2025-2026 College Football Thread

[bungi43]

Nice to see a Vols team that is playing with heart and spirit. Have not seen that in a long time.

[bungi43]

Lot of big games today. What's everyone watching?

[Ray Jackson]

How is it that Texas’ defense sucks this bad every year?

With all the athletes they have to recruit in that state?

Good god...it’s embarrassing.

[Eye Candy]

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

How is it that Texas’ defense sucks this bad every year?

With all the athletes they have to recruit in that state?

Good god...it’s embarrassing.

Here in Texas, we have to share our wealth of blue ribbon players with other states. Honestly, I'd put the best Texas HS Players vs. the best HS players from any other state, and I think we'd have a dynasty.

[InBruges]

good game between Iowa & Penn State. glad Iowa took over in the 2nd half.

[ronboster]

Originally Posted by InBruges

good game between Iowa & Penn State. glad Iowa took over in the 2nd half.

I'm an Iowa fan, but don't think they are worthy of #3 ranking. I think if Penn State's starting QB hadn't been injured, I don't see Iowa winning.

I didn't see if Moss got back on the field? I hope whatever happened, it's not serious.

[emac213]

Damn Jimbo finally going to beat Saban?

[Eye Candy]

CBS Sports: Oklahoma vs. Texas score, takeaways: Caleb Williams propels Sooners to largest comeback in Red River history

https://www.cbssports.com/college-fo...-history/live/

ESPN: An incredible comeback, an unbelievable catch and the wildest Red River Showdown ever

https://www.espn.com/college-footbal...-showdown-ever

[nashcameronn]

Justin Fuente gotta go.

[emac213]

What a damn game and what a weekend for college football!

[BizCat]

I was at Ohio State’s game yesterday. Great game and we are starting to put things together. Defense is getting better but still work to be done. Offensively we are one of the best.

[Moviefan1203]

This is going to end with the SEC getting two teams in again isn’t it?

[BizCat]

Rankings are a complete, pathetic joke.

[avs commenter]

Originally Posted by ronboster

I'm an Iowa fan, but don't think they are worthy of #3 ranking. I think if Penn State's starting QB hadn't been injured, I don't see Iowa winning.

I didn't see if Moss got back on the field? I hope whatever happened, it's not serious.

Iowa is legit

[ronboster]

Originally Posted by avs commenter

Iowa is legit

Legit defense and special teams. Offense.....well, sometimes

Youngish offensive line, QB is middling, but the run game is good if we can give them a semi-hole.

I just don't think they can compete with the likes others likely to get into the play-offs.

[bungi43]

Originally Posted by ronboster

I'm an Iowa fan, but don't think they are worthy of #3 ranking. I think if Penn State's starting QB hadn't been injured, I don't see Iowa winning.

I didn't see if Moss got back on the field? I hope whatever happened, it's not serious.

At this point Iowa is their own worst enemy. They will be favored in all of their remaining games. At Wisconsin and At Nebraska will be tricky (especially how well Nebraska is actually playing right now).

If Iowa is 12-0 headed to the Big 10 champ game, and we continue to see attrition elsewhere...it'll be interesting to see what happens if they lose that game in a close battle against a 1 loss or 0 loss team from the east.

If UGA finishes the regular season undefeated, they are in the playoff no matter the outcome of the SEC Champ game (especially if they lose to an 11-1 Bama team). Then you have 2 SEC teams in. I'd have to think with the way OU is playing they are going to slip up, and there is zero chance a 1 loss Big 12 team is in the playoff unless crap really hits the fan.

While it looks nice now, the committee will absolutely crap on Cincy first chance they get. Wouldn't it be something if the playoff this year was 2 SEC and 2 B1G schools?

[bungi43]

Originally Posted by Moviefan1203

This is going to end with the SEC getting two teams in again isn’t it?

If Bama and UGA both finish 12-1, yes. They'll both be in.

[bungi43]

Originally Posted by BizCat

I was at Ohio State’s game yesterday. Great game and we are starting to put things together. Defense is getting better but still work to be done. Offensively we are one of the best.

Ohio State controls their own destiny at this point.

If they win out, look at the ranked teams they will have beat

1. Michigan State
2. Penn State
3. Michigan
4. Iowa

All currently in the top 10. Now they won't all end up there, because 1-2-3 all play each other and Ohio State, but that resume will be enough.

Rankings don't matter right now. It's all pandering.
I think Cincy is a good team, and no disrespect to them, but Georgia, Alabama & Ohio State would all beat them. I might take them in a close game with Iowa right now. 50/50 tossup on OU.

At seasons end, it'll all work out for those stinking buckeyes if they win out.

[avs commenter]

Basically a guarantee SEC, B1G, B12 champion get in. Final spot is Oregon, Cincinnati or second SEC team

[bungi43]

Originally Posted by avs commenter

Basically a guarantee SEC, B1G, B12 champion get in. Final spot is Oregon, Cincinnati or second SEC team

I think the Big 12 has to be undefeated, unless a lot of other teams lose. I don't think there is a lot of love right now for them otherwise.

The B1G on the other hand...could potentially play themselves into 2 teams depending on how the rest of the season goes. If the buckeyes keep playing well and Iowa starts to show even a mediocre offense...and then plays ohio state close in the B1G title game and loses, you could see them both get in.

I think, as normal, the season will end up making it easier on everyone, but you never know.

Cincy at #3 is nice, but what is going to kill them is IU and Notre Dame. IU still has games against Mich State (this week), Ohio State and Michigan. I also don't think it's a gimmie that they beat Maryland, Rutgers or Purdue. So Cincy's quality win against IU may not look so good at the end of the season. Cincy needs ND to be a 9+ win team. Otherwise when the final week comes out, their SOS is not going to look all that great.