2017/18 FBS Bowl Season

[bonarae]

The bowl matchups have been announced.

Do you feel sad at Ohio State settling for a New Year's Six Bowl instead of the CFP?

On the other hand, wow. UAB and New Mexico State are both bowling... unbelievable. The NMSU Aggies are in their first bowl game since 1960 (though they were bowl-eligible in 2002, but were not selected). The UAB Blazers, in only their first season back, are in the postseason.

If you think the FBS is immune from the snub system in the FCS playoff selection, think again. Three bowl-eligible teams were snubbed: UTSA, Buffalo and WMU.

[MTfan4life]

The bowl matchups have been announced.

Do you feel sad at Ohio State settling for a New Year's Six Bowl instead of the CFP?

On the other hand, wow. UAB and New Mexico State are both bowling... unbelievable. The NMSU Aggies are in their first bowl game since 1960 (though they were bowl-eligible in 2002, but were not selected). The UAB Blazers, in only their first season back, are in the postseason.

If you think the FBS is immune from the snub system in the FCS playoff selection, think again. Three bowl-eligible teams were snubbed: UTSA, Buffalo and WMU.

New Mexico State faced the second easiest schedule in the country and only could muster 6 wins. The teams they beat have a combined 11 wins against FBS competition, most of those against each other. That's how easy it is to qualify for a bowl game in the FBS. The FCS equivalent would be Campbell earning a bowl bid. xsmhx Their game against Utah State, another hapless team, will be one of the least quality bowl games ever. Luckily for the viewing public, no one will be forced to watch it considering it's on CBS Sports.

There are some good ones out there, though. Outside of the playoffs, Ohio State vs. USC is very intriguing. Also, Stanford vs. TCU should be great. I'm interested in seeing what a defensive power like Auburn could do against UCF and their offense.

Smaller conference wise, I think Troy got screwed with their matchup. They should be in the de facto Sun Belt/MAC championship game against Toledo instead of App St, especially considering the game is in Alabama. Instead they have to play North Texas in Louisiana.

[Nor Eastern]

Smaller conference wise, I think Troy got screwed with their matchup. They should be in the de facto Sun Belt/MAC championship game against Toledo instead of App St, especially considering the game is in Alabama. Instead they have to play North Texas in Louisiana.


That App/Toledo game is going to be great to watch though. It's a rematch of last year's Camellia Bowl with then MAC#2 Toledo losing by a field goal to SBC CoChamp App. It will also be the only game on at the time, Saturday Dec. 23rd at 8pm on the flagship.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Temple plays FIU in St. Petersburg on the 21st. Why any Temple fan/alum would piss away money to see this is beyond me. What a pointless game....

[cx500d]

The bowl matchups have been announced.

Do you feel sad at Ohio State settling for a New Year's Six Bowl instead of the CFP?

On the other hand, wow. UAB and New Mexico State are both bowling... unbelievable. The NMSU Aggies are in their first bowl game since 1960 (though they were bowl-eligible in 2002, but were not selected). The UAB Blazers, in only their first season back, are in the postseason.

If you think the FBS is immune from the snub system in the FCS playoff selection, think again. Three bowl-eligible teams were snubbed: UTSA, Buffalo and WMU.


There's even more bowl games this year. There's even a bowl game in Frisco before the real Natty; hopefully they don't tear the turf up too much.

[Nor Eastern]

The Frisco Bowl is the old Miami Bowl. The bowl organization moved it to be closer to the western AAC schools.

[cx500d]

The Frisco Bowl is the old Miami Bowl. The bowl organization moved it to be closer to the western AAC schools.


Oh, I thought they made up a new one....Since SMU is one of the teams, they should have just played it at SMU's decent ~35,000 seat stadium vice Frisco's 20,000 person soccer stadium.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

That App/Toledo game is going to be great to watch though. It's a rematch of last year's Camellia Bowl with then MAC#2 Toledo losing by a field goal to SBC CoChamp App. It will also be the only game on at the time, Saturday Dec. 23rd at 8pm on the flagship.

That's a quality matchup but 3 straight trips to "meh" Alabama cities to play MAC schools? Those have been Appalachian State's rewards lol.

The Packers-Vikings at Lambeau is at the same time and with Rodgers likely return that game will get the majority of the attention.

[OhioHen]

There's even more bowl games this year. There's even a bowl game in Frisco before the real Natty; hopefully they don't tear the turf up too much.

Actually, there is one less FBS bowl game this year than the past two years. 39 plus the fake championship is still too many, but at least it's moving in the right direction.

[Nor Eastern]

That's a quality matchup but 3 straight trips to "meh" Alabama cities to play MAC schools? Those have been Appalachian State's rewards lol.

The "rewards" have matched the game play. Have to run the table with the competition App plays to get a shot at a NY6 bowl. Boise was at home for 3 bowls in a row before they got rolling. App fans have traveled well to Montgomery two years in a row. Mobile offers a much nicer destination with a Mardi Gras level parade, great game time/date/competition/channel. Word from an App alumnus that works out of the Charlotte espn office is this game will be marketed as champ vs champ. Should draw some attention from casual college fans. The Sun Belt has good tie-ins for bowls that are easy to travel to (minus Arizona; but that bowl will eventually be switched with a bowl in Myrtle Beach or Charleston). New Orleans and Orlando are both targets of App fans. An undefeated Sun Belt conference record will land App in NO and a very mediocre record (6-6 or 7-5) would probably land them in Orlando.

[CHIP72]

Temple plays FIU in St. Petersburg on the 21st. Why any Temple fan/alum would piss away money to see this is beyond me. What a pointless game....

At least there is no NFL Thursday night game that night. (That week's Thursday night game will be played on Saturday night, and is the Vikings/Packers game mentioned up-thread.)

Meanwhile, there are some Temple fans on the Temple Scout board that think the Owls' bowl losses the last two seasons overshadowed or were more important than their AAC East Division title, win over Penn State, and close, nationally televised game with Notre Dame (2015), or their AAC Championship (2016). xcrazyx

[MTfan4life]

If I threw together a little pick'em for all the games of the Bowl Season, would people be interested? I realize it'd probably be better to start a thread, but I figured I'd throw the question out there. If we had at least 10 interested, I'd put one together.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

If I threw together a little pick'em for all the games of the Bowl Season, would people be interested? I realize it'd probably be better to start a thread, but I figured I'd throw the question out there. If we had at least 10 interested, I'd put one together.

I would be!!

[Nor Eastern]

For sure. I'm in

[OhioHen]

Go for it - creates at least a LITTLE interest in the dumpster fire games.

[JacksFan40]

If I threw together a little pick'em for all the games of the Bowl Season, would people be interested? I realize it'd probably be better to start a thread, but I figured I'd throw the question out there. If we had at least 10 interested, I'd put one together.
I'd do it.

[Laker]

Florida State may not be eligible for their bowl game. I suppose that the NCAA will punish Northern Colorado again instead of FSU............

https://www.reddit.com/r/CFB/comments/7lac2l/fsu_may_not_be_bowl_eligible/

[Bisonoline]

Florida State may not be eligible for their bowl game. I suppose that the NCAA will punish Northern Colorado again instead of FSU............

https://www.reddit.com/r/CFB/comments/7lac2l/fsu_may_not_be_bowl_eligible/

They will give them a waiver.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Temple-FIU about to kickoff the Bab Boy Lawnmowers Gaspirilla Bowl...

Just meh....

[Bisonoline]

Wow the Armed Forces Bowl sure was entertaining. There was some great ground pounding football.

[Laker]

Two good games in a row. Why Penny was not invited to NYC for the Heisman ceremony is beyond me. Smart move to go for two by Army to win the game.

I usually pull for the service academies in bowl games. Nothing against San Diego State but I was today too.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Temple easily took care of Florida International in the Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl. The 7-6 season is nice but the bowl game itself wasn't very good. There couldn't have been more then 15k people there.

I have to give props to App State for hammering Toledo 34-0. No one saw that coming given the Rockets usual pedigree. That's a good win for the Mountaineer program as they continue to separate themselves from Georgia Southern in FBS.

[Laker]

I've had more fun shopping in the local Dollar General store than I did watching their bowl game.

[Laker]

Reportedly, UCLA's QB Rosen is sitting out their bowl game against Kansas State.

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/ucla-star-qb-josh-rosen-reportedly-plans-to-sit-out-the-cactus-bowl/?irgwc=1

[JacksFan40]

Temple easily took care of Florida International in the Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl. The 7-6 season is nice but the bowl game itself wasn't very good. There couldn't have been more then 15k people there.

I have to give props to App State for hammering Toledo 34-0. No one saw that coming given the Rockets usual pedigree. That's a good win for the Mountaineer program as they continue to separate themselves from Georgia Southern in FBS.
All State moving up was a great descision on their part, Georgia Southern though is a different story.

[Nor Eastern]

Here's a list of bowl games played so far that have had at least one G5 participant and their attendance.

New Orleans (UNT vs Troy) - 24,904
Cure (WKU vs Georgia St) - 19,585
Las Vegas (Oregon vs Boise St) - 36,432
New Mexico (Marshall vs Colorado St) - 26,087
Camellia (MT vs Arkansas St) - 20,612 (thx to thefaU below for the info)
Boca Raton (FAU vs Akron) - 25,912
Frisco (La Tech vs SMU) - 14,419
Gasparilla (FIU vs Temple) - 16,363
Bahamas (UAB vs Ohio) - 13,585
Boise (Central Michigan vs Wyoming) - 16,512
Birmingham (USF vs Texas Tech) - 28,623
Armed Forces (Army vs San Diego St) - 35,986
Dollar General (Toledo vs Appalachian St) - 28,706
Hawaii (Houston vs Fresno St) - 20,546
Quick Lane (Duke vs NIU) - 20,211

Independence (USM vs FSU) - 33,601








MAC's final Average: 20985
CUSA's final average: 21674
AAC Average: 19987 (Still bowl games remaining)
SBC Average: 23452 (Still bowl game remaining)
MWC Average: 27112 (still bowl games remaining)

[Laker]

Navy destroys Virginia. Okie State holds on to beat VA Tech.

If The Walking Dead ever needs a stand in for Eugene, Mike Gundy has the mullet to do it.

[Bisonoline]

Navy destroys Virginia. Okie State holds on to beat VA Tech.

If The Walking Dead ever needs a stand in for Eugene, Mike Gundy has the mullet to do it.

I saw that before the game and was like---WTF is he doing????xlolx

[Laker]

Sparty pounds Wazzu. Horned Frogs come from behind to beat Stanford.

[Laker]

It takes over four and a quarter hours but Wake Forest outlasts Texas A&M 55-52.

They call Alabama the Crimson Tide, call me Deacon Blues.

On to watch the first bowl game for New Mexico State since 1960 against Utah State. Both teams are named the Aggies- it could get confusing.

[Laker]

Both head coaches made some incredibly stupid calls today during the Northwestern-Kentucky game. But that is why they pay them the big money.

BIG has started out pretty well but the Bucknuts still have to play tonight against the Condoms. SEC has not had a good start.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Both head coaches made some incredibly stupid calls today during the Northwestern-Kentucky game. But that is why they pay them the big money.

BIG has started out pretty well but the Bucknuts still have to play tonight against the Condoms. SEC has not had a good start.

The officiating in the Northwestern-UK game was literally the worst I've seen all year! That crew should be required to work high school games only in 2018 to earn some credibility back!

Ohio State is taking it to USC so far. The Trojans have been soft the last 7-8 years. I've seen Darnold numerous times and he does not look like a 1st pick. I honestly like Allen from Wyoming the most. The Browns will probably take Darnold...lol

[Laker]

New Mexico State pulls out a win in OT. Just think, they have waited since 1960 to have that chance.

[tigonian02]

New Mexico State pulls out a win in OT. Just think, they have waited since 1960 to have that chance.

The Sunbelt is now 4-1 in bowls this year. Set up nicely right now in the Bowl Challenge Cup.

[Laker]

Current Bowl Standings
Big Ten 5-0
Sun Belt 4-1
Big 12 4-2
American 3-2
ACC 4-3
Independents 1-0
MWC 3-3
CUSA 4-5
MAC 1-4
SEC 0-3
Pac 12 1-7

[JayJ79]

Iowa State hadn't lost a fumble all season. I said going into it that it would be hilarious if they lost a fumble on the last drive of the bowl game and it cost them the game.

Didn't quite turn out that way. They lost their first fumble of the season with 4 minutes to go in the bowl game, while reaching to break the plane for a TD. (I still think the ball broke the plane while he still had control, but there wasn't a clear enough angle to overturn the call on the field).

[Laker]

Iowa State hadn't lost a fumble all season. I said going into it that it would be hilarious if they lost a fumble on the last drive of the bowl game and it cost them the game.

Didn't quite turn out that way. They lost their first fumble of the season with 4 minutes to go in the bowl game, while reaching to break the plane for a TD. (I still think the ball broke the plane while he still had control, but there wasn't a clear enough angle to overturn the call on the field).

I thought he broke the plane too, but the replay didn't give a definite picture. Really something to go through the entire season without a fumble and then have that happen. Lazard is a great receiver- and the former QB that they moved to linebacker to become an All-American was something. They brought him in to run the Wildcat- he probably should have been in on the goal line.

Miss State surprised me since their QB got hurt in the Egg Bowl. Their QB started hot, then made some mistakes but they still beat Louisville.

Penn State is dominating Washington, yet made two mistakes and gave up two TDs to give the Huskies some hope.

[BisonTru]

The ISU player easily broke the plane. No definitive video evidence is a BS lazy excuse to let a bad call stand, and then that PI when the wide receiver just stopped and acted like he was having a seizure. Just awful officiating. Oh well, glad that crew is in the FBS.

[JayJ79]

The ISU player easily broke the plane. No definitive video evidence is a BS lazy excuse to let a bad call stand, and then that PI when the wide receiver just stopped and acted like he was having a seizure. Just awful officiating. Oh well, glad that crew is in the FBS.

To be fair, ISU got bailed out earlier in the game with a questionable Roughing the Passer flag against Memphis after ISU had thrown an INT (they went on to score a TD)

[Laker]

Huskies aren't going away. Now they trail PSU 35-28 with 6:52 to play.

[BisonTru]

To be fair, ISU got bailed out earlier in the game with a questionable Roughing the Passer flag against Memphis after ISU had thrown an INT (they went on to score a TD)

I just watched the end so that could be.

[Laker]

Wisconsin puts on the tire chains to keep the BIG's bowl record clean.

Now- can Michigan do the same on Monday?

[Bisonoline]

Wisconsin puts on the tire chains to keep the BIG's bowl record clean.

Now- can Michigan do the same tomorrow?

Wisco looked fast tonight.

[Laker]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DSV6YlmW0AM5ZUy.jpg

[Laker]

Wisco looked fast tonight.

I didn't expect their QB to throw 4 TD passes. The Badgers did get some help from the goal post.

[MR. CHICKEN]

....KENTUCKY RB...SENT TA SHOWERS ...EARLY......WHIFF CONTACT O' OFFICIAL ...xflaggedx.....DUH U COACH.....MAULS ZEEB.....CRANKY @ HALF-TIME INTERVIEW.......GETS NUFFFIN'....xconfusedx....AWK!

[Laker]

Conference bowl records after Orange Bowl:
Power 5B1G: 7-0
Big 12: 5-2
ACC: 4-5
SEC: 1-3
Pac-12: 1-8

Group of 5
Sun Belt: 4-1
AAC: 3-3
MWC: 3-3
C-USA: 4-5
MAC: 1-4

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Attendance for the regular 3 NYD bowls is "meh" at best. The weather is not great in Florida but with Notre Dame, Michigan, LSU and South Carolina playing I figured nearly full houses. The crowd at the Peach Bowl is maybe 50% of capacity.

[Laker]

Attendance for the regular 3 NYD bowls is "meh" at best. The weather is not great in Florida but with Notre Dame, Michigan, LSU and South Carolina playing I figured nearly full houses. The crowd at the Peach Bowl is maybe 50% of capacity.

I don't know how there can be so many bowls with any payouts. Most of the games look to be half full. TV must pump in a ton of money. How long can that cow be milked?

[POD Knows]

I don't know how there can be so many bowls with any payouts. Most of the games look to be half full. TV must pump in a ton of money. How long can that cow be milked?I am glad NDSU is not FBS, these bowl games are depressing. I seriously doubt that I would ever attend one if we moved up and happened to get in one of these.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

UCF wins another major bowl!!

[Laker]

How many people thought that UCF would beat Auburn, who was 2-2 against playoff teams? Congrats to the Knights for an unbeaten season.

[POD Knows]

How many people thought that UCF would beat Auburn, who was 2-2 against playoff teams? Congrats to the Knights for an unbeaten season.Not me but I am glad another SEC team bites the dust. My picks in this FBS bowl deal are horrendous. I also got the Michigan game wrong today.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

I am glad NDSU is not FBS, these bowl games are depressing. I seriously doubt that I would ever attend one if we moved up and happened to get in one of these.

It's been over saturated. As a fan or alum how can you justify spending $$$ ever year to attend a bowl game that really doesn't mean much? "Back in the day" their was some exclusiveness to it. Plus, the matchups just felt, bigger and better because the season ended on NYD and the voting would commence that night. When you woke up the next day you would find out where your team finished.

If Temple made the Peach Bowl I'd go. However I'm not wasting money during the holidays to go see the Boca Bowl or Gaspirilla Bowl.

[POD Knows]

It's been over saturated. As a fan or alum how can you justify spending $$$ ever year to attend a bowl game that really doesn't mean much? "Back in the day" their was some exclusiveness to it. Plus, the matchups just felt, bigger and better because the season ended on NYD and the voting would commence that night. When you woke up the next day you would find out where your team finished.

If Temple made the Peach Bowl I'd go. However I'm not wasting money during the holidays to go see the Boca Bowl or Gaspirilla Bowl.Yea, I just get the allure. NDSU would probably not be in position to get into a "higher" end bowl and to me, it would be a huge let down from the FCS playoffs.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

How many people thought that UCF would beat Auburn, who was 2-2 against playoff teams? Congrats to the Knights for an unbeaten season.

UCF deserves a Top 8 finish! Seriously, 13-0 and a lot of middling nonsense around the country? Outside of the Big 10 not much good. The PAC 12 has been a joke.

[Laker]

UCF deserves a Top 8 finish! Seriously, 13-0 and a lot of middling nonsense around the country? Outside of the Big 10 not much good. The PAC 12 has been a joke.

FCS, D2, D3 & NAIA all get it right. FBS doesn't.

[POD Knows]

FCS, D2, D3 & NAIA all get it right. FBS doesn't.Maybe some day if the P5 breaks off, the G5 and some of the better FCS programs move up, an actual playoff could be created there or something.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

FCS, D2, D3 & NAIA all get it right. FBS doesn't.

I think there's some debate there too. IMO, the FCS playoffs are also watered down with 24 teams. D2 has become far too regionalized in terms of selecting the of quality teams.

FBS would be so much better off with about 12-15 less bowls. I like the bowl system in general. One thing that has hurt these major bowls that gets overlooked is the venues. The actual Cotton Bowl, Orange Bowl and Sun Devil Stadium made for great theater. These modern NFL stadiums suck. The viewing experience between the Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl will be drastic. And the Super Dome has some personality by NFL standards....

[Laker]

If OU can run the ball like this all game Georgia is going to be in trouble.

[POD Knows]

If OU can run the ball like this all game Georgia is going to be in trouble.OU will win, I picked Georgia

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Another Boomer rushing TD! Georgia is in deep chit....

[caribbeanhen]

Haven't watched much FBS football all season but man the talent jumps out at you that number 24 Anderson is a stud

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

UGA responds right away...21-14 OU

The Sooners have to like the fact this turning into a Big 12 shootout....

[Laker]

75 yards for a TD.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DSfawKUUMAA1aS9.jpg

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Haven't watched much FBS football all season but man the talent jumps out at you that number 24 Anderson is a stud

He just got dump trucked by 2 big Dawg defenders.

[JayJ79]

I think there's some debate there too. IMO, the FCS playoffs are also watered down with 24 teams. D2 has become far too regionalized in terms of selecting the of quality teams.

FBS would be so much better off with about 12-15 less bowls. I like the bowl system in general. One thing that has hurt these major bowls that gets overlooked is the venues. The actual Cotton Bowl, Orange Bowl and Sun Devil Stadium made for great theater. These modern NFL stadiums suck. The viewing experience between the Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl will be drastic. And the Super Dome has some personality by NFL standards....

maybe they should move them to soccer stadiums

[Professor Chaos]

As @FauxPelini just so eloquently stated on Twitter; wouldn't more playoff games just ruin college football?

[Laker]

45 all as Georgia ties it up with 55 seconds to go. PAT was an adventure but good.

Will Mayfield get a winner or are we heading to the first Rose Bowl OT?

[Laker]

Field goal for Georgia but can they stop Mayfield in OT?

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Both teams settle for FGs in the first OT. Headed to #2.

[Laker]

Why try to trick Georgia by running three times in OT instead of having the Heisman winner throw?

2nd OT.

[Laker]

Big block on the field goal by Georgia.

[Laker]

Wow- Georgia wins in double OT. Nice run to finish the game.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

UGA finally breaks through!

Definitely have to pull for Clemson now. I can't handle an all SEC Title game....

[Laker]

UGA finally breaks through!

Definitely have to pull for Clemson now. I can't handle an all SEC Title game....

Agreed. But Clemson better wake up. They look listless so far- down 10-0.

[JayJ79]

PAT was an adventure but good.

Looked like the kicker lunged forward just before the snap. Can kickers be flagged for false starts? or maybe he paused long enough to "reset", or the move was lateral and I'm misremembering.
not that a kick snapped from the 7 is all that different from a kick snapped from the 2, but still

[dewey]

Alabama just scored on a pick 6.

Alabama 24
Clemson 6

Looks like Georgia vs Alabama for the championship nxt Monday.

Dewey

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Alabama is in complete control after the pick 6. Clemson's offense hasn't been able to do anything....

[Hammerhead]

Would we have OU and Clemson in the BCS championship without the playoffs? IMHO, they really need 8 or maybe 6 teams in the FBS playoffs.

[bonarae]

Now... must Harbaugh move on from Ann Arbor? xchinscratchx He is 0-fer in the bowl games (I think) and 1-5 with Sparty and Brutus so far in his career.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

The Title Game is set, Alabama vs Georgia. The dreaded all SEC Title game will happen. The talking heads should eat this up. Alabama has to be the favorite but Georgia's running game is insane. I hope like hell the 'Dawgs pull it off...

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Now... must Harbaugh move on from Ann Arbor? xchinscratchx He is 0-fer in the bowl games (I think) and 1-5 with Sparty and Brutus so far in his career.

He won't leave Michigan until they get past Ohio State. The man bleeds too much maize and blue to quit on the program. With that said, the Wolverines haven't quite as good as I figured. Still, 2 10 win seasons and were in the playoff mix until the OT loss to OSU last year. Michigan won't fire him unless the wheels really come off.

[PaladinFan]

The Title Game is set, Alabama vs Georgia. The dreaded all SEC Title game will happen. The talking heads should eat this up. Alabama has to be the favorite but Georgia's running game is insane. I hope like hell the 'Dawgs pull it off...

Not only that, but the game is in Atlanta, which is essentially a home game for both teams.

The good news for non-SEC fans is that at least this isn’t a rematch. UGA and Bama haven’t played this season.

[Gil Dobie]

So by beating Auburn, who beat both Georgia and Alabama this year, UCF is the undefeated National Champion. #XpandPlayoffs

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

So by beating Auburn, who beat both Georgia and Alabama this year, UCF is the undefeated National Champion. #XpandPlayoffs


I wonder if Frost can turn Nebraska around?

I imagine he will bring his type of offense to Lincoln....spread it out and pass. Good fit for the Cornhuskers?

[Gil Dobie]

I wonder if Frost can turn Nebraska around?

I imagine he will bring his type of offense to Lincoln....spread it out and pass. Good fit for the Cornhuskers?

Give Frost a couple years and Nebraska will be back in the national picture.

[PaladinFan]

So by beating Auburn, who beat both Georgia and Alabama this year, UCF is the undefeated National Champion. #XpandPlayoffs

I mean, they may claim it, but G5 teams aren't going to make a four team playoff unless they play the big boys in their nonconference schedules. UCF's out of conference schedule included FIU, Austin Peay, and Maryland. Only 3 AAC teams even ended the season ranked in the top 25.

Every few years you see a non-P5 school put together an outstanding season and try to claim a piece of the pie. The reality is that if these teams want an outside shot at the biggest games, they need to start playing and beating power teams in the regular season. It may not be fair, but its the reality of it.

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Give Frost a couple years and Nebraska will be back in the national picture.

Two years ago a 3 win Furman team beat UCF at home. That may be all you need to know about how far he brought that program in two seasons.

[JSUSoutherner]

I wonder if Frost can turn Nebraska around?

I imagine he will bring his type of offense to Lincoln....spread it out and pass. Good fit for the Cornhuskers?
He's taking his entire staff at UCF with him to Nebraska. Give him a couple years to rebuild the roster and they will be rolling.

[Laker]

Bowl payoffs by conference:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/kristidosh/2017/12/30/college-football-playoff-payouts-by-conference-for-2017-2018/2/#e695def22b5a

[Laker]

Not bowl related, but this happened fast tonight:


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Arizona will honor the remainder of Rich Rodriguez's contract. he was informed tonight that he has been terminated immediately.

[PaladinFan]

Bowl payoffs by conference:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/kristidosh/2017/12/30/college-football-playoff-payouts-by-conference-for-2017-2018/2/#e695def22b5a

Monopoly money at this point.

I realized the difference between the haves and have nots in college football when I saw Alabama get off the airplane in New Orleans before the Sugar Bowl.

It's about a 4 hour drive from Tuscaloosa to New Orleans and they took an private plane.

[tigonian02]

Monopoly money at this point.

I realized the difference between the haves and have nots in college football when I saw Alabama get off the airplane in New Orleans before the Sugar Bowl.

It's about a 4 hour drive from Tuscaloosa to New Orleans and they took an private plane.

Schools like Bama differentiate themselves from other P5s also. UGA also flew in style. https://www.ajc.com/news/local/check-out-the-plane-uga-took-the-rose-bowl-fly-style-here-georgia/WLpMT3LsT6FYZplU55z3OP/

I agree that certain P5s can use that money for toilet paper if they wanted, but it's not a fact for all P5s. A number of P5s and certainly the G5s appreciate that free yearly payout. For G5s, that's around a million per school before the OOC wins are considered (Also, the conference that gets the access bowl gets a little more obviously). For conferences like the Sunbelt who are already used to working without a ton of outside guaranteed revenue, this is part of our yearly compensation for having a pulse. As a fan, I always like to see my school get money. On a side note, why pay FCS schools at all if its only going to be $2 million for the entire league? That's kind of a slap in the face when split into the ~125 schools.

[Nor Eastern]

On a side note, why pay FCS schools at all if its only going to be $2 million for the entire league? That's kind of a slap in the face when split into the ~125 schools.



I think the $2.5 million split between 9 conferences was the same under the BCS payout system. I think they kept it in place because $2 million is pocket change.

[Laker]

Hard to believe that a defensive coordinator would make more than 80 of the 130 head coaches in the FBS.

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Dava Aranda will make more than 80 FBS head coaches to coordinate LSU D. Never more money in the system. What's the push back when players (who already get paid via COA and bowl gifts for starters) don't get paid enough?

[Winterborn]

Georgia leading Alabama 6-0, 7:33 left in the 2nd quarter.

[Lorne_Malvo]

Bo Scarbrough Yells F#%$ Trump on the walkout. Classless.
I hope the Tide get their teeth kicked in by Ga.

[344Johnson]

Bo Scarbrough Yells F#%$ Trump on the walkout. Classless.
I hope the Tide get their teeth kicked in by Ga.

My first thought was "does this guy know what team/state he plays for?" LMAO.

[Winterborn]

Bo Scarbrough Yells F#%$ Trump on the walkout. Classless.
I hope the Tide get their teeth kicked in by Ga.

Unless they turn things around in the second half, they will.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

UGA has completely dominated the first half. Shockingly so!

[Winterborn]

Halftime, 13-0. Georgia is up.

[McNeese75]

This ****ing half-time show is bull ****. Kendrick Lamar, what a joke

[Lorne_Malvo]

Bama gets a huge gift from the refs nullifying a blocked punt.
Terrible call.

[Winterborn]

Bama gets a huge gift from the refs nullifying a blocked punt.
Terrible call.

Agree, but Georgia has some good field position.

[PaladinFan]

Jake Fromm is a freshmen. Yikes.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

'Bama freshman leads the Tide to a TD drive. He had a crazy scramble on 3rd down to keep the drive alive....

[Winterborn]

Touchdown Georgia!

[TTUEagles]

I don't know how others feel, but I'm loving watching this game on ESPNews vs the regular network. 6 head coaches breaking down each play, discussing their strategy, etc. Fascinating and IMO, much better than a dumbed-down, cliche'-driven color commentator.

[PaladinFan]

Does anyone know how many folks are allowed on a college football sideline?

I’ve started noticing this recently, but its like there are literally hundreds of folks on both sidelines. Players, coaches, staffs, former players, VIPs.

[Winterborn]

Does anyone know how many folks are allowed on a college football sideline?

I’ve started noticing this recently, but its like there are literally hundreds of folks on both sidelines. Players, coaches, staffs, former players, VIPs.

Everybody wants to be part of the action. A different version of reality TV.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

I don't know how others feel, but I'm loving watching this game on ESPNews vs the regular network. 6 head coaches breaking down each play, discussing their strategy, etc. Fascinating and IMO, much better than a dumbed-down, cliche'-driven color commentator.

I've enjoyed the coverage on espn2! It's cool to have different perspective/viewing options....

[PaladinFan]

Everybody wants to be part of the action. A different version of reality TV.

Almost seems too many people for any one person to be in charge.

[cx500d]

Does anyone know how many folks are allowed on a college football sideline?

I’ve started noticing this recently, but its like there are literally hundreds of folks on both sidelines. Players, coaches, staffs, former players, VIPs.

That's the standing room only section.

[Winterborn]

And it comes down to a field goal....

[Winterborn]

Missed!

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

No Good!!! C'mon 'Dawgs!!

[Winterborn]

And Alabama pulls it off. What a throw!

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Both QB's are great but the 'Bama QB will be next level at least in college. If he started the game 'Bama probably wins by 2 TDs. I was pulling for UGA but got to respect the Tide at this point. That was a helluva game!

Pats will probably win the Super Bowl. BB and Saban ride off into the sunset...lol

[PaladinFan]

Both QB's are great but the 'Bama QB will be next level at least in college. If he started the game 'Bama probably wins by 2 TDs. I was pulling for UGA but got to respect the Tide at this point. That was a helluva game!

Pats will probably win the Super Bowl. BB and Saban ride off into the sunset...lol

If there is any justice in the world, the Falcons will win the Super Bowl.

I just hope a single AFC team can for once step up and beat New England.

[TTUEagles]

If there is any justice in the world, the Falcons will win the Super Bowl.

I just hope a single AFC team can for once step up and beat New England.
Alright, I wasn't going to say anything, but I'll let you know the Titans will do it Saturday...

[TheKingpin28]

If there is any justice in the world, the Falcons will win the Super Bowl.

I just hope a single AFC team can for once step up and beat New England.

Well with the only two teams to beat New England at their home turf this millennium, I am going to say no. Had my Ravens not choked it away, they would be the most likely candidate having won 2 and lost 2 there. The Jets are the other team having won 1 game there.

[dgtw]

Bo Scarbrough Yells F#%$ Trump on the walkout. Classless.
I hope the Tide get their teeth kicked in by Ga.

I’m sure you would have been equally outraged if a player yelled **** Obama.


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[Laker]

Not bowl related- but my favorite football broadcaster died-Keith Jackson

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Legendary broadcaster Keith Jackson, who was widely regarded as the voice of college football by several generations, died late Friday night. He was 89. http://es.pn/2DqU1xs (https://t.co/mxbKanW5hS)

[Bisonoline]

Not bowl related- but my favorite football broadcaster died-Keith Jackson

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Legendary broadcaster Keith Jackson, who was widely regarded as the voice of college football by several generations, died late Friday night. He was 89. http://es.pn/2DqU1xs (https://t.co/mxbKanW5hS)



Oh man he was one of my favs also.