🏈 🏈 🏈 2025 EVERYTHING COLLEGE FOOTBALL Dystopian Discussion Thread 🏈 🏈 🏈 - Page 56

jkampis · 11-16-2025, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Big35Hurt

Big 10 leg humpers do the same thing.

For sure. Sometimes I believe Big 10 homers think every team in their league should be in the top 18.

Cracktoast · 11-16-2025, 07:05 AM

Not sure I've ever seen a team dominate the stat line and lose because of 2 stupid turnovers for TD's and a center that can't hike the f'n ball on a chip shot FG attempt that would have been the difference in the game. Sloppy play by Bama and it finally caught up to them. Also at this point I think it's intentional but god d**n Ty Simpson needs to learn to manage the play clock and not take it down to 2 sec. on every single play.

That said I'm kinda glad because Bama is better suited outside of the top 4 because they typically don't play their best ball after a bye week.

Fenway55 · 11-16-2025, 02:44 PM

New rankings are up!! Yes these are the AP and not the PC, but it's all we have until Tuesday. It is usually a good - but certainly not perfect - predictor of the PC's rankings. How far will Alabama fall? Which G5 team takes over their top rankings? And will BYU fans ever shut the hell up? Let's find out!!

Biggest Gain: We the People can see that the Sooners and the Dukes each gain 3 spots to #'s 8 and 21 respectively. It is significant for both teams with regard to playoff chances as Oklahoma is now sitting quite nicely for an at-large, and James Madison, father of the Constitution, is the top ranked G5 team. Looking at "Others" your big winner is North Texas who went from #28 to #22, nipping at JMU's heels for that top G5 spot.

Biggest Loss: Texas is your big loser, seeing their playoff hopes go down the derrick, falling to #17. Alabama drops 6 to #10, so they remain on the cusp of the playoffs. Get ready for a week of Alabamans whining about why they are below Notre Dame. Looking at "Others", Louisville is a big loser going from #20 to #30 and Cincy went from #22 to not receiving a single vote, putting them in a 100-way tie for #40.

Best result for a loser: Really it's Alabama who fell "only" 6 spots, but they stay just a shade ahead of BYU for that final at-large spot.

Worst results for a winner: The Ramblin' Wreck almost got wrecked by Boston College but managed to squeeze out a narrow victory. It cost them 1 spot in the rankings.

Other notes: James Madison and North Texas are side by side at #21 and #22. It is noteworthy that they are each ranked ahead of ACC contenders Pitt and SMU (and could very easily jump ACC contender GA Tech if that team loses to the Bulldogs in 2 weeks). The ACC champ could quite possibly get left out of the playoffs.

Rbradleigh · 11-16-2025, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Cracktoast

Not sure I've ever seen a team dominate the stat line and lose because of 2 stupid turnovers for TD's and a center that can't hike the f'n ball on a chip shot FG attempt that would have been the difference in the game. Sloppy play by Bama and it finally caught up to them. Also at this point I think it's intentional but god d**n Ty Simpson needs to learn to manage the play clock and not take it down to 2 sec. on every single play.

That said I'm kinda glad because Bama is better suited outside of the top 4 because they typically don't play their best ball after a bye week.

A very long time ago but queue up Youtube for 1987 Fiesta Bowl

the mesiah · 11-16-2025, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Rbradleigh

A very long time ago but queue up Youtube for 1987 Fiesta Bowl

Nah man..not even close .. Melvin Bratton still rolling around in his grave !

jkampis · 11-17-2025, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Cracktoast

Not sure I've ever seen a team dominate the stat line and lose because of 2 stupid turnovers for TD's and a center that can't hike the f'n ball on a chip shot FG attempt that would have been the difference in the game. Sloppy play by Bama and it finally caught up to them. Also at this point I think it's intentional but god d**n Ty Simpson needs to learn to manage the play clock and not take it down to 2 sec. on every single play.

That said I'm kinda glad because Bama is better suited outside of the top 4 because they typically don't play their best ball after a bye week.

The crazy thing is they played a better overall game Saturday than they have in many of their wins, but you can’t go -3 in turnover margin and expect to win. (And, yeah, Bama ran their fourth quarter offense like they were ahead, which was exasperating).

Bama has lived on the edge all year. They were bound to be on the wrong side of variance eventually.

Siberian13 · 11-18-2025, 01:07 AM

James Franklin going to Virginia Tech

Fenway55 · 11-18-2025, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Siberian13

James Franklin going to Virginia Tech

My initial theory was he’d end up at NC State so I wasn’t really all that far off. I think he will get VA Tech moving in the right direction.

the mesiah · 11-18-2025, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Siberian13

James Franklin going to Virginia Tech

Perfect for him to go to a school where expectations are low and no real hardware winning tradition is at . Lot of 9-3 8-4 high graduation rate type of seasons in the lowly ACC are good enough in blacksburg ..

asujbl · 11-18-2025, 11:16 AM

Sam Leavitt doubtful to return to ASU in 2026

That dude is going to get paid somewhere. That’s a big time free agent QB

hairysasquatch · 11-18-2025, 01:00 PM

Sam Leavitt, YOU'RE a Miami Hurricane!

Fenway55 · 11-18-2025, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by hairysasquatch

Sam Leavitt, YOU'RE a Miami Hurricane!

IMHO it would be an upgrade at that position for ‘26 (assuming his foot is 100%). I know his stats aren’t quite as gaudy as Beck’s but Leavitt was working with far less at the WR position.

Siberian13 · 11-21-2025, 04:19 PM

LSU really doesn’t want to pay Kelly. Dang

Fenway55 · 11-21-2025, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Siberian13

LSU really doesn’t want to pay Kelly. Dang

I’m still waiting to hear what their “for cause” is to weasel out of what they owe him. They don’t seem to have a legal leg to stand on.

Siberian13 · 11-21-2025, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Fenway55

I’m still waiting to hear what their “for cause” is to weasel out of what they owe him. They don’t seem to have a legal leg to stand on.

Yeah it’s like they’re doing this just to mess with Kelly. Makes no sense.

Fenway55 · 11-22-2025, 01:22 PM

NC State > Florida State > Alabama

oldgoldy97 · 11-22-2025, 01:26 PM

Oh, it’s the week most of the SEC has their bye games.

Stifle · 11-22-2025, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by hairysasquatch

Bumping this up - with the reminder that Michigan had more wins over Alabama in 2024 that AnOSU has ever had.

Apparently this is inflammatory in some people's eyes.

What inflames some fans are when discussing how some programs don’t have a player willing enough to sacrifice playing the fullback position for the benefit of the team. Bredeson “Mich” was crashing into a Bama LB throughout the game that the Bama LB just lost his mind and hurt his team with a unsportsmanlike penalty. It’s not just a mindset to be playing that position, but it characterizes a team that has a player willing to slam into an opponent throughout the game.

I don’t see this game much different than last year in the outcome.

Fenway55 · 11-22-2025, 02:44 PM

Miami is being criticized for having 2 bad losses. The two teams who beat Miami are playing so one of those losses will get nicer and the other loss will get uglier. Well, it looks like the SMU loss is the one getting prettier. They are dominating Louisville, who is shorthanded missing their star QB.

Must win game for Oklahoma in today's Big 8 matchup against Mizzou. Sooners lead in the 3rd.

Any prayer James Madison has of making the playoffs sure relies on a win today, but they trail by 7 at the half.

Samford, Charlotte and E Illinois trail by a combined 90-3. No further commentary needed.

Siberian13 · 11-22-2025, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Fenway55

Miami is being criticized for having 2 bad losses. The two teams who beat Miami are playing so one of those losses will get nicer and the other loss will get uglier. Well, it looks like the SMU loss is the one getting prettier. They are dominating Louisville, who is shorthanded missing their star QB.

Must win game for Oklahoma in today's Big 8 matchup against Mizzou. Sooners lead in the 3rd.

Any prayer James Madison has of making the playoffs sure relies on a win today, but they trail by 7 at the half.

Samford, Charlotte and E Illinois trail by a combined 90-3. No further commentary needed.

JMU?

They can win out and don’t deserve the playoffs.

Fenway55 · 11-22-2025, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Siberian13

JMU?

They can win out and don’t deserve the playoffs.

Quite honestly, if you want a real laugh, North Texas has an excellent chance of sneaking into that playoff spot if they win out.

majestik101 · 11-22-2025, 03:56 PM

Easy peasy, Lemon squeezy!

Let's go USC Trojans!

asujbl · 11-22-2025, 04:00 PM

Ohio State didn’t even try today

What a horrible game to watch

cdub6238 · 11-22-2025, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by asujbl

Ohio State didn’t even try today

What a horrible game to watch

So..were they just lazy in the 1st half then...with a fumble and a punt...and only a 14-3 lead at half?

asujbl · 11-22-2025, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by cdub6238

So..were they just lazy in the 1st half then...with a fumble and a punt...and only a 14-3 lead at half?

They didn’t complete a single pass to a WR in the first half

They didn’t care about this game

It was a keep healthy game

11-16-2025, 07:05 AM	#1377
Cracktoast Member Join Date: May 2024 Posts: 1,930	Not sure I've ever seen a team dominate the stat line and lose because of 2 stupid turnovers for TD's and a center that can't hike the f'n ball on a chip shot FG attempt that would have been the difference in the game. Sloppy play by Bama and it finally caught up to them. Also at this point I think it's intentional but god d*n Ty Simpson needs to learn to manage the play clock and not take it down to 2 sec. on every single play. That said I'm kinda glad because Bama is better suited outside of the top 4 because they typically don't play their best ball after a bye week. Last edited by Cracktoast; 11-16-2025 at 07:09 AM.*

11-16-2025, 02:44 PM	#1378
Fenway55 Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 7,239	New rankings are up!! Yes these are the AP and not the PC, but it's all we have until Tuesday. It is usually a good - but certainly not perfect - predictor of the PC's rankings. How far will Alabama fall? Which G5 team takes over their top rankings? And will BYU fans ever shut the hell up? Let's find out!! Biggest Gain: We the People can see that the Sooners and the Dukes each gain 3 spots to #'s 8 and 21 respectively. It is significant for both teams with regard to playoff chances as Oklahoma is now sitting quite nicely for an at-large, and James Madison, father of the Constitution, is the top ranked G5 team. Looking at "Others" your big winner is North Texas who went from #28 to #22, nipping at JMU's heels for that top G5 spot. Biggest Loss: Texas is your big loser, seeing their playoff hopes go down the derrick, falling to #17. Alabama drops 6 to #10, so they remain on the cusp of the playoffs. Get ready for a week of Alabamans whining about why they are below Notre Dame. Looking at "Others", Louisville is a big loser going from #20 to #30 and Cincy went from #22 to not receiving a single vote, putting them in a 100-way tie for #40. Best result for a loser: Really it's Alabama who fell "only" 6 spots, but they stay just a shade ahead of BYU for that final at-large spot. Worst results for a winner: The Ramblin' Wreck almost got wrecked by Boston College but managed to squeeze out a narrow victory. It cost them 1 spot in the rankings. Other notes: James Madison and North Texas are side by side at #21 and #22. It is noteworthy that they are each ranked ahead of ACC contenders Pitt and SMU (and could very easily jump ACC contender GA Tech if that team loses to the Bulldogs in 2 weeks). The ACC champ could quite possibly get left out of the playoffs. Last edited by Fenway55; 11-16-2025 at 02:54 PM.

11-18-2025, 01:07 AM	#1382
Siberian13 Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 79,628 shiller13	James Franklin going to Virginia Tech __________________ 2025 Blowout Fantasy Football Champion 2025 Blowout Pickem Champion

11-18-2025, 11:16 AM	#1385
asujbl Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 63,999 ohiosundevils	Sam Leavitt doubtful to return to ASU in 2026 That dude is going to get paid somewhere. That’s a big time free agent QB __________________ https://ohiosundevils.smugmug.com/ Browns/Cavs/Tribe/Buckeyes/Jackets/Devils TheFrenzy - “Blowout ain't a place for normies”

11-18-2025, 01:00 PM	#1386
hairysasquatch Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: In the Woods, Central NY Posts: 36,734	Sam Leavitt, YOU'RE a Miami Hurricane! __________________ I am going signature-free

11-21-2025, 04:19 PM	#1388
Siberian13 Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 79,628 shiller13	LSU really doesn’t want to pay Kelly. Dang __________________ 2025 Blowout Fantasy Football Champion 2025 Blowout Pickem Champion

11-22-2025, 01:22 PM	#1391
Fenway55 Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 7,239	NC State > Florida State > Alabama

11-22-2025, 01:26 PM	#1392
oldgoldy97 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 52,674	Oh, it’s the week most of the SEC has their bye games. __________________ Truly riveting discussion: that’s what your wife/girlfriend/sheep said.

11-22-2025, 02:44 PM	#1394
Fenway55 Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 7,239	Miami is being criticized for having 2 bad losses. The two teams who beat Miami are playing so one of those losses will get nicer and the other loss will get uglier. Well, it looks like the SMU loss is the one getting prettier. They are dominating Louisville, who is shorthanded missing their star QB. Must win game for Oklahoma in today's Big 8 matchup against Mizzou. Sooners lead in the 3rd. Any prayer James Madison has of making the playoffs sure relies on a win today, but they trail by 7 at the half. Samford, Charlotte and E Illinois trail by a combined 90-3. No further commentary needed.

11-22-2025, 03:56 PM	#1397
majestik101 Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Socially Distanced Posts: 45,526 majestik101	Easy peasy, Lemon squeezy! Let's go USC Trojans!

11-22-2025, 04:00 PM	#1398
asujbl Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 63,999 ohiosundevils	Ohio State didn’t even try today What a horrible game to watch __________________ https://ohiosundevils.smugmug.com/ Browns/Cavs/Tribe/Buckeyes/Jackets/Devils TheFrenzy - “Blowout ain't a place for normies”