stomping mediocre teams but they've done nothing to warrant inclusion in the CFP. Wins over Mich and Wisc are not enough to change that calculus.

 

[PeteCalvin]

I keep hearing talking heads on tv/radio trying to talk OSU up in terms of a potential CFP berth. That would be insane. They've played a horrible non- conference sked, got crushed by OU in Columbus and inexcusably routed by a mediocre Iowa squad. Their signature win was a one-pointer over PSU in Columbus after trailing for 58+ minutes. They are good at stomping mediocre teams but they've done nothing to warrant inclusion in the CFP. Wins over Mich and Wisc are not enough to change that calculus.

It's called politics and ratings. OSU fans travel. It's like when SU got hosed by the Gator Bowl for VaTech.

It's all about Delany, the BIG, and fans. Even if they win the BIG over Wisky, they don't deserve a slot. Hoping Michigan puts all the talk to bed with an upset this week.

 

[dasher]

I keep hearing talking heads on tv/radio trying to talk OSU up in terms of a potential CFP berth. That would be insane. They've played a horrible non- conference sked, got crushed by OU in Columbus and inexcusably routed by a mediocre Iowa squad. Their signature win was a one-pointer over PSU in Columbus after trailing for 58+ minutes. They are good at stomping mediocre teams but they've done nothing to warrant inclusion in the CFP. Wins over Mich and Wisc are not enough to change that calculus.

I can't believe that is serious talk. They don't deserve it and I would have to think there is little chance they would get it.

 

[bpo57]

I can't believe that is serious talk. They don't deserve it and I would have to think there is little chance they would get it.

Hope you're right.

 

[PhatOrange]

I think they have 2 wins over P5 teams with winning records. 2.

Some OSU caller was talking about OSU over Clemson and (I forget who does the ESPU talk show) he laughed and said Clemson has 7 wins over P5 teams with winning records including Auburn. It's not even close.

 

[Alsacs]

If Alabama wins the SEC
Miami wins the ACC
Oklahoma wins the Big XII.
The only question is who is 4th.
Well
Wisconsin would control its destiny.
If Ohio State beat Wisconsin I think the lazy narrative is Ohio State should get in.

USC is blocked by Notre Dame.
You can’t put USC in.
Thus 1 spot comes down to
Clemson, Ohio State and I think the stupid committee would give it to Ohio State.
If Clemson beat Miami tight it would be interesting.

 

[SURules]

B1G will never be left out of the CFP. To much money, power, and fans. It will be:
- Alabama
- Clemson or Miami
- Oklahoma
- Wisconsin or OSU

 

[690West]

B1G will never be left out of the CFP.

Correct

 

[RF2044]

FTOSU

 

[NashvilleOrange]

Dream scenario Clemson close win over Miami, Georgia beats Alabama in sec championship, Wisconsin loses and Oklahoma loses as well. 2 Clemson vs 3 Alabama championship rematch and 1 Georgia vs 4 Miami in the Richt bowl. Big ten is left out, acc gets two teams in and all is right in the world.

 

[Chip]

If Alabama wins the SEC
Miami wins the ACC
Oklahoma wins the Big XII.
The only question is who is 4th.
Well
Wisconsin would control its destiny.
If Ohio State beat Wisconsin I think the lazy narrative is Ohio State should get in.

USC is blocked by Notre Dame.
You can’t put USC in.
Thus 1 spot comes down to
Clemson, Ohio State and I think the stupid committee would give it to Ohio State.
If Clemson beat Miami tight it would be interesting.

This is the scenario that scares people. Alabama, Oklahoma, Ohio State, Clemson win out. But Clemson wins a close one that could go either way.

 

[MadNY3]

Dream scenario Clemson close win over Miami, Georgia beats Alabama in sec championship, Wisconsin loses and Oklahoma loses as well. 2 Clemson vs 3 Alabama championship rematch and 1 Georgia vs 4 Miami in the Richt bowl. Big ten is left out, acc gets two teams in and all is right in the world.

$$$$$$$$$$

 

[Briancuse]

It would be a travesty if it happened, I don't see it, a 4 td loss to an unranked Iowa team will keep them out.

 

[Faegan]

I like OSU (I knew a player on one of their teams when I was a kid and it just stuck, plus my wife's family is from Ohio). No way they should even be in the conversation, though.

 

[bpo57]

Gus Johnson just said that "the Buckeyes control their own destiny with regard to the CFP". Whaa?

 

[Alsacs]

Gus Johnson just said that "the Buckeyes control their own destiny with regard to the CFP". Whaa?

Gus Johnson is a homer for any property his company has rights to.
He was having a sportsgasm for Ohio State in the Penn State game.
He also catfished on twitter thought Georgia Tech and Syracuse were in discussions with the Big Ten.

 

[bpo57]

Gus Johnson is a homer for any property his company has rights to.
He was having a sportsgasm for Ohio State in the Penn State game.
He also catfished on twitter thought Georgia Tech and Syracuse were in discussions with the Big Ten.

Good point. Listening to Johnson do the game and it's really obvious he's pulling for the Bucks.

 

[NineOneSeven]

O'Korn is terrible

 

[qdawgg]

Gus Johnson used to make it seem like Stephon Marbury was single handedly crushing opponents and the GOAT. This would be with :20 secs left in a game, the knicks were down 20+, the defense was just standing around and Marbury had just driven to the basket for a layup to pad his stats.

Gus Johnson is an idiot.

 

[ForCuseSake]

Harbaugh meltdown in post game presser if asked about his inability to beat their rival??

Could he be the Meechigan version of John Cooper?

 

[MSOrange]

Ohio State's Meyer says cameraman injured Barrett prior to Michigan game

 

[690West]

Good point. Listening to Johnson do the game and it's really obvious he's pulling for the Bucks.

Some of us have been trying to tell Irish BPO this for weeks. OSU is absolutely alive, unfortunately

 

[KellySyracuse]

O'Korn is terrible

how many people remember he was supposed to come to SU before Marrone bailed for Buffalo?

 

[Trueblue25]

Ohio State’s going to rag doll CFB next year with Haskins and Dobbins.

 

[bpo57]

Some of us have been trying to tell Irish BPO this for weeks. OSU is absolutely alive, unfortunately

lol you've got everybody going - OSU, Miami. You're also the one that said Miami was 100% certain if they beat Clemson. That's just a foolish statement.