You could not be more wrong... a big BU victory could net two Big 12 teams in the BCS
There are too many scenarios that put Michigan in the top 14. I am not counting on that at all. We need Texas to win big so the Alamo takes Texas and not Baylor.
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You could not be more wrong... a big BU victory could net two Big 12 teams in the BCS
Most recent BCS standings here.
As far as Big 12's shot at two in the BCS, doesn't look too good.
Michigan pulls in at #16 and is all but assured of moving up one spot based on the loser of Wisconsin vs. Michigan State falling below them. LSU vs. UGA will also screw the Big 12. Georgia losing would fall behind Michigan as well. LSU losing would probably get three SEC teams in the BCS and have the same effect on the Big 12.
Oklahoma State over OU could also push the Sooners below Michigan.
Baylor winning big over Texas & Clemson winning over Va Tech could help to hop over Michigan but it's not assured. A Clemson win would likely make Va Tech eligible for an at-large selection and could have the same effect. Assuming no big upsets, it's looking like UM is probably in.
Best case scenario for two Big 12 BCS teams: Baylor dominates Texas, Oklahoma beats Okie State, LSU beats Georgia. Michigan might just end up at #15 in that scenario and the Big 12 might just get OSU or KSU into the BCS along with conference champ OU.
All of the discussion about Michigan should begin to settle down, although there is still a chance (very small) the potential Michigan in BCS took a large hit with them already dropping to #16 this week.
Good analysis. I honestly see this happening. Baylor's offense is too much for Texas, OSU has no defense, and LSU is a machine. I'm seriously beginning to believe Michigan wont make it.
There are too many scenarios that put Michigan in the top 14. I am not counting on that at all. We need Texas to win big so the Alamo takes Texas and not Baylor.
Not really. If LSU beats Georgia, they will move up 2 spots, passing Georgia and the loser of the Big 10 championship game (who are currently 13 and 15). Michigan will be #14 come next Sunday, bet on it. They are one of the sacred cow big money programs. No way the "barely" get left out. Some how, some way, they will be in the top 14.
That must be nice for the Big 10 to have a yearly match up vs a CUSA team. Talk about tough bowl games.
If BU beats Texas I really think the Big 12 gets two into the BCS. This is assuming KSU beats ISU (sorry) and hoping, but not needing, OU to beat OSU.
ESPN projections:
Nat'l Champ: LSU vs. Bama
Orange: WVU vs. VaTech
Sugar: Michigan vs. Houston
Fiesta: Okie State vs. Stanford
Rose: Wisconsin vs. Oregon
Also said if Michigan does not crack the Top 14, the projection would change to Kansas State.
Gotta keep 'em out!!!
Wow, you picked out 1 game, what about the rest of their bowl games?
The Big Ten has 1 BCS, 3 against the SEC, 2 against the Big 12, 1 against the MAC and 1 against CUSA.
Yeah that isn't a tough bowl schedule.
It isn't tougher then having 1 against the SEC, 2 against the PAC12, 2 against the Big Ten and 1 against the Big East is it?
You think that a #14 Georgia losing to #1 LSU should drop them more than 4 spots in the polls (6 spots for Harris)? The computers are going to have Georgia ahead of Michigan regardless of outcome, so Michigan is going to have to pass them in both the Harris and Coaches poll...
I'd much rather beat KSU, have Mich make a BCS bowl and have Texas squash Baylor. That should put us in the Holiday.
If BU beats Texas I really think the Big 12 gets two into the BCS. This is assuming KSU beats ISU (sorry) and hoping, but not needing, OU to beat OSU.
If BU beats Texas I really think the Big 12 gets two into the BCS. This is assuming KSU beats ISU (sorry) and hoping, but not needing, OU to beat OSU.
You thinking Baylor Jumps Michigan?