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The Season So Far-week –Week 11
1st 4: LSU, Ohio State, Clemson, Alabama
2nd 4: Georgia, Oregon, Minnesota, Utah
3rd 4: Oklahoma, Florida, Penn State, Auburn
Analysis: Major shakeup in the polls. LSU jumps to number 1 with a win over Alabama, but Alabama stays in the top 4. Ohio State and Clemson are definitely in contention. Minnesota with a big win over Penn State still has a chance to win the Big 10 West and a Rose Bowl berth. Oklahoma, Oregon, and Iowa are on the outside, and needs some help. LSU and Ohio State look like the best teams in the country.
My Picks for the Playoff: LSU, Ohio State, Clemson, Alabama
Analysis: I can’t see Alabama losing another game, though Auburn is a tough out. That would give them the edge over the PAC champion and Oklahoma. Baylor is not rated in my poll, but can jump in easily with a win over Oklahoma. Would an undefeated Baylor beat out Alabama? I say no.
Most surprising: Minnesota, Baylor, Utah.
Analysis: All 3 teams are in contention for conference titles and a possible trip to the playoffs. Minnesota has its best team in 50 years. Still a tough row for them to hurdle. If Baylor can beat Oklahoma, they move into playoff contention. It’s likely Oregon or Utah for PAC title.
Most disappointing: Arkansas, Nebraska, Northwestern.
Analysis: Arkansas fired it’s coach, and has zero wins this year over an SEC opponent. It lost another game to a non-power 5 opponent. Nebraska continues to stumble The Big 10 West favorite, will be lucky to finish in the top 3. Northwestern won the Big 10 West last year, but only 1 one this year. The huge drop was not expected.
Heisman Trophy: Joe Burrow, Tua Tagovailoa, Jalin Hurts.
Analysis: Only three are listed this week, as it seems very difficult for anyone else to crack the top 3. Joe and Tua had a great matchup last week and both survived. A number one finish will likely seal the trophy for Burrow. Jalin Hurts needs Oklahoma to keep winning in order to have a chance.
Big 3 Games of the Week: Georgia-Auburn, Baylor-Oklahoma, Minnesota-Iowa
Analysis: Some big games with impact on the playoffs. Georgia still has a solid shot to make the playoffs, but can’t stumble against Auburn. Georgia’s defense should make the difference with a 20-17 win. Biggest game of the year in the Big 12. Baylor could clinch the regular season title with a win over Oklahoma. Oklahoma has not looked good of late, but will rise to the occasion with a 41-31 win over Baylor. Minnesota is still undefeated and faces a big road test against Iowa. Minnesota will beat the point spread and roll over Iowa 31-20.
Big games left: Clemson-South Carolina, Ohio State-Michigan, Wisconsin-Minnesota, Penn State-Ohio State, Alabama-Auburn, SEC Championship, PAC 12 Championship, Big 10 Championship, ACC Championship, ACC Championship.
Analysis: Ohio State and Michigan could yet be the biggest remaining game. Michigan has improved of late. Alabama must beat Auburn to have any chance to make the playoffs. Georgia controls its own fate, but must win out, including the SEC Championship. Clemson has the easiest path with only it’s traditional rival South Carolina apparently standing in its way. The winner of Oregon and Utah in the PAC Championship, could be in line for a playoff berth.
The battle for the g-5 New Year’s Day bowl game should be either Boise State or the winner of the AAC championship. Just a hunch, but I’m going with Cincinnati.
1st 4: LSU, Ohio State, Clemson, Alabama
2nd 4: Georgia, Oregon, Minnesota, Utah
3rd 4: Oklahoma, Florida, Penn State, Auburn
Analysis: Major shakeup in the polls. LSU jumps to number 1 with a win over Alabama, but Alabama stays in the top 4. Ohio State and Clemson are definitely in contention. Minnesota with a big win over Penn State still has a chance to win the Big 10 West and a Rose Bowl berth. Oklahoma, Oregon, and Iowa are on the outside, and needs some help. LSU and Ohio State look like the best teams in the country.
My Picks for the Playoff: LSU, Ohio State, Clemson, Alabama
Analysis: I can’t see Alabama losing another game, though Auburn is a tough out. That would give them the edge over the PAC champion and Oklahoma. Baylor is not rated in my poll, but can jump in easily with a win over Oklahoma. Would an undefeated Baylor beat out Alabama? I say no.
Most surprising: Minnesota, Baylor, Utah.
Analysis: All 3 teams are in contention for conference titles and a possible trip to the playoffs. Minnesota has its best team in 50 years. Still a tough row for them to hurdle. If Baylor can beat Oklahoma, they move into playoff contention. It’s likely Oregon or Utah for PAC title.
Most disappointing: Arkansas, Nebraska, Northwestern.
Analysis: Arkansas fired it’s coach, and has zero wins this year over an SEC opponent. It lost another game to a non-power 5 opponent. Nebraska continues to stumble The Big 10 West favorite, will be lucky to finish in the top 3. Northwestern won the Big 10 West last year, but only 1 one this year. The huge drop was not expected.
Heisman Trophy: Joe Burrow, Tua Tagovailoa, Jalin Hurts.
Analysis: Only three are listed this week, as it seems very difficult for anyone else to crack the top 3. Joe and Tua had a great matchup last week and both survived. A number one finish will likely seal the trophy for Burrow. Jalin Hurts needs Oklahoma to keep winning in order to have a chance.
Big 3 Games of the Week: Georgia-Auburn, Baylor-Oklahoma, Minnesota-Iowa
Analysis: Some big games with impact on the playoffs. Georgia still has a solid shot to make the playoffs, but can’t stumble against Auburn. Georgia’s defense should make the difference with a 20-17 win. Biggest game of the year in the Big 12. Baylor could clinch the regular season title with a win over Oklahoma. Oklahoma has not looked good of late, but will rise to the occasion with a 41-31 win over Baylor. Minnesota is still undefeated and faces a big road test against Iowa. Minnesota will beat the point spread and roll over Iowa 31-20.
Big games left: Clemson-South Carolina, Ohio State-Michigan, Wisconsin-Minnesota, Penn State-Ohio State, Alabama-Auburn, SEC Championship, PAC 12 Championship, Big 10 Championship, ACC Championship, ACC Championship.
Analysis: Ohio State and Michigan could yet be the biggest remaining game. Michigan has improved of late. Alabama must beat Auburn to have any chance to make the playoffs. Georgia controls its own fate, but must win out, including the SEC Championship. Clemson has the easiest path with only it’s traditional rival South Carolina apparently standing in its way. The winner of Oregon and Utah in the PAC Championship, could be in line for a playoff berth.
The battle for the g-5 New Year’s Day bowl game should be either Boise State or the winner of the AAC championship. Just a hunch, but I’m going with Cincinnati.