39 minutes ago, theguru said:

The uniform combos of both teams make for a great visual experience but I am not happy with TNT's broadcast quality, at least that I am able to receive.  ESPN, Netflix, and Amazon blow TNT away on picture quality.  Anyone on this?

Looks fine for me. The Ole Miss game was rough with all the smoke settling in the stadium.

Are you watching on YouTube?  I think for me it is a matter of TNT sending out a lower resolution signal on their app.

And Google AI says:

The Oregon vs. JMU CFP game on TNT (and Max/truTV) might have lower resolution due to network bandwidth issues, streaming server strain, or TNT's specific streaming tech, as big games often overwhelm systems; users report varying quality, so check your internet, app settings, and consider it's a common frustration with live sports streaming. 

High Demand: A huge College Football Playoff (CFP) game like Oregon vs. JMU creates massive traffic, forcing streams to compress video to handle everyone.

TNT/Max Infrastructure: Their streaming setup might not be as robust as some competitors for peak loads.

27-3

34-3 and this game is a joke. 

9 minutes ago, theguru said:

34-3 and this game is a joke. 

We can blame the ACC for this one.  Stupid tiebreakers that didn't allow Miami a spot in the conference title game and that somehow let 7-5 Duke into the title game, which they managed to win because Virginia couldn't get the job done.

But I think even if Virginia was in this game, they've probably have gotten smashed too because the ACC was terrible this year.

13 minutes ago, DanvilleFan said:

We can blame the ACC for this one.  Stupid tiebreakers that didn't allow Miami a spot in the conference title game and that somehow let 7-5 Duke into the title game, which they managed to win because Virginia couldn't get the job done.

But I think even if Virginia was in this game, they've probably have gotten smashed too because the ACC was terrible this year.

I blame the NCAA, period.

At least two of the first round games were better this time around.

54 minutes ago, theguru said:

34-3 and this game is a joke. 

Just like the Ole Miss and Tulane game was. TNT/HBO Max got the short end of the stick on their playoff games not only did they get by far the worst two they both went up head-to-head with NFL games.

Edited December 21, 2025Dec 21 by 16thBBall Fan

4 minutes ago, 16thBBall Fan said:

Just like the Ole Miss and Tulane game was. TNT/HBO Max got the short end of the stick on their playoff games not only did they get by far the worst two they both went up head-to-head with NFL games.

Right and I am back to the Bears/Packers game.  I planned on being tuned into these CFP games with no interruptions. 

48-20 in the 4th but Oregon was up by 35 and close to going up by more. 

JMU hanging in there and fighting. 

College football games just take so long this game started a good 30 minutes or more before the NFL game and it is at the 2:00 minute warning and the college game has almost 8 minutes left in it.

3 hours ago, theguru said:

Are you watching on YouTube?  I think for me it is a matter of TNT sending out a lower resolution signal on their app.

And Google AI says:

The Oregon vs. JMU CFP game on TNT (and Max/truTV) might have lower resolution due to network bandwidth issues, streaming server strain, or TNT's specific streaming tech, as big games often overwhelm systems; users report varying quality, so check your internet, app settings, and consider it's a common frustration with live sports streaming. 

High Demand: A huge College Football Playoff (CFP) game like Oregon vs. JMU creates massive traffic, forcing streams to compress video to handle everyone.

TNT/Max Infrastructure: Their streaming setup might not be as robust as some competitors for peak loads.

TNT on Magic box.

For everyone saying that the 12 best teams should be in the playoffs, I agree! But, the reason we have teams like James Madison and Tulane in it is because for years everyone was clamoring for the little guy to get a chance. We had teams like Boise State, Hawaii, etc. that would have great seasons, and all we heard was how unfair it was they weren’t allowed to compete with the big boys. And sure, there were some instances when these teams would win a meaningless bowl game against a power foe, but those are one-off scenarios. In the playoffs, these teams are playing to win the chip. The reality is these teams have never had a shot.

9 hours ago, bugatti said:

The reality is these teams have never had a shot.

Have never and will never. 

Eliminate the G5 AQ. 

Yeah sure, let's eliminate the G5's spot and fully divide FBS. While we're at it, why does March Madness include teams from the MAAC or NEC? Get those guys out too. No point in watching those schools get blown out, right?

I can understand adding a minimum-ranking requirement for G5 schools (as in, they need to be in the top-20 or top-16 to be eligible), but shielding them out of the CFP ruins college football. You have to give the "other half" of CFB at least a chance. It might be once in a blue moon, but you're going to get teams like 2005 Utah, 2007/2009 Boise State, 2010 TCU, 2016 Western Michigan, 2021 UC, 2022 Tulane etc. who go toe to toe with the P5 schools. If the concern is avoiding blowout games, then let's talk about bringing it back down to four teams. That format definitely never had any blowouts...

This year was an anomaly because the ACC had dumb tiebreaker rules. I think we all know those will be fixed going into next year. I don't think the proper response should be to shatter CFB. I now have the lifelong memory of my alma mater reaching the pinnacle of college football. Never thought this was possible when I graduated while they were still FCS. Boo hoo if you had/have to watch a lopsided game. Guess what? You're going to see those if we end up with a Big 10/SEC invitational featuring one or two ACC/Big 12 schools and Notre Dame. 

At least we covered the spread. Go Dukes!