While the playoff committee doesn’t rank the power 5 conference, there is no way conference strength – which means OOC results doesn’t figure in to a committee members thought process.
Let me point out on my philosophy on these rankings – your most recent OOC results count a lot, and you’ll see me reference that throughout the season.
We’ll give each conference a relative strength value 1-10.
Let me explain my relative rankings
0-5 : Conference lacks depth no elite teams
6-7: Conference lacks depth, and there are 1-2 elite teams, and 1-2 quality teams
7-8: At least 2 elite teams, and at least 2 quality teams.
8-9: 3 elite teams, and at least 2 quality teams
9-10: 1/2 of conference is elite and/or quality teams.
1) Big 10 – 8.2
The Big 10 is in fantastic shape to get a playoff team with Ohio State and Penn State right in the thick of the playoff chase. Could Minnesota get seriously into the mix with a win over Penn State?
Playoff Contenders
Ohio State, Penn State
In the Playoff Picture
Minnesota
Week 10 Key Games
Penn State at Minnesota
2) SEC – 8.0
LSU and Alabama hook up this week in one of the season’s biggest games. If Alabama loses good luck to them getting in the playoffs, because it won’t happen with just 1 potential ranked win. LSU may have a bit bigger margin of error even with a loss.
Week 10 Key Games
LSU at Alabama
Playoff Contenders
LSU, Alabama
In the Playoff Picture
NONE
3) Big 12 – 7.3
An undefeated Baylor team takes on dangerous TCU this week. Baylor can only win and hope.
Week 10 Key Games
None
Playoff Contenders
None
In the Playoff Picture
Baylor
4) Pac 12 – 7.0
Oregon and Utah are on the fringes of the playoff discussion, and must keep winning. I like a 1 loss Pac 12 champ to make the playoffs.
Week 10 Key Games
NONE
Playoff Contenders
NONE
In the Playoff Picture
Utah, Oregon
5) ACC – 6.6
Virginia Tech nearly gave the ACC a big OOC win over Notre Dame, but wilted in the final minutes of the game. Clemson will not make the playoffs period with a loss, the must keep winning.
Week 10 Key Games
NONE
Playoff Contenders
Clemson
In the Playoff Picture
NONE
The Rest
Nothing to talk about here….
Playoff Contenders
NONE
In the Playoff Picture
NONE
My Current Playoff Teams
As my personal criticism of the playoff committee, I don’t think the top 4 seeds order should be released until the final rankings. The playoff committee’s inconsistent and ever changing criteria is causing unnecessary frustration and confusion. It’s one of the improvement points I’d have for them.
If I had a vote this is who I would put in the playoff right now.
In – Ohio State | Alabama | Clemson | LSU
Just Missed – 5) Penn State 6) Oregon 7) Utah 8 ) Georgia
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