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(10-08-2018 02:05 PM)bearcatdp Wrote:  

(10-08-2018 01:47 PM)BearcatMan Wrote:  

(10-08-2018 10:49 AM)Cataclysmo Wrote:  Oh man, it would be so sweet to go into the USF game while ranked and undefeated (at that point we'd probably be top 15ish).

If USF, UCF, and UC are undefeated into Week 11 (when Cincinnati and USF play), there's almost no chance we aren't all top 15. Hell, if any of us run the table with the other two at only 1/2 losses, I think we'd still have 3 Top 20 teams at season's end and a VERY good chance at the Playoff for the undefeated team (most likely UCF).

Most interesting scenario...we all go 1-1 in our games against each other and run the table outside of those games. That would be a nightmare to try and figure out...I would almost wan't Houston to beat USF, that way there would be a ranked Championship game for whoever can run the gauntlet in the east unscathed.

Based on current, I think UCF is the only American team that could possibly make the tournament if they go undefeated. Regardless, I still don't think a non "P"5 team makes the playoff. It just wouldn't be right (for ESPN).

With how well UCF did last year in their marketing I would think another undefeated run would draw plenty of interest in the playoffs. I mean, they'd at least be equivalent to Washington's forgettable finish at #4. They might need some help along the way but they're #10 now and at 12-0 they'd likely have some top 25 wins over USF and UC to go along with some Power 5 beat downs as well.