2025-2026 College Football Thread

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by Blu-Benny

my question is how high is WI gonna climb after this game and how far will NE fall??

I say to the 5th spot for Wisconsin and probably the 11th spot for the Cornhuskers.

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by Blu-Benny

my question is how high is WI gonna climb after this game and how far will NE fall??

Wisconsin really has an easy schedule ahead of them. Only ranked opponent they have left is Illinois. They definitely have a chance at running the table with their regular season schedule.

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by Darth Anakin

I say to the 5th spot for Wisconsin and probably the 11th spot for the Cornhuskers.

Oh come on. There's no way in hell Nebraska only falls 3 spots to #11. They'll be closer to #20 than #10.

[Blu-Benny]

Originally Posted by ChadFL

Wisconsin really has an easy schedule ahead of them. Only ranked opponent they have left is Illinois. They definitely have a chance at running the table with their regular season schedule.

they say if the badgers can run the table and LSU, Alabama (??) and 1 other team that i can't remember all lose 1 or 2 games, that's what it would take for WI to be considered for the BCS championship game.

[Blu-Benny]

great to see WI stuff NE's last ditch effort @ a TD!!!

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by Blu-Benny

they say if the badgers can run the table and LSU, Alabama (??) and 1 other team that i can't remember all lose 1 or 2 games, that's what it would take for WI to be considered for the BCS championship game.

Ya, the Big Ten is somewhat in the dumps this season. Wisconsin would have to run the table to be considered for a national title game. Even then they might be on the outside looking in if two teams from better conferences went undefeated. I believe the Big Ten has a conference title game starting this season so they'd actually have to go 13-0, beating a team like Michigan or Michigan St. in the conf title game.

[Blu-Benny]

Originally Posted by ChadFL

Ya, the Big Ten is somewhat in the dumps this season. Wisconsin would have to run the table to be considered for a national title game. Even then they might be on the outside looking in if two teams from better conferences went undefeated. I believe the Big Ten has a conference title game starting this season so they'd actually have to go 13-0, beating a team like Michigan or Michigan St. in the conf title game.

that's exactly right.

would be nice to be in the BCS title game talk.

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by Blu-Benny

that's exactly right.

would be nice to be in the BCS title game talk.

The weak schedule is partially their own fault. Wisconsin's non-conference schedule is among the crappiest in the nation. They scheduled UNLV, Oregon St., Northern Illinois and South Dakota. That's just inexcusable. They could have at least scheduled one quality non-conference opponent.

[Blu-Benny]

Originally Posted by ChadFL

The weak schedule is partially their own fault. Wisconsin's non-conference schedule is among the crappiest in the nation. They scheduled UNLV, Oregon St., Northern Illinois and South Dakota. That's just inexcusable. They could have at least scheduled one quality non-conference opponent.

it would be nice but i'm not holding my breath though.

[Spurrier Sucks]

What they going to say now? Where you at Slec? Party in Tigertown!

[ScarredLungs]

Originally Posted by ChadFL

Anyone catch this ridiculous cheap shot delivered by Illinois LB Jonathan Brown today? He kneed the guy right in the groin in full view of the ref. Somehow he didn't get ejected.

One way to play defense - YouTube

That is crazy ridiculous.

[fatediesel]

Originally Posted by Blu-Benny

my question is how high is WI gonna climb after this game and how far will NE fall??

I really don't know if they'll move at all in the polls. None of the teams ahead of them lost and I don't know if their entire resume is impressive enough to jump any teams due to their previously mentioned out of conference schedule.

Originally Posted by ChadFL

Oh come on. There's no way in hell Nebraska only falls 3 spots to #11. They'll be closer to #20 than #10.

I don't see Nebraska falling that much. Look at how the teams ranked behind them fared yesterday. South Carolina, Florida, Virginia Tech, Texas A&M, Baylor, South Florida (Thursday), and TCU all lost. I could see them getting passed by Oregon, Clemson, Texas, and maybe Georgia Tech and Arkansas but I still don't see them being ranked below #15.

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by fatediesel

I really don't know if they'll move at all in the polls. None of the teams ahead of them lost and I don't know if their entire resume is impressive enough to jump any teams due to their previously mentioned out of conference schedule

I don't see Nebraska falling that much. Look at how the teams ranked behind them fared yesterday. South Carolina, Florida, Virginia Tech, Texas A&M, Baylor, South Florida (Thursday), and TCU all lost. I could see them getting passed by Oregon, Clemson, Texas, and maybe Georgia Tech and Arkansas but I still don't see them being ranked below #15.

Looks like you're right. Nebraska came in #14. Wisconsin is at #4.

[supersix4]

Bama should move up after routing a top15 school.

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by supersix4

Bama should move up after routing a top15 school.

They moved past Oklahoma in the AP poll to #2. LSU has played a tough schedule and beaten everyone handily, so it's hard for anyone to pass them as #1. And next week LSU has Florida. I don't know Florida QB Brantley's status, but if he's out for the LSU game LAU should win that one easily.

The biggest SEC matchup is November 5 - LSU @ Alabama.

[iam1bearcat]

Originally Posted by ChadFL

The biggest SEC matchup is November 5 - LSU @ Alabama.

i hope they both stay undefeated (very likely). that's gonna be a GREAT match up!

i wonder, will we ever see a time when the SEC isn't such a force of nature? like, 10 years from now will the SEC still be running the show? no reason to think not, unless they lose teams (for wacky reasons) or they get busted by NCAA sanctions. i mean, it seems like 5-10 teams a year face penalties and yet... none are from the SEC...? almost seems suspicious but either way, that's a great conference

[fatediesel]

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

i wonder, will we ever see a time when the SEC isn't such a force of nature? like, 10 years from now will the SEC still be running the show? no reason to think not, unless they lose teams (for wacky reasons) or they get busted by NCAA sanctions. i mean, it seems like 5-10 teams a year face penalties and yet... none are from the SEC...? almost seems suspicious but either way, that's a great conference

Tennessee is on probation until 2013 for recruiting violations, and LSU is on probation until next year for recruiting violations. In addition there's an ongoing investigation into Auburn for possible violations involving Cam Newton but that's unlikely to result in any sanctions.

[The Lizard King]

Originally Posted by fatediesel

Tennessee is on probation until 2013 for recruiting violations, and LSU is on probation until next year for recruiting violations. In addition there's an ongoing investigation into Auburn for possible violations involving Cam Newton but that's unlikely to result in any sanctions.

TLK

[Slec]

Originally Posted by Spurrier Sucks

What they going to say now? Where you at Slec? Party in Tigertown!

HaHa YES!!!! I was in Beaufort this weekend partying it up. We took over a bar and watched Clemson's D step up, what a huge win! Go Tigers!!

[Chordata]

Unbelievable that Oklahoma is #1 ahead of LSU and Alabama in one of the polls. They've played FSU, who is 2-2. LSU has played and beaten the crap out of Oregon and West Virginia. Bama played and beat Florida and Penn State. I don't like either school, but I just don't get it.

If they run the table and beat Texas, A&M, Oklahoma State, etc., then they'll definitely have an argument to be #1. But not yet.

EDIT: I see now that a mere 13 votes separates the 3 teams. It's not really that big a deal. lol