From the way things are shaping up thus far, I think it's a lock that a Big 10 team and a Big 12 team will make it to the 4-team playoff this year. Also, I think the odds are very, very good that a Pac 12 team will make it. That would leave 1 open spot, between the SEC and ACC. If Florida State (with transfer QB Golson) does well against a pretty favorable schedule, could the SEC find itself on the outside looking in come January 1?

 

On a partially related note, if both OSU and MSU go undefeated heading into their game and the home team wins by a narrow margin, would it be possible for the playoff committee to select both OSU and MSU, thereby leaving 2 power conferences out?

The SEC will always get a team in the playoff.

The SEC will always get a team in the playoff.

 

Panic mode the 2nd week or September.

Who is in panic mode?

Who is in panic mode?

 

A lot of SEC people, not you specifically.

Some teams may be panicking...don't see the league in panic.

So, you guys don't think there is a chance the SEC gets locked out? Will it be the ACC then?

My guess would be Alabama will be in the playoffs.

So, you guys don't think there is a chance the SEC gets locked out? Will it be the ACC then?

 

Personally I don't. Too much potential money lost if they do not invite an sec team. It's all about money. That said, the season just started, there will be plenty of teams lose games they shouldn't.

It's week 2, and we're already trying to predict the playoffs? Way too much football to be played between now and then. I understand how it happens, but I'd rather just enjoy the next two months of the regular season.