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À,The NCAA having balls? They have baseballs, basketballs, volleyballs, footballs, soccer balls, and water polo balls in their offices. Regarding governance.... We all know they have selective courage. North Carolina basketball for two hundred Alex. They won't force the SEC, or B1G into anything. Look at the pandemic season. SEC played the whole year, the B1G reversed course, played half a season. The NCAA doesn't own a pair of boots, they have Elmo light ups that little kids wear on their first day of preschool.

Oregon isn't the blueblood program that Michigan is. But is that really a hindrance anymore. Oregon has facilities, big-time boosters, a good fan base, nil money, and a history of putting kids into the NFL. Oregon is now a B1G member(well next year). You guys lost your last two guys to Miami and FSU. It's a Florida thing with those guys. I can't really explain it, but there's a pride thing when you grow up in the state, or play for one of the big three programs there. Lanning isn't a Michigan man right? You aren't going to be relegated to Peach TV. Peacock sure, every program has to go on there once or twice. But you'll be on CBS, NBC, FOX, and sometimes the B1G Network. You've got your guy. Just watch out for guys that look suspicious claiming to be Oregon staffers. Many great fake mustaches are available today.

Your 2010 team scored 611 points, while allowing only 243. You had the 24th rated SOS. That was the year Stanford finished number 4, and went 12-1. You had your first ever undefeated regular season, and got your first ever #1 AP ranking. People seem to forget that team, to me this year's team reminds me a lot more of that squad. Your defense held Cam Newton down pretty much the entire game, and lost on a last second field goal.

Don't worry, Utah is gonna be in the B1G sooner or later. At least that's what Kyle Whittingham keeps insinuating. I personally think they are in a prime position to run the Big 12. Most fans are awesome in person btw. I've gone to games against Ohio State, Michigan, Georgia, Alabama, and Florida State(as a student there). All great people in my experience.

Just finish the job this time!!! This year's team is built to beat physical teams like Georgia, Michigan, or Ohio State. That 2014 had more flash, but Ezekiel Elliot wore that defense down in the second half. I don't see that happening this year. You guys are better than '14, or '10 imo.

Billy is doing everything he said. He said he would cultivate relationships with high school coaches in the state. He's done that. It just sucks getting pounded on the field by Georgia again. But he said it would take three years to build the talent up. I said it would take a win over somebody we weren't supposed to beat to show progress. Tennessee was that win. Beating FSU would be a much greater catapult though. Fingers crossed.

Stanford ahead of USC? This Michigan thing is going to effect them. With the transfer portal in place it kind of negates some of this. It's great to sign great classes, but Clemson is showing what not utilizing the portal can do to your depth.

The only one loss teams I could see pushing a 1 loss Washington are Georgia, and Ohio State. If, and it's a huge if. Michigan beats Ohio State in a classic, then steamrolls whatever pathetic B1G West team they play. They get the number one seed because..... Georgia loses a heartbreaker to LSU, or Alabama. It would be a compelling argument. Your locks would be an undefeated Michigan and Florida State.. A one loss Oregon. Then you have a one loss Texas or Oklahoma. The Big 12 has a bunch of average to slightly above average teams. Texas at least has that win over Alabama. Then you have the two time defending champion Georgia Bulldogs. The Ohio State Buckeyes, who only lost a close nail biter to number one Michigan, and two top ten wins(at the time). Either a one or two loss Alabama that just beat Georgia. If it's one loss than this argument is over. They're in. But if they lose to LSU, they are eliminated. Last you have a one loss Washington, who just lost to Oregon. A chance to rematch Ohio State vs Michigan would be very tempting. But then again, you can't keep the mighty SEC out of the playoffs right? The two time defending Georgia Bulldogs get the nod in that scenario. But Ohio State vs Michigan would draw huge numbers, and we know who runs college football by now. Sadly that eliminates a one loss Washington. This is why I wish the expanded playoffs started this year.

Sorry, I didn't see the 2024 part. I'm still too focused on this crazy season. Realistically I wish the twelve team format started this year. You could see some crazy first round matchups. Alabama vs Oregon(ten years late). Texas vs Ohio State(Quinn Ewers bowl). Oklahoma vs Penn State. Then it's a toss up, Notre Dame, Tennessee, Louisville, Oregon State, Ole Miss, Missouri, USC, Oregon State, Utah, North Carolina, Miami, Iowa, Tulane, James Madison, Kansas. I have Georgia, Michigan, Washington, and Florida State as the top four with byes btw.

Oregon State is not above Washington, Oregon, or Ohio State. They could win the PAC Who, but they have two bad losses on their pad now. With Oklahoma losing , it opens the door for a one loss Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, Ohio State, Washington, Oregon. If Oregon beats an undefeated Washington in another classic, you could get two PAC teams in. Washington has looked pretty beatable the last two weeks though. So here is the nightmare situation for PAC fans. USC beats Washington. Oregon State beats Washington Utah beats Washington Oregon State beats Oregon USC beats Oregon Realistically I can see Washington losing easier than Oregon. The only game that I would be nervous about for Oregon is that Beaver game. They would love nothing more than to send Oregon off to B1G land with two straight series losses. In the process costing the PAC a playoff check. Oregon is better than Texas, they're better than Florida State. They're better than Alabama. Better than Oklahoma. Before I saw Ohio State the last two weeks, I thought they were clearly better than them. But that team has a very physical imposing defense. Oregon has the better QB, so I might still give the Ducks the advantage over them. To me it's Georgia, Michigan, Oregon/Ohio State, Washington. That win over Utah on the road was the best win of the year imo. Just take care of the Beavers, and you'll make the playoffs. You're good enough to win the whole thing.

Harbaugh and Caleb Williams in Chicago next year? Duh Bears!!!!

I know it's a huge week for you guys this week. But the major story surrounding the sport is a potential game changer. Especially for Oregon, as it effects one of the two heaviest in your new conference. If things go sideways, that heavy could be forced to trim weight and go to welterweight. I found this story to be silly at first, but now it's become something far more serious. Harbaugh could be gone. Michigan could be sanctioned, and have wins, scholarships, and future playoff appearances taken away. Pretty steep decline for what seems like the best team in the land this year. USC will likely push for them to be punished. Ohio State surely will, and Penn State will as well. All those teams were severely punished for off field issues that didn't include possible espionage. Throw in Georgia, Tennessee, TCU, and you have a lot of powerful entities looking to fry Big Blue. Did Michigan really get that much better in two years? Their recruiting really hasn't surpassed Ohio State. Did Jim just become that much better? If the answer is no, well this isn't going to end well for Michigan. Especially heading into next year.

Notre Dame was cheating as well. There were reports of an odd little man with a hunch at USC's walkthrough practices leading up to the game. He devised a way to transmit the sound of loud bells ringing whenever Caleb was in a passing formation.

What they need to do is trade the Trojan Horse in for a Stallion. It worked for a former Stanford head coach.

I guess you can't just throw anybody the head gig, and expect the ship to run smoothly. Alabama will learn that whenever Saban retires. Miami, Texas, Notre Dame, Nebraska, Florida, and Virginia Tech are aware of this. Michigan, Florida State, and Georgia know this. Ohio State has been lucky to have three straight guys to keep them rolling, but they struggled before that. USC can't just put any guy out there. They've got many inherent advantages. But with those come inherent expectations.

Since moving to Arizona I've seen what "West Coast" Football is. California, Stanford, UCLA, and even USC football fans can be very hot/cold as far as investment. Oregon, Washington, and Utah fans seem more lively imo. Arizona is more of a basketball school, I don't know what I'd label ASU as. It used to have a party school reputation, much like FSU. But Crow is into academics now, so I don't know what sporting event they like. I've grown to appreciate Oregon as my secondary team. Until Napier, or whomever else can ever get Florida going again, I'll root for the Ducks come playoff time. Hope you make it this year. Tough elimination game on Saturday though.

Jim Harbaugh knows differently. I wonder if you'll see any suspicious characters taping in your games in the future.

Teams like Iowa are in for a shock next year. No more ten win seasons for Kirk Ferentz.

Well Washington finally woke up.

Gotta give ASU credit, but there is no way they should win this game... Much less on the road. Elite programs don't let up after huge wins.

Washington has three points heading into the 4th. Utah or Oregon are gonna give the other a second loss. USC now has two losses, they can still beat anybody if they're clicking. Oregon State has Washington, Oregon, and USC. Is it happening again? If Washington loses to ASU, there are no more undefeated squads, and they still have a tough slate. I don't want to see two teams from the same conference make the playoffs.

The B1G wants the West coast markets to tune in. Most likely they'll schedule 3:30 ET kickoffs when a West coast team goes East. They'll likely do the same whenever an East coast team goes West. It would be a big ask to get West coast kids playing on what would be 9 AM P.T. Or vice versa. I'd look for noontime kicks Pacific Time.

The calming thought to most Trojans before August, was that this upcoming season was the last they'd have to see Oregon. They were moving on, their Duck issue being left at the roadside assistance they were moving on. Sadly though, they now realize that Duck is in the same vehicle with them now. They're riding shotgun with UCLA. But a Duck, and a Husky are in the backseat. "Drats". Which two programs look to be in a better position going forward? I saw physicality last week. That will carry over, even with new QB's to break in. USC will be breaking in a new guy next year as well btw.

It's gonna seem weird to me next year when the SEC moves to ESPN, and the B1G goes to CBS. The biggest positive for me as a Gator fan is no more Gary Danielson. I'm sorry in advance for your first Danielson game. " I don't know Verne, that didn't look like pass interference to me. Look Verne, that is not pass interference. Verne, that call wasn't right. No pass interference!!!" He'll point out out the flaws in the lower ranked team. He'll shill out for the favorite, especially if it's one he has an affinity for.

I don't know which is stranger to me, having Herbstreit calling an NFL game with Al Michaels. Or the game being on Amazon Prime. Ohio State fans were trying to lobby a politician into blocking them from having to have games on Peacock. I'm not joking about that. The argument is because Ohio State is state funded, they should not be able to force Ohio taxpayers to purchase Peacock to watch their games. That's ridiculous on so many levels. You have to purchase a cable, or satellite package to get ESPN. You gotta love fans sometimes..... Most of them.