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Upset that could/did impact the Playoff
We all know what happened to the B1G last week. While I'm not of the opinion that the B1G is toast regarding the Playoff I do think they took a serious blow to their chances. Several B1G P5 matchups last Sat. but the upset that hurt the B1G the most was VT beating Ohio St. That one game, imo, hurt the B1G the most and did impact the Playoffs. It is now out of the B1G hands as to if they get a team in the Playoffs. That one loss hurt the conference more than it hurt the team. They need help.
Looking at this weeks slate of games, The Big 12 has a number of P5 matchups. if I had to chose 1 game that could impact the Playoffs I would pick the Tenn/Oklahoma game. If Oklahoma gets upset, It would take the decision out of the Big 12's hands as to whether or not one of their teams makes the Playoffs. Their loss would hurt the conference as much or more than their own chances to make the Playoff. Baylor could run the table but their sos would take a huge blow.
I'm sure there are other games like this out there. Chime in with your reasoning.
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09-09-2014 01:33 PM |
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