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Who wins a 4-team playoff in each year from 1990-2013?
Posted on 1/15/21 at 5:47 pm
Posted on 1/15/21 at 5:47 pm
Let's use AP rankings for shits and giggles, using the week just before Bowl Season begins. Here are the potential match-ups from those seasons:
1990
#1 Colorado vs. #4 Miami
#2 Georgia Tech vs. #3 Texas
1991
#1 Miami vs. #4 Michigan
#2 Washington vs. #3 Florida
1992
#1 Miami vs. #4 Texas A&M
#2 Alabama vs. #3 Florida State
1993
#1 Florida State vs. #4 Notre Dame
#2 Nebraska vs. #3 West Virginia
1994
#1 Nebraska vs. #4 Colorado
#2 Penn State vs. #3 Miami
1995
#1 Nebraska vs. #4 Ohio State
#2 Florida vs. #3 Northwestern
1996
#1 Florida State vs. #4 Ohio State
#2 Arizona State vs. #3 Florida
1997
#1 Michigan vs. #4 Florida State
#2 Nebraska vs. #3 Tennessee
1998
#1 Tennessee vs. #4 Kansas State
#2 Florida State vs. #3 Ohio State
1999
#1 Florida State vs. #4 Wisconsin
#2 Virginia Tech vs. #3 Nebraska
2000
#1 Oklahoma vs. #4 Washington
#2 Miami vs. #3 Florida State
2001
#1 Miami vs. #4 Nebraska
#2 Oregon vs. #3 Colorado
2002
#1 Miami vs. #4 Georgia
#2 Ohio State vs. #3 Iowa
2003
#1 USC vs. #4 Michigan
#2 LSU vs. #3 Oklahoma
2004
#1 USC vs. #4 Utah
#2 Oklahoma vs. #3 Auburn
2005
#1 USC vs. #4 Ohio State
#2 Texas vs. #3 Penn State
2006
#1 Ohio State vs. #4 LSU
#2 Florida vs. #3 Michigan
2007
#1 Ohio State vs. #4 Georgia
#2 LSU vs. #3 Oklahoma
2008
#1 Florida vs. #4 Alabama
#2 Oklahoma vs. #3 Texas
2009
#1 Alabama vs. #4 Cincinnati
#2 Texas vs. #3 TCU
2010
#1 Auburn vs. #4 Wisconsin
#2 Oregon vs. #3 TCU
2011
#1 LSU vs. #4 Stanford
#2 Alabama vs. #3 Oklahoma State
2012
#1 Notre Dame vs. #4 Oregon
#2 Alabama vs. #3 Florida
2013
#1 Florida State vs. #4 Michigan State
#2 Auburn vs. #3 Alabama
1990
#1 Colorado vs. #4 Miami
#2 Georgia Tech vs. #3 Texas
1991
#1 Miami vs. #4 Michigan
#2 Washington vs. #3 Florida
1992
#1 Miami vs. #4 Texas A&M
#2 Alabama vs. #3 Florida State
1993
#1 Florida State vs. #4 Notre Dame
#2 Nebraska vs. #3 West Virginia
1994
#1 Nebraska vs. #4 Colorado
#2 Penn State vs. #3 Miami
1995
#1 Nebraska vs. #4 Ohio State
#2 Florida vs. #3 Northwestern
1996
#1 Florida State vs. #4 Ohio State
#2 Arizona State vs. #3 Florida
1997
#1 Michigan vs. #4 Florida State
#2 Nebraska vs. #3 Tennessee
1998
#1 Tennessee vs. #4 Kansas State
#2 Florida State vs. #3 Ohio State
1999
#1 Florida State vs. #4 Wisconsin
#2 Virginia Tech vs. #3 Nebraska
2000
#1 Oklahoma vs. #4 Washington
#2 Miami vs. #3 Florida State
2001
#1 Miami vs. #4 Nebraska
#2 Oregon vs. #3 Colorado
2002
#1 Miami vs. #4 Georgia
#2 Ohio State vs. #3 Iowa
2003
#1 USC vs. #4 Michigan
#2 LSU vs. #3 Oklahoma
2004
#1 USC vs. #4 Utah
#2 Oklahoma vs. #3 Auburn
2005
#1 USC vs. #4 Ohio State
#2 Texas vs. #3 Penn State
2006
#1 Ohio State vs. #4 LSU
#2 Florida vs. #3 Michigan
2007
#1 Ohio State vs. #4 Georgia
#2 LSU vs. #3 Oklahoma
2008
#1 Florida vs. #4 Alabama
#2 Oklahoma vs. #3 Texas
2009
#1 Alabama vs. #4 Cincinnati
#2 Texas vs. #3 TCU
2010
#1 Auburn vs. #4 Wisconsin
#2 Oregon vs. #3 TCU
2011
#1 LSU vs. #4 Stanford
#2 Alabama vs. #3 Oklahoma State
2012
#1 Notre Dame vs. #4 Oregon
#2 Alabama vs. #3 Florida
2013
#1 Florida State vs. #4 Michigan State
#2 Auburn vs. #3 Alabama
Posted on 1/15/21 at 5:54 pm to RollTide1987
1990- Miami
1991- Miami
1992- Alabama
1993- FSU
1994- Penn State
1995- Nebraska
1996- Florida
1997- Nebraska
1998- Ohio State
1999- FSU
2000- Oklahoma
2001- Miami
2002- Miami
2003- USC
2004- USC
2005- Texas
2006- LSU
2007- Georgia
2008- Florida
2009- Alabama
2010- Auburn
2011- Alabama
2012- Alabama
2013- FSU
1991- Miami
1992- Alabama
1993- FSU
1994- Penn State
1995- Nebraska
1996- Florida
1997- Nebraska
1998- Ohio State
1999- FSU
2000- Oklahoma
2001- Miami
2002- Miami
2003- USC
2004- USC
2005- Texas
2006- LSU
2007- Georgia
2008- Florida
2009- Alabama
2010- Auburn
2011- Alabama
2012- Alabama
2013- FSU
Posted on 1/15/21 at 5:58 pm to RollTide1987
quote:
2007 #1 Ohio State vs. #4 Georgia #2 LSU vs. #3 Oklahoma
Va Tech goes over UGA, they won ACC and were 3 in BCS.
quote:
2008 #1 Florida vs. #4 Alabama #2 Oklahoma vs. #3 Texas
Would be an absolute travesty if USC didn’t make a 4 team playoff I think they go over Bama and win it.
quote:
2012 #1 Notre Dame vs. #4 Oregon #2 Alabama vs. #3 Florida
Florida making it this year would also be a travesty. This is exhibit A to me why if they go to a 8 team playoff CCG needs to go. Basically this is rewarding Florida for losing to UGA. UGA was 3 going into SECCG plays #2 Bama, the loser of that is out while sits home? That’s BS.
This post was edited on 1/15/21 at 6:03 pm
Posted on 1/15/21 at 6:00 pm to H-Town Tiger
quote:
Would be an absolute travesty if USC didn’t make a 4 team playoff I think they go over Bama and win it.
These threads don't really work because the rankings would be far different with a committee picking the 4 teams
Posted on 1/15/21 at 6:03 pm to H-Town Tiger
quote:
Va Tech goes over UGA, they won ACC and were 3 in BCS.
I stated in my OP that I was using the AP as the BCS did not exist in 1990 when this case study began.
Posted on 1/15/21 at 6:05 pm to RLDSC FAN
Very true, when I’ve looked at it in the past I’ve tried to adjust for the way the committee ranks, no way to know for sure of course.
But I feel pretty certain 08 USC goes and I’m positive 07 VT goes.
But I feel pretty certain 08 USC goes and I’m positive 07 VT goes.
Posted on 1/15/21 at 6:06 pm to RollTide1987
quote:
I stated in my OP that I was using the AP as the BCS did not exist in 1990 when this case study began.
That makes sense for 90-97
But it did exist in 2007 and we also know the committee has stated they value conference titles
Posted on 1/15/21 at 6:08 pm to RollTide1987
Why bother asking about 1995?
Posted on 1/15/21 at 6:08 pm to H-Town Tiger
quote:
But I feel pretty certain 08 USC goes and I’m positive 07 VT goes.
Yeah, they won the Pac, and Bama didn't have the clout then that they have now.
07 is tough. It was such a crazy year. I have no idea who the committee would've picked.
Posted on 1/15/21 at 6:10 pm to RollTide1987
2013 Florida State
2012 Alabama
2011 Alabama
2010 Auburn
2009 Alabama
2008 Florida
2007 LSU
2006 Florida
2005 Texas
2004 Southern California
2003 LSU
2002 Ohio State
2001 Miami (Fla.)
2000 Oklahoma
1999 Florida State
1998 Tennessee
1997 Nebraska
1996 Florida
1995 Nebraska
1994 Nebraska
1993 Florida St.
1992 Alabama
1991 Miami (Fla.)
1990 Colorado
2012 Alabama
2011 Alabama
2010 Auburn
2009 Alabama
2008 Florida
2007 LSU
2006 Florida
2005 Texas
2004 Southern California
2003 LSU
2002 Ohio State
2001 Miami (Fla.)
2000 Oklahoma
1999 Florida State
1998 Tennessee
1997 Nebraska
1996 Florida
1995 Nebraska
1994 Nebraska
1993 Florida St.
1992 Alabama
1991 Miami (Fla.)
1990 Colorado
Posted on 1/15/21 at 6:11 pm to VADawg
Well 2002 can’t be right. Miami couldn’t win a 2 team playoff much less a 4 team one
Posted on 1/15/21 at 6:12 pm to RollTide1987
quote:
2007
#1 Ohio State vs. #4 Georgia
#2 LSU vs. #3 Oklahoma
Georgia beats OSU and LSU in 2007.
quote:
2013
#1 Florida State vs. #4 Michigan State
#2 Auburn vs. #3 Alabama
IMO Bama beats Auburn in a rematch and then beats FSU in the CG.
This post was edited on 1/15/21 at 6:12 pm
Posted on 1/15/21 at 6:12 pm to castorinho
Nebraska would’ve beat FSU in any place but Florida. They got jobbed a few times in that Orange Bowl
Posted on 1/15/21 at 6:17 pm to RLDSC FAN
quote:
Yeah, they won the Pac, and Bama didn't have the clout then that they have now.
USC was 5 in the BCS, i think they would have gotten it on conference title and eye test.
quote:
07 is tough. It was such a crazy year. I have no idea who the committee would've picked.
believe it or not i think that one is pretty easy when the dust settles. Ohio State was 11-1, LSU, VT and OU all 11-2 and won their conferences and that was the top 4 in the BCS. UGA, USC and maybe WVU get consideration, but o think UGA out on no conference title, WVU on weak schedule, USC bad loss to Stanford and no CCG.
Posted on 1/15/21 at 6:18 pm to Feral
quote:
Georgia beats OSU and LSU in 2007.
Georgia lost by 21 points to a Tennessee team that LSU beat and to a USCe team that LSU beat by 2 scores.
Cute try though.
Posted on 1/15/21 at 6:19 pm to RollTide1987
2003 - LSU
2006 - LSU beats Florida in a classic
2007 - LSU (Yes LSU wins back to back Natty's)
2011 - LSU beats Oklahoma State who outscored Bama in the semi's
All in good fun guys.
In almost every year, the BCS got it right. In most year's there's a clear #1 team...and in some years there's 2 or 3 that are just a notch behind.
Auburn's undefeated team in 2004 would've have their chance, in your scenario.
Hopefully soon - the playoff gets expanded to 8 teams with the top seeds getting home games in the 1st round.
2006 - LSU beats Florida in a classic
2007 - LSU (Yes LSU wins back to back Natty's)
2011 - LSU beats Oklahoma State who outscored Bama in the semi's
All in good fun guys.
In almost every year, the BCS got it right. In most year's there's a clear #1 team...and in some years there's 2 or 3 that are just a notch behind.
Auburn's undefeated team in 2004 would've have their chance, in your scenario.
Hopefully soon - the playoff gets expanded to 8 teams with the top seeds getting home games in the 1st round.
Posted on 1/15/21 at 6:25 pm to RollTide1987
1990- Miami
1991- Washington
1992- Florida State
1993- Florida State
1994- Penn State
1995- Nebraska
1996- Florida
1997- Florida State
1998- Ohio State
1999- Florida State
2000- Miami
2001- Miami
2002- USC
2003- USC
2004- USC
2005- Texas
2006- LSU
2007- LSU
2008- Florida
2009- Alabama
2010- Auburn
2011- Alabama
2012- Alabama
2013- Florida State
1991- Washington
1992- Florida State
1993- Florida State
1994- Penn State
1995- Nebraska
1996- Florida
1997- Florida State
1998- Ohio State
1999- Florida State
2000- Miami
2001- Miami
2002- USC
2003- USC
2004- USC
2005- Texas
2006- LSU
2007- LSU
2008- Florida
2009- Alabama
2010- Auburn
2011- Alabama
2012- Alabama
2013- Florida State
Posted on 1/15/21 at 6:27 pm to Bench McElroy
quote:
2002- USC
would not have made a 4 team playoff
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