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Dolgevillefootballfan
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2017 playoff predictions
Okay, so why am I posting these playoff predictions on this thread? Because after last year's picks blew up in my face, I need redemption! Let me know if I've done it right THIS time, as I show you my picks for the 2017 "New Year's Six":
Playoff teams:
1. Washington (as undefeated PAC-12 Champs)
2. Alabama (from the SEC, of course)
3. Ohio State (as Big 10 champions, and the only conquesors of...)
4. Penn State (They got the name and the talent to overcome a loss and sneak into the playoff.)
Playoff:
Rose Bowl: Washington over Penn State (I feel like the Washington defense will be the key for the whole season... and for this game.)
Sugar Bowl: Alabama over Ohio State (We know what happened the last time these 2 met in the Sugar Bowl. But this time, Jalen Hurts and the Tide offense does just enough to bet the Buckeyes.)
Alabama over Washington in the championship game (With the 'Bama defense standing tall, I see them running off with the national title game in Atlanta... and THEN maybe Nick Saban will retire.)
Other "New Year's Six" games:
Orange Bowl: Florida State vs. Oklahoma (I have Florida State and Oklahoma as my "First Two teams out"... and meeting up in another barn-burner in Miami.)
Peach Bowl: South Florida vs. Florida (It looks like the AAC will grab that "Group of 5" spot again. And how awesome would it be if the AAC champions from Tampa got their hands on their in-state rivals from Gainesville?)
Fiesta Bowl: Clemson vs. USC (That Clemson defense will keep the Tigers in that group of elite teams... and send them to Phoenix to face the Trojans.)
Cotton Bowl: Oklahoma State vs. Auburn (I'll be honest here: These 2 teams were the last teams I selected to be on this list. And it should be an offensive shootout if these 2 get together.)
...And I'm done! Once you're done complaining about MY picks (again), please share yours (again)!
Okay, so why am I posting these playoff predictions on this thread? Because after last year's picks blew up in my face, I need redemption! Let me know if I've done it right THIS time, as I show you my picks for the 2017 "New Year's Six":
Playoff teams:
1. Washington (as undefeated PAC-12 Champs)
2. Alabama (from the SEC, of course)
3. Ohio State (as Big 10 champions, and the only conquesors of...)
4. Penn State (They got the name and the talent to overcome a loss and sneak into the playoff.)
Playoff:
Rose Bowl: Washington over Penn State (I feel like the Washington defense will be the key for the whole season... and for this game.)
Sugar Bowl: Alabama over Ohio State (We know what happened the last time these 2 met in the Sugar Bowl. But this time, Jalen Hurts and the Tide offense does just enough to bet the Buckeyes.)
Alabama over Washington in the championship game (With the 'Bama defense standing tall, I see them running off with the national title game in Atlanta... and THEN maybe Nick Saban will retire.)
Other "New Year's Six" games:
Orange Bowl: Florida State vs. Oklahoma (I have Florida State and Oklahoma as my "First Two teams out"... and meeting up in another barn-burner in Miami.)
Peach Bowl: South Florida vs. Florida (It looks like the AAC will grab that "Group of 5" spot again. And how awesome would it be if the AAC champions from Tampa got their hands on their in-state rivals from Gainesville?)
Fiesta Bowl: Clemson vs. USC (That Clemson defense will keep the Tigers in that group of elite teams... and send them to Phoenix to face the Trojans.)
Cotton Bowl: Oklahoma State vs. Auburn (I'll be honest here: These 2 teams were the last teams I selected to be on this list. And it should be an offensive shootout if these 2 get together.)
...And I'm done! Once you're done complaining about MY picks (again), please share yours (again)!