I think CK is mostly right on this - the Polo Grounds

but I don't think OU jumps quite that high

1. Georgia (obv)
2. Alabama (Bama)
3. Oregon (should be another OU, but... reasons)
4. Ohio State (hope they beat the Michigan Bros then lose in the BX title game)
5. Oklahoma (close wins starting to look better when everyone has close wins)
6. Cincinnati (can't let Cincy be de facto #4 if more chaos)
7. Notre Dame (I think UM will be ahead of us but fuck Michigan)
8. Michigan (fuck Michigan)
9. Michigan State (fluke win over UM followed by bad loss)
10. Okie St. (nothing to say, so fuck Michigan)

Complete thread:

gunning for the playoffs Jay 2021-11-08, 08:18 AM
- We're not getting in on style points BPH 2021-11-08, 08:25 AM
  - I think this is true Mike (bart) 2021-11-08, 08:31 AM
  - I don't think we can get in without 'em Jay 2021-11-08, 08:48 AM
    - It's battered fan syndrome, right? BPH 2021-11-08, 08:57 AM
      - definitely BFS Jay 2021-11-08, 09:04 AM
    - I don't think we're making it in on any subjective metric CK08 2021-11-08, 08:59 AM
    - Glad you are rising above the negative influences CW (Rakes) 2021-11-08, 09:01 AM
      - Set aside recruiting even Mike (bart) 2021-11-08, 09:07 AM
    - I’d love to hear us be able to make this pitch JD in Portland 2021-11-08, 03:59 PM
- Maybe covered in the game discussion below, but I think part BillyGoat 2021-11-08, 08:28 AM
- Another (potential) unfortunate consequence Jeremy (WeIsND) 2021-11-08, 08:34 AM
  - Playing the ACC champ may not be very buzzy BPH 2021-11-08, 08:41 AM
    - Sure, but I'd rather watch that matchup on New Year's Day BillyGoat 2021-11-08, 10:10 AM
- I find this "avoid the playoffs" mindset utterly baffling HCE 2021-11-08, 08:45 AM
  - You are not the aloney one! Grantland 2021-11-08, 08:47 AM
  - exactly Jay 2021-11-08, 08:50 AM
    - Yep. Domer99 2021-11-08, 10:39 AM
      - As far as I'm concerned, just win out and only good things BillyGoat 2021-11-08, 10:41 AM
        
        At least the 2022 Clemson game is much less scary BPH 2021-11-08, 10:52 AM
        
        Good point. Suffice it to say, he hasn't had to deal with BillyGoat 2021-11-08, 11:06 AM
  - I think it’s a crisis of confidence HumanRobot 2021-11-08, 08:54 AM
    - Beat Georgia? BPH 2021-11-08, 08:59 AM
      - We'll win 9-6 on a last second field goal CK08 2021-11-08, 09:01 AM
      - or the team with one top-25 win KGB 2021-11-08, 09:11 AM
        
        I think the eye test is relevant here BPH 2021-11-08, 09:17 AM
        
        Understood. KGB 2021-11-08, 09:39 AM
        
        As is talent JN 2021-11-08, 11:06 AM
      - UGA's defense would score more points on us than our offense Grantland 2021-11-08, 09:22 AM
      - that schedule is sus HumanRobot 2021-11-08, 09:48 AM
        
        bruh Jay 2021-11-08, 10:24 AM
    - You must hate Jack Coan! hobbs 2021-11-08, 09:07 AM
    - I think this has no salience for the actual team/recruits HullieAndMikes 2021-11-08, 09:07 AM
      - Agreed, and I think the regard for these "major bowl games" HCE 2021-11-08, 09:15 AM
        
        And we all know Jeremy (WeIsND) 2021-11-08, 09:19 AM
        
        (Drink) BillyGoat 2021-11-08, 10:13 AM
  - You don't understand? Domer99 2021-11-08, 09:10 AM
  - I’m all for making the playoffs JD in Portland 2021-11-08, 09:30 AM
  - Why are bowl games always "exhibition games"? IrishGuard 2021-11-08, 09:49 AM
    - I'd replace "pointless" with "inconsequential" HCE 2021-11-08, 11:34 AM
  - The thing about this team Jeff (BGS) 2021-11-08, 12:51 PM
    - In that vein Jeremy (WeIsND) 2021-11-08, 12:57 PM
- Not sure style points will make a difference CK08 2021-11-08, 08:52 AM
  - everybody is playing shaky Jay 2021-11-08, 09:01 AM
    - It's too bad the 12-team playoff isn't happening now. MattG 2021-11-08, 10:48 AM
      - That would be great! oviedoirish 2021-11-08, 05:37 PM
- There are no style points to have with Navy. domer.mq 2021-11-08, 09:00 AM
  - It's possible to have some, but I'm not sure it matters Aaron (Shakespeare) 2021-11-08, 01:42 PM
- That premise (NY6) is absurd. Joe I (20250422) 2021-11-08, 10:10 AM
- There's a decent chance we get Bama in an NY6 anyway, right? MattG 2021-11-08, 10:14 AM
  - FWIW, Sampson says that based on the various bowl BillyGoat 2021-11-08, 10:18 AM
    - I think the Fiesta Bowl is pretty open if UC makes it Domer99 2021-11-08, 10:32 AM
      - I'd include Ohio State CK08 2021-11-08, 10:58 AM
    - Holiday Bowl at Petco this year for the first time Jay 2021-11-08, 10:35 AM
      - Think Sampson mentioned this.... Domer99 2021-11-08, 10:43 AM
    - Playoff path is simple: Go UGA, Wisc, Utah Ken Fowler 2021-11-08, 06:17 PM
      - There are a couple of avenues to the 3rd seed Jeff (BGS) 2021-11-08, 07:23 PM
        
        not sure about the UVA QB, but Jay did start this thread Kyle 2021-11-09, 08:05 AM
        
        Mendenhall's being cagey CK08 2021-11-09, 08:08 AM
  - I don't think we are at Cincy's mercy Domer99 2021-11-08, 10:21 AM
    - The Committee put Oregon ahead of Ohio State CK08 2021-11-08, 10:25 AM
  - No, I think Bama is playoffs or Sugar Bowl vs Big XII CK08 2021-11-08, 10:22 AM
- I think it's easy to understand JN 2021-11-08, 10:56 AM
  - I think it is pretty damn cool that we are one of Grantland 2021-11-08, 11:18 AM
    - To date... Greg 2021-11-08, 01:28 PM
      - Also, both times we have been, the team who beat us Grantland 2021-11-08, 01:45 PM
  - 2008 Sheraton Hawaii Bowl Savage 2021-11-08, 01:47 PM
    - Clausen was 22/26, 401 yards, 5 TDs IrishGuard 2021-11-08, 06:03 PM
      - And the 4 incompletions Jeremy (WeIsND) 2021-11-08, 06:50 PM
        
        Took some pressure off Charlie in the off season Jack 2021-11-09, 07:40 AM
        
        Jimmy Clausen, perfect game Jay 2021-11-09, 08:39 AM
        
        OK, so maybe they weren't ALL drops Jeremy (WeIsND) 2021-11-09, 02:04 PM
- Early signing period is a game changer here too Mike (bart) 2021-11-08, 11:58 AM
  - This is true. hobbs 2021-11-08, 02:00 PM
- I'm pretty programmed to avoid unnecessary pain Regular Joseph 2021-11-08, 12:27 PM
  - Possibly a thread hijack Domer99 2021-11-08, 01:06 PM
- I won't argue against getting into the playoffs. PAK 2021-11-08, 01:37 PM
  - Not sure I disagree but Domer99 2021-11-08, 03:50 PM
    - This is where I am at, I believe. River 2021-11-08, 05:04 PM
    - and while it's not an excuse JN 2021-11-08, 05:04 PM
    - Yes. oviedoirish 2021-11-08, 05:23 PM
    - Seriously, look at some of these jokers. KGB 2021-11-08, 05:47 PM
      - Most of the time I am 100% in agreement with you Costa Rican 2021-11-09, 07:22 AM
- I've come around to this view. oviedoirish 2021-11-08, 05:22 PM
- I'm coming around Jeff (BGS) 2021-11-08, 05:48 PM
- Que Sera Sera irishoutsider 2021-11-09, 03:56 AM
- Any predictions for what the committee will realease? Jeff (BGS) 2021-11-09, 07:12 AM
  - Both Wisconsin and Purdue may slide into the rankings LaFortune Teller 2021-11-09, 07:26 AM
  - The Committee kind of screwed themselves CK08 2021-11-09, 07:29 AM
    - I would change that order Supe 2021-11-09, 08:34 AM
  - I think you're probably right. KGB 2021-11-09, 08:25 AM
  - I think CK is mostly right on this JN 2021-11-09, 08:26 AM
    - Fuck Michigan. Grantland 2021-11-09, 08:32 AM
    - I don't think they're wrong to have Oregon over OU. KGB 2021-11-09, 08:59 AM
      - Agreed JN 2021-11-09, 11:56 AM
- Is it possible for all teams in the PAC12, BIG and BIG12 Grantland 2021-11-09, 08:51 AM
  - Yes, and it's not that hard CK08 2021-11-09, 08:58 AM
    - Thanks y'all. That'd be so cool. Grantland 2021-11-09, 10:29 AM
      - Some men just want to watch the world burn! hobbs 2021-11-09, 11:15 AM
        
        We don't need no water... Grantland 2021-11-09, 11:21 AM
        
        Can I root for Alabama to beat Georgia, nedhead 2021-11-09, 06:59 PM
        
        Magic 8 Ball say ... KelleyCook 2021-11-09, 07:59 PM
        
        I mean it's 50/50 for me if the UM team you be talking about Grantland 2021-11-11, 06:51 AM
  - The odds aren't bad Jeff (BGS) 2021-11-09, 09:03 AM
- Apropos of nothing but... Domer99 2021-11-09, 02:44 PM
  - Who the hell is Colley? Grantland 2021-11-11, 06:48 AM
    - Not sure but he loves himself some ND Domer99 2021-11-11, 07:58 AM