Oklahoma/Utah- Who makes the Playoff?

[StevieISU23]

It will probably come down to those two for #4.

Give me you reasons and thoughts as to which will make it.

As Utah is currently ranked higher, I looked at "Sagarin" to see why.
I was shocked.............OU looks dramatically better..............

OU Opponents and Sagarin Rankings:
#15 Baylor
#20 Texas
#22 OkSt
#23 ISU
#24 KState -L
#33 TCU
#50 T-Tech
#53 West V

Crap Wins: #65, #73, #86, #145 (4 Teams)
Half of OU slate is against Top35+ Teams (5-1)

Utah Opponets and Sagarin Rankings:
#19 Wash
#21 USC -L
#39 ASU
#42 WashSt
#45 Cal

Crap Wins: #59, #64, #65, #67, #81, #121, #188 (7 Crap Teams)
Utah vs Top35- (1-1)
Over Half Utah's wins are against Crap.(7)


Wow- I didn't realize how much better OU looks than Utah.

Prove me wrong#
Go State.

 

[cycloneG]

If OU wins, they're in regardless of what Utah does. The only way OU is left out if they win is if Georgia beats LSU.

 

[Sigmapolis]

The championship games could change a lot.

Status quo, however, has Oklahoma somewhat better in the computer rankings...



If nothing weird happens, I imagine we will have...

#1 Ohio State v. #4 Oklahoma
#2 LSU v. #3 Clemson

 

[CoachHines3]

i wouldn't be shocked to see OU 5 Utah 6 tonight.

 

[DeereClone]

Utah will get in because the committee is feeling pressure from PAC12 ADs to keep the PAC12 relevant.

 

[Gunnerclone]

If OU wins, they're in regardless of what Utah does. The only way OU is left out if they win is if Georgia beats LSU.

I agree with this. For some reason people forget that it’s OU. In terms of CFB royalty they are right there behind anyone not named tOSU, Bama, and ND.

 

[RonBurgundy]

I will not be surprised if OU jumps Utah tonight. Road win against a CFP ranked #21 OSU is far better than drilling a 5-6 crappy Colorado team.

And OU has the better next opponent as well, so two chances to overtake Utah.

 

[Sigmapolis]

Oklahoma is also just about to play #9 Baylor while UU has #14 Oregon.

Style points could matter, but Oklahoma has the better opponent coming up.

 

[KennyPratt42]

On paper there really is no argument for Utah over Oklahoma. Add that to name recognition/historical bias and its very unlikely Utah gets in ahead of Oklahoma if they both win their championship games (barring some injury situation or a major disparity in the result of the two games).

 

[Hoggins]

Utah will get in because the committee is feeling pressure from PAC12 ADs to keep the PAC12 relevant.

 

[DeereClone]

Well how does it work? Last I checked it was a committee full of biased hacks than can likely be bought or persuaded on a whim.

 

[CYCLNST8]

What if... Baylor wins?

 

[VeloClone]

What if... Baylor wins?

I think it would require some serious **** for Baylor to get in. See 2014.

 

[Hoggins]

Well how does it work? Last I checked it was a committee full of biased hacks than can likely be bought or persuaded on a whim.

If you pay attention, the formula is very simple. Top 25 wins, quality wins, SOS and game control. It's been the same since 2014.

 

[JP4CY]

What if... Baylor wins?

Baylor's noncon was trash.

 

[JP4CY]

Oklahoma is also just about to play #9 Baylor while UU has #14 Oregon.

Style points could matter, but Oklahoma has the better opponent coming up.

Style points are going to matter and OU/Baylor will play on a pristine surface and Utah/Oregon will be playing on a week long soggy field in the rain.

 

[Hoggins]

Baylor's noncon was trash.

So is Utah.

 

[JP4CY]

So is Utah.

Ehh, atleast they had BYU and while not good Northern IL can be salty some years.
Baylor played SFA, UTSA, and Rice.

I give the slight nod to Utah in the noncon schedule.

 

[Cydkar]

If OU wins, they're in regardless of what Utah does. The only way OU is left out if they win is if Georgia beats LSU.

Correct. Close thread.

 

[Cydkar]

I will not be surprised if OU jumps Utah tonight. Road win against a CFP ranked #21 OSU is far better than drilling a 5-6 crappy Colorado team.

And OU has the better next opponent as well, so two chances to overtake Utah.

They will, imho.