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Old 12-17-2011, 01:11 PM   #295
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Re: When the Defense Roars: Missouri Tigers Dynasty

Kansas/Missouri loser not necessarily out of National Championship

This Saturday the #1 Missouri Tigers and the #2 Kansas Jayhawks face off in the latest Game of the Century. Missouri and Kansas have never played a #1 vs #2 matchup before although they have come close, last year was #2 vs #3 and 2007 was #2 vs #4.

Kansas and Missouri are two of three remaining undefeated teams in the Bowl Division of Division 1 College Football. Obviously the winner will be ranked #1 heading into their rematch in 2 weeks for the Big XII Championship. Here is the question though, what about the loser?

If Missouri loses they do have wins over top 10 teams Arkansas and Michigan to keep themselves securely in the top 6, probably even top 5 regardless of the score. If it's an overtime game look for Missouri to stay top 4.
Kansas doesn't have the same resume, but they will probably stay top 5 if it is a close game, top 8 if it's a blowout.

Worst case scenario for the loser of the MU/KU game is for all the favorites to win, which puts them at #4-#6 if it is a close game. If Missouri loses this weekend, but wins the Big XII title game, they might just leap back to #2 in time to play for the BCS National Championship. You know TCU and Ohio State would love for opportunities to redeem themselves for their losses, but Missouri/Kansas will get that chance. That right there might be enough to ensure the Big XII has someone in the national championship.


Whoever wins, look for the rematch to be even more heated in 2 weeks.
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