2018 College Football Playoffs

[GGGG]

I'm not sure I have seen a more enjoyable football game this year than this Rose Bowl. 

[tower912]

It isn't dull.

[fjm]

This isn't the bes college football game I have ever watched.

[4everwarriors]

Allowin’ da 55 yd fg befour da half wuz a major fook up, ai na?

[tower912]

Or was phenomenal coaching and a great kick...... depending on your perspective.     I have no skin in the game.    I think the UGA player made a hell of a play on the squib diving and landing on it before it could get downfield.    And it certainly paid off for UGA.   But there  was still a half of football to go.    OU let UGA come the rest of the way back and take the lead.     And then the fun began. 

[4everwarriors]

Y kicka squib, doe, hey?

[Mr. Nielsen]

Poor play calling by OU. You got to win it by the arm of Baker Mayfield. 

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

Y kicka squib, doe, hey?

See Bengals vs Ravens on Sunday.  With 23 sec left in the first half, Bengals kick deep and Ravens return it to the 6.  They score a TD on the next play with 6 sec left in the half.

[muwarrior69]

Does UCF have a legitimate complaint? When has a non-power 5 team (not Notre Dame) had a chance at the title?

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/ncaafb/ucf-deserves-a-shot-but-at-whose-expense/ar-BBHMyxh?ocid=spartandhp

[GGGG]

Its a discussion worthy of having, but in the end one loss Georgia, Alabama, Clemson and Oklahoma teams are just better.  UCF wasn't screwed.

[dgies9156]

Does UCF have a legitimate complaint? When has a non-power 5 team (not Notre Dame) had a chance at the title?

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/ncaafb/ucf-deserves-a-shot-but-at-whose-expense/ar-BBHMyxh?ocid=spartandhp

If UCF does it a few more times, then yes.

Until then, they have a good first step. They're probably the best college football team in the State of Florida.

Are you listening, Gators and Seminoles? And how about you, Hurricanes?

[#UnleashSean]

If UCF does it a few more times, then yes.

Until then, they have a good first step. They're probably the best college football team in the State of Florida.

Are you listening, Gators and Seminoles? And how about you, Hurricanes?

I'm not sure how many gator Seminole and hurricane fans we get on a marquette basketball fan site. So I doubt many are listening 

[GGGG]

If UCF does it a few more times, then yes.

Until then, they have a good first step. They're probably the best college football team in the State of Florida.

Are you listening, Gators and Seminoles? And how about you, Hurricanes?

This happens almost every year.  And the team in question fades away because they lose a coach and/or was stocked with seniors with experience.  I mean, Boise State sustained longer than most but it never got them anywhere.  The only way a school like UCF gets mentions is if they are invited to a P5 conference.  Other than that, this is what they can hope for.

[GGGG]

UCF is declaring themselves national champions.

https://twitter.com/UCF_Football/status/948388332270227456

[GB Warrior]

This happens almost every year.  And the team in question fades away because they lose a coach and/or was stocked with seniors with experience.  I mean, Boise State sustained longer than most but it never got them anywhere.  The only way a school like UCF gets mentions is if they are invited to a P5 conference.  Other than that, this is what they can hope for.

Which is sad - the measure of a champion in a given year shouldn't be whether the school can sustain it in future years. I'm in full support of expanding to 8 and designating at least one spot for a non-P5 that is undefeated. I can tell you I have not watched a more enjoyable game than OU-Boise State in 2007.

[Pakuni]

Which is sad - the measure of a champion in a given year shouldn't be whether the school can sustain it in future years. I'm in full support of expanding to 8 and designating at least one spot for a non-P5 that is undefeated. I can tell you I have not watched a more enjoyable game than OU-Boise State in 2007.

I think that is coming (and should be). Five conference champions and three at-large, including one team outside the P-5 that meets certain criteria (undefeated, ranked in the top 10, or something along those lines).
That said, I don't believe UCF is better than any of the four playoff teams this year.

[Mr. Nielsen]

See Bengals vs Ravens on Sunday.  With 23 sec left in the first half, Bengals kick deep and Ravens return it to the 6.  They score a TD on the next play with 6 sec left in the half.

Wait, is that the NFL. 

[Mr. Nielsen]

UCF is declaring themselves national champions.

https://twitter.com/UCF_Football/status/948388332270227456

I love it!! If, some don't understand this, go way back in history.

[tower912]

UCF isn't wrong.    Between this and Western Michigan last year (though they lost to Wisconsin in their bowl game),  there will be a growing push to 8 teams. 

[Mr. Nielsen]

UCF isn't wrong.    Between this and Western Michigan last year (though they lost to Wisconsin in their bowl game),  there will be a growing push to 8 teams.

Even if there is 8, UCF might not still be in. The Power 5 commissioners runs the playoff.

[GGGG]

UCF isn't wrong.    Between this and Western Michigan last year (though they lost to Wisconsin in their bowl game),  there will be a growing push to 8 teams. 

I actually don't think most people care all that much about the fates of the UCF's and WMU's.

[tower912]

I actually don't think most people care all that much about the fates of the UCF's and WMU's.

You've identified part of the problem.  And so has panther.

[muwarrior69]

If you're not in a P5 conference, why go to all the expense of having a D1 football team?

[muwarrior69]

I actually don't think most people care all that much about the fates of the UCF's and WMU's.

That is true for any school. Most people won't care if Georgia or Alabama win that game, I don't; but if you attend or are an alum of either school you are on top of the world.

[Skitch]

UCF isn't wrong.    Between this and Western Michigan last year (though they lost to Wisconsin in their bowl game),  there will be a growing push to 8 teams.

I think UCF got jobbed but they still wouldn't have gotten in if there were 8 teams. Ohio State, Wisconsin, USC, TCU, Auburn and maybe Washington all get in before them.