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
Ohio State destroyed Michigan, and is locked in as the number 1 seed. If they handle Wisconsin, they should remain #1. Some say Ohio State, LSU, and even Clemson are playoff locks even with a loss. I would not take any chances.
Playoff Contenders
Ohio State
In the Playoff Picture
NONE
Week 15 Key Games
Ohio State vs Wisconsin
2) SEC – 7.9
Alabama is history after losing to Auburn. The winner of LSU and Georgia makes the playoff. Georgia is definitely out with a loss, but don’t mess around LSU.
Week 15 Key Games
LSU vs Georgia
Playoff Contenders
LSU, Georgia
In the Playoff Picture
NONE
3) Big 12 – 7.3
The winner of Oklahoma vs Baylor has to win and hope for a Georgia loss, and probably a Utah loss too.
Week 15 Key Games
Oklahoma vs Baylor
Playoff Contenders
None
In the Playoff Picture
Oklahoma, Baylor
4) Pac 12 – 6.9
Utah looks really good, but that resume is needs help. If Georgia beats LSU it gets dicey for Utah. They might want to beat Oregon by a couple of TDs. If Georgia loses, then Utah probably makes it with a win.
Week 15 Key Games
Utah vs Baylor
Playoff Contenders
Utah
In the Playoff Picture
NONE
5) ACC – 6.5
Except for Clemson, the ACC got whacked by the SEC in their rivalry games. Clemson needs win hold their position at playoff seed 3 and give Dabo a month to motivate his team. Don’t overlook Virginia and Bryce Perkins.
Week 15 Key Games
Clemson vs Virginia
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 | Utah | Clemson | LSU
Just Missed – 5) Georgia 6) Oklahoma 7) Baylor 8 ) Wisconsin
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