Polls 2021

[Lobot]

Oklahoma is at least having a difficult time because Texas trailing 28 to 14 right now. I guess this game is going to be about 4 hours long

38-20 at the half in favor of Texas.

[Josh Rexhausen]

Oklahoma is at least having a difficult time with Texas trailing 28 to 14 right now. I guess this game is going to be about 4 hours long.

[swilsonsp4]

Some CFP prognostication from Bill Connely at ESPN ($):

https://www.espn.com/college-footbal...cfp-contenders

Excellent piece.

[Lobot]

Some CFP prognostication from Bill Connely at ESPN ($):

https://www.espn.com/college-football/insider/story/_/id/32350743/how-cincinnati-bearcats-became-legitimate-cfp-contenders

[Lobot]

I wasn't sure where to stick this one but here's Chris Vannini addressing CFP/NY6 stuff regarding UC and BYU. ($)

https://theathletic.com/2870376/2021...more-g5-drive/

One of the things mentioned here is that BYU is not eligible for the NY6 auto-invite so they basically have to make the CFP Playoff or it's off to the Las Vegas Bowl again. We don't have that issue if we don't win out or get jumped by someone.

[Lobot]

We need to hope SMU stays undefeated until they play us to give us another ranked matchup. If that happens our schedule will be better than BYU's. Also start rooting for Notre Shame & Indiana

I think you can safely give up on IU helping us out. They're 2-3, have scored 6 points in conference play and lost their QB last weekend. Their future schedule has 3 more ranked teams on it.

[Chewbacca2099]

We need to hope SMU stays undefeated until they play us to give us another ranked matchup. If that happens our schedule will be better than BYU's. Also start rooting for Notre Shame & Indiana

[swilsonsp4]

We need to keep an eye on BYU. The Cougars are unbeaten, including three wins over PAC-12 teams. They have other P5 games upcoming that could allow BYU to vault over UC, if they win out (Baylor, VA, Wazzou and USC), not to mention Boise State this weekend. That might be a tall order for the Cougars, but they're #10 right now, so they have a shot, even if the Cats win out. The AAC has been a disappointment thus far in 2021.

https://theathletic.com/2870376/2021/10/06/whats-wrong-with-boise-state-the-numbers-that-explain-a-slow-start-plus-cincinnati-vs-byu-debate-and-more-g5-drive/?source=dailyemail&campaign=601983

Go Cats and Broncos!

[Oldtimer_UC_fan]

We should be ranked ahead of Oklahoma. Also, how do they put Ohio State over Oregon?

Ohio State played that game with a QB making his first start, not to mention several new starters. They have improved a lot since that first game. We all know a lot depends on WHEN you lose. Does anyone want to bet against them the rest of the season?

[bearcatbret]

There is a lot of space between Alabama/Georgia and the rest of the field. Put your money down now for UC.
1. Alabama (5-0)

National Championship Odds: +125

WynnBET Sportsbook Ranking: 1st

2. Georgia (5-0)

National Championship Odds: +175

WynnBET Sportsbook Ranking: 2nd

3. Iowa (5-0)

National Championship Odds: +5000

WynnBET Sportsbook Ranking: T-7th

4. Penn State (5-0)

National Championship Odds: +5000

WynnBET Sportsbook Ranking: T-7th

5. Cincinnati (4-0)

National Championship Odds: +4000

WynnBET Sportsbook Ranking: 5th

6. Oklahoma (5-0)

National Championship Odds: +1500

WynnBET Sportsbook Ranking: 3rd

7. Ohio State (4-1)

National Championship Odds: +2000

WynnBET Sportsbook Ranking: 4th

8. Oregon (4-1)

National Championship Odds: +8000

WynnBET Sportsbook Ranking: T-9th

9. Michigan (5-0)

National Championship Odds: +3000

WynnBET Sportsbook Ranking: T-5th

10. BYU (5-0)

National Championship Odds: +50000

WynnBET Sportsbook Ranking: T-19th

11. Michigan State (5-0)

National Championship Odds: +20000

WynnBET Sportsbook Ranking: T-12th

12. Oklahoma State (3-0)

National Championship Odds: +5000

WynnBET Sportsbook Ranking: T-16th

[swilsonsp4]

Here are 3 articles from theathletic.com ($) that mention UC as being worthy of CFP talk. In the first piece, Seth Mandel has the Cats as #4, playing the Crimson Tide in the Cotton Bowl. He also has BYU grabbing an at-large bid to play the Sooners in the Fiesta Bowl.

The second piece from Max Olson gives kudos to UC, but it also has a funny section on the outcome of the Vandy-UConn game.

https://theathletic.com/2864724/2021...ampaign=601983


https://theathletic.com/2864004/2021...d-more-week-5/


https://theathletic.com/2863899/2021...or-each-other/

[Pharmfam]

OSU changed defensive play callers and replaced many starters with frosh. It has worked so far. I understand what you are saying based on head to head, but so far OSU is not the same team. Time will tell after they play it out.

I see your point. It’s all pretty subjective, but this early in the season it seems like a stretch to rank a team above a team they lost to when they both have the same record. As you say, time will tell.

[leo from jersey]

We should be ranked ahead of Oklahoma. Also, how do they put Ohio State over Oregon?

OSU changed defensive play callers and replaced many starters with frosh. It has worked so far. I understand what you are saying based on head to head, but so far OSU is not the same team. Time will tell after they play it out.

[bearcatbret]

Some lovin from Herbstreit Kirk Herbstreit on Twitter: "Here we go! First week of October. My top 4 after week 5… 1-@AlabamaFTBL 2-@GeorgiaFootball 3-@HawkeyeFootball 4-@GoBearcatsFB Next 2 @PennStateFball @OU_Football" / Twitter

[Lobot]

For anyone wondering, the First CFP rankings will be out on Nov. 2.