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SEC down in 2023?
Posted on 11/22/23 at 1:23 am
Posted on 11/22/23 at 1:23 am
Many national pundits are saying that the SEC is down in 2023, but a closer look at the latest CFP poll says otherwise.
Top rated undefeated team? (1) UGA
Top rated 1 loss team? (6) Oregon*
Top rated 2 loss team? (9) Missouri
Top rated 3 loss team? (14) LSU
Top rated 4 loss team? (21) Tennessee
*(8) Bama is as the 3rd highest 1 loss team, behind Oregon & Texas.
Also, (12) Ole Miss is the 3rd highest 2 loss team behind Mizzou & Penn St, giving the SEC 6 teams in the current top 21.
Although the PAC 12 is getting so much love from the national media, I think that the Top SEC teams would likely skullfrick Washington, Oregon, Arizona & Oregon St in the playoffs and bowl games, if matched up.
Top rated undefeated team? (1) UGA
Top rated 1 loss team? (6) Oregon*
Top rated 2 loss team? (9) Missouri
Top rated 3 loss team? (14) LSU
Top rated 4 loss team? (21) Tennessee
*(8) Bama is as the 3rd highest 1 loss team, behind Oregon & Texas.
Also, (12) Ole Miss is the 3rd highest 2 loss team behind Mizzou & Penn St, giving the SEC 6 teams in the current top 21.
Although the PAC 12 is getting so much love from the national media, I think that the Top SEC teams would likely skullfrick Washington, Oregon, Arizona & Oregon St in the playoffs and bowl games, if matched up.
This post was edited on 11/22/23 at 1:24 am
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Posted on 11/22/23 at 1:28 am to DamnStrong
And I would argue that even though Texas did beat Alabama earlier, they would not do so now. They should be the best 1 loss imo.
This post was edited on 11/22/23 at 1:30 am
Posted on 11/22/23 at 1:33 am to Skervix
Bama losing to Texas was kind of bs. They would whip Texas arse if they met in the playoffs
A 1 loss Bama who beats Georgia in the SEC championship has a better resume than a 1 loss Texas who wins the big 12
A 1 loss Bama who beats Georgia in the SEC championship has a better resume than a 1 loss Texas who wins the big 12
This post was edited on 11/22/23 at 2:41 am
Posted on 11/22/23 at 1:38 am to DamnStrong
There’s about to be 2 SEC teams in the playoffs, once again.
Posted on 11/22/23 at 1:39 am to ImJustaBoy
quote:this will not happen but the winner of the SEC championship will be in
There’s about to be 2 SEC teams in the playoffs, once again.
Posted on 11/22/23 at 2:15 am to DamnStrong
quote:
I think
Doesn't matter what fans "think."
Alabama played Texas...in Tuscaloosa. Texas won by double digits. The games played head-to-head should matter.
If what fans thought about the infamous eye test was reliable, Vegas would be broke. They're not.
Doesn't matter what people think. What happened when Texas and Alabama played? Both teams knew, months in advance, when and where the game would be played. You're prepared or not. You win or lose. Bama lost. Unless Texas loses another game, they can't cry when they had the chance....at home....to beat Texas.
Posted on 11/22/23 at 2:55 am to ImJustaBoy
quote:
There’s about to be 2 SEC teams in the playoffs, once again.
There may not be 1
Posted on 11/22/23 at 6:12 am to DamnStrong
quote:
*(8) Bama is as the 3rd highest 1 loss team, behind Oregon & Texas.
If Bama beats Georgia they will be the highest ranked 1 loss team and likely have Georgia as the 2nd highest one loss team.
Posted on 11/22/23 at 7:17 am to Pelican fan99
quote:
Bama losing to Texas was kind of bs.
Beating Alabama at home by 2 scores is kind of BS?
Why even play the game if that’s the case?
Posted on 11/22/23 at 7:48 am to DamnStrong
The results on the field early in the year just weren't good for the SEC.
FSU>LSU
Texas>Bama
UNC>USCe
Miami>A&M
Utah>Florida
Wake>Vandy
I believe all of those games were double digit losses. Arkansas also had a close loss to BYU
Ole Miss Missouri and Miss State are carrying the torch with wins over Ga Tech and Tulane, Kansas State, and Arizona. That's pretty sad. Now there is a chance to make up some ground next week with games vs Clemson, Louisville, and FSU
FSU>LSU
Texas>Bama
UNC>USCe
Miami>A&M
Utah>Florida
Wake>Vandy
I believe all of those games were double digit losses. Arkansas also had a close loss to BYU
Ole Miss Missouri and Miss State are carrying the torch with wins over Ga Tech and Tulane, Kansas State, and Arizona. That's pretty sad. Now there is a chance to make up some ground next week with games vs Clemson, Louisville, and FSU
Posted on 11/22/23 at 7:57 am to DamnStrong
3 top 10 teams is about average plus 2 more close OM & LSU.
We would be in Mizzou's spot had we stopped OM for one 3 and out. Currently we could probably beat Louisville, Oklahoma and OM if we played them end of Oct, instead of Sept.
We would be in Mizzou's spot had we stopped OM for one 3 and out. Currently we could probably beat Louisville, Oklahoma and OM if we played them end of Oct, instead of Sept.
Posted on 11/22/23 at 8:06 am to DamnStrong
quote:
Top rated 3 loss team? (14) LSU
Top rated 4 loss team? (21) Tennessee
Both non-starters IMO.
quote:
I think that the Top SEC teams would likely skullfrick Washington, Oregon, Arizona & Oregon St in the playoffs and bowl games, if matched up.
Agreed. They want to get new fans on the west coast by not giving the SEC the credit it deserves. See the Heisman race as an example.
Posted on 11/22/23 at 8:29 am to idlewatcher
They want to pump up the teams moving to the Big 10 to try and push a two Super Power Conferences narrative. Washington, Oregon, and to a point UCLA are helping that narrative. USC not so much.
Posted on 11/22/23 at 8:37 am to DamnStrong
It is down this year.
It is still the best conference in a down year.
It is still the best conference in a down year.
Posted on 11/22/23 at 9:09 am to DamnStrong
quote:Actually, the latest CFP substantiates this claim. Look at the top 6 teams.
Many national pundits are saying that the SEC is down in 2023, but a closer look at the latest CFP poll says otherwise.
Posted on 11/22/23 at 9:39 am to DamnStrong
The SEC isn’t overrated but early on it wasn’t the teams they expected and Bama had a slow start.
If Tennessee had Missouri’s record no one would be saying this.
If Tennessee had Missouri’s record no one would be saying this.
Posted on 11/22/23 at 9:42 am to SammyTiger
Alabama struggled to beat Central Florida. They suck compared to prior years teams. The top end isn’t as dominant as it has in the past but the league overall will put the most players into the NFL again. So the conference talent is not down individually. Just the elite skill position talent isn’t there outside of Baton Rouge
Posted on 11/22/23 at 9:44 am to DamnStrong
3 ranked from the East
3 ranked from the West
As always.
3 ranked from the West
As always.
Posted on 11/22/23 at 9:50 am to Silvermoon_WhereRU
quote:
Alabama struggled to beat Central Florida. They suck compared to prior years teams.
Milroe was suspended and there have been plenty of Bama teams that’s leaned heavily on the defense.
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