Will there be a National Championship game for 2020?

[BamaDMD]

Well, it won't be decided by a CFP (I don't guess) so there's always a one-year divergence. Hoped I'd never have to hear "mythical NC" again.

Could you imagine a scenario where the CFP committee gets together, say June of next year and decides based off playing the tapes of the years games and decides who is worthy of the final rank.

 

[Saban4Ever]

Well, it won't be decided by a CFP (I don't guess) so there's always a one-year divergence. Hoped I'd never have to hear "mythical NC" again.

Don't worry, UCF will declare themselves National Champions again this year somehow. (BLUE FONT) lol.

 

[BamaMoon]

Could you imagine a scenario where the CFP committee gets together, say June of next year and decides based off playing the tapes of the years games and decides who is worthy of the final rank.

I don't think they will, but it wouldn't be much less controversial than the some of the AP, UPI and Coaches NCs in the pre-BCS period.

 

[The Ols]

Pac 12 out too. The rest of the P5 just looked across the chess board at the SEC, ACC, and Big 12....

Looked across the board? They gave up trying...What the other three do now matters nothing to them short term.

 

[crimsonaudio]

PAC12 didn't have a NC team this year, so no loss. B1G had a contender in OSU (at least, perhaps more). But the reality is the NC is almost certainly coming from the SEC or ACC, so...

 

[BamaMoon]

Looked across the board? They gave up trying...What the other three do now matters nothing to them short term.

Ohio State is really the only team that likely had a "chance", but watch the protest from that whole league if there's still a format/vote for determining a NC if the Big 12, ACC and SEC play.

 

[Tidewater]

OK, thanks. I overlooked Jess' take until now. Some discussion below his article. Lets expand on that here.
You actually are making my point with your tongue n cheek. So if only the ACC and the SEC survive. Could there actually be a defacto championship played between the two conferences? Would that be allowed by the NCAA? If not, can you imagine the speculation of who's the best?

That would be up there with 1966, in terms of controversy. Central Florida will be thumping their chests for a year.

 

[BamaDMD]

That would be up there with 1966, in terms of controversy. Central Florida will be thumping their chests for a year.

If its like 1966, they'll give it to ND if they participate at all and have a winning season.

 

[BamaMoon]

At this point, I just would like to see the SEC be able to play its championship game in Dec. If JUST THAT happens, I'll take 2020's result of no NC and just be happy I lived thru it.

 

[davefrat]

Imagine the TV numbers for the SEC if no one else plays...

imagine the irreparable harm and ridicule if the SEC goes it alone and a bunch of people get sick and die.

 

[The Ols]

imagine the irreparable harm and ridicule if the SEC goes it alone and a bunch of people get sick and die.

Both the SEC and the ACC have medical clearance form their Medical Teams to play...This is about litigation now though...always has been, but it's #1 right now IMO...

 

[BamaMoon]

I've already been told by a Buckeye fan that any attempt to crown a National Champion this year will not be legit because the B1G won't be in contention.

I really wanted to share that Tweet I saw the other day about all the time a B1G team has been a part of the BCS or CFP in about the last 20 years, but I resisted.

 

[crimsonaudio]

I've already been told by a Buckeye fan that any attempt to crown a National Champion this year will not be legit because the B1G won't be in contention.

 

[Padreruf]

No. The season should be cancelled and/or either played in the spring. Too many "ifs' to go forward...

 

[B1GTide]

I've already been told by a Buckeye fan that any attempt to crown a National Champion this year will not be legit because the B1G won't be in contention.

Well, here's a Buckeye fan calling that bunk. I hate that the B1G folded its tents this early. Those who actually play the games get to decide the championship.

 

[DogPatch]

If its like 1966, they'll give it to ND if they participate at all and have a winning season.

Paul Hornung says winning is optional.

 

[BamaMoon]

Well, here's a Buckeye fan calling that bunk. I hate that the B1G folded its tents this early. Those who actually play the games get to decide the championship.

Not surprised to hear that from you.

 

[bamacon]

Yes...LSU won. They stomped Clemson and the Fighting Dabos into a mud hole and walked them dry...

but I get what you mean.

 

[Jack Bourbon]

If you read the OSU boards, the consensus seems to be that they got screwed by spineless leadership. With some wanting to join SEC.

 

[B1GTide]

If you read the OSU boards, the consensus seems to be that they got screwed by spineless leadership. With some wanting to join SEC.

I am not even sure who voted for OSU. Drake left in June and Johnson has not started as his replacement yet. If Gene Smith voted - well, he is lucky to still have a job. He would take the safest option every single time.