Jon Joseph Moderator No. 1 Share Posted December 19 This is truly a BIG Weekend for the B1G. Are the B1G teams overrated as dozens in Dixie so believe? Friday - 5 Pacific - ABC - No. 5 NOTRE DAME -7 vs. No. 10 INDIANA Holy Hoosiers. What would the preseason odds have been for this being the opening game of the 12-team Playoff? Astro, meet Nomical. Indiana did defeat a team with a Blue Chip Roster, Michigan, in Bloomington, but Indiana was manhandled in Columbus by a team with a deeper blue roster, Ohio State. The Irish have a Blue Chip roster. Notre Dame went 3-1 vs. the G5 with Army and Navy supposedly being Top 25 wins, and 5-0 against the Irish's favorite bakery located in ACC Pastry Patsy Country. Clemson and FSU want out, not the Irish. USC lit up the Notre Dame defense. Notre Dame's best win came against 8-4 A+M. Army at No. 22 is Notre Dame's only Top 25 win. Notre Dame 27 - Indiana 23. The Irish win but don't cover on the way to play Georgia in New Orleans. .................................................................................................................. Saturday - No 4 PENN STATE - 8.5 vs. No 10 SMU 9 AM Pacific - TNT It's been a wonderful season for SMU. As a condition of joining the conference, SMU agreed to take no media revenue through 2036. However, in a futile effort to placate Clemson and FSU, the ACC agreed that member schools would eat what they killed in the post-season. In the process of shutting Bama out of the Playoff, SMU has already pocketed $4M with a chance to earn more if it can win in Happy Valley and advance to play Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl. Will PSU coach James Franklin finally win a meaningful game? Franklin came within a score of Ohio State and OBD this season but could not close the deal. PSU fans know they have the easiest Playoff path - vs. a P4 runner-up, with a home loss to BYU and a loss to 3-loss Clemson, and G5 Boise on the way to Atlanta. I think the Nittany Lions are on the way to a Fiesta. PSU 38 - SMU 24. ................................................................................................................... Saturday - No. 6 OHIO STATE -7.5 vs. No. 7 Tennessee 5 PM Pacific - ABC The weather outside may be frightfully cold, it's December in Ohio after sundown, but the HEAT is most definitely on Buckeyes coach Ryan Day and Ohio State AD, Ross Bjork. The Buckeyes opened the wallet for players who could have gone pro in 2023 and for a few studs from the portal including All-America DB Caleb Downs and All-American Center, Seth McLaughlin, from Alabama. Unfortunately for tOSU, Seth is down and out. Ohio State openly and loudly proclaimed that 2024 Was Championship Or Bust! Gulp! A 21-point home favorite, Ohio State lost to the hated School Up North for the 4th year in a row and looked B-A-D in the process. Oh, and Ohio State lost to The New Kid On The Block, That Team Out West. The Tennessee Volunteers? It is so hard to get a handle on this season's SEC. The Vols beat Bama in Knoxville but were never in the game vs. Georgia in Athens and flamed out on the road in Hog Heaven. Tennessee had one of the easiest SEC in-conference schedules but could not make the SEC Champ game in Atlanta. I think this will be a low-scoring affair with two excellent defenses getting after it. This is the SEC vs. B1G Main Event. The OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY - 21 - The VOLS - 17 So, I have the B1G going 2-1. Sit back, relax, smell the Roses, and let me know if you agree with my handicapping which in the past has shown to be Cover-Challenged. Ruin Ryan! Hurl Heuple! 2 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JabbaNoBargain No. 2 Share Posted December 19 I don’t know about the B1G specifically, but I’m feeling some upsets! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Author Moderator No. 3 Share Posted December 19 AP - A Long and Winding Road to the 12-Team Playoff. The pictured RB, Bob Chappuis, was my Uncle Harvey Jones's roommate at Michigan. Harvey returned from combat to captain the Michigan golf team. 12-team college football playoff arrives after 100 years, a few billion dollars and many detours APNEWS.COM It took more than 100 years, a few billion dollars and the cold, hard realization that you can’t fight progress forever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Author Moderator No. 4 Share Posted December 19 Hoo(sier) Knew? Suddenly, the Hoosier State is the Epicenter of college football SATURDAYBLITZ.COM If you play in it, they will come. The basketball State of Indiana is experiencing a college football euphoria, as it prepares to host an on-campus college foot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven A Moderator No. 5 Share Posted December 19 On 12/19/2024 at 11:02 AM, Jon Joseph said: and let me know if you agree with my handicapping Hey Charles, we need a thumbs down emoji so I don't have to go into too much detail in regard to JJ's posts. JK. I'm going to go with Tenn. They are used to cold weather, have nothing to lose as an underdog, can pressure Howard, and ALL the pressure is on Day. I think osu goes in the chipper and loses. And, I'll take the killer Cignetti's. I listened to him describe what he learned after the L to osu and think they will be prepared for this. Plus, ND had to have a near miracle to hold off the "safe sexers" and who did they lose to . . . not the Illinois team that plays in the BIG, but the one that went 4 - 4 in the Middling America Conference. Lastly, I just realized that we went from the Pac 12 with a little brother osu to the BIG with the same result. GO DUCKS!! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartan2785 No. 6 Share Posted December 19 (edited) I think the B1G will go 1-2, Penn St. will get the W. Have a feeling Tennessee might take a lead early and the crowd will turn on the team, Day will falter in the face of adversity, and finally I don't know if Howard has it in him to come back against a really good Tennessee front line. Indiana will be more competitive than the first time they played a team with a heartbeat, but they won't have enough against I hate to admit it...a pretty good ND team. I actually think Notre Dame is pretty dang good and could make it to the final. SMU will be competitive, but I have a feeling Penn St. will take a lot of positive vibes from the title game. I'm sure it was disappointment for those players, but the offense really came through, and that has been the thing holding them back. Too much talent and at home. I'm also calling my shot saying Clemson will beat Texas. They have nothing to lose, and I see them playing really loose. I think Sark will stick with Ewers and it will end in tears for them. Edited December 19 by spartan2785 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Author Moderator No. 7 Share Posted December 19 A Key Stat for the 12 Playoff teams. Yes, Gabe is The Man! 1 key stat for each Playoff team that you should know - Saturday Down South WWW.SATURDAYDOWNSOUTH.COM These stats are worth knowing about each team in the 2024 College Football Playoff field ahead of the first round. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Author Moderator No. 8 Share Posted December 19 tOSU vs. THE SEC. Hmmmm? Ohio State record vs. SEC teams: Will Buckeyes' bowl struggles continue in College Football Playoff? WWW.SPORTINGNEWS.COM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solar No. 9 Share Posted December 19 (edited) With the exception of SMU I think there is little separation between these teams. Bring the popcorn! Edited December 19 by Solar 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Sousa No. 10 Share Posted December 20 On 12/19/2024 at 11:02 AM, Jon Joseph said: Astro, meet Nomical JJ, you make me laugh! Thank you. I don't know football near enough to make any accurate predictions. My predictions are what I WANT to be the truth. So, with that in mind... I am rooting for the Whoooosays to beat the Domers. Why? Because, like the SEC, the Golden Domes are almost always overrated, (When was the last time they one a playoff game?????) and their fanbase rate them much, much higher still. I would rather play Tennessee than anOSU, but I am a conference loyalist and it will be better for our reputation to beat anOSU by a whole lot more than a point to carry us through the off season. On the other hand, again, I like the idea of going through 3 of the best SEC teams on the way to a championship, giving the SEC folks nothing to say except "It was a down year for the SEC." So that one is a toss-up in my mind. It's good or good. I want Penn State to put a beat down on SMU. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven A Moderator No. 11 Share Posted December 20 The article states "If you’re going to say that Gabriel struggles in big-time games — something that was a fair knock entering the season" i guess the writers didn't watch the Red River Rivalry two years ago. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 12 Share Posted December 20 When one talks about a team being overrated, I think Indiana jumps to the front of the line. One of the most common terms in sports is, "this game is a measuring stick." that game for Indiana was against Ohio State, and Indiana definitely didn't measure up. It's not that I want Notre Dame, but I think they'll win. No game all season had me more nervous than the B1G CCG against Penn State, Warren is terrifying. Good job getting in, SMU, but time to say goodnight. I don't think Clemson or Texas had seasons worthy of Top 12. Clemson's best game was their 3 point win over SMU, Texas didn't have a Best win, their best games were the two L's to Georgia. I used to go All Pac in Bowl Season, but since the B1G really only had 3 competitive teams I don't that have that loyalty yet, go Tennessee, OBD will take care of the SEC. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Administrator No. 13 Share Posted December 20 On 12/19/2024 at 1:26 PM, Steven A said: Hey Charles, we need a thumbs down emoji We used to have one years ago when we did comments beneath the articles on FishDuck.com, but sure enough....people began to use them as a weapon to embarrass those they disagreed with. Now, it is positive or nothing! 1 2 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Administrator No. 14 Share Posted December 20 Notre Dame is out a starting corner, and Indiana passes the ball really well. Their QB is very accurate, and I believe is a way the Hoosiers can win the game. 1 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Author Moderator No. 15 Share Posted December 20 On 12/19/2024 at 7:50 PM, Charles Fischer said: We used to have one years ago when we did comments beneath the articles on FishDuck.com, but sure enough....people began to use them as a weapon to embarrass those they disagreed with. Now, it is positive or nothing! Thank Goodness! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Author Moderator No. 16 Share Posted December 20 The Pressure is On! College Football Playoff games, first-round picks: Ohio State must dominate, Notre Dame out to flip narrative - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM Top storylines to watch as the 12-team College Football Playoff era kicks off this weekend with first-round action Rent Ryan Asunder! Humble Heupel! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven A Moderator No. 17 Share Posted December 20 On 12/19/2024 at 4:50 PM, Charles Fischer said: Now, it is positive or nothing! Right on, as it should be. We will let Dan continue to use it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Funduck No. 18 Share Posted December 20 Heading to a sports bar and grill with some friends for Ohio/Vol-leyball. I want the gurls to win so Oregon can beat as many SEC teams as possible in their quest for the Natty. Should get 2 with Teckis but Joe'ja wont be there in the end. I've got ND stumbling their way to the Natty. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Author Moderator No. 19 Share Posted December 20 On 12/19/2024 at 7:23 PM, 30Duck said: When one talks about a team being overrated, I think Indiana jumps to the front of the line. One of the most common terms in sports is, "this game is a measuring stick." that game for Indiana was against Ohio State, and Indiana definitely didn't measure up. It's not that I want Notre Dame, but I think they'll win. No game all season had me more nervous than the B1G CCG against Penn State, Warren is terrifying. Good job getting in, SMU, but time to say goodnight. I don't think Clemson or Texas had seasons worthy of Top 12. Clemson's best game was their 3 point win over SMU, Texas didn't have a Best win, their best games were the two L's to Georgia. I used to go All Pac in Bowl Season, but since the B1G really only had 3 competitive teams I don't that have that loyalty yet, go Tennessee, OBD will take care of the SEC. 30, if you can't be true to your school, be true to the $$$! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 20 Share Posted December 20 On 12/20/2024 at 8:28 AM, Jon Joseph said: 30, if you can't be true to your school, be true to the $$$! Can't do it 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Author Moderator No. 21 Share Posted December 20 I See Dabo Getting Texas Two Stomped. Clemson, Dabo Swinney back in playoff: 'Been taking shots for 16 years and we just keep winning' WWW.USATODAY.COM Clemson coach Dabo Swinney has heard his share of criticism, but "we just keep winning," he says as the Tigers return to the College Football Playoff. Takin' Hits for 16 Years? Poor wittle clemson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Author Moderator No. 22 Share Posted December 20 USA Today. It's 5-1 for The Catholics Over the Cigarettes. Notre Dame-Indiana predictions: Picks for the College Football Playoff first-round showdown WWW.USATODAY.COM Notre Dame and Indiana will clash in the opening first-round game of the College Football Playoff. Who will win? Our experts weigh in. On the Right Coast (the wrong coast for watching sports) I hope around Midnight to GOOGLE a Hoosiers Dumping of the Domers. Indiana had a soft schedule? Indiana was not the Hoosier state team that played one-third of its schedule vs. the G5 and went 3-1. Harass Heuple! Ravage Ryan! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GODUCKS15 No. 23 Share Posted December 20 (edited) I'm going with Hoosier Daddy for the win. Edited December 20 by GODUCKS15 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Author Moderator No. 24 Share Posted December 20 To Date, OBD has Earned $8M for the B1G + Hoosiers, Nits, and Buckeyes a Collective $12M for the conference. Pretty good contribution from Junior Member OBD, no? What are the matchups in the College Football Playoff? APNEWS.COM After a chaotic end to the regular season in college football, the matchups are set for the first 12-team version of the College Football Playoff. Here's a look at who's playing, game times and... Before deciding not to cheer for B1G member schools, understand the $ involved. ACC member teams SMU and Clemson will each pocket at least $4M. The Tigers + Ponies do not have to share the money with the ACC. I think that 'You Eat What You Playoff and Tournament Kill' will be B1G come the next media deal in 2031. Hash-Mark Heuple! Destruct Day! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Author Moderator No. 25 Share Posted December 20 Oh, the Weather Outside is Frightful, IPAs By the Fireplace Delightful, Since Dixie Teams Have to Come Up NO., Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow! Weather forecasts for College Football Playoff campus games predict freezing temperatures, chance of snow - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM Three first round games could face below-freezing temperatures in the CFP Bummer for our UGA friends. Beck is officially benched, Kirby will have a new Gunner. Turn Day Into Night! Make Hash of Heupel! Is it just me or does Heupel look like he just escaped from Shawshank? How are you fixed for blades? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 26 Share Posted December 20 On 12/20/2024 at 10:53 AM, Jon Joseph said: Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Author Moderator No. 27 Share Posted December 20 Saturday Tradition with a Deep Dive into the PO Pool of 1st Round Games. Spoiler Alert: The author is going with the chalk - ND, PSU, TX, + tOSU. SP+ is calling for at least one upset. The Ultimate Playoff Primer: The real tournament is here. Let the madness begin SATURDAYTRADITION.COM Matt Hinton analyzes every key aspect of each first-round Playoff game and predicts who will advance to the quarterfinals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoGaDawg No. 28 Share Posted December 20 On 12/20/2024 at 1:53 PM, Jon Joseph said: Oh, the Weather Outside is Frightful, IPAs By the Fireplace Delightful, Since Dixie Teams Have to Come Up NO., Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow! Weather forecasts for College Football Playoff campus games predict freezing temperatures, chance of snow - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM Three first round games could face below-freezing temperatures in the CFP Bummer for our UGA friends. Beck is officially benched, Kirby will have a new Gunner. Turn Day Into Night! Make Hash of Heupel! Is it just me or does Heupel look like he just escaped from Shawshank? How are you fixed for blades? I’m bummed about Beck being injured, I hope it’s not too bad and doesn’t plummet his draft stock. Could be silver linings for us though, Stockton adds a new element for our offense so hopefully that pays dividends? Only time will tell, but GA is still GA so it’s very unlikely we will be an easy out in the Playoff. Heck, we might even see GA vs Oregon before it’s over! I’m excited and worried at the same time! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
