Is there a scenario where we still back into the playoffs?

[colbysullivan]

For one game, yes. To run three games in a row? There’s a reason they’re 9-3 and it’s wholly inconsistent with winning it all.

It’s actually four games.

 

[B1GTide]

My only point is the blueprint to stop us is out there. It’s nothing overly complicated.

Agreed, but it requires the right personnel and lackadaisical game preparation by Alabama.

 

[statgrad96]

Well, apparently we don't belong, but yet teams would rather play someone else...

Latest CFP rankings totally screw over Notre Dame in first-round matchup

Notre Dame's dream season isn't exactly being rewarded.

fansided.com

 

[Cruloc]

I can already hear the bottom six FBS teams that are left out complaining...

Kent State deserves a chance

 

[PA Tide Fan]

Well, apparently we don't belong, but yet teams would rather play someone else...

Latest CFP rankings totally screw over Notre Dame in first-round matchup

Notre Dame's dream season isn't exactly being rewarded.

fansided.com

ND may have only 1 loss but it was to Northern Illinois. They only beat 1 current Top 25 team (#24 Army). Perhaps they should be ranked lower so then they wouldn't have to play Bama.

 

[westide]

Northern Illinois has had some very good teams but not this year. They were 7-5, including losses to Buffalo, Toledo, Ball St. and Miami of Ohio

 

[Cruloc]

I know how to solve all of this....

National Championship game played between Purdue and Kent State

First team to 10 is the champ.

 

[PA Tide Fan]

I know how to solve all of this....

National Championship game played between Purdue and Kent State

First team to 10 is the champ.

But then you'd get an argument from Southern Miss saying they were more deserving. Nothing works!

 

[CoolBreeze]

Northern Illinois has had some very good teams but not this year. They were 7-5, including losses to Buffalo, Toledo, Ball St. and Miami of Ohio

Yea, remember a dude named Michael Turner that ran for about 500 yards on us? We've lost to those guys before and it ain't fun.

 

[DzynKingRTR]

ND may have only 1 loss but it was to Northern Illinois. They only beat 1 current Top 25 team (#24 Army). Perhaps they should be ranked lower so then they wouldn't have to play Bama.

Funniest thing is notre dame could be undefeated ranked #1 in all the polls and they still would only be 5th ranked in the playoffs. The stupid conference winner bye rule will never allow them to have a 1st round bye.

 

[Rocky Mtn Bob]

The whole thing is out of whack.

Bingo!

 

[Nolan]

That's Danny K*nnell speak and without evidence. Texas has played an 'easy' SEC schedule but is 11-1 - and an easy SEC schedule is still a lot harder than most.

I'm fine with whatever the committee chooses, but I'm not going to denigrate a team that played a vicious schedule and dropped a few 'easy games' then turn around and reward someone 'only losing two games' vs a far easier schedule. It's crazy to me that in a 12 team playoff we still have people propping up what is essentially the old BSu schedule (or UCF from 2017) as if they're playing the same game.

Not sure I follow, CA. Discussing blue blood privilege and brand bias is Kanell speak? I really don’t like that guy, so.. En Garde!

 

[Nolan]

If Clemson wins big, Alabama will wind up at 10, IMO.

Elaborate on the Mechanics of that? I want reassurance injected into my veins.

 

[Nolan]

They spout nonsense every single year and more times than not completely disregard anything they've said in previous weeks when they actually make the final selection that counts.

I'm not arguing that Bama should be in or that they deserve to be in because I don't think either are true but it's clear what the committee's intention are with these rankings.

They want either Bama vs ND or Bama vs PSU because it will draw major ratings.

Including a particular domicile in Mobile, AL?

 

[Nolan]

My only point is the blueprint to stop us is out there. It’s nothing overly complicated.

Very true. The missing piece has been the deep shot chunk plays. They have almost dried up completely.

To my untrained eye, containing our offense isn’t just stopping the Milroe run, it’s defending the deep shots. Like him or not, that’s a strength of #4.

Which means we need guys to separate and catch the ball, and the O-Line to hold up. And my gosh, Jalen, please climb the pocket.

 

[Nolan]

Northern Illinois has had some very good teams but not this year. They were 7-5, including losses to Buffalo, Toledo, Ball St. and Miami of Ohio

So they are a playoff worthy team!

 

[SkullDuckery]

The ACC is a one bid conference. If SMU loses they are out. If not true, they could have easily placed Miami ahead of us. With a loss SMU has an identical resume as Miami.

 

[CajunCrimson]

What happens if UT crushes UGA? How far does UGA drop with 3 losses?

 

[RollTide_HTTR]

What happens if UT crushes UGA? How far does UGA drop with 3 losses?

Good question. My guess would be not too far since they have good wins

 

[B1GTide]

Elaborate on the Mechanics of that? I want reassurance injected into my veins.

Clemson is 17th now, and the committee doesn't like their resume or record. With a win they would make the CFP as an automatic qualifier, but stay behind Alabama. SMU would drop behind them and out of the race altogether. The winner of the Big 12 would also remain behind Alabama. This places Alabama at 10.