After a chaotic rivalry week that saw 2 Ohio State stunned by Michigan (go blue). 6 Miami losing to Syracuse and ending their playoff hopes. An 8 OT classic between Georgia and Georgia Tech, Clemson still being alive in the playoff despite losing to South Carolina who has a real shot at the Playoff as they are not only the most underrated team in the country, but they might be in the best form of anyone. And we can’t forget the USC Notre Dame double 100-yard pick six to seal it and send the Irish to the playoff, and in the reinstalment of Texas – Texas A&M Texas physically dominated the Aggies as they clinched a berth in the SEC championship next week against Georgia.
After I give my predictions for Championship Saturday I’m going to dive into three separate scenarios for the CFP, the most likely scenario, what I want to happen, and the most chaotic scenario imaginable.
Mountain West Championship – Boise State vs UNLV
Winner to the CFP everything on the line on Friday night. In case you forgot UNLV’s starting QB, who had led them to a 4-0 start, entered the transfer portal midseason but UNLV has prevailed as they put themselves in a position to get into the CFP with a win over Boise State. Boise State has been a well-oiled machine to this point in the year, led by Ashtin Jeanty who is just under 300 yards away from breaking the single season rushing record set by Barry Sanders. These two teams played in October and Boise State won 29-24, but since then UNLV has looked the better team, and their defense has impressed me a lot, since the Boise game they’ve allowed a little under 20 points a game. UNLV has been in better form but I think Boise States ground game will prevail and UNLV will be out toughed and Boise will put their spot in the CFP.
Boise State 24-17
BIG 12 Championship – Arizona State vs Iowa State
Another one of the win and you’re in games. Iowa State had a hot start to the year but fell unranked after dropping back-to-back games. This is a team that I feel is being overlooked a lot right now and they can give Arizona State a run for their money. However, Arizona State has been as dominant as ever this year, and especially of late. Iowa State was counted out but now they have a chance to get into the CFP. Arizona States physical run game I think will be too much for Iowa State to overcome, It’ll be a close game until the end give me ASU by 14.
Arizona State 31-17
SEC Championship – Georgia vs Texas
Texas is coming off their best win of the year and Georgia, well we all know what happened with them. Texas just had their first true SEC road game at Texas A&M last week and they dominated, since the Georgia loss Texas has been rallying on the back of their defense and physically dominating every team they’ve played. Georgia has been so inconsistent, Caron Beck has way to many turnovers and the defense played very bad last week. But in the past Georgia has only been good in games they need to prepare for, they beat Texas on the road 30-15 in October, this game is in Atlanta which is Georgia’s second home. I think last week was a fluke for the dawgs, even though they are so inconsistent I’m picking Georgia to win.
Georgia 24-23
ACC Championship – SMU vs Clemson
SMU and Clemson, the new ACC vs the old ACC. Clemson is coming off of the heartbreak loss to South Carolina last week. Clemson is a good team don’t get me wrong, but their inconsistencies are a problem. Dabo will have his team ready to go anyway their ground game and Klubnik has been very good at taking care of the football I think Clemson has a great chance to pull this off. The SMU offense has been so so good and I think that will be the difference maker.
SMU 31-23
BIG 10 Championship – Penn State vs Oregon
Penn State should really consider themselves lucky to be here right now, after Ohio States embarrassing loss to Michigan last week. Penn State in my opinion is the most overrated team in the country, they haven’t played any good teams and their offense has looked lackluster at best. Oregon had looked shaky early in the year but after the win against Ohio State they have been a wagon, except for the Wisconsin game, the number one team in the land should keep their spot for the playoff and secure the 1 seed after winning the Big Ten.
Oregon 24-14
THE CFP – most likely outcome
1 Oregon
2 Texas
3 SMU
4 Boise State
5 Notre Dame
6 Penn State
7 Georgia
8 Ohio State
9 Tennessee
10 Indiana
11 Alabama
12 Arizona State
What I think is going to happen
1 Oregon
2 Georgia
3 SMU
4 Boise State
5 Texas
6 Notre Dame
7 Penn State
8 Ohio State
9 Tennessee
10 Indiana
11 Alabama
12 Arizona State
CHAOS
In this situation every underdog would win creating the most chaotic outcome imaginable, everyone should be rooting for this
1 Georgia
2 Penn State
3 Iowa State
4 Clemson
5 Oregon
6 Texas
7 Notre Dame
8 Ohio State
9 Tennessee
10 Indiana
11 Alabama
12 UNLV
