Penn State closing in on Rose Bowl and CFP

[Sean Miller Fan]

With the Michigan loss, PSU wins the East if they beat MSU at home and Michigan loses in Columbus.

The PSU/Wisconsin winner, at 11-2 as a conferencr champion will he right there in the discussion with the Oklahoma/WVU winner, potentially 12-1 Washington (if they win out), and 11-1 Louisville.

Its gotta be said, guys. Penn State is not as far from the Final Four as you think. At this point, they would have to be the favorite in Vegas to win the East. I think Wisconsin is better than them but PSU can beat them.

And if WVU beats OU and Baylor (both in Morgantown), it could be between PSU and WVU for that last spot, or heck, even both getting in if Washington loses another.

 

[crosbymalkin8771]

Good for those guys, they've had good years. See how it treats them ultimately.

I maintain that this year, it's Bama and everyone else.

 

[Pitt Law '04]

With the Michigan loss, PSU wins the East if they beat MSU at home and Michigan loses in Columbus.

The PSU/Wisconsin winner, at 11-2 as a conferencr champion will he right there in the discussion with the Oklahoma/WVU winner, potentially 12-1 Washington (if they win out), and 11-1 Louisville.

Its gotta be said, guys. Penn State is not as far from the Final Four as you think. At this point, they would have to be the favorite in Vegas to win the East. I think Wisconsin is better than them but PSU can beat them.

And if WVU beats OU and Baylor (both in Morgantown), it could be between PSU and WVU for that last spot, or heck, even both getting in if Washington loses another.

Why don't you head over to their board to discuss it? We just beat Clemson.

 

[Jakey_John]

Pitt 1, PSU-0.

PSU has ultimately shown that they're a good team this year. Fortunately Pitt took care of business against them.

As far as the national picture is concerned, Bama is the biggest kid on the playground right now and their not getting kicked out of the sandbox anytime soon.

 

[Gep Dawg]

No way PSU makes CFP over a one loss team from a power conference. But they have had a great year and I believe Rose Bowl bound

 

[Johan Mesofits]

Agree on Bama not going to be beaten by anyone but,

The rest of the country can have fun as you saw tonight!!!!

Congrats on the win guys I know how it feels this season. Represent PA and Pitt well tonight.

 

[pitt-girl]

I could give 2 sh*ts because as far as they get, we STILL BEAT THEM. And they know it - hence why they keep coming over here.

 

[Sean Miller Fan]

No way PSU makes CFP over a one loss team from a power conference. But they have had a great year and I believe Rose Bowl bound

11-2 PSU as the Big Ten champ - wins over OSU, Wis (lets say)

11-1 OSU wins over Mich, Oklahoma

11-1 Lou win over FSU

PSU goes I think. Louisville wont have enough high quality wins. PSU has the extra loss but would have 2 excellent wins.

 

[Johan Mesofits]

11-2 PSU as the Big Ten champ - wins over OSU, Wis (lets say)

11-1 OSU wins over Mich, Oklahoma

11-1 Lou win over FSU

PSU goes I think. Louisville wont have enough high quality wins. PSU has the extra loss but would have 2 excellent wins.

Ohio States Resume is impressive if you look at there wins. If they win out they would have beaten three teams in the top 10 and Nebraska who is top 20. Hard to believe they don't get in but it depends on how much the committee puts conference championships at a premium.

 

[Sean Miller Fan]

Ohio States Resume is impressive if you look at there wins. If they win out they would have beaten three teams in the top 10 and Nebraska who is top 20. Hard to believe they don't get in but it depends on how much the committee puts conference championships at a premium.

11-2 PSU or 11-2 Wis vs 11-1 OSU would be a tough one.

OSU has road wins over Wis and OU and would have the Michigan win.

PSU would only have 2 good wins but one of those is OSU.

Wis would have 3 good wins (PSU, Neb, LSU) but a home loss to OSU.

To me, the easiest thing to do is give it to the Big Ten champion in a case like this.

 

[Pitt1992]

I don't know why u guys feed into his comments,he's such a troll

 

[pittmeister]

With the Michigan loss, PSU wins the East if they beat MSU at home and Michigan loses in Columbus.

The PSU/Wisconsin winner, at 11-2 as a conferencr champion will he right there in the discussion with the Oklahoma/WVU winner, potentially 12-1 Washington (if they win out), and 11-1 Louisville.

Its gotta be said, guys. Penn State is not as far from the Final Four as you think. At this point, they would have to be the favorite in Vegas to win the East. I think Wisconsin is better than them but PSU can beat them.

And if WVU beats OU and Baylor (both in Morgantown), it could be between PSU and WVU for that last spot, or heck, even both getting in if Washington loses another.

The biggest win for Pitt in 9 years, and you're worried about PSU and WVU...

Worry about what Pitt is doing that should keep you busy...

SHEESH!!!

 

[joeydavid]

Great, a crap team team turned the ball over 4 times in the first half today and still took the ped staters deep into the fourth. Ped st isn't very good- If they win the B1G the only thing that proves is how bad the B1G is this year.

And I agree- go post this garbage on their board.

With the Michigan loss, PSU wins the East if they beat MSU at home and Michigan loses in Columbus.

The PSU/Wisconsin winner, at 11-2 as a conferencr champion will he right there in the discussion with the Oklahoma/WVU winner, potentially 12-1 Washington (if they win out), and 11-1 Louisville.

Its gotta be said, guys. Penn State is not as far from the Final Four as you think. At this point, they would have to be the favorite in Vegas to win the East. I think Wisconsin is better than them but PSU can beat them.

And if WVU beats OU and Baylor (both in Morgantown), it could be between PSU and WVU for that last spot, or heck, even both getting in if Washington loses another.

 

[Sean Miller Fan]

The biggest win for Pitt in 9 years, and you're worried about PSU and WVU...

Worry about what Pitt is doing that should keep you busy...

SHEESH!!!

Believe me, I couldn't be more excited about the win. However, once that Iowa kick went through, it made me realize that PSU is pretty darn close to the Final Four. I will be pulling hard for Michigan to beat OSU, that's for sure.

 

[michnittlion]

There are some pretty wild scenarios now in play that weren't in play 24 hours ago.

That is one thing that is for certain.

All of the following teams still need help. But WVU, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Penn State, Utah, Washington State, Colorado. They're all back at the fringes of the playoff picture.

 

[Piranha]

11-2 PSU as the Big Ten champ - wins over OSU, Wis (lets say)

11-1 OSU wins over Mich, Oklahoma

11-1 Lou win over FSU

PSU goes I think. Louisville wont have enough high quality wins. PSU has the extra loss but would have 2 excellent wins.

A 1-loss OSU team gets in over PS. They played a better schedule and have 1 less loss.

Louisville plays Houston this week. That would be another quality win if it were to happen.

Washington, Clemson, and WV would be more deserving than PS if they run the table.

 

[Sean Miller Fan]

There are some pretty wild scenarios now in play that weren't in play 24 hours ago.

That is one thing that is for certain.

All of the following teams still need help. But WVU, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Penn State, Utah, Washington State, Colorado. They're all back at the fringes of the playoff picture.

The interesting thing about OKST is lets say they win the B12 at 10-2, they should be 11-1 since those officials gave Central Mich an extra play. Lets say its 11-2 PSU vs 10-2 OKST as the Big 12 champ. Does the committee use the fact that OKST is really 11-1 if not for a terrible officiating error as the tiebreaker?

 

[Panther Parrothead]

I mentioned this in another thread, but the more that the Nits win, the better that we look - provided that we keep winning.

As of now, we've beaten two teams that are ranked in the Top Ten, which ain't bad for a team that's rebuilding.

 

[HailtoPitt]

A 2 loss PSU or Wisc is NOT getting in over a 1 loss Ohio State. What is wrong with you?

 

[michnittlion]

The interesting thing about OKST is lets say they win the B12 at 10-2, they should be 11-1 since those officials gave Central Mich an extra play. Lets say its 11-2 PSU vs 10-2 OKST as the Big 12 champ. Does the committee use the fact that OKST is really 11-1 if not for a terrible officiating error as the tiebreaker?

Yep. That makes it even MORE potentially messy!!!

I remember after that game, and I was watching some show and they were like "what if OK State is in playoff contention in December."

I immediately dismissed that possibility. I mean, if you are struggling at home with a mid tier MAC team, you probably are going to lose several other games in the weeks to come.

Yet, here we are.

 

[Sean Miller Fan]

Yep. That makes it even MORE potentially messy!!!

I remember after that game, and I was watching some show and they were like "what if OK State is in playoff contention in December."

I immediately dismissed that possibility. I mean, if you are struggling at home with a mid tier MAC team, you probably are going to lose several other games in the weeks to come.

Yet, here we are.

And really, from the CFP's standpoint, I'm not sure how you don't count that as an OKST win. I mean it was literally the very last play, which the officials admitted should have never taken place. If there is any discussion at all, I think you have to ask yourself, if the officials didnt extend that game erroneously, how would you view OKST then?

 

[michnittlion]

And really, from the CFP's standpoint, I'm not sure how you don't count that as an OKST win. I mean it was literally the very last play, which the officials admitted should have never taken place. If there is any discussion at all, I think you have to ask yourself, if the officials didnt extend that game erroneously, how would you view OKST then?

I agree.

Gotta love college football --- every week and every year brings something new and exciting!!! So much better than the NFL, in my opinion.

 

[ameoba defense]

You must have missed it. Michigan 49, Penn St. 10. Two loss teams don't get in with that on the resume.

 

[daminals76]

11-2 PSU as the Big Ten champ - wins over OSU, Wis (lets say)

11-1 OSU wins over Mich, Oklahoma

11-1 Lou win over FSU

PSU goes I think. Louisville wont have enough high quality wins. PSU has the extra loss but would have 2 excellent wins.

You are drunk.... no way in hell they get in over a 1 loss.

Um will beat osu anyway.

 

[daminals76]

A 2 loss PSU or Wisc is NOT getting in over a 1 loss Ohio State. What is wrong with you?

Its common sense to everyone else.... some of the idiots on this board. Lmao

 

[BFo8]

With the Michigan loss, PSU wins the East if they beat MSU at home and Michigan loses in Columbus.

The PSU/Wisconsin winner, at 11-2 as a conferencr champion will he right there in the discussion with the Oklahoma/WVU winner, potentially 12-1 Washington (if they win out), and 11-1 Louisville.

Its gotta be said, guys. Penn State is not as far from the Final Four as you think. At this point, they would have to be the favorite in Vegas to win the East. I think Wisconsin is better than them but PSU can beat them.

And if WVU beats OU and Baylor (both in Morgantown), it could be between PSU and WVU for that last spot, or heck, even both getting in if Washington loses another.

You are absolutely straight up stupid. I told you when Ohio St lost it was meaningless, if they beat Michigan and won the BIG they were in and you had a hissy fit.

PSU is in the neighborhood of 50-1 right now, if you feel so secure in your scenario make a play.

Why do you always react to the last thing you saw, it just makes you look like a "fan", meaning a total donk.

A couple weeks ago when I said Ohio St was in if they won out you acted like I was crazy. Well here we are and they are the 2nd favorite behind Alabama , and that was even before today's games.

Leave the gambling and futures aspects to people that have a clue what they are talking about.

 

[jake418]

No way PSU makes CFP over a one loss team from a power conference. But they have had a great year and I believe Rose Bowl bound

and that would suit me just fine. The reality goal for psu right now is to make the "new years six" and winning out should do that no matter what mich/osu do. To me this is ALL icing on the cake as the early goal was to be trending up at the end of the year and then start to compete in 2017 as psu will return almost everyone. If psu would happen to make the BIG title game and not the playoffs , it would still be great as they would get an extra game and week of practice for a young team. Also , like someone else alluded to ,whoever gets position 4 in the playoffs will more than likely result in a beatdown by a bama team that is loaded with 5star talent. Yesterday was AWESOME......as someone who grew up as a kid in the 70's and 80's , it was pretty cool to have both unranked Penn State and Pitt represent PA by taking out the then #2 team in the country just a few weeks apart.

 

[pittforreal]

With the Michigan loss, PSU wins the East if they beat MSU at home and Michigan loses in Columbus.

The PSU/Wisconsin winner, at 11-2 as a conferencr champion will he right there in the discussion with the Oklahoma/WVU winner, potentially 12-1 Washington (if they win out), and 11-1 Louisville.

Its gotta be said, guys. Penn State is not as far from the Final Four as you think. At this point, they would have to be the favorite in Vegas to win the East. I think Wisconsin is better than them but PSU can beat them.

And if WVU beats OU and Baylor (both in Morgantown), it could be between PSU and WVU for that last spot, or heck, even both getting in if Washington loses another.

Anyone doubt this clown's true and only loyalty. Pitt has a great day and the fraud of frauds tells how good his school is in pedo valley. Really, how pathetic and low can you go

 

[JD1976]

With the Michigan loss, PSU wins the East if they beat MSU at home and Michigan loses in Columbus.

The PSU/Wisconsin winner, at 11-2 as a conferencr champion will he right there in the discussion with the Oklahoma/WVU winner, potentially 12-1 Washington (if they win out), and 11-1 Louisville.

Its gotta be said, guys. Penn State is not as far from the Final Four as you think. At this point, they would have to be the favorite in Vegas to win the East. I think Wisconsin is better than them but PSU can beat them.

And if WVU beats OU and Baylor (both in Morgantown), it could be between PSU and WVU for that last spot, or heck, even both getting in if Washington loses another.

Credit where credit is due to PSU. McSorely executes that offense exceptionally well and watching the game yesterday I was impressed at how well he throws the ball.

 

[vinkneet]

The real question is...

If Clemson and psu play each other in the national championship game, Does Pitt get a trophy?

 

[cashbin99]

PSU will lose to either MSU or Wisky if they make the Big Ten Championship game. I personally do not think that they get pass MSU.

 

[9nationalchampionships]

Wake me up when UPS beats a good team on the road! The UPS schedule is a disgrace!


42- 39

 

[Pitt-Chains]

With the Michigan loss, PSU wins the East if they beat MSU at home and Michigan loses in Columbus.

The PSU/Wisconsin winner, at 11-2 as a conferencr champion will he right there in the discussion with the Oklahoma/WVU winner, potentially 12-1 Washington (if they win out), and 11-1 Louisville.

Its gotta be said, guys. Penn State is not as far from the Final Four as you think. At this point, they would have to be the favorite in Vegas to win the East. I think Wisconsin is better than them but PSU can beat them.

And if WVU beats OU and Baylor (both in Morgantown), it could be between PSU and WVU for that last spot, or heck, even both getting in if Washington loses another.

Did we just beat Clemson.. Enough with the Peddstate crap.

 

[upj87]

11-2 PSU as the Big Ten champ - wins over OSU, Wis (lets say)

11-1 OSU wins over Mich, Oklahoma

11-1 Lou win over FSU

PSU goes I think. Louisville wont have enough high quality wins. PSU has the extra loss but would have 2 excellent wins.

Did I miss pot legalization on Tuesday's ballot?...PSU has no path to the playoffs sans aircraft crashes......

 

[sshulk]

PSU has zero chance of being selected by a committee over 1 loss Ohio Stare or Michigan ... the winner of that game is going to the playoffs and there won't be two Big -0 teams in the playoffs. Clemson with 1 nail biter loss will also be selected over PSU.
Don't worry ... PSU has one good win at home on a flukish play. also highly doubtful they'd win a BIG championship game ...they squeaked by IU.

 

[ameoba defense]

Credit where credit is due to PSU. McSorely executes that offense exceptionally well and watching the game yesterday I was impressed at how well he throws the ball.

The best thing that happened to Penn St. was Hackenberg leaving.

 

[whirlybird optio]

You are absolutely straight up stupid. I told you when Ohio St lost it was meaningless, if they beat Michigan and won the BIG they were in and you had a hissy fit.

PSU is in the neighborhood of 50-1 right now, if you feel so secure in your scenario make a play.

Why do you always react to the last thing you saw, it just makes you look like a "fan", meaning a total donk.

A couple weeks ago when I said Ohio St was in if they won out you acted like I was crazy. Well here we are and they are the 2nd favorite behind Alabama , and that was even before today's games.

Leave the gambling and futures aspects to people that have a clue what they are talking about.

Alabama is in, even if they lose to Auburn
Michigan or Ohio St are in if they win out
Clemson still probably gets in if they win out

Last spot comes down to Big 12 champ, UW, PSU/Wisc, or Lville. I don't think a&m can get there.

Because so many teams lost yesterday, I'm not sure the overall picture changed much. If UW beats a 2 loss Wazzou team, and Colorado to end the Season, I think they still get in.

 

[Sean Miller Fan]

PSU has zero chance of being selected by a committee over 1 loss Ohio Stare or Michigan ... the winner of that game is going to the playoffs and there won't be two Big -0 teams in the playoffs. Clemson with 1 nail biter loss will also be selected over PSU.
Don't worry ... PSU has one good win at home on a flukish play. also highly doubtful they'd win a BIG championship game ...they squeaked by IU.

"Preference given to conference champions is a criteria."

It will be difficult to exclude an 11-2 Big Ten champion for an 11-1 team who did not win their division and lost to the Big Ten Champ head to head.

I do think 11-1 OSU can get in over 11-2 BT Champ Wisky, since they have a head to head to head win. The committee can say head to head outweighs the conference championship.

 

[TD_6082]

Its a great year for the argument that we need at least 8 teams in the playoffs.

 

[NCanton Panther]

it's too bad so many clowns had to come on here and throw around all their insults because the OP was discussing PSU, it sure has cluttered up a good thread for anyone that happens to be a college FB fan as well as a Pitt fan.