The Worst-Case Scenario For Each Top Ten Team This Weekend

This isn’t even the first time that Ohio State’s inclusion in the playoff would be questioned. This rivalry is called the Bedlam Game, and it is certainly filled with some of that.

The margin between UW and No. 5 MI (10-2), CFP committee chairman Kirby Hocutt said, is “very, very small”, though MI is done playing and Washington could seemingly widen that gap with a victory over the nation’s No. 8 team.

The trophies could be the only prizes for the winners in several games during championship weekend. The other reporters and teams: Kaylee Hartung (Alabama), Tom Rinaldi (Ohio State), Marty Smith (Clemson), Molly McGrath (Washington or Colorado), Holly Rowe (Penn State), Allison Williams (Wisconsin) and Shelley Smith (Oklahoma or Oklahoma State). Alabama ranks No. 1 in the country in scoring defense, rush defense and total defense. Defending national champ Alabama, the Death Star of the Deep South, holds the top spot, followed by Ohio State and Clemson, each of which has one loss. With a win, they will be in no problem.

Clemson should breeze to the championship against another good team in Virginia Tech.

If the Nittany Lions win the Big 10 championship, they would finish with a 10-2 record.

Washington is also a victor here because they now seemingly control their own destiny.

However, it should be noted that MI beat both teams.

Oklahoma has won eight straight after losing two of their first three.

Evans “will be ready to go”: OU defensive coordinator Mike Stoops said linebacker Jordan Evans was limited in Tuesday’s practice, but fully expects him to play against Oklahoma State. The ACC’s picture has eliminated Louisville and Florida State, both of whom might have been stronger possibilities for the final four.

Because the updated Playoff rankings have Colorado ahead of Oklahoma, we don’t have to worry about leapfrogging the Sooners anymore, unless they beat No. 10 Oklahoma State by a preposterous blowout, haha, ha, ha. No. 7 Penn State (10-2) in the Big Ten Championship game in Indianapolis, 8 p.m. Saturday on Fox: The victor, especially if it’s Penn State, could pose quite a dilemma for the committee.

SEC: This is the least compelling of the Power 5 title games because even if undefeated Alabama loses, it would still likely be in the top four. They were dominated by a three-loss Southern Cal team in a game played in Seattle. They didn’t qualify for their conference championship game, but are still expected to make the playoff because the Buckeyes are so good. “But it is not the distinguishing metric in the evaluation of these two teams”.

“We’ll find out at the same time as everyone else”, Peach Bowl President and CEO Gary Stokan said.

Wisconsin – They have two losses.

Big Ten: #6 Wisconsin vs #7 Penn State, 8pm, FOX: Ohio State is ranked 2nd but the 10-2 team that lost to them is ranked ahead of the 10-2 team that beat them? The Buckeyes still have a chance to be left out if Penn State defeats the Wisconsin Badgers.

Oklahoma – They too have two losses.

If the Buffs beat Washington on Friday, there’s still a chance. Why?

Penn State’s best hope is to win impressively against Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship game and hope Clemson loses. Clemson and Washington are win and in.