Oklahoma State lost on the day of a major tragedy, no team could focus under those circumstances.
That should be taken into consideration.
I had something just random pop into my mind, that maybe someone with more knowledge of the BCS system would know. I think because of strength of schedule, if LSU beats Arkansas, they will be in the National Title regardless of what happens in the SEC championship, no one can claim a better record against better competition (they scheduled tough OOC, and this will benifit them). With that said, I was always under the impression that no AQ conference could have more than 2 teams in the BCS, so if LSU beats Arkansas, then loses to Georgia, we know LSU would be in the title, and Georgia would be in the Sugar, but would that make it impossible for LSU to be matched against Alabama in a rematch because they couldn't allow 3 teams from the same conference in BCS games?
I just saw the BCS standings on TV and as of right now, it's LSU, Bama, and Arkansas. wow.
Not only from the same conference, but from the same division in the same conference. Whoever goes to Ole Miss has a major league uphill battle.
Anyhow, I am surprised OSU didn't drop further, having lost to an unranked team. Maybe it coming on the heals of a school tragedy had something to do with it.
In reality, the championship is highly highly likely to be two SEC teams. Not only has the SEC won the championship 5 out of the past 6 years... but now they place two teams in the game. Dang.
I wish the 4 team playoff would get worked out. My preference would be that all teams in that 4 team playoff be from different conferences (forced into the equation). My 8 team playoff system also requires that one slot be reserved for the highest ranked non AQ ranked school. I believe in a small enforcement of parity creation by the playoff system.
UL is bowl bound!!! Geaux Cajuns!!!
The BCS better prepare itself...if they pick two SEC teams for a friggin rematch the outcry will be deafening. I can see the whole of college football outside of the SEC turning their backs on the BCS system. To people who want a playoff this could be the BCS's Waterloo.
How about the insanity scenario. Say LSU wins out, and Arkansas loses to LSU, Bama loses to Auburn, Oklahoma State loses to Oklahoma, Stanford loses to Notre Dame or in the PAC 12 championship, Boise St loses to either Wyoming or New Mexico, Virginia Tech loses in the ACC Title game, and Houston loses in the CUSA championship. In this unlikely but possible scenario, LSU at 13-0 would play a 2 loss team, and even if they would lose the game, would have a better record, and probably would maintain their standing as #1 in the BCS formula. This just dawned on me, nothing would cry for a playoff more than just that situation.
If OSU wins out, they play for the national championship. They would still be undefeated in regulation!! Remember that one!
GEAUX CAJUNS!!!!!
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