I don't think Oregon will lose 3 straight to Arizona. Bama, TCU, and Wisconsin win. Wouldn't be surprised to see K-state beat Baylor. Florida St hasn't seen G-Tech since 28 games ago so well see how they handle that offense. GT could get the upset. Bama and Oregon on collision course.
Not sure they would go no matter what. Will a 2 loss SEC team finish ahead of Baylor, TCU, Ohio St, who are all waiting for someone to lose. Certainly, a 2 loss West champ would have to beat Mizzou to get to the playoff. I would think SEC could be left out of playoff if both Bama and Miss St lose.
Mizzou did it with smoke and mirrors. Lost to Georgia (who should have won the East) 34-0. They escaped everyone else but certainly benefited by not having to play Bama, Auburn, Ole Miss, or Miss St.
Home field advantage = whoopie doo for the Horns over the last 5 years. TCU needs a big game here in prime time. Texas is playing well and could play spoiler, but I'll take the Frogs 30-20. Love to see TCU in the playoff.
Home field not so good lately. Ags 0-5 ATS in the last 5 home games. Also, 0-8 ATS in their last 8 games off a bye week. Also seems unlikely that LSU loses 3 straight, which I don't think has ever happened under Les Miles. So, we'll see if the Ags can break all these trends.