Its starting to get simple for OSU. If the polls have them behind Stanford, there is almost no chance they will be in the Championship game. If they remain ahead of Stanford, then either an FSU or Alabama loss at any point for the remainder of the year (assuming OSU wins out) will lock them into the Championship.
A FSU or 'Bama loss will be mighty helpful at this juncture. Otherwise, you are correct ... no chance, outside looking in.
Come '14 Blitz24, you'll get to see first hand what it is like being in the B1G. It is competitive up here, often looked down upon simply because a team from the B1G with 2 losses is not a worthy competitor.... into the high teens - 20's rank. Prime example - the game between Michigan and Nebraska (Legends Div.) had very high implications this weekend. It was somewhat overlooked because they were not ranked teams, they were both (2) loss teams. A (2) loss season coming out of the B1G is a pretty damn good year, but unfortunately not quite good enough for the big time. The B1G needs to get a little more on the competitive side of things to get them back on the map and earn so notoriety. It will get there, in time, I hope. Until then, we just buy our time and rely on some help in climbing the ladder.
But the thing is would the BCS choose OSU over a one loss Bama? Not sure about that one loss FSU more likely. But that's just me & it doesn't matter what I think cause I'm not in charge. I'm so glad this is the last year for the BCS.
A 1 loss team jumping over a 12-0 Buckeye team is a very distinct possibility. It can't be ruled out. After all, we are talking about the BCS ... 👎
X2 on the last year for the BCS. It's a joke, always has been a joke, always will be a joke. I'm not just saying this from a Buckeye standpoint either. There have been several years where the BCS has locked somebody out, simply because they are of a lesser division. God forbid your from C-USA - The Mac - The Big 12 or any other division that the BCS does not take a liking to.
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Just some ramblings :
#4 ? OSU Buckeyes... or ... #3 OSU Buckeyes ? We'll see later tonight what the BCS has to say about week #11. The Bucks were off this week, getting prepped for that final stretch, hoping for that big bid.
With the aid of 3 punt returns for TD's, USC rolls over Cal. 62-28.
Bo Pelini's Huskers went into Michigan with one thing on their mind ... Win. And that they did 17-13 over the Wolverines. Nebraska making a push for that B1G Championship Game ? I think so.
Pitt over #23 Notre Dame ? Naaaaah, uuuum, yep. 28-21 Pitt.
#24 Wisconsin is making their bid at that B1G Championship Game as well. Badgers 27-17 over BYU.
#25 Texas Tech has now lost 3 in a row. Kansas State rolls 49-26
Unranked ? (but should be) Minnesota in a BIG battle beats Penn State 24-10. Who seen the Golden Gophers sitting at 8-2 at this point in the season ? A B1G sleeper team who is in the hunt.
#8 Missouri continues to impress. 48-17 over Kentucky.
#9 Auburn is keeping their hopes alive. They roll over Tennessee 55-23
#11 Miami has now lost 2 in a row. They fall to Virginia Tech. 42-24
#14 Oklahoma State is keeping their hopes alive in the BIG 12. The Cowboys lasso the Kansas Jayhawks 42-6
#19 UCLA is still hanging on on the PAC 12. 31-26 over the Wildcats of Arizona.
The Washington Huskies made themselves Bowl eligible by pummeling Colorado 59-7. Congrats
Crash, your in the Bowl scene.
John's Houston Cougars took a tough one on the chin this weekend. #21 UCF just did get by with a score of 19-14. The Cougars are still sitting good at 7-2 and very much alive for that AAC Title. Here is hoping John.
CAM's East Carolina Pirates put on a show against Tulsa. 58-14 Pirates. E.C. is sitting pretty (7-2) at that #1 spot in C-USA (East Div.) Keep it up.
#1'Bama, what can you say ? Still playing some impressive ball. They took care of the visiting #13 LSU Tigers 38-17 to hold on to that #1 ranking.
#2 FSU continues to make a bid for that #1 spot. The Seminoles handle the Demon Deacon of Wake Forest rather easily 59-3
