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The Season so Far-Week 14
1st 4. LSU, Ohio State, Clemson, Georgia
2nd 4. Utah, Oklahoma, Baylor, Florida
3rd 4. Wisconsin, Alabama, Minnesota, Penn State.
Analysis: LSU with a very slight edge over Ohio State. Utah, Oklahoma, and Baylor in prime condition to move up to number 4. Should Georgia beat LSU, the top 4 will like remain the same with LSU falling to 3rd or 4th.
Playoffs: Ohio State, LSU, Clemson, Utah
Analysis: Look for a big OSU win to propel them to the top. LSU could hold on to the top with a big win over Georgia. Clemson is a lock and Utah has a tough match with Oregon. The winner of Oklahoma-Baylor will be in contention for the playoffs depending on the outcome of the Utah-Oregon game.
Biggest Surprises: Utah, Minnesota, Baylor.
Analysis: All three teams ranked in my final regular final 12 and none were expected to be there. Utah has the best shot at the playoffs but needs Georgia to lose and win over Oregon. Minnesota is out, but could still make the Rose Bowl. Baylor has to beat Oklahoma to have a chance, and needs help from LSU and Oregon to give them a fighting chance.
Biggest Disappointments: Nebraska, Arkansas, UCLA.
Analysis: Nebraska was the favorite for the Big 10 West, but failed to even make a bowl game. It’s been two years since Arkansas has won an SEC game and some of their losses were by large margins. UCLA was up and down most of the year finishing 4-8. There is more than enough talent in So California to avoid a losing season.
Heisman Trophy: Joe Burrows, Justin Fields, JK Burrows.
Analysis: This is over for all practical purposes. Burrows should win in a landslide. I doubt if more than 3 contenders go to NYC for the award.
Big 3 games of the week: SEC Championship, PAC 12 Championship, Big 12 Championship.
Analysis: LSU should make the playoffs even if they lose to Georgia. In that case both LSU and Georgia are in and Ohio State and Clemson are very likely. Clemson is a lock, and Ohio State is not far behind. Should LSU win the SEC Championship, then either Utah, if they win the PAC 12 or the winner of the Big 12 Championship, Baylor or Oklahoma will claim the final spot. A close Georgia loss could put the committee in a bind. In that case, “bonus points” from margins of victory will be a factor in the Utah-Oregon game and the Baylor-Oklahoma game.
G-5 Team. Boise St and Memphis are in the driver’s seat. Boise St should claim the prize with a win in the Mountain West championship game.
1st 4. LSU, Ohio State, Clemson, Georgia
2nd 4. Utah, Oklahoma, Baylor, Florida
3rd 4. Wisconsin, Alabama, Minnesota, Penn State.
Analysis: LSU with a very slight edge over Ohio State. Utah, Oklahoma, and Baylor in prime condition to move up to number 4. Should Georgia beat LSU, the top 4 will like remain the same with LSU falling to 3rd or 4th.
Playoffs: Ohio State, LSU, Clemson, Utah
Analysis: Look for a big OSU win to propel them to the top. LSU could hold on to the top with a big win over Georgia. Clemson is a lock and Utah has a tough match with Oregon. The winner of Oklahoma-Baylor will be in contention for the playoffs depending on the outcome of the Utah-Oregon game.
Biggest Surprises: Utah, Minnesota, Baylor.
Analysis: All three teams ranked in my final regular final 12 and none were expected to be there. Utah has the best shot at the playoffs but needs Georgia to lose and win over Oregon. Minnesota is out, but could still make the Rose Bowl. Baylor has to beat Oklahoma to have a chance, and needs help from LSU and Oregon to give them a fighting chance.
Biggest Disappointments: Nebraska, Arkansas, UCLA.
Analysis: Nebraska was the favorite for the Big 10 West, but failed to even make a bowl game. It’s been two years since Arkansas has won an SEC game and some of their losses were by large margins. UCLA was up and down most of the year finishing 4-8. There is more than enough talent in So California to avoid a losing season.
Heisman Trophy: Joe Burrows, Justin Fields, JK Burrows.
Analysis: This is over for all practical purposes. Burrows should win in a landslide. I doubt if more than 3 contenders go to NYC for the award.
Big 3 games of the week: SEC Championship, PAC 12 Championship, Big 12 Championship.
Analysis: LSU should make the playoffs even if they lose to Georgia. In that case both LSU and Georgia are in and Ohio State and Clemson are very likely. Clemson is a lock, and Ohio State is not far behind. Should LSU win the SEC Championship, then either Utah, if they win the PAC 12 or the winner of the Big 12 Championship, Baylor or Oklahoma will claim the final spot. A close Georgia loss could put the committee in a bind. In that case, “bonus points” from margins of victory will be a factor in the Utah-Oregon game and the Baylor-Oklahoma game.
G-5 Team. Boise St and Memphis are in the driver’s seat. Boise St should claim the prize with a win in the Mountain West championship game.