The path to the playoff is still alive...BUT...

[88ND]

Now...


We have to root for PSU and Michigan.

We NEED them both beat OSU.

Obviously we can't falter along the way as well but we need OSU to lose twice. At least.

PSU and Michigan will play each other and hopefully one of those gets upset by someone else.

Losing control of your own destiny is irritating and this game was extra bad because OSU didn't beat us. We gave them a victory.

 

[sjb75]

Now...


We have to root for PSU and Michigan.

We NEED them both beat OSU.

Obviously we can't falter along the way as well but we need OSU to lose twice. At least.

PSU and Michigan will play each other and hopefully one of those gets upset by someone else.

Losing control of your own destiny is irritating and this game was extra bad because OSU didn't beat us. We gave them a victory.

You said awhile back you were leaving the site and not returning.

 

[mbd11]

Now...


We have to root for PSU and Michigan.

We NEED them both beat OSU.

Obviously we can't falter along the way as well but we need OSU to lose twice. At least.

PSU and Michigan will play each other and hopefully one of those gets upset by someone else.

Losing control of your own destiny is irritating and this game was extra bad because OSU didn't beat us. We gave them a victory.

Actually, if Ohio State ran the table and went 13-0, that would help us more, probably, by knocking off both Michigan and PSU. Also, it would help if we beat USC, then they went on to win the Pac-12.

 

[IrishBeer]

You said awhile back you were leaving the site and not returning.

ND is heroine to real fans. We can’t ever quit it even when it’s killing us. You wouldn’t know what it’s like bc you’re a closet USC fan and Bud Light drinker.

 

[ftnfan62]

ND needs some help and they also are going to need to pass the new eye test. That test is to pummel people. No more close games or taking out Sam. You gotta run it up.

 

[sjb75]

ND is heroine to real fans. We can’t ever quit it even when it’s killing us. You wouldn’t know what it’s like bc you’re a closet USC fan and Bud Light drinker.

"killing us..."

Hang in there.

 

[Golson5]

Now...


We have to root for PSU and Michigan.

We NEED them both beat OSU.

Obviously we can't falter along the way as well but we need OSU to lose twice. At least.

PSU and Michigan will play each other and hopefully one of those gets upset by someone else.

Losing control of your own destiny is irritating and this game was extra bad because OSU didn't beat us. We gave them a victory.

Osu winning out is better

 

[raulduke_007]

Im not seeing a path.
ACC: FSU has a good chance of running the table. Duke & Miami at home & end in the swamp.
Think Miami has to hard a path but still in it.
Pac12 has 4 teams with good shots Wash, USC, Oregon, Utah
Big12 Both Oklahoma & Texas with legit shots to go 12-1
SEC lets be honest they arent getting left out
B1G 1 of the 3 of PSU, OSU Mich.
It just doesnt look good.

 

[Golson5]

Im not seeing a path.
ACC: FSU has a good chance of running the table. Duke & Miami at home & end in the swamp.
Think Miami has to hard a path but still in it.
Pac12 has 4 teams with good shots Wash, USC, Oregon, Utah
Big12 Both Oklahoma & Texas with legit shots to go 12-1
SEC lets be honest they arent getting left out
B1G 1 of the 3 of PSU, OSU Mich.
It just doesnt look good.

It's definitely still possible. Will it happen, who knows. Definitely possible

 

[raulduke_007]

It's definitely still possible. Will it happen, who knows. Definitely possible

Usually we could count on either the Pac, ACC or Big 12 to beat each other & knock each other out of playoff spots, but this year it looks like these conferences will have either a undefeated or 1 loss conf champ. We could of really used that 12 team playoff this year.

 

[Golson5]

Usually we could count on either the Pac, ACC or Big 12 to beat each other & knock each other out of playoff spots, but this year it looks like these conferences will have either a undefeated or 1 loss conf champ. We could of really used that 12 team playoff this year.

Same as every year. Give it some time. There's 8 to 9 games left

 

[BGI User 756]

Usually we could count on either the Pac, ACC or Big 12 to beat each other & knock each other out of playoff spots, but this year it looks like these conferences will have either a undefeated or 1 loss conf champ. We could of really used that 12 team playoff this year.

Very early yet

 

[88ND]

You said awhile back you were leaving the site and not returning.

Never once said thar but it's evident the circus is still on this board because you're absolutely positively a clown.

 

[88ND]

Osu winning out is better

That's not reality though.

The tides have shifted in the OSU/Michigan rivalry.

Moreover "THIS" OSU team is not beating both Michigan and PSU.

Harbaugh was all giddy watching us run right through their front seven.

 

[88ND]

ND needs some help and they also are going to need to pass the new eye test. That test is to pummel people. No more close games or taking out Sam. You gotta run it up.

This will help.

 

[88ND]

Actually, if Ohio State ran the table and went 13-0, that would help us more, probably, by knocking off both Michigan and PSU. Also, it would help if we beat USC, then they went on to win the Pac-12.

Us winning out is a must and still might not be enough.

 

[Golson5]

That's not reality though.

The tides have shifted in the OSU/Michigan rivalry.

Moreover "THIS" OSU team is not beating both Michigan and PSU.

Harbaugh was all giddy watching us run right through their front seven.

They could absolutely win out. They are better than ped state so that have to beat Michigan. You act like it's a guaranteed Michigan win. Michigan hasn't looked that good this year

 

[NDinNJ]

Osu winning out is better

I agree, it would make the 1 loss look better in the eyes of the CFP. If OSU loses to PSU and Michigan, it tells the playoff committee that both of those teams are better than ND.

 

[mbd11]

Usually we could count on either the Pac, ACC or Big 12 to beat each other & knock each other out of playoff spots, but this year it looks like these conferences will have either a undefeated or 1 loss conf champ. We could of really used that 12 team playoff this year.

That's why USC winning the Pac would help. An 11-1 ND would get in over a 12-1 USC, whose loss was to us.

But there's a lot of football left to be played.

 

[88ND]

They could absolutely win out. They are better than ped state so that have to beat Michigan. You act like it's a guaranteed Michigan win. Michigan hasn't looked that good this year

And the metric of OSU "looking good" is what?
Beating us?
And our metric is?
Same same as OSU's.

Too early to tell.

But OSU is NOT beating both PSU and Michigan.

BTW...
In case you didn't know,OSU and Michigan domination runs in waves.

It's Michigan's turn

 

[ftnfan62]

USC has to go undefeated and win PAC. We have to beat them by more than 3.

OSU run the table. UGA runs the table. Then a bit of help with OK /TX.

It’s CFB. Anything can happen. Last time we worried about this we lost to Stanford in 2015 or we were in.

Lots left and I doubt the playoff committee has us much further than 8.

 

[KYExtemper]

With 1 loss, I think the Irish still have a chance to get in, especially if that's a loss in the very last second of the game against an unbeaten Ohio State team. We'll have a good chance to win some quality games, especially over the next 3 weeks against Duke, Louisville, and USC.

 

[Golson5]

And the metric of OSU "looking good" is what?
Beating us?
And our metric is?
Same same as OSU's.

Too early to tell.

But OSU is NOT beating both PSU and Michigan.

BTW...
In case you didn't know,OSU and Michigan domination runs in waves.

It's Michigan's turn

Osu could win that game. Definitely no lock

 

[88ND]

With 1 loss, I think the Irish still have a chance to get in, especially if that's a loss in the very last second of the game against an unbeaten Ohio State team. We'll have a good chance to win some quality games, especially over the next 3 weeks against Duke, Louisville, and USC.

And don't forget Pitt who always plays us ridiculously tough. The following week is Clemson as well.

 

[IrishBeer]

Texas
Florida State
Oklahoma
Utah
Oregon
Washington
Michigan
Georgia
PSU


Any 3 of the above teams could go undefeated or have 1 loss. Those are just a few I can think of, there are probably more. ND is ****ed. We are playing for pride only now. Alt might as well sit.

 

[88ND]

With 1 loss, I think the Irish still have a chance to get in, especially if that's a loss in the very last second of the game against an unbeaten Ohio State team. We'll have a good chance to win some quality games, especially over the next 3 weeks against Duke, Louisville, and USC.

Maybe...but....

I promise you the odds are better OSU loses to Michigan and PSU versus beating them both.
A one loss OSU team kills are chances. The worst thing possible

 

[BGI User 756]

Texas
Florida State
Oklahoma
Utah
Oregon
Washington
Michigan
Georgia
PSU


Any 3 of the above teams could go undefeated or have 1 loss. Those are just a few I can think of, there are probably more. ND is ****ed. We are playing for pride only now. Alt might as well sit.

Okie? Lmfao

Utah? Based on what? Beating Baylor by 7?

Oregon because they killed Cinderella?

 

[88ND]

Okie? Lmfao

Utah? Based on what? Beating Baylor by 7?

Oregon because they killed Cinderella?

Alrighty then...
By your metric
We haven't done jack shit either.
Nor OSU.

Let's see come week 8 what the records look like.

 

[tbone3114]

Maybe...but....

I promise you the odds are better OSU loses to Michigan and PSU versus beating them both.
A one loss OSU team kills are chances. The worst thing possible

I think OSU is better than people are saying! I think ND is THAT GOOD! (not elite, but really good) OSU will win out! So will ND!

 

[IrishBeer]

I’m getting angrier as time goes on about this game. Usually it’s the opposite. Usually we lose bc we just weren’t as good. This loss was on the coaches and that’s sickening.

 

[1Redrum]

The ridiculous thing is if this were next year I would only be half as upset with the loss. I would just shrug and know that entry to the playoffs is virtually guaranteed even with 2 losses.

 

[BGI User 756]

Alrighty then...
By your metric
We haven't done jack shit either.
Nor OSU.

Let's see come week 8 what the records look like.

Some backtracking there fella. Don't pull your fallopian

 

[deadirishpoet]

You know the need to join a conference crowed will be getting louder as the season goes on especially if the the Irish keep winning

 

[ivan brunetti]

Actually, if Ohio State ran the table and went 13-0, that would help us more, probably, by knocking off both Michigan and PSU. Also, it would help if we beat USC, then they went on to win the Pac-12.

This is correct. Aside from ND winning out, you want OSU to go undefeated, taking one playoff slot while blowing out PSU and Michigan.

You want to blow out USC and for USC to go 12-1 taking the PAC.

And you want chaos everywhere else. As many two loss plus teams as possible.

 

[Golson5]

You know the need to join a conference crowed will be getting louder as the season goes on especially if the the Irish keep winning

12 team playoff next year makes the point moot

 

[BGI User 756]

12 team playoff next year makes the point moot

This. Not sure why all don’t know this. It was ND’s Golden ticket to get into the playoff

 

[THUNDERSTRUCK111]

Texas
Florida State
Oklahoma
Utah
Oregon
Washington
Michigan
Georgia
PSU


Any 3 of the above teams could go undefeated or have 1 loss. Those are just a few I can think of, there are probably more. ND is ****ed. We are playing for pride only now. Alt might as well sit.

I get the frustration but mostly all those teams will have a loss late in the season. Better to have 1 loss early on and run the table. Then to lose the last game or so. At least that’s how the metrics worked out in the past.

 

[albundy83]

Now...


We have to root for PSU and Michigan.

We NEED them both beat OSU.

Obviously we can't falter along the way as well but we need OSU to lose twice. At least.

PSU and Michigan will play each other and hopefully one of those gets upset by someone else.

Losing control of your own destiny is irritating and this game was extra bad because OSU didn't beat us. We gave them a victory.

You didn't give OSU Squat, they earned the victory down to the last second.

 

[THUNDERSTRUCK111]

I get the frustration but mostly all those teams will have a loss late in the season. Better to have 1 loss early on and run the table. Then to lose the last game or so. At least that’s how the metrics worked out in the past.

Of course we drop one more we’re out. The next 4 games are going to be tough outings. I see a couple more close games. Jmo.

 

[deadirishpoet]

12 team playoff next year makes the point moot

Great point, but they'll find another angle