Are Oregon and Ohio State locks to make the CFP in 2024? | Always College Football

Oregon, Washington, USC and UCLA will make their way to the Big Ten - who will be most prepared to make the CFP from that group? Plus, Ohio State feels like a lock for the CFP - can Michigan (with a new head coach get back), is Penn State ready to take the next step? Is there a surprise team in Wisconsin, Nebraska or Iowa? Greg McElroy breaks it all down, plus, why is Texas still getting mad at “horns down”?
0:00 Intro
2:00 The B1G non conference schedule is DOPE next year
9:00 Ohio State is stacked and a lock for the ‘24 CFP
13:45 Oregon is in a new league, shouldn’t slow them down
18:35 Michigan under Moore will still be good - can they get back to the CFP?
25:25 Penn State should win 10 games - that’s enough for the CFP right?
30:25 Can USC win in the B1G & make the CFP?
33:40 Can Iowa make a serious threat to the CFP in 2024?
37:00 A few other B1G teams to keep an eye on
38:25 Wisconsin hiring ex-USC DC Alex Grinch as safeties coach
39:25 Iowa to hire Packers' analyst Tim Lester as OC
42:00 ACC unveils full 17-team 2024 football schedule
42:45 Why does Texas care about “horns down?”
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[@kev614]

we haven’t finished outside of the top 12 since fluke 2011 for obvious reasons.. before that 2004. We are playoff locks with the team we bring back. As for Oregon they’ll go 10-2 at worst i think 11-1/12-0 if they can beat us at home which will be a great game. They could slip up at Michigan or Wisconsin maybe

[@ODUCKSFAN1]

Ohio State is not playing Oregon at the shoe next season. They’ll be going to AUTZEN, bro.

[@Drew-be5dh]

@@ODUCKSFAN1That sucks for Ohio state 😂

[@ODUCKSFAN1]

@@Drew-be5dhearly season match up of premier football teams is not favorable for visiting teams. But who knows. My DUCKS chance is above Ohio State at this point.

[@sportbikejesus6297]

Exactly. This video is dumb. “Are 2 teams that narrowly miss the 4 team playoff every year a lock to be in the top 12?”

[@kev614]

@@ODUCKSFAN1 that’s why i said “if they can beat us at home “ lol

[@XxBonzeD4Kill4xX]

Oregon vs OSU will be fireworks

[@simsryan1991]

And I can’t wait

[@jayminbernhardt4952]

Which one? Oregon State still exists lol

[@joeyhenriques7289]

@@jayminbernhardt4952 Guarantee you the Autzen student section is gonna have a field day coming up with “OSU” chants.

[@3rdandlong]

That sums it up. Beyond epic. Hope Chris Fowler is calling it for TV. I plan on being there. Hope Game Day is too.

[@timonacciglass9587]

I spun off the road in snow storm pre-cell phones on I-5 & waved down a ride who ended up being an Oregon St fan & we talked sh$t the entire ride to gas station yet we ended ride with mad respect for each other Unfortunately OSU is spiraling into Jr college level which SUCKS... I REALLY HOPE THEY FIND A WAY BACK INTO MAJOR COLLEGE FOOTBALL

[@ODUCKSFAN1]

Oregon vs Ohio State game will be a BIG10 EPIC game. I can’t wait anymore. GO DUCKS

[@leakedclipsdaily]

They might play each other 2-3 times.

[@kion111]

Good luck as a bucks fan 🤞🤞

[@ODUCKSFAN1]

@@kion111 likewise as a DUCK fan

[@wattsinc.]

​@@ODUCKSFAN1honestly welcome to the big ten

[@ODUCKSFAN1]

@@wattsinc. as a DUCK fan, I much appreciate being part of this conference

[@noah.conley]

Absolutely they are the clear two best teams in the big ten in 2024!!!

[@michaelmcgregor007]

And it ain’t cellar dwellers from East Landfill

[@noah.conley]

@@michaelmcgregor007 Crisler Center is more like a graveyard… crazy how bad Michigan basketball has fallen

[@DuckRon626]

The Hawaii game for Oregon has been taken off the schedule. The Ducks now play 12 games, not 13.

[@ODUCKSFAN1]

I was bummed out when they canceled that. I wanted to see them play 13 games

[@AliFrankTheTank]

as a Buckeye fan, i said it before and will say again .. with this Squad, Day must be the Ducks, Michigan and win at least 2 PlayOff games.

[@taxisquad11]

SILLINESS......with a 12 team playoff you get in with 2 losses maybe 3

[@ItzMeNike]

As a Oregon fan I'm so excited to watch the Ducks play real competition week in a week out in the BIG 10. I respect all its members and am grateful the conference opened its door to the Oregon program

[@davidcole2337]

No one is ever Lock but there is better chance for Oregon, Ohio St to make 12 Team Playoff just like Georgia and Texas are best 2 in SEC to make 12 Team Playoff..

[@RadicallyOptimistic]

The oregon vs ohio state trilogy would be crazy if it happens. Eugene, Indy, and wherever the title is

[@peteradamski]

That was exactly my thought!! 🤣 Oct 12 will be an absolute instant classic and I am sure is the preview for the B1G championship. Then depending on how seeding goes, OSU and Oregon rematch for the natty would be epic.

[@lfbpfishing7818]

In this scenario does Oregon win in Eugene and then lose in the title game or do they lose in Eugene and win in the title game? Neither team can lose both match ups and make it I think. Unless they are 3 points or fewer victories I think whoever loses 2 will be out completely. Could be wrong.

[@tannerpayton4130]

if they are 10-2 they'd make it unless they had a bunch of close calls and got blown out in those losses.@@lfbpfishing7818

[@Zoetropeification]

​@@lfbpfishing7818Ducks win in Eugene and lose in Indy.

[@3rdandlong]

@@peteradamski It would be payback for Oregon if that happened. Oregon owes them one.

[@zackfletcher687]

love season previews, great episode👏🏻

[@zoam7881]

When you look at the rosters of Ohio State and Oregon, they have talent and depth at every position. Neither team really has a hole in the roster that needs to be filled. They are probably done with the portal unless an amazing talent becomes available.

[@freeclimb5487]

Guess you don't count the offensive and defensive line. When assessing a team. ohio hasn't addressed that need at all. ohio Soft university.

[@zoam7881]

@@freeclimb5487 But, it's a B1G line compared to a P12 line. Right?

[@trey4756]

@@freeclimb5487soft? Hating bro🤣🤣

[@sleipnir7124]

@@freeclimb5487I give your team due respect for having good lines and a great D this year. I think you guys might even have been able to make some noise without cheating. But how is it that OSU is soft? Where do you get that? They just finished an 11-2 season with one loss a meaningless bowl game and the other against the eventual champ in thier house by 6. Even without considering the multiyear cheating upon which their recent success is based, that is not too shabby. Certainly not OSU standard, but also not exactly chopped liver. Let's see how the Game turns out this year. Should be a banger!

[@georgelillard1136]

@@zoam7881 Lanning has recruited like a SEC team, big and fast everywhere on both sides of the ball

[@MichaelWilson-gi3gp]

Not being Cocky at all but Thee Buckeye Nation will always make the 12 because they Recruit on the highest level 😎Now it’s time to win it all

[@musicbyTaraRose]

Can't wait for October 12 - Oregon hosting tOSU is going to be great...Autzen will be rockin' - Go Ducks

[@andrewmohrmann3599]

Shame the Ducks can’t have Thibideaux for this game seeing as he missed the last Ohio State game! Guess Matayo and Burch will have to do their best imitation!

[@lfbpfishing7818]

I can't wait to feel the buzz in the air! The zoo will be crazy! Go Ducks 🦆🦆🦆

[@drnantz]

Ohio State has had 5 of the last 8 NFL rookies of the year.

[@andrewmohrmann3599]

Serious question: Ohio State has a top 5 talented team every year, they put a ton of talent into the NFL annually, is it purely on Ryan Day that they can’t win the big games (aka the game and the playoffs)? I just don’t get how you can have all that skill but not cash it into conference titles and nattys. - a genuinely inquisitive Duck Fan, can’t wait til the clash at Autzen!

[@southfieldtrill9690]

​@@andrewmohrmann3599That's the issue of having to replace players that leave early year.

[@sleipnir7124]

@@andrewmohrmann3599 I am a lifelong Buckeye fan but have been critical of Day. That said, I am not sure if the criticism is fully fair. He made a natty game and was a fieldgoal away from a natty two years ago. The northern squad implemented a mafia-style cheating ring to gain the upper hand in the Game the last three years. Still, in my view, Day has not held both lines up to OSU standards, which I think is a recruiting, coaching and culture issue. Also, he does not instill the urgency in preparing for the Game all year round. Coach Meyer would rather have his arm cut off than lose to the team up north. He instilled this in his team 24/7. I do not see that with Day. Ah well, see you at Autzen. Should be a wild game!

[@09flstcmcodonnell42]

Ohio State hasn't spent any nil money up till this year other teams have been spending it for 2 years

[@charlesfriebis7954]

10-2 in a conference like the B1G will most likely lock up a spot in the top 12, at the end of regular season. I would be a little shocked if there are not 3 B1G teams in the 12 team CFP. There is a chance a 3 loss B1G team is looking at sneaking into the playoff, depending on what kind of wins they get and how they look in t he losses.

[@lifeofbrandon_]

Can’t believe we got an all big 10 pod

[@DaronHoward]

2:03 …only a 90% chance that Ohio State ends the regular season in the Top 12 and makes the playoffs? They’ve been perennially top 5.

[@fortshucker]

The biggest thing this season are the new PAC teams coming in. The Big plays good defense while the Pac teams are more offensive oriented. Should be entertaining.

[@cosmo1eleven855]

Exactly, no more BIG 10, it's a non manegeable 18. Takes 3 years for a team to play all teams. That is preposterous compared to the sensible alignmens before.

[@zoltankent5630]

Go ducks we commin for everybody

[@sleipnir7124]

Ohio State fan who shares your optimism! I also agree that Oregon looks really good and is set up for long term success. I will be very interested to see how PSU plays this year. I felt like they were holding Allar back a bit and tbh I thought he had too much on his shoulders this year at his young age. One year later in the system? Might see a spike. Either way, should be a great season!

[@user-tk7md9nj1j]

I think these teams finish 11-1/12-0. Just whoever loses/win this game determines which. Thier both in

[@julesbeats]

Considering it's 12 teams, the answer is unequivocally yes.

[@demetriusevans4139]

Y'all already know us Buckeye fans are borderline delusional and never satisfied lol. But listen, with all of the talent coming back, landed from the portal and another top 5 recruiting class, there is no way we're going to be happy about "just" making a 12-team playoff. No, we expect to make a 12 team playoff ANY season, so to have this much talent and money spent , it's pretty much the natty or bust

[@wattsinc.]

The defense if it is just as good we are natty bound

[@taxisquad11]

"natty or bust is ignorant"

[@Al-Rudigor]

Don't listen to people talking about the money. Ohio State isn't even number one in NIL this year. They supposedly spent 13 million this year. Well Michigan spent 11.8 last year. Buckeye fans didn't say a word.

[@taxisquad11]

From an intelligent Ohio State fan...."or bust" anything is dumb

[@Al-Rudigor]

@@taxisquad11 right! To be number one, out of 134 teams is kinda hard.

[@user-xx6og1sn4o]

On paper I would agree that the 2024 Buckeyes look to be the team to beat, but I recall looking on the paper at roster in 2015.

[@wattsinc.]

Defense. Ohio st lost very few and gained alot more.

[@christiankennedy142]

College football all is about to be the best it ever has been

[@JulianRodriguez-sn6nr]

As a Penn State fan they have a lot and I mean a lot to prove before crowning them as the,"second best team in the Big 10".

[@grantlund1152]

I am a duck fan and agree with you completely. Let's see how we do before we put ourselves in that position.

[@JulianRodriguez-sn6nr]

@@grantlund1152 Tbh you guys are more than equipped than Penn State is to take that next step in the Big 10

[@Jrm-xs9qi]

@@JulianRodriguez-sn6nr Oregon mauls pennstate by 3 touchdowns tbh pennstate absolutely is dog 💩

[@JulianRodriguez-sn6nr]

@@Jrm-xs9qi Kinda how Oregon got mauled twice by Washington right lmfaooo

[@Jrm-xs9qi]

@@JulianRodriguez-sn6nr dood Washington beat Oregon by 3 twice that’s not mauling 🤣🤣🤣

[@timonacciglass9587]

I spun off the road in snow storm pre-cell phones on I-5 & waved down a ride who ended up being an Oregon St fan & we talked sh$t the entire ride to gas station yet we ended ride with mad respect for each other Unfortunately OSU is spiraling into Jr college level which SUCKS... REALLY HOPE THEY FIND A WAY BACK INTO MAJOR COLLEGE FOOTBALL

[@taxisquad11]

17-4 against U of M since 2001 is hardly "Jr college level" LOLOLOL

[@timonacciglass9587]

@taxisquad11 No bro I was talking about Oregon State ... I mean I have sh$t talking rights against Ohio St since beat them at their stadium last but I have MAD RESPECT for Ohio St & EXTREMELY EXCITED to play next season & hopefully every year after ... let's get it ... ultimately I'm high fiving Ohio St fans cause we haven't had enough games against each other be hating rivals but let's put on a show yearly to see some best college football in history

[@ramspencer5492]

Yep. I think they're pretty much locks in the CFP. They're likely to have to play each other twice... In the conference championship game. I thought Michigan had 9 starters on defense Alone leaving for the draft. If give them at most a 50% chance of making the playoffs. USC has the potential for a bounce back year.... We'll see I don't think Penn State is the second best team, even on paper. They're good though... They also have a pretty manageable schedule.

[@taxisquad11]

ESPN has them missing the playoffs

[@vabuckeye23701]

Are you forgetting Harbaugh was still coaching and installing the game plan Sunday thru Friday and all Moore had to do was manage the game plan? Now he has to do it all. BIG difference!

[@sleipnir7124]

Harbaugh was doing more than just managing the game. He also managed, let's say, other activities ...

[@wattsinc.]

Michigan proved split backs work and it worked in the nfl taking Detroit to nfc championship and almost a Superbowl without the mistakes and now ohio state. I see it coming back more and more and its enjoyable

[@LostEquation21]

Oregon RBU we been running split backs for decades. But actually think Oregons worst backfield was CJ verdell and Travis dye 🤔 Now that's saying something.

[@wattsinc.]

@@LostEquation21 true sorry i have only watched big ten usually and Ohio st doesn't naturally match up. So if they both run that scheme id really enjoy it

[@taxisquad11]

michigan rarely had Corum and Edwards in the backfield at the same time

[@LostEquation21]

@@taxisquad11 he's not talking both in backfield he's saying the split carries.

[@taxisquad11]

@@LostEquation21 then why not say so

[@3rdandlong]

There is no way Dan Lanning is going to lose to Ohio St. He will be prepared. You just have to believe he will (if not now) have that match up in back of his mind in the Spring during camp. All of college football media geeks will be watching. It will be epic.

[@cosmo1eleven855]

Sometimes it's not an even playing field if the money on the game determines the outcome. In other words, the better team on any given day does not always win. Let's not be naive this is big business especially with all the realignment going on.

[@Brandontheduck]

Not gonna lie when Bo first came to Oregon I doubted him. Sure hope these NFL teams don’t, he’s gonna be a good one for whoever is lucky enough to draft him.

[@robschaller9061]

Beating OSU in 2024 will prove to be a nearly insurmoutable task. OSU loses Josh Proctor to the NFL (exhausted eligiblilty) and Caleb Downs steps in his spot. ALL OF THE REMAING peices off the nations best pass defense if anything have an UPGRADE. Plus they are deep with depth. The DL returns everyone except Hall. This defense is going to be a PROBLEM for opposing offenses. If you are going to beat OSU you better have a top 5 defense because youre going to have to win games like Missouri did 14-3 and With the changes Day has made with the OFFENSE, you aint holding OSU to 3

[@kgrainz6265]

Yeaaa ok hear that every yr

[@southfieldtrill9690]

​@@kgrainz6265Your team is trash 😂 Misery love's company 💯

[@davemiller6155]

Oregon is an uptick, however, the Achilles heel for Ohio is Ryan Day.

[@taxisquad11]

ignoramus

[@LostEquation21]

Oct 12 will be CRAZY. && i said same thing bout Purdue for my ducks. Weather we win or loose to Ostate gotta watch Purdue. Wisconsin could be tricky with weather but think they just dont have firepower yet. But for Oregon && Ohio state. im leaning more 11-1ish boarderline 12&0. Gonna be hard to run table. But niether looses 3 games. With these schedules.

[@wattsinc.]

Purdue is literally a season destroyer sometimes

[@LostEquation21]

@@wattsinc. FACTS. && with that game right after Ohio State. This is where Dan Lanning coaching will come clutch and how he prepares. Anybody else since Chip. We definitely loose.

[@LostEquation21]

@@wattsinc. Regardless we gotta watch em. Especially if we win. We gotta be back to business as usual

[@taxisquad11]

NOT required to run the table with 12 team playoff, Coaches won't be playing to win every game when it can kill players going into 12 team play off

[@LostEquation21]

@@taxisquad11 Shitd Dan Lanning ain't thinking like that. We have a TON of depth at EVERY position cept Safety. Dan ain't thinking let's just make playoffs.... He trying to go UNDEFEATED no matter what it takes.

[@NateBee]

They will probably revise the auto bids before the start of the season. There should be 5 SEC and 5 Big Ten teams in each playoff.

[@OSU2010]

Yea I agree in what world should a FBS ranked 25 team should be in😂 over even a 3 loss big 10

[@elicole4039]

Ohio state def will be our hardest challenge, if we beat them wel be 12-0 I think

[@taxisquad11]

killing players to win 12 games is now stupid, with a 12 team play off

[@ODUCKSFAN1]

I can’t believe this guy. I can really tell he’s a SEC homer. Saying, he thinks only few teams in the BIG10 will make the playoff next season and 8 teams in the SEC. This is the reason why i don’t watch GREG MCELROY’s podcast that much. He just wants bunches of SEC teams to be in it. If he can take all 12, he will. He’s obviously big time BIAS.

[@gregjacksun]

His logic is sound. The B1G is going to be a bruiser. Harder to survive. If anything - it's a compliment.

[@Calico341]

1. Georgia 2. Ohio State 3. Oregon 4. Texas

[@Davidjacquat-wi7qz]

When you say, in the hood, we know you are talking about USC

[@Mmmmmk247]

Gonna laugh if OSU drops 3 games this year and gets left out 😂

[@taxisquad11]

bigger laugh when the defending national champs misses the TWELVE team playoff LOLOL

[@southfieldtrill9690]

Same talk every year.

[@Erik_The_Viking]

If OSU doesn't make the CFP this year, Ryan Day will be looking for a new job. There will be no excuses from their fan base. Period.

[@taxisquad11]

LIAR....ignoramus

[@kevinchandler179]

Oregon is going to find out what a real conference is, and how we actually play this thing called defense in Happy Valley, Big House, and Columbus!!! Oregon is lucky they dodged my Nittany Lions 🦁 this year!!!! WE ARE

[@jorgebautista4650]

Am I counting wrong, or is Oregon playing 13 games instead of 12?

[@theslayer8071]

The original 2024 schedule had them playing 13. It has been changed to 12. Hawaii game has been scrubbed

[@trmullins2]

Why did Moore have to take over?

[@frankkluz9787]

T - OSU has been the highest ranked team - "post season'' - on average - since 1936 when polls began !!! OU is a very close 2nd. = Both schools have shown a rare consistency for being very good every year. - - - This very well could be Ryan Day's 1st Natty ? The team he has assembled - so far - just in Jan. - for 2024 is scary - on paper. > And perhaps he's not done ! Has to be a '''historical accomplishment''' already - much less 'if' he adds more to it - which is possible !?!?!? - - - Oregon to me appears to be an early #3 - or maybe Texas - to Georgia & Ohio State. - - - As of now - it looks like Georgia & Ohio State are close to equal and above the rest. 🤔 Isn't this '''why''' they play the games ? 🏈 ❤🍺

[@Jrm-xs9qi]

Yea because they payed players illegally under the tables for decades like bama did. So what’s your point? Having a top 5 draft class for the past 10 years since your guys last natty and paying players absurd amounts of money and still lose. Ryan day is a terrible coach and his staff is even worse

[@frankkluz9787]

MAN - you need professional help.@@Jrm-xs9qi

[@christophervolk4013]

They can play each other 3 times this year.

[@roycegrados536]

I think we got Ohio State at home but idk if we can beat them twice We’ll see

[@SR-hf3hx]

Welcome to the big 10....Ohio st will wet the bed, you'll see....your lines are way better

[@cosmo1eleven855]

18

[@OfficiallyOrca]

12 teams finally get the Penn State and Miami level programs a shot. This isn't a debate about the normal top-four teams. Georgia Alabama and OhioState will never miss the playoffs unless those schools stop playing football.

[@jeffzuiderveen7266]

Soooo, with a straight face....there will be more SEC teams in the playoffs than the Big10? I know this is ESPN but come on dude. SEC...UGA, Bama, Texas (no, LSU won't make it) ACC.... FSU (no matter what in 2024) Big10...Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State, Washington, Michigan, USC B1g12...Oklahoma Notre Dame

[@swimtexas07]

You had Oregon playing 13 games?

[@Number3boyz]

Takes a lot of effort for Greg to say Ohio state. However I lack respect for anyone who can’t even acknowledge Michigan was cheating for three years and hurt college football. Say it how it is, Michigan right now is a dumpster fire. There top four players are looking in the portal right now. Might even wait till spring. I love honest, straight up podcasters. Don’t hold back.

[@nathonsibley817]

I know I didn't hear him say 8 SEC teams have a chance. There is not 8 playoff worthy SEC teams

[@vincentrivera9408]

Neither team is a lock for the playoff. Oregon is going to have to adjust to the week to week grind of the BIG. The games in late October-mid November are going to be a shock. Expect them to suffer some important injuries as well. It's just how it goes. As far as Ohio St, they are not more talented this year compared to the last, and the assumption is that they will somehow make it work with Will Howard. He is going to have to adjust to the conference where there are elite defenses and the expectation of being "The guy". Ohio St will also be learning a new offensive system and that has a higher likelihood of being a step back compared to lighting the world on fire. They have great skill players coming in but the ones they currently have are overrated. I would say a few in the last two years were border line busts. Both teams are going to have to show they can be tough because I don't see it getting easier for either. The only thing helping both teams is that Michigan likely falls to middle of the pack in 2024.

[@JoeyAugustine]

Who are the bust Ohio State has on the team? Ohio State backups could start on almost any team!!!!

[@cruzkoward5093]

I’m tired of the narrative of “week to week grind” in the big 10 the power 5 middle of the road teams are about the same but the big 10 also has some horrible teams.. the pac 12 was hard to go undefeated bc of the different play styles which means more adjustments and on top of that all the elite QB play but the big 10 every team tries to play power football and play the same so it’ll be almost easier for Oregon to adjust.. Oregon is a physical team w big 10 SEC size/talent up front on both sides w Pac 12 speed at skill positions… Oregons first year in the conf their schedule is pretty easy I expect no drop off esp with how Oregon plays unranked opponents they don’t play w food it’s almost always a blowout… Ohio St and Michigan are the toughest games on their schedule.. Wisconsin in November is no slouch either but still that’s the same Wisconsin team that took a L to Washington St I think Oregon will be fine.. the big 10 has really been just Ohio St and Michigan and the rest have been irrelevant

[@hightopdaf]

You are a idiot if you think last years team is better simple

[@vincentrivera9408]

I am not saying that Oregon won't have a shot. What I am saying is that the league is just different. It's a better league than the Pac 12. They have just as much skill and the bodies are just bigger. The coaches play to a formula and style that puts games into stalemates. Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois grind games down and before you know it, you only had 3 possessions in a half, and the game is close. There are no weeks off, and the environments are far more difficult to play in than the PAC12. I too believe that Oregon is built well for the BIG and that they will ultimately be fine but there will be an adjustment. They are not just going to walk in and dominate. @@cruzkoward5093

[@vincentrivera9408]

Ohio St's back ups have fallen off. I am acknowledging the portal additions and signing class but the guys you have left in the receiving room and rb room are not exactly evoking confidence (The QB room isn't too hot either). Mulitple guys left for the portal (Wr, RB, TE), and Ebuka is a good second option but possibly the most overhyped player in the country. I know his stats but they are inflated by constantly being around other elite WR's that freed him up for 1 on 1s. With Fleming gone, he has to be that guy and unbiased tOSU fans know he isn't. The running back situation has also been disappointing. Henderson is overhyped. When healthy, he is just a straight line runner with bad vision. Will tOSU beat the Purdues and Northwesterns? Yeah. But those upper middle of the pack teams will be licking their lips. The easy schedules they constantly receive is not going to save them anymore. @@JoeyAugustine

[@5wi5h614]

SEC top heavy lol

[@23tails15]

That osu qb gonna be running for his life against michigan 😂

[@taxisquad11]

Michigan doesn't have a QB CLOSE to JJ's abilities

[@southfieldtrill9690]

​@@taxisquad11That's not saying much🤷

[@taxisquad11]

@@southfieldtrill9690 QB is THE most important position in ALL sports. Must have a very good one. That's why Ohio State didn't win the game this past season

[@southfieldtrill9690]

@@taxisquad11 True that💯 What I was saying is JJ wasn't to much to gloat about bro. There's a reason Harbaugh took the ball out of his hand in the last 4-5 games in the season 💯 He started over 50+ games throughout his career. NAME 1 OF THOSE 50+ GAME'S THAT JJ ACTUALLY WON THE GAME , FROM START TO FINISH. I WISH HIM OR ANY OTHER COLLEGE KID PURSUING THEIR NFL DREAMS OR OFF THE FIELD SUCCESS. LET'S STOP WITH THE NONSENSE OF JJ IS JUST AN ELITE QB🤷

[@taxisquad11]

@@southfieldtrill9690 JJ is a first round draft choice, I don't see one like that on the roster

[@jimno8763]

Oregon is playing 13 regular season games with no bye?

[@whatlol_e]

nah just 12 they removed hawaii

[@rickolson3114]

You driving electric?

[@coastingalong]

well with the new 12 team playoff everyone is a contender so this makes no sense

[@stopthethreat]

Don’t sleep on USC.

[@jaked6746]

O-H

[@christophernash1846]

Michigan just made a home run hire on DC

[@taxisquad11]

as has Ohio State with their 3 new coaches

[@christophernash1846]

@@taxisquad11 Chip Kelly who was about to get fired if he stayed at UCLA ?

[@taxisquad11]

@@christophernash1846 WRONG they could not afford his buyout since the athletic department isi $30 million in debt

[@christophernash1846]

@@taxisquad11 isn’t that the same thing ? Meaning he only has the job because his buyout was too large .

[@taxisquad11]

@@christophernash1846 Nope. Chip wanted out of a bad situation. A program that had a $30 million deficit in the athletic department. He cut UCLA a break by leaving and then Ohio State had to pay a $1.2 Million buyout to UCLA. A HUGE differnce

[@WillSmith-gv1ok]

I can't wait 🏈🏈🏈💯

[@tagnbama9001]

No doubt will pay NCAA with this new found money.....so yes.

[@demodiums7216]

lol cry

[@tagnbama9001]

@demodiums7216 anyone crying? I'm stating facts, bumb!

[@tagnbama9001]

​@@demodiums7216.....who's crying?

[@demodiums7216]

@@tagnbama9001 you...

[@SR-hf3hx]

Someone from the SEC will win the title. Oregon and ohio st have great rosters but they always come up short. Until they prove otherwise i cant pick them

[@JoeyAugustine]

B1G > SEC

[@puddles1458]

Oregon will finish 11-1 with a loss at Michigan by 3 points best case scenario. 10-2 at worst. Oregon's roster rival's Ohio states. They are loaded on offense and defense. Dan Lanning understands to win a national championship he'll need an elite defense and he's building that in Eugene.

[@brandonjordan4596]

UCLA 5-7 USC 7-5 Washington 7-5 Oregon 11-1

[@petekaufman5880]

SCs defense will surprise people. They’ve recruited well the past two cycles and returned a lot. Their defensive staff is an elite staff. People can laugh or hate but don’t be shocked

[@musicbyTaraRose]

we'll see - get a BIG early test vs LSU in Vegas - and as usual Trojans have a brutal schedule...

[@petekaufman5880]

@@musicbyTaraRose ohh absolutely they’re playing 11 Power 5 teams. Their Non Conference is as difficult as anyone’s. However they have some solid coaches for the defense. I’m excited and anyone can laugh but SC will be just fine. LR only needs an Average.. not even good, Average defense and they’re right there.

[@bigghoww]

No good coach was taking the Michigan job with sanctions looming. They lost everything. They are losing 3-5 games easy

[@sportbikejesus6297]

Everybody is a lock to make the CFP now. There are fewer than 12 good teams in NCAAF and since you shouldn't talk about or even care about any bad teams, the "world" consists of fewer than 12 teams. Therefore, all of the teams should make the CFP. From now on, you should only discuss who can or cannot make the semifinals. Don't let this stupid decision to expand to 12 teams dilute college football discussions.

[@taxisquad11]

as close as locks canget

[@Travis89-ob5tt]

Yeah I would say both are locks.

[@fortshucker]

Ohio state using nil money like Yankees and Mets. You see how that worked out. 😮

[@user-cu2fy2hb3k]

OSU VS. WASHINGTON FOR NATIONAL CHAMPIOSHIP

[@lfbpfishing7818]

Hate to be "that guy" but sir Greg, Dan Lanning is 22-5. Thank you Go Ducks 🦆🦆🦆🦆

[@andrewmohrmann3599]

Until James Franklin proves he can win a big game against a top 10 team, Penn State will never be a playoff team. Sorry but you have to overcome your history before anyone can take you seriously. Oregon and Ohio State must exorcise their rivalry demons this year. Michigan and Washington are expected to take a step or two back this year, if the Ducks and Bucks don’t have resounding victories it’s a serious problem.

[@0526williajw]

Why do you always say that and then at the end the news you see article with the number one team and I was in Michigan go blue

[@stilesfly18]

Yes it’s guaranteed

[@MBlue-sk4tr]

It’ll be weird if OSU loses to Michigan again in 2024.

[@taxisquad11]

Be weider when the the defending National Champions fail to make the TWELVE team playoffs

[@MBlue-sk4tr]

@@taxisquad11 They could still make it. They lose a lot of seniors and have significant coaching adjustments going on right now, as well as a tough schedule. So it’ll be tough, but not impossible. 10-2 with a win over Oregon or OSU, there’s a chance. Either way, Michigan is defending national champions, which is awesome. Very, very difficult to win a natty. Amazing last few years it’s been, culminating in the 2023 season.

[@knockout9446]

Ohio St still DOES NOT have a head coach.

[@johnnywebb2351]

😂

[@Kayluv101]

Oregon messed up by taking gabriel over Ty.. It’s gonna have a negative impact and gabriel isn’t gonna do well in the big 10..He didn’t have to face defenses at UCF or Oklahoma..He’s gonna be like spencer rattler at SC

[@ryankubinski8789]

He literally beat Texas

[@whatlol_e]

Gabriel is way better than ty thompson

[@DRYXs26]

Go Ducks!!

[@HalfAGramStan]

If you can’t make the top 12 of only 15 possible teams somebody need to be fired

[@DailyMeditation365]

If a depleted UW somehow wins against Oregon again, I'm going to laugh so hard.

[@cosmo1eleven855]

It's in Autzen, payback, it will be a rout.

[@greenwave819]

nah, only OSU is decent... and they still eat too many cupcakes

[@taxisquad11]

How old are you? Ohio State is 17-4 against Michigan since 2001, DO your homewrok

[@GodsTruePurpose]

I already see now that there well be teams left out in the SEC that are better than several playoff teams. The SEC is stacked

[@wattsinc.]

Big ten and sec are mostly filling out the rest besides the automatic bids

[@JBeck9932]

Big10 being "top heavy" is generous 😅 what was the Big2.5 is now the Big3.5

[@lylemoore3827]

Who outside of Alabama and Georgia are CONSISTENTLY competing in the SEC? Ole miss, LSU, and Tennessee are about the only other teams that pretend like they have a chance. We'll see about texaswhen they're officially in the SEC but based on their record in the trash big 12 don't expect them to be elite either. So look at that, 2 teams in the SEC at the top too 😂

[@JBeck9932]

@@lylemoore3827 Mizz and Ol Miss just beat 2 of said 3.5 😆

[@IllMatic97]

​@@JBeck9932 yes, congratulations to Misery for only scoring 14 points against an Ohio State team with Qbs who couldn't complete a forward pass.

[@09flstcmcodonnell42]

Tim Harbaugh left with a losing record against the Buckeyes imagine that he had to run because they know the NCAA is coming for him

[@traynificent]

No they have an automatic 3 losses. Penn State Michigan,ohio state

[@whatlol_e]

they dont play penn state, and you really think oregon has 0 chance to beat penn state? lol delusional

[@whatlol_e]

there seriously has to be something wrong with you if you think they are guaranteed to have 3 loses

[@MikeJones-js5bt]

Bama not making it greg

[@cleveland5674]

CU BUFFS!!!

[@coreystreberger9000]

It's going to be hilarious when Ohio State fails to win a national championship after spending all that nil money..😂 probably even funnier when they lose to Michigan!!

[@BulletProofSoul1029]

Michigan will be lucky to avoid 4 losses with that trash 2024 roster. They're gonna be an afterthought when it comes to the B1G title. It's back to mediocrity for that program.

[@kgrainz6265]

No

[@ProskieThePeople]

😂😂😂😂

[@robertgasper2495]

OSU may reach the playoffs but they won't win the Big Ten. PSU or Oregon will. Michigan is heading back to the RichRod years.

[@Jrm-xs9qi]

Are you delusional? Jesus Christ if you are that delusional to think Penn state will win is comical… tell me how many big games pennstate has won in the past 5 years 🤣🤣

[@southfieldtrill9690]

💀💀💀💀

[@cosmo1eleven855]

He's gotta be a PSU homer

[@user-cu2fy2hb3k]

USC VS OSU FOR THE BIG CHAMPIONSHIP

[@user-pv7pj4tu1r]

You do realize xichigan was actually cheating for a long time and they are gonna get hammered right?! They are losing their coaches and all the players will follow. Cheatsagain is dead