💰 SPRTSBK BetOnline has released odds for which 12 teams from the Power 4 conferences will qualify for the 12-team CFP.

 

[Crtuneman]

This is a joke, right? K State? Penn St? Miami? Arizona? Utah? All those teams have a better chance than Bama? That's absolutely ridiculous. And why do they keep giving so much love to Michigan? They're in worse shape than Bama. They lost a ton of talent on both sides of the ball, not to mention the legendary coach that built their program. I predict that Michigan will be 7-5 this year, and will be destroyed by OSU.

 

[Justneedme81]

This is a joke, right? K State? Penn St? Miami? Arizona? Utah? All those teams have a better chance than Bama? That's absolutely ridiculous. And why do they keep giving so much love to Michigan? They're in worse shape than Bama. They lost a ton of talent on both sides of the ball, not to mention the legendary coach that built their program. I predict that Michigan will be 7-5 this year, and will be destroyed by OSU.

You can't get upset at that. it's too early to come out with bet, But if I had to guess... Look at the order of SEC teams in order... it's reasonable.

 

[TerryP]

This is a joke, right? K State? Penn St? Miami? Arizona? Utah? All those teams have a better chance than Bama? That's absolutely ridiculous.

Look at it through the lense of 2024's conference realignments. IE: AZ and KSU could both win the Big 12 and as conference champs automatic bid. Could Miami win the ACC? Yes. Outside chance, but yes.

 

[BamaFan334]

Good ole Penn State. When will everyone (media) learn they are a middle of the road program?

 

[TerryP]

Good ole Penn State. When will everyone (media) learn they are a middle of the road program?

I could see them getting to the 10 win mark and the B1G title game. A runner up finished for the conference? That's a probable invitation from that conference.

10-3 last season with the biggest hurdle this season is their home game with OSU.

IF they go over 9½ the +200 has some value. Same with UA +225.

Saturday Aug. 31	at West Virginia MountaineersMountaineer Field, Morgantown, WV
Saturday Sep. 7	Bowling Green FalconsBeaver Stadium, University Park, PA
Saturday Sep. 14	OFF
Saturday Sep. 21	Kent State Golden FlashesBeaver Stadium, University Park, PA
Saturday Sep. 28	Illinois Fighting IlliniBeaver Stadium, University Park, PA
Saturday Oct. 5	UCLA BruinsBeaver Stadium, University Park, PA
Saturday Oct. 12	at USC TrojansLA Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
Saturday Oct. 19	OFF
Saturday Oct. 26	at Wisconsin BadgersCamp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI
Saturday Nov. 2	2 Ohio State BuckeyesBeaver Stadium, University Park, PA
Saturday Nov. 9	Washington HuskiesBeaver Stadium, University Park, PA

 

[50+yeartidefan]

This is a joke, right? K State? Penn St? Miami? Arizona? Utah? All those teams have a better chance than Bama? That's absolutely ridiculous. And why do they keep giving so much love to Michigan? They're in worse shape than Bama. They lost a ton of talent on both sides of the ball, not to mention the legendary coach that built their program. I predict that Michigan will be 7-5 this year, and will be destroyed by OSU.

Why would michigan coach be. "Legendary"

 

[50+yeartidefan]

I could see them getting to the 10 win mark and the B1G title game. A runner up finished for the conference? That's a probable invitation from that conference.

10-3 last season with the biggest hurdle this season is their home game with OSU.

IF they go over 9½ the +200 has some value. Same with UA +225.

Saturday Aug. 31	at West Virginia MountaineersMountaineer Field, Morgantown, WV
Saturday Sep. 7	Bowling Green FalconsBeaver Stadium, University Park, PA
Saturday Sep. 14	OFF
Saturday Sep. 21	Kent State Golden FlashesBeaver Stadium, University Park, PA
Saturday Sep. 28	Illinois Fighting IlliniBeaver Stadium, University Park, PA
Saturday Oct. 5	UCLA BruinsBeaver Stadium, University Park, PA
Saturday Oct. 12	at USC TrojansLA Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
Saturday Oct. 19	OFF
Saturday Oct. 26	at Wisconsin BadgersCamp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI
Saturday Nov. 2	2 Ohio State BuckeyesBeaver Stadium, University Park, PA
Saturday Nov. 9	Washington HuskiesBeaver Stadium, University Park, PA

Right. Not all how good u are. But who you playand how good they are...

Lot more to equation....psu could be 10-2. I dont see that much opposition
Same assome of big 12 schools....could be several that play passive schedules....as we use to say about ACC...

Trying to find the real values here...

 

[BamaFan334]

I could see them getting to the 10 win mark and the B1G title game. A runner up finished for the conference? That's a probable invitation from that conference.

10-3 last season with the biggest hurdle this season is their home game with OSU.

IF they go over 9½ the +200 has some value. Same with UA +225.

Saturday Aug. 31	at West Virginia MountaineersMountaineer Field, Morgantown, WV
Saturday Sep. 7	Bowling Green FalconsBeaver Stadium, University Park, PA
Saturday Sep. 14	OFF
Saturday Sep. 21	Kent State Golden FlashesBeaver Stadium, University Park, PA
Saturday Sep. 28	Illinois Fighting IlliniBeaver Stadium, University Park, PA
Saturday Oct. 5	UCLA BruinsBeaver Stadium, University Park, PA
Saturday Oct. 12	at USC TrojansLA Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
Saturday Oct. 19	OFF
Saturday Oct. 26	at Wisconsin BadgersCamp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI
Saturday Nov. 2	2 Ohio State BuckeyesBeaver Stadium, University Park, PA
Saturday Nov. 9	Washington HuskiesBeaver Stadium, University Park, PA

How is the Big Ten doing their conference championship? Like the SEC? Easy regular season schedule, but still doubt they finish Top 2 in conference.

 

[TerryP]

How is the Big Ten doing their conference championship? Like the SEC? Easy regular season schedule, but still doubt they finish Top 2 in conference.

At its core it is similar. I don't think they've announced their tie-breaker rules. I remember the old format was based on winning percentages. With the addition of these news teams its seems like they end up with less head to head play.

I don't think Michigan will be one of the top two. Who else could it be besides PSU?

 

[BamaFan334]

At its core it is similar. I don't think they've announced their tie-breaker rules. I remember the old format was based on winning percentages. With the addition of these news teams its seems like they end up with less head to head play.

I don't think Michigan will be one of the top two. Who else could it be besides PSU?

Gotta like Ohio State at 1 of course. I think Michigan, Iowa, or Washington. I get it, laugh at Iowa, but if they keep playing good D you never know with a new OC. I just think Penn State isn't a legit threat. They may make 12 with favoritism due to name, but we know they don't rise to tge occasion. A lot like Miami, USC, Texas, and Notre Dame.

 

[TerryP]

I think Michigan, Iowa, or Washington.

Michigan: In my view, too much attrition on the players end (seniority laden squad,) a tougher schedule than last season, and the coaching changes.

Without the senior leadership seen last season when has UM threatened?

Iowa is looking at the same scenario as PSU: common opponents with OSU and Wisconsin. I don't believe they have the offensive talent to showcase what a new coordinator might bring.

Washington? Coaching changes combined with road schedule: @PSU and the Ducks In November.

I could see three 10 win teams...that's the reason I mentioned the tie-breaker(s.) I'm thinking they go with winning percentage more quickly than playoff rankings. They could have a three way tie, use those rankings, and the team that didn't make the CCG is in the playoff at 10-2 vs 10-3 sitting at home. (We've seen something similar with divisions.)

I don't think we're going to see the same format in '25 as we do this fall. I don't expect the no divisions within a conference to help anything except boost controversy.

 

[BamaFan334]

Michigan: In my view, too much attrition on the players end (seniority laden squad,) a tougher schedule than last season, and the coaching changes.

Without the senior leadership seen last season when has UM threatened?

Iowa is looking at the same scenario as PSU: common opponents with OSU and Wisconsin. I don't believe they have the offensive talent to showcase what a new coordinator might bring.

Washington? Coaching changes combined with road schedule: @PSU and the Ducks In November.

I could see three 10 win teams...that's the reason I mentioned the tie-breaker(s.) I'm thinking they go with winning percentage more quickly than playoff rankings. They could have a three way tie, use those rankings, and the team that didn't make the CCG is in the playoff at 10-2 vs 10-3 sitting at home. (We've seen something similar with divisions.)

I don't think we're going to see the same format in '25 as we do this fall. I don't expect the no divisions within a conference to help anything except boost controversy.

Totally forgot about Oregon. Geez. I think they do well, even though I overlooked them in my reply, ha ha.

 

[PurlJam]

Gotta like Ohio State at 1 of course. I think Michigan, Iowa, or Washington. I get it, laugh at Iowa, but if they keep playing good D you never know with a new OC. I just think Penn State isn't a legit threat. They may make 12 with favoritism due to name, but we know they don't rise to tge occasion. A lot like Miami, USC, Texas, and Notre Dame.

Iowa had an OC?

 

[TerryP]

Totally forgot about Oregon. Geez. I think they do well, even though I overlooked them in my reply, ha ha.

I promise you this. At some point this season, 90% of the college football world will ask, "what conference are they in now?" How many people, off the top of their head, could name all the members of the Big 12? I'd struggle.

 

[TerryP]

Iowa had an OC?

Think back over the last several years for a minute. Did you like watching Maction during the week?

While I don't know a lot about Lester, Iowa's new OC, I do remember watching Western Michigan play a few times. I enjoyed the games. Up until last season he was the HC up there.

 

[PurlJam]

Think back over the last several years for a minute. Did you like watching Maction during the week?

While I don't know a lot about Lester, Iowa's new OC, I do remember watching Western Michigan play a few times. I enjoyed the games. Up until last season he was the HC up there.

Yeah, I watched a few MAC games. They played a lot of games scheduled to be the only teams playing (Kudos to their PR department there). I'm not sure a new OC can fix Iowa. Ferentz should have got canned back when they got rid of Doyle but kept his son (Brian) who had the same accusations.

 

[50+yeartidefan]

I promise you this. At some point this season, 90% of the college football world will ask, "what conference are they in now?" How many people, off the top of their head, could name all the members of the Big 12? I'd struggle.

I dont know who is in big 10. Without straining to think

Noway big 12

Or what about pac 2

What has happening to our beloved sport

Money mongers have gotten ahold of it

 

[Justneedme81]

I really don't care. I just want to see where the teams are in Oct/November.