Zigbee official 2022-23 College Football predictions and discussion thread

[Hightop77]

At this early stage in the season it's looking like the SEC title game will be the defacto national title game.

Maybe but the winner might have to do it twice if both make the play off which is possible.  I guarantee the powers at the NCAA would much rather have two SEC teams than allow an undefeated Cincinnati in and Clemson is not likely to get in and neither is ND.

[Syncro]

As long as the Georgia/Bama SEC final is reasonably close, both teams will make the playoffs.

Clemson definitely won't make it. Neither will ND. No team from Pac 12 will make it either.

Cincy should win out and will be in if so.

The 4th team will likely be the B12 champ so long they are undefeated/1-loss.

As I said above, selfishly, I'd like to see a OSU/Oregon rematch in Pasadena

[Hightop77]

The first play off rankings should be interesting in terms of where they place Cincinnati.  Even though they won convincingly at Indiana and Notre Dame, I won't be shocked if they screw them over and put them behind a Big 10 team and Oklahoma.

[ScarletHayes]

The first play off rankings should be interesting in terms of where they place Cincinnati.  Even though they won convincingly at Indiana and Notre Dame, I won't be shocked if they screw them over and put them behind a Big 10 team and Oklahoma.

Well, if UM and PSU are still undefeated at that time (I donâ€t know when UM and PSU play off the top of my head) they will likely be ahead of Cincy.  That said, if Cincy goes undefeated they will get in over a one loss B1G, B12, P12 champ.  Or at least they should.  

I really think the non P5 teams have represented well enough to show they belong in the conversation now.  What teams like UCF, Cincy, Boise, Houston, et al have done in recent years has earned them street cred.  As we know, perception is a yuge part of college football.  I think the perception has been molded to the point now where an undefeated Cincy would get in.

[Dzone1]

The first play off rankings should be interesting in terms of where they place Cincinnati.  Even though they won convincingly at Indiana and Notre Dame, I won't be shocked if they screw them over and put them behind a Big 10 team and Oklahoma.

Well, if UM and PSU are still undefeated at that time (I donâ€t know when UM and PSU play off the top of my head) they will likely be ahead of Cincy.  That said, if Cincy goes undefeated they will get in over a one loss B1G, B12, P12 champ.  Or at least they should.  

I really think the non P5 teams have represented well enough to show they belong in the conversation now.  What teams like UCF, Cincy, Boise, Houston, et al have done in recent years has earned them street cred.  As we know, perception is a yuge part of college football.  I think the perception has been molded to the point now where an undefeated Cincy would get in.

I think Cincinnati is in if undefeated. ND is out, big 12 is out, pac is out, acc is out. Bama, Georgia, Cincinnati, and big 10.

[zigbee]

The first play off rankings should be interesting in terms of where they place Cincinnati.  Even though they won convincingly at Indiana and Notre Dame, I won't be shocked if they screw them over and put them behind a Big 10 team and Oklahoma.

Well, if UM and PSU are still undefeated at that time (I donâ€t know when UM and PSU play off the top of my head) they will likely be ahead of Cincy.  That said, if Cincy goes undefeated they will get in over a one loss B1G, B12, P12 champ.  Or at least they should.  

I really think the non P5 teams have represented well enough to show they belong in the conversation now.  What teams like UCF, Cincy, Boise, Houston, et al have done in recent years has earned them street cred.  As we know, perception is a yuge part of college football.  I think the perception has been molded to the point now where an undefeated Cincy would get in.

I think Cincinnati is in if undefeated. ND is out, big 12 is out, pac is out, acc is out. Bama, Georgia, Cincinnati, and big 10.

Agree

[ScarletHayes]

I donâ€t really know whatâ€s going on in the B12 and ACC other than Clemson being out of it.  That said, if Oregon wins out how are they automatically out of the conversation?  Assuming no undefeated B1G champ, of course

[Syncro]

I donâ€t really know whatâ€s going on in the B12 and ACC other than Clemson being out of it.  That said, if Oregon wins out how are they automatically out of the conversation?  Assuming no undefeated B1G champ, of course

Pac 12 is pretty weak. Oregon really isn't even that great, although last night probably doesn't really reflect their full potential for a few reasons.

Final Four are definitely going to be 2 SEC teams, likely Cincy, and probably a Big12 team

[Hightop77]

The first play off rankings should be interesting in terms of where they place Cincinnati.  Even though they won convincingly at Indiana and Notre Dame, I won't be shocked if they screw them over and put them behind a Big 10 team and Oklahoma.

Well, if UM and PSU are still undefeated at that time (I donâ€t know when UM and PSU play off the top of my head) they will likely be ahead of Cincy.  That said, if Cincy goes undefeated they will get in over a one loss B1G, B12, P12 champ.  Or at least they should.  

I really think the non P5 teams have represented well enough to show they belong in the conversation now.  What teams like UCF, Cincy, Boise, Houston, et al have done in recent years has earned them street cred.  As we know, perception is a yuge part of college football.  I think the perception has been molded to the point now where an undefeated Cincy would get in.

I think Cincinnati is in if undefeated. ND is out, big 12 is out, pac is out, acc is out. Bama, Georgia, Cincinnati, and big 10.

They might be but I don't think it's a given.  They are the one team in the mix that is subject to being screwed over for not being  in a P5 conference and also for not being a big ratings draw.

[lrrps21]

Back on the winning track.

Mich
PSU
UGA
Coastal Carolina

[zigbee]

B1G with 4 team in top 11.  Conference must be pretty good

AP Top 25


1. Alabama (53)
5-0
2. Georgia (9)
5-0
3. Iowa
5-0
4. Penn St.
5-0
5. Cincinnati
4-0
6. Oklahoma
5-0
7. Ohio St.
4-1
8. Oregon
4-1
9. Michigan
5-0
10. BYU
5-0
11. Michigan St. 5-0

[TroyKidd]

The Oregon loss last night quite likely sets up an Oregon/Ohio St rematch in the Rose Bowl.

I'd love to see that game again.

did you all watch Stanfordâ€s final drive in regulation?   Man, did the refs ever get involved in the Stanford victory to include the tying UN-timed last play because of a IMO questionable pass interference call against the Ducks.

[lrrps21]

The Oregon loss last night quite likely sets up an Oregon/Ohio St rematch in the Rose Bowl.

I'd love to see that game again.

did you all watch Stanfordâ€s final drive in regulation?   Man, did the refs ever get involved in the Stanford victory to include the tying UN-timed last play because of a IMO questionable pass interference call against the Ducks.

PAC12 has the worst officiating.

[K9Buck]

The Pac12 refs SCREWED Ohio State when they hosted Oregon.

[K9Buck]

I see that OSU is favored by 21 over Maryland.  I like OSU to cover that spread.  I also see that Wisconsin is favored by 8 or 9 at Illinois.  I don't gamble on football but I'd be tempted to take Illinois.  Wisconsin is NOT a good football team.  I also like Iowa -2 at home against PSU.