Is there a miracle chance

[BabbForHeisman]

I haven’t worked it out on paper yet - but could there be a scenario where both the AAC and SB champs are ranked ahead of the Big XII champ?

[ZoomZoom]

I presume Nevada will be Boise's opponent in the CG. Nevada is already in the Top 25 and would certainly be ahead of Louisiana in the ratings even if the Cajuns win out. I cannot conjure up a scenario, even in the wildest of finishes, where the Cajuns have a chance.

Nevada and Army are the back up plans. Boise got stalled in the rankings for awhile with a good gap from the next spot up, but enough losses happened the powers that be had no choice but to slide them up.

A SBC team will have to run the table and still need the stars to align.

[fanof71]

3 plays, 10 pts away from being in the mix...

[R1Letterman]

I haven’t worked it out on paper yet - but could there be a scenario where both the AAC and SB champs are ranked ahead of the Big XII champ?

Does that matter? Is it highest ranked g5 champ or top 5 conf champs?

When cincinatti was in semifinal the g5 NY6 slot went unfilled, even though every other conference "backfills" their slot

[UL_Cajuns]

Does that matter? Is it highest ranked g5 champ or top 5 conf champs?

When cincinatti was in semifinal the g5 NY6 slot went unfilled, even though every other conference "backfills" their slot

Although the media still uses G5 term, there is no such thing anymore. That term was doned on 5 conferences when the auto bid for the NY6 was created. Now it is simply the highest ranked 5 conference champs out of 9 FBS conferences that get auto bids for the CFP. So we all need to quit using the G5 term. It is no longer.

[JamesTheJeweler]

No. But Dez's 3rd year. We've progressed from the previous 2 years. We remained in the playoff conversation for a while. Things are only looking brighter. Let's build on this momentum. GEAUX CAJUNS!

[cajun4life]

…..CAN THE REMAINING SAY 2 GAMES GIVE US A 12 TEAM INVITE…..like Boise Tulane Unlv Army or any other?

No, the offense forgot to show up against South Alabama.

[cajun4life]

No. But Dez's 3rd year. We've progressed from the previous 2 years. We remained in the playoff conversation for a while. Things are only looking brighter. Let's build on this momentum. GEAUX CAJUNS!

Absolutely! Huge step forward for Dez and his credibility. Win the next 2 and it’ll be huge.

Then his ability to build off of a championship season will establish him as The Right Choice.

[Big Buds]

Still have Tulane and Army in the AAC to contend with. Tulane is ranked high enough that, even if they lose to Memphis but beat Army in the CG, they will be higher ranked than the Cajuns. Army's next game is the championship, so if they win, they will certainly be ranked higher than Louisiana. ESPN gives Louisiana a 0.5% chance, so yes, I stand corrected, there is a chance.

I doubt a 3 loss Tulane is ranked higher than Louisiana in that scenario.

[Cajunrunner]

Absolutely! Huge step forward for Dez and his credibility. Win the next 2 and it’ll be huge.

Then his ability to build off of a championship season will establish him as The Right Choice.

We were already going to need a bunch of help before the loss to South AL.

Time to move on from the 2024 CFP chances discussion and pull for Dez and the team to finish this season out strong. 12-2 would be a fantastic season, but yeah...win the next two. Bowl game could be a wildcard, though a program builder if it results in a win over someone like a Florida, Baylor or Navy. Either way, though SBC Champs finishing at 11-3 or 12-2 has to be seen as major improvement from the first two seasons.

[ZoomZoom]

No. But Dez's 3rd year. We've progressed from the previous 2 years. We remained in the playoff conversation for a while. Things are only looking brighter. Let's build on this momentum. GEAUX CAJUNS!

I understand the optimism, but next year is a good measuring stick…rebuild or run it back?

Be careful my friend, there’s a boatload of talent graduating. And I’d bet some poaching is coming post season.

[CAJUNSby90]

I understand the optimism, but next year is a good measuring stick…rebuild or run it back?

Be careful my friend, there’s a boatload of talent graduating. And I’d bet some poaching is coming post season.

No rebuild, Reload baby