In addition to Pitt winning.... these teams on the bubble lost:
New Mexico
Oklahoma State
West Virginia
Texas Tech
Michigan State
Auburn
Boise State
Utah
These results made it much more likely that today's Pitt win has already clinched Pitt a spot in at least Dayton. I believe it is possible only one of OkSt, WVU, and TTU can make it now. The Big 12 COULD end up with only 7. WVU might be underdogs in their final 2 games (at ISU, KSU). They lose both, they're toast (16-15/5-13) won't do it. OkSt plays Baylor and TTU. If they lose both, THEY are 16-15/7-11 and likely out. The TTU/OkSt game might be an elimination game.
I think today elminated Utah and New Mexico completely from at-large consideration completely. Toast.
I also believe that Boise is in a more precarious position than their NET would indicate.
Michigan State and Auburn are likely still in, but it is possible Pitt has moved ahead of them - or is much closer to doing so.
New Mexico
Oklahoma State
West Virginia
Texas Tech
Michigan State
Auburn
Boise State
Utah
These results made it much more likely that today's Pitt win has already clinched Pitt a spot in at least Dayton. I believe it is possible only one of OkSt, WVU, and TTU can make it now. The Big 12 COULD end up with only 7. WVU might be underdogs in their final 2 games (at ISU, KSU). They lose both, they're toast (16-15/5-13) won't do it. OkSt plays Baylor and TTU. If they lose both, THEY are 16-15/7-11 and likely out. The TTU/OkSt game might be an elimination game.
I think today elminated Utah and New Mexico completely from at-large consideration completely. Toast.
I also believe that Boise is in a more precarious position than their NET would indicate.
Michigan State and Auburn are likely still in, but it is possible Pitt has moved ahead of them - or is much closer to doing so.
