College Payoffs Set

1. Clemson vs. 4. Alabama
2. Oklahoma vs. 3. Georgia

I think they got the right 4 teams. The only thing I would have done differently is seed Georgia #2 because they avenged their only loss to a team that was in the top 10 while Oklahoma lost at home to a team that finished 7-5. It’s irrelevant though since the 2 vs 3 matchup is the same anyway. Clemson’s only loss was on the road with their QB injured, so I see them as a legit #1 (especially after last night’s thrashing of the Canes).

I’ll need to ponder before making predictions, but I think the matchups look like fun contrasts in styles and strengths.

 

I don’t think OSU is deserving at all. That Iowa game was a disqualifier. I can overlook the loss at home vs Oklahoma in Sept., though only putting up 16 at home vs. the OU defense was a chink in the armor. However, as a one loss team with no margin for error they get beat 55-24 by Iowa? Disqualified. Alabama lost in a rivalry game vs a very good and amped up Auburn team.

I agree that more of a playoff would be better. I wouldn’t kill the bowl system because it really matters to the non-contenders, but I would like to see an 8 team playoff starting with 4 bowl games on New Years instead of the current 4 team format. I would give the winners of the Power 5 conferences automatic berths, and have 3 at large berths with a formulaic preference given for unbeaten teams from non-power 5 conferences (like UCF this year).