Official 2021 College Football thread

[JonInMiddleGA]

And did anybody have North Texas curbstomping UTSA today?

Cause they're getting close to that point.

[Edward64]

Originally Posted by GrantDawg

It is so weird. UGA is 12-0 for the first time since 1980, I still don't feel like they have done anything till they beat Alabama.

You have to knock the king off the mountain to be king. So yeah, their season will be for naught if they lose to AL.

[GrantDawg]

Speaking of liking uniforms, I really like Minnesota's uniforms.

[Edward64]

Tigers are playing tough. 0-0 but surprisingly entertaining

[Brian Swartz]

In the weird what-ifs category ... what if Alabama loses to Auburn but then beats Georgia?

I don't want to think about this, so I really hope it doesn't happen.

[GrantDawg]

Originally Posted by Brian Swartz

In the weird what-ifs category ... what if Alabama loses to Auburn but then beats Georgia?

I don't want to think about this, so I really hope it doesn't happen.

It has been in my mind. Georgia probably is still in at a lower seed, and Alabama doesn't make it unless there is some real craziness elsewhere.

[GrantDawg]

Bama's offense has been bad, but Auburn has no offense.

[Vegas Vic]

Originally Posted by Brian Swartz

In the weird what-ifs category ... what if Alabama loses to Auburn but then beats Georgia?

I don't want to think about this, so I really hope it doesn't happen.

The four playoff teams would likely be: Michigan (assuming they win the Big Ten Championship), Cincinnati (assuming undefeated conference champion), one-loss Georgia, and Big XII Champion (assuming OU or OSU wins out).

[Edward64]

Love replays and challenges. 99% of the time they ultimately get it right

Was there a time when some argued against it?

[JonInMiddleGA]

Bama must REALLY want to go to New Orleans instead of the playoff.

They've now looked like woefully underachieving dog shit for basically a month straight. At some point, that's not a bad game, it's who you actually are.

[GrantDawg]

Losing their best receiver to a targeting call on special teams is not going to help.

[GrantDawg]

I have a feeling the second half of the Iron Bowl is going to be a Bama beat-down.

[Brian Swartz]

It's not often you see them held scoreless for a half.

[GrantDawg]

I am not convinced Young is a good QB. He has some great receivers, but he not good at picking up the rush and making quick decisions. He is not the solid field general that Saban usually has.

[Ksyrup]

Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Bama must REALLY want to go to New Orleans instead of the playoff.

They've now looked like woefully underachieving dog shit for basically a month straight. At some point, that's not a bad game, it's who you actually are.

But OH NO, it's the preseason eye test - Alabama clearly has the best roster, so they are one of the 4 best teams in the country no matter if they look bad or lose a game or two.

[tarcone]

Minnesota continues to have red zone issues

[bob]

Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Stansbury is as capable an AD as Collins is an HC.

Clear house all you want, but what coordinator is gonna tie themselves to this sinking ship?

[JonInMiddleGA]

Originally Posted by Ksyrup

But OH NO, it's the preseason eye test - Alabama clearly has the best roster, so they are one of the 4 best teams in the country no matter if they look bad or lose a game or two.

They've basically quit -- though with the lack of offensive coaching this year I'm not sure how much I'd blame them in some respects.

And yet they're STILL might well be the best hope of anybody beating Georgia.

They'll (no pun intended) dog walk Michigan, the team with the HS schedule will be comical, and there's not really even a valid 4th option.

There's literally nothing that sickens me more to contemplate than that reality, but that's where we are.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Originally Posted by bob

Clear house all you want, but what coordinator is gonna tie themselves to this sinking ship?

It was a very rare encouraging sign to learn that the $$ had been made available to fire the used car salesman. A new administration beyond just the AD might be necessary though, one that was interested in fielding competitive programs in major sports.

More and more I believe this might be much closer to the situation at Miami than I've previously given credence to.

[Edward64]

Tigers defense has been incredible. Both teams have less than 5 yards rushing. Don’t think I’ve seen that before.

Com’on Tigers, 15 more min

[Ksyrup]

Damn!

Those leaving Ann Arbor, please drive and celebrate safely. If you happen to be heading to the state down south, you can really take your time, your season is over. #DriveMichiganSafely pic.twitter.com/qGM03Kt9jv

— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) November 27, 2021

[Edward64]

Shots of Bryce Young shows him looking "not very intense". He should be stepping up and rallying his troops right now. Prob thinking of his lost Heisman.

[Brian Swartz]

Originally Posted by Brian Swartz

I would prepare for disappointment, with whatever helps you deal with that.

Boy was I ever completely wrong on this. I'm going to laugh if all three favorites lose just to spite me.

[GrantDawg]

My wife's family are Auburn people. She is in the other room giggling every-time Alabama does something wrong. While ago when they missed the field goal, Gary Danielson said that was on the unit. She laughed and said "he said unit!" I love her.

[Edward64]

Uh oh. Momentum may be shifting with that interception and then that long run.

[Edward64]

Originally Posted by Brian Swartz

Boy was I ever completely wrong on this. I'm going to laugh if all three favorites lose just to spite me.

Expect you to root for LSU tonight since I brought you luck.

[GrantDawg]

My wife just came into the room and asked "who do I have to write to get Gary fired?" I told her everybody has been wondering that for a long time.

[bob]

Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

It was a very rare encouraging sign to learn that the $$ had been made available to fire the used car salesman. A new administration beyond just the AD might be necessary though, one that was interested in fielding competitive programs in major sports.

More and more I believe this might be much closer to the situation at Miami than I've previously given credence to.

I’m not sure which is worse: lying and saying we have money just so we don’t look like a terrible program with no choice, or having the money and deciding, yeah, this is my coach.

[Edward64]

That was a gimme for the Tigers. Didn't look like roughing the passer to me.

But hey, that is karma. The Tide gets a bunch of questionable calls.

[HerRealName]

Originally Posted by Edward64

That was a gimme for the Tigers. Didn't look like roughing the passer to me.

But hey, that is karma. The Tide gets a bunch of questionable calls.

I thought it was a late hit but I also think he took 2 steps despite the Danielson analysis to the contrary.

At this point, Auburn should go wildcat the rest of the way. That QB is providing nothing.

[GrantDawg]

Oh my. How does that 5 star laden line not get any push again and again.

[Ksyrup]

They waited as long as they could to blow that dead. If he kept churning for 5 minutes they would have waited until he fell across the 1st down line.

[Edward64]

Originally Posted by HerRealName

At this point, Auburn should go wildcat the rest of the way. That QB is providing nothing.

Definitely no more passes.

Lots of time left for AL to tie it at 1:42.

[Brian Swartz]

Good grief, Minnesota up 7 in the 4th. Paging tarcone ...

[Brian Swartz]

Somewhere there are CFP committee members swearing.

[Edward64]

Overtime here we come.

Tigers are in trouble with that gimpy QB.

[GrantDawg]

I knew when the Auburn running back ran out of bounds that Alabama was tie this game and take to overtime. Bama is going to pull this off.

[bhlloy]

So many chances for the game ending sack there. Quite the escape for Bama.

[JPhillips]

Originally Posted by GrantDawg

I knew when the Auburn running back ran out of bounds that Alabama was tie this game and take to overtime. Bama is going to pull this off.

Yep. Hard to get on a kid that was trying to get a first down, but that play killed Auburn.

[GrantDawg]

Minnesota up by 10 with 6 and change left.

[Ksyrup]

I knew there was zero chance of that push-off being called.

[Brian Swartz]

Sucks for Wisconsin if it holds up. They've been a great story with their turnaround.

[GrantDawg]

I will be shocked if Auburn scores here.

[Ksyrup]

I'll be shocked if they gain more than 2 yards.

[Ksyrup]

Everyone can be pissed about the dude getting pulled out of bounds and not going down, but the real issue was having a 3rd and 1 and not taking a snap under center but instead 5 yards back with a gimpy QB everyone knew was not going to run or throw.

[Brian Swartz]

They beat that on each of their first two plays

[GrantDawg]

Originally Posted by Ksyrup

Everyone can be pissed about the dude getting pulled out of bounds and not going down, but the real issue was having a 3rd and 1 and not taking a snap under center but instead 5 yards back with a gimpy QB everyone knew was not going to run or throw.

I can't see anyone being pissed. He thought he was going to get the line, it was a good play by the defender that stopped him. It just end up costing them.

[Ksyrup]

Not according to my twitter feed...

[Brian Swartz]

Wisconsin stopped, they're not coming back now. Somewhere Scott Frost is saying, 'Wait. We had the lead going into the fourth quarter against Iowa and Michigan, who are now playing for the conference championship. And we won one lousy BIG game?'

[sterlingice]

Why do you go for an XP if you're the second team? Don't you take over on offense first so the odds tilt against you.

SI