2025-2026 College Football Thread

[fatediesel]

Originally Posted by bootsy

Such a tough situation. Before all of this it was JT all the way. I still prefer JT but what Cardale did obviously can't be slept on. Braxton is going to have to get back on the field and prove he can still throw and play the position. That is a major injury he is overcoming.

I've always thought Braxton should stay at Ohio State but move to another position. Even before the injury he was not considered an NFL caliber QB so he's going to eventually have to change positions, so why not do it now since Ohio State doesn't need him as a QB?

I really don't know what happens with Jones and Barrett. Jones could certainly go pro but I think the fact that he only started 3 games would make him at best a third round pick. As impressive as he was that's still just too little tape to use a high pick. If he stays and has a good full season he could potentially be the top QB in the 2016 draft, but at the same time it's very possible he won't start next season. If he stays I could see either Jones or Barrett transferring if they aren't named the starter after spring ball. Since Barrett is only a redshirt freshmen it would make sense for him to transfer to another top-tier school and sit out the season, but as a 22-year old redshirt sophomore it would make more sense for Jones to go to an FCS school where he could play immediately.

[Terjyn]

Originally Posted by ApolloOne

"Play 1 more game"? How about a Big 12 Championship game? Because if TCU had won such a game, there's no way Ohio State gets in ahead of them.

Funny how for years and years the Big 10 felt that they didn't need a championship game. But now that they have one it's vitally important to have one.

Hypocritical much?

[ApolloOne]

Originally Posted by Terjyn

Funny how for years and years the Big 10 felt that they didn't need a championship game. But now that they have one it's vitally important to have one.

Hypocritical much?

Yeah, they finally got it right. Except of course that their name is still goofy.

[Noahishere]

I live a few miles away from downtown Columbus and the Ohio Stadium area...and I'm not really a big fan of OSU at all...but I will say that I knew they'd win this game either real or rigged. The storyline of Cardale was too strong to avoid. Oregon had no heat going into the game. I also found it interesting how some of their receivers dropped easy to catch passes.

I feel like it was booked for the buckeyes to win so that way, next season, the big 10 will actually look strong with them and michigan looking fresh/renewed with harbaugh.

Oh yeah, and TCU should have had a chance because they DID get screwed over...but it's all about money, name recognition and ratings and I don't think an Oregon/TCU game would've looked all that appealing to the vast majority of North America.

[returnofthemack]

Originally Posted by Terjyn

2 weeks ago there was no sign whatsoever that Ohio State was better than TCU.

You could argue there still is no clear sign. TCU dominated their bowl game against a top 10 team in every aspect of the game.

I had to laugh seeing the "Undisputed Champion" T-shirts. I think TCU would dispute that.

Considering the Buckeyes beat Alabama and Oregon maybe one of those teams didn't belong? The Buckeyes proved they belonged on the field. However you want to look at it the committes choice of Ohio state was completely validated. Maybe TCU should have been in the playoffs by bumping Alabama, Oregon or Florida state or maybe not.

If TCU and their fans have a problem with the way the rankings turned out take it out on someone besides the Buckeyes.

Eventually they will expand the college football playoffs to 8 teams but even then teams 9 and 10 will complain.

What is the mission of the selection committee?

The committee’s task will be to select the best teams, rank the teams for inclusion in the playoff and selected other bowl games and, then assign the teams to sites.

How anyone in their right mind could say that Ohio state isn't or wasn't one of the 4 best teams is beyond me. They just beat the #1 ranked and #2 ranked teams back to back.

[sk33tr]

way to stay classy.....

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/nat...113-story.html

[sycro]

Originally Posted by sk33tr

way to stay classy.....

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/nat...113-story.html

I've never understood this reaction to winning a championship.

[sycro]

GT finished 7th in the coaches and 8th in AP. Highest end of season since they were co-champions in 1990.

[Silo5]

Originally Posted by R3P0

Still true OSU should not have been in the playoff, play 1 more game if OSU beats TCU then they deserve to be champions until that game is played nothing changes the fact OSU only made the playoffs because of money.

Oh, really? Because I think Urban Meyer and the National Championship trophy would disagree with you. Sour grapes, much? See you guys in the Shoe this Fall.

[Silo5]

Originally Posted by Terjyn

2 weeks ago there was no sign whatsoever that Ohio State was better than TCU.

You could argue there still is no clear sign. TCU dominated their bowl game against a top 10 team in every aspect of the game.

I had to laugh seeing the "Undisputed Champion" T-shirts. I think TCU would dispute that.

See my previous post^.

[Blu Spartan]

First off, congrats Buckeyes! I still can't believe that quarterback situation... how do you have 3 guys that good on the same team?!
Anyway, MSU finished 5th in both polls (tied for 5th with Florida State in the AP). That makes these past 2 seasons the first back-to-back top 5 finishes for MSU since the 60s (1966 if I'm not mistaken)
Ohio State is king for now, but it's an exciting time to be a Spartan!

[bootsy]

Originally Posted by Blu Spartan

First off, congrats Buckeyes! I still can't believe that quarterback situation... how do you have 3 guys that good on the same team?!
Anyway, MSU finished 5th in both polls (tied for 5th with Florida State in the AP). That makes these past 2 seasons the first back-to-back top 5 finishes for MSU since the 60s (1966 if I'm not mistaken)
Ohio State is king for now, but it's an exciting time to be a Spartan!

Blu Spartan. I'm not a Spartan fan at all but that is one wicked and awesome avatar.

[terp_fan99]

Originally Posted by returnofthemack

Considering the Buckeyes beat Alabama and Oregon maybe one of those teams didn't belong? The Buckeyes proved they belonged on the field. However you want to look at it the committes choice of Ohio state was completely validated. Maybe TCU should have been in the playoffs by bumping Alabama, Oregon or Florida state or maybe not.

If TCU and their fans have a problem with the way the rankings turned out take it out on someone besides the Buckeyes.

Eventually they will expand the college football playoffs to 8 teams but even then teams 9 and 10 will complain.

What is the mission of the selection committee?

The committee’s task will be to select the best teams, rank the teams for inclusion in the playoff and selected other bowl games and, then assign the teams to sites.

How anyone in their right mind could say that Ohio state isn't or wasn't one of the 4 best teams is beyond me. They just beat the #1 ranked and #2 ranked teams back to back.

You can see how a TCU fan would be frustrated though right? Ranked #3 the second to last week, bumped out of the top four for Ohio State who ends up winning the championship, then put back at #3 in the final AP poll. Oh whoops, guess you were a top four team after all.

I'm not mad at Ohio State because they were clearly a top four team, but I also think TCU was absolutely a top four team. Unfortunately the committee couldn't leave undefeated Florida St. out or not put Baylor over TCU. Although I think anytime it comes down to a Baylor or TCU vs. an Alabama or Ohio State, you know who the committee will choose every time.

I am mad that they finally came up with a playoff and only decided to have four teams so they could still have controversy (there are FIVE power conferences for gosh sake). They absolutely need more than four teams, this system is better than the BCS, but it's still heavily flawed. They will still never give a team like Boise State a shot.

Plus I don't trust a committee that includes people with no football related experience (Condoleezza Rice) deciding which 1-loss teams are better than the other. Just make it 8 teams (I'd prefer 12 or 16 personally) so none of the 1-loss teams are left out. Teams ranked #9-10 will likely have 2 or more losses and I doubt it would cause as much controversy on which ones were left out at that point.

[returnofthemack]

Originally Posted by terp_fan99

You can see how a TCU fan would be frustrated though right? Ranked #3 the second to last week, bumped out of the top four for Ohio State who ends up winning the championship, then put back at #3 in the final AP poll. Oh whoops, guess you were a top four team after all.

I'm not mad at Ohio State because they were clearly a top four team, but I also think TCU was absolutely a top four team. Unfortunately the committee couldn't leave undefeated Florida St. out or not put Baylor over TCU. Although I think anytime it comes down to a Baylor or TCU vs. an Alabama or Ohio State, you know who the committee will choose every time.

I am mad that they finally came up with a playoff and only decided to have four teams so they could still have controversy (there are FIVE power conferences for gosh sake). They absolutely need more than four teams, this system is better than the BCS, but it's still heavily flawed. They will still never give a team like Boise State a shot.

Plus I don't trust a committee that includes people with no football related experience (Condoleezza Rice) deciding which 1-loss teams are better than the other. Just make it 8 teams (I'd prefer 12 or 16 personally) so none of the 1-loss teams are left out. Teams ranked #9-10 will likely have 2 or more losses and I doubt it would cause as much controversy on which ones were left out at that point.

Yes I can see how TCU fan would be upset. The comittee got way to cute by ranking TCU #3 in the 2nd to last week and then bumping them down to 6 for the final rankings before the playoff.

4 teams isn't enough but with how slow the NCAA moves it could be 10 or 20 years before we get to an 8 team playoff (which I think is the perfect number). Yes the system is still flawed but it's moving in the right direction.

I do think TCU would have got in if the big 12 had a championship game and they won it. So no I don't think the committee will always choose a bigger school like Ohio State over the TCUs of the world.

[Slec]

the AP that put TCU at #3 yesterday, not the committee. From what I heard TCU returns most of their team next year (1 player leaving or something) and everyone expects they'll be pre-season #1. Point being if the play well, TCU shouldn't have anything to worry about next year.

[fatediesel]

Originally Posted by Slec

the AP that put TCU at #3 yesterday, not the committee. From what I heard TCU returns most of their team next year (1 player leaving or something) and everyone expects they'll be pre-season #1. Point being if the play well, TCU shouldn't have anything to worry about next year.

TCU loses one starter on offense and five on defense, but the defense wasn't that good in the first place. Their schedule next season is manageable but tough with home games including Baylor, Texas and West Virginia and road games at Minnesota (week one), Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, and Kansas State.

[Eye Candy]

[terp_fan99]

Originally Posted by fatediesel

TCU loses one starter on offense and five on defense, but the defense wasn't that good in the first place.

Yeah, Chris Hackett deciding to go pro hurts, now they'll have to replace both of their safeties. Hopefully they can land five star Daylon Mack, that would really help out the defensive line.

[walruswarrior]

Mariota declares. Now it's where does he get selected. I'd like to see him slide to #6.

[Moviefan1203]

Originally Posted by walruswarrior

Mariota declares. Now it's where does he get selected. I'd like to see him slide to #6.

A could see him sliding right out of the 10.