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Pat Forde "If the playoff selection was held today"
Posted on 9/17/18 at 5:07 pm
Posted on 9/17/18 at 5:07 pm
"FOUR FOR THE PLAYOFF"
"Now that The Dash has laid out some trap-game scenarios for the teams at the top, let’s get back to the reality of the here and now. This is how The Dash would set the playoff, if today were Selection Sunday:"
"Top seed Alabama (7) vs. fourth seed Georgia (8) in the Orange Bowl."
"There was some legitimate internal debate about whether to put the Crimson Tide or LSU on top — strength of schedule to date favors the Tigers, but shock and awe and overwhelming dominance favors Alabama. When your first SEC road game is a 55-point victory, and you’re averaging a whopping 3.27 more yards per play than your opposition (7.37 to 4.40), and your average halftime score is 39 to 2 … you win."
"Second seed LSU (9) vs. third seed Ohio State (10) in the Cotton Bowl."
"As stated above, LSU got strong consideration for the top seed. A thorough beating of Miami on a neutral field plus the comeback win at Auburn — snapping the home team’s 13-game winning streak in Jordan-Hare Stadium — is strong stuff. LSU hasn’t done much of anything wrong at this juncture, it just hasn’t been as overpowering as Alabama. Last week: unranked. Next up: Louisiana Tech."
"Now that the Buckeyes have left home for a game, they (LSU & Ohio St.) are both eligible for inclusion and deserving. Ohio State has played three Power Five opponents and handled them all, including the first major test Saturday against TCU. With Urban Meyer out of exile and ready to coach his first game Saturday, there is little reason to think the Buckeye bandwagon won’t gather more steam. Last week: unranked. Next up: Tulane."
Also six teams that could shake up the college football picture.
"Baton Rouge (1). LSU’s legendary home field, Tiger Stadium, will be the host location for visits by both Georgia (Oct. 13) and Alabama (Nov. 3). For added measure there also is a home game in between against currently undefeated Mississippi State (Oct. 20). Those stand out as the most difficult tests remaining for both Georgia and ‘Bama — and it gives LSU its own aspirations for playoff inclusion."
"The Tigers are 3-0 themselves, thanks to a zesty roux of resilience, ball security, defense and just enough offense to get by. Ed Orgeron’s team is dead last in the Southeastern Conference in both pass efficiency (115.5) and passing yards per game (180), but they made just enough plays to upset Auburn on Saturday."
"If you’re going to win close ones, this stat matters most: LSU is the only school in the nation that has not committed a turnover this season. That’s a year after committing just eight, which also led the nation. Teams trying to beat LSU have to actually beat LSU, as opposed to waiting around for LSU to beat itself."
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"Now that The Dash has laid out some trap-game scenarios for the teams at the top, let’s get back to the reality of the here and now. This is how The Dash would set the playoff, if today were Selection Sunday:"
"Top seed Alabama (7) vs. fourth seed Georgia (8) in the Orange Bowl."
"There was some legitimate internal debate about whether to put the Crimson Tide or LSU on top — strength of schedule to date favors the Tigers, but shock and awe and overwhelming dominance favors Alabama. When your first SEC road game is a 55-point victory, and you’re averaging a whopping 3.27 more yards per play than your opposition (7.37 to 4.40), and your average halftime score is 39 to 2 … you win."
"Second seed LSU (9) vs. third seed Ohio State (10) in the Cotton Bowl."
"As stated above, LSU got strong consideration for the top seed. A thorough beating of Miami on a neutral field plus the comeback win at Auburn — snapping the home team’s 13-game winning streak in Jordan-Hare Stadium — is strong stuff. LSU hasn’t done much of anything wrong at this juncture, it just hasn’t been as overpowering as Alabama. Last week: unranked. Next up: Louisiana Tech."
"Now that the Buckeyes have left home for a game, they (LSU & Ohio St.) are both eligible for inclusion and deserving. Ohio State has played three Power Five opponents and handled them all, including the first major test Saturday against TCU. With Urban Meyer out of exile and ready to coach his first game Saturday, there is little reason to think the Buckeye bandwagon won’t gather more steam. Last week: unranked. Next up: Tulane."
Also six teams that could shake up the college football picture.
"Baton Rouge (1). LSU’s legendary home field, Tiger Stadium, will be the host location for visits by both Georgia (Oct. 13) and Alabama (Nov. 3). For added measure there also is a home game in between against currently undefeated Mississippi State (Oct. 20). Those stand out as the most difficult tests remaining for both Georgia and ‘Bama — and it gives LSU its own aspirations for playoff inclusion."
"The Tigers are 3-0 themselves, thanks to a zesty roux of resilience, ball security, defense and just enough offense to get by. Ed Orgeron’s team is dead last in the Southeastern Conference in both pass efficiency (115.5) and passing yards per game (180), but they made just enough plays to upset Auburn on Saturday."
"If you’re going to win close ones, this stat matters most: LSU is the only school in the nation that has not committed a turnover this season. That’s a year after committing just eight, which also led the nation. Teams trying to beat LSU have to actually beat LSU, as opposed to waiting around for LSU to beat itself."
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Posted on 9/17/18 at 5:09 pm to TrueTigerTale
Well we are undefeated and have the two best wins. Everything else is opinion
Posted on 9/17/18 at 5:12 pm to TrueTigerTale
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Second seed LSU (9) vs. third seed Ohio State (10) in the Cotton Bowl
Well that'd be an interesting matchup.
Posted on 9/17/18 at 5:12 pm to TrueTigerTale
quote:
"If you’re going to win close ones, this stat matters most: LSU is the only school in the nation that has not committed a turnover this season. That’s a year after committing just eight, which also led the nation. Teams trying to beat LSU have to actually beat LSU, as opposed to waiting around for LSU to beat itself."
Dare I say it? Good coaching!
Keep it up Tigers.
Posted on 9/17/18 at 5:13 pm to TrueTigerTale
LSU Beats bama Splits the UGA games
3 SEC teams in the CFP
The rest of the world melts.
3 SEC teams in the CFP
The rest of the world melts.
Posted on 9/17/18 at 5:16 pm to SammyTiger
The rest? I would melt if this happens. 2011 flashbacks
Posted on 9/17/18 at 5:18 pm to TrueTigerTale
"...thanks to a zesty roux..."
Posted on 9/17/18 at 5:19 pm to FeauxPaw
You’re right
Our reward for winning would be playing Bama and UGA 5 times in a season.
Our reward for winning would be playing Bama and UGA 5 times in a season.
Posted on 9/17/18 at 5:20 pm to TrueTigerTale
How much more speculative is this than the initial playoff rankings of 2014 that included the Mississippi schools?
Lots and lots and lots of football to be played.
Lots and lots and lots of football to be played.
Posted on 9/17/18 at 5:23 pm to TrueTigerTale
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TrueTigerTale
Right now.... Bama would crush LSU.............
And I don't know if they have enough offense to beat either UGA or OSU.........
Posted on 9/17/18 at 5:26 pm to TrueTigerTale
Lets not move to far ahead. We still have a young team and the schedule is brutal. On to La Tech. Lets kick that Bulldog butt!!!!!!
This post was edited on 9/17/18 at 5:27 pm
Posted on 9/17/18 at 5:27 pm to SammyTiger
Virtually 0% chance that happens. Clemson won’t lose, Ohio State won’t lose more than 1, and at least 1 of OU/Ok St/WVU will have no more than 1 loss.
I’ll say this. It would take a win over Bama and loss to UGA in regular season, then a win in the SECCG over unbeaten Georgia. All 3 end up with 1 loss and we’re the SEC champs.
If we go undefeated into SECCG and lose to 1 loss UGA, they get in obviously. Then Bama will jump us to get in despite H2H loss. Same shite as Auburn last year. Media loves them
I’ll say this. It would take a win over Bama and loss to UGA in regular season, then a win in the SECCG over unbeaten Georgia. All 3 end up with 1 loss and we’re the SEC champs.
If we go undefeated into SECCG and lose to 1 loss UGA, they get in obviously. Then Bama will jump us to get in despite H2H loss. Same shite as Auburn last year. Media loves them
Posted on 9/17/18 at 5:29 pm to TrueTigerTale
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Ed Orgeron’s team is dead last in the Southeastern Conference in both pass efficiency (115.5) and passing yards per game (180),
ouch
Posted on 9/17/18 at 5:29 pm to dukke v
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Right now.... Bama would crush LSU.............
Unfortunately I don't think the gumps lose a game. They finally have an elite qb to go along with all of the rest of their talent. We are definitely their most challenging regular season game.
Posted on 9/17/18 at 5:31 pm to Goldrush25
Goldrush25:
"Second seed LSU (9) vs. third seed Ohio State (10) in the Cotton Bowl"
Burrow v. Haskins. Interest would go through the roof.
"Second seed LSU (9) vs. third seed Ohio State (10) in the Cotton Bowl"
Burrow v. Haskins. Interest would go through the roof.
Posted on 9/17/18 at 5:33 pm to JONBURRIS1981
I agree. We have to take this 1 week at a time. Some folks have gone absolutely apeshit crazy and need to take some deep breaths and calm down. Otherwise they'll be on suicide watch if/when we suffer a loss.
Posted on 9/17/18 at 5:35 pm to fallguy_1978
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Unfortunately I don't think the gumps lose a game.
me either. i'd like our chances against a bama team pre kiffin. but since him they have opened offense up even more and this year with TUA look better than ever,
Posted on 9/17/18 at 5:38 pm to Goldrush25
Could the sec get 3 in? There is a senerio that could put the committee in a spot. LSU wins out. Loses to uga in the sec champ. Bama and georgias only lose to LSU. Would they but all three or is someone left in the cold?
Posted on 9/17/18 at 5:42 pm to fallguy_1978
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They finally have an elite qb to go along with all of the rest of their talent. We are definitely their most challenging regular season game.
I don't see them losing either unless we would get a ton of turnovers and play mistake free.... Then it would still be tough... UGA is the same way.... They play solid football......
Posted on 9/17/18 at 5:43 pm to Starchild
Auburn was a 3 loss team last year after the SECCG
Wouldn’t be the same situation
Wouldn’t be the same situation
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