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[iam416]

And as far as the conference goes, it's not like Penn State will finish with a better record than OSU (or M). It'll be the same. Each lost a game on the road.

Does anyone seriously think PSU is the best team in the East? Or 2nd best team? Meanwhile, a team with 2 conferences will win the West. TWO. If Wisky wins the B10, does anyone really think they're better than OSU? Or M?

[Rocky Bleier]

Wisconsin would beat Michigan if they played today.

[Jeff Buchanan]

.......Does anyone seriously think PSU is the best team in the East? Or 2nd best team? Meanwhile, a team with 2 conferences will win the West. TWO. If Wisky wins the B10, does anyone really think they're better than OSU? Or M?

No, but then again the Committee in all their wisdom put aTm at #4 two weeks ago.

[AlabamAlum]

But sometimes the best two teams are in one conference. Leaving one of those best teams out because a worse team played in a weaker conference is not optimal, imo.
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How do we really know that? You have to get in to have a shot. Make the conference season important.

Well, we have some hard data re: Ohio State vs Oklahoma.

The "nobody knows" thing is used by non power 5 conferences. Do you remember Tulane going undefeated a number of years back? Their president made that argument and threatened a lawsuit. In other words, we already accept that not all conferences are created equally. Hell, we invented the "Power 5" designation because we accept, up front, that there are weaker conferences.

[Jeff Buchanan]

Wisconsin would beat Michigan if they played today.

Rocky ...... cheer up man. M's offense had a clunker, ONE. Is it a trend? Not yet it isn't.

[entropy]

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[Rocky Bleier]

Jeff..... Wisconsin are battled-tested. Michigan has not improved much since the two teams played. OSU is the best team in the conference, but won't make the championship game once they beat Michigan. Wisconsin will beat PSU and be B1G champs.

[WM Wolverine]

Having the title of conference champion imo is enormous as far as your CFP resume.

[Jeff Buchanan]

Coaches Poll - not that I think this is a good measure! - but, nonetheless, I think it's about right:

1) Alabama (10-0)

2) osu (9-1)

3) Louisville (9-1)

4) Michigan (9-1)

5) Clemson (9-1)

Here are the rest:

http://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings

[Dan V]

Conference Champion.

First on the list

the "list" has strength of schedule over head to head--it's a list, not a specific criterion order

[Dan V]

Coaches Poll - not that I think this is a good measure! - but, nonetheless, I think it's about right:

1) Alabama (10-0)

2) osu (9-1)

3) Louisville (9-1)

4) Michigan (9-1)

5) Clemson (9-1)

Here are the rest:

http://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings

You want the teams that will travel well-- it is all about $$$$$$$$ but no one will tell you that. That is why OSU and Mich are there.

[CGVT]

You want the teams that will travel well-- it is all about $$$$$$$$ but no one will tell you that. That is why OSU and Mich are there.

That comes into play for the other bowls. Not the playoffs

[entropy]

That comes into play for the other bowls. Not the playoffs

All things being equal, I think it does. But I'm cynical.


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[iam416]

Right now there is a credible chance 2 of the top 3 in both the Final AP and Coaches won't make the CFP. Louisville is almost certain to finish 11-1. OSU has an outside shot at it.

[AlabamAlum]

I think Ohio State is the only team that can beat Bama. So, go Penn State, go Wva, go Washington.

Go, go, go!