CFP Rankings Prediction

[daddyhoosier]

CFP Ranking Projection

1. Oregon
2. Ohio State
3. Texas
4. Penn St
5. Notre Dame
6. Miami
7. Georgia
8. Tennessee
9. SMU
10. Indiana
11. Boise St
12. **Alabama/Clemson/Arizona St??

Wow! A lot went right for us. I project that Indiana is pretty safely in with only the pretty low hurdle of beating Purdue (by double-digits) remaining.

Alabama, Ole Miss, A&M all fall to 3 losses in the SEC.

BYU loss virtually guarantees nobody from the Big XII will leapfrog us.

I would put us ahead of Boise but that is technically academic because they will be seeded ahead of us either way.

I now assess that even if the ACC gets two teams in we are still safe.

Good night all!! Beat Purdue!!

 

[IUNorth]

CFP Ranking Projection

1. Oregon
2. Ohio State
3. Texas
4. Penn St
5. Notre Dame
6. Miami
7. Georgia
8. Tennessee
9. SMU
10. Indiana
11. Boise St
12. Clemson

Wow! A lot went right for us. I project that Indiana is pretty safely in with only the pretty low hurdle of beating Purdue (by double-digits) remaining.

Alabama, Ole Miss, A&M all fall to 3 losses in the SEC.

BYU lost but I'm not sure that it actually matters must since in my view that Conference is only getting one team in regardless.

I would put us ahead of Boise but that is technically academic because they will be seeded ahead of us regardless the way it's set up.

I now assess that even if the ACC gets two teams in we are still safe.

Good night all!! Beat Purdue!!

I don’t think this should happen, for what it’s worth. But if Bama, Ole Miss, and Texas A&M all win next week and finish with 3 losses. I think, in a weird way, that opens the door more for a 3 loss SEC team to get in. Similar concept to Clemson beating South Carolina, and making the debate about more teams in the ACC increasing the pressure to put 2 ACC teams in. I think with more 3 loss SEC teams, with them having to consider them now in all likelihood, it “legitimizes” the 3 loss teams more.

And I know it shouldn’t be this way, but I do think they’ll be lumping a 1 loss IU team in with 2nd ACC teams and then the 3 loss SEC teams.

 

[IUFreak]

I don’t think this should happen, for what it’s worth. But if Bama, Ole Miss, and Texas A&M all win next week and finish with 3 losses. I think, in a weird way, that opens the door more for a 3 loss SEC team to get in. Similar concept to Clemson beating South Carolina, and making the debate about more teams in the ACC increasing the pressure to put 2 ACC teams in. I think with more 3 loss SEC teams, with them having to consider them now in all likelihood, it “legitimizes” the 3 loss teams more.

And I know it shouldn’t be this way, but I do think they’ll be lumping a 1 loss IU team in with 2nd ACC teams and then the 3 loss SEC teams.

If a 3 loss SEC team gets in before a 1 loss B1G team, i’m gonna lose my sh!t.

 

[SRIV94]

CFP Ranking Projection

1. Oregon
2. Ohio State
3. Texas
4. Penn St
5. Notre Dame
6. Miami
7. Georgia
8. Tennessee
9. SMU
10. Indiana
11. Boise St
12. Clemson

Wow! A lot went right for us. I project that Indiana is pretty safely in with only the pretty low hurdle of beating Purdue (by double-digits) remaining.

Alabama, Ole Miss, A&M all fall to 3 losses in the SEC.

BYU virtually guarantees nobody from the Big XII will leapfrog us.

I would put us ahead of Boise but that is technically academic because they will be seeded ahead of us either way.

I now assess that even if the ACC gets two teams in we are still safe.

Good night all!! Beat Purdue!!

CLEM has no argument to get in unless SYR beats MIA. Their loss to LOU is really bad.

I really don’t think the ACC gets two in. As bad as the bottom of the B1G is, the bottom of the ACC is worse.

 

[IUNorth]

If a 3 loss SEC team gets in before a 1 loss B1G team, i’m gonna lose my sh!t.

Me too. But IU was only a couple spots ahead of Bama, Ole Miss, Georgia, Tennessee, with 2 less losses. And that was without the poor performance we put out today.

 

[daddyhoosier]

I don’t think this should happen, for what it’s worth. But if Bama, Ole Miss, and Texas A&M all win next week and finish with 3 losses. I think, in a weird way, that opens the door more for a 3 loss SEC team to get in. Similar concept to Clemson beating South Carolina, and making the debate about more teams in the ACC increasing the pressure to put 2 ACC teams in. I think with more 3 loss SEC teams, with them having to consider them now in all likelihood, it “legitimizes” the 3 loss teams more.

And I know it shouldn’t be this way, but I do think they’ll be lumping a 1 loss IU team in with 2nd ACC teams and then the 3 loss SEC teams.

Definitely hear what you are saying. If we were literally just about any other program we probably wouldn't have to consider what you are saying, but you are likely right to predict there will be discussion. You know one of the hot-take artists will leap at the opportunity. We do have the Cinderella storyline working in our favor.

 

[IUNorth]

CLEM has no argument to get in unless SYR beats MIA. Their loss to LOU is really bad.

I really don’t think the ACC gets two in. As bad as the bottom of the B1G is, the bottom of the ACC is worse.

I think both SMU and Miami will get in, at this point.

 

[IUFreak]

Me too. But IU was only a couple spots ahead of Bama, Ole Miss, Georgia, Tennessee, with 2 less losses. And that was without the poor performance we put out today.

Still, the Ole Miss and Alabama losses were to .500 teams today.

 

[IUNorth]

Definitely hear what you are saying. If we were literally just about any other program we probably wouldn't have to consider what you are saying, but you are likely right to predict there will be discussion. You know one of the hot-take artists will leap at the opportunity. We do have the Cinderella storyline working in our favor.

So far the committee hasn’t completely rewarded good SOS, or hurt poor SOS. One thing I haven’t been thinking of until now basically, they’d have to change their mentality, probably, to valuing SOS more…to put these 3 loss SEC teams in over teams like IU.

 

[daddyhoosier]

CLEM has no argument to get in unless SYR beats MIA. Their loss to LOU is really bad.

I really don’t think the ACC gets two in. As bad as the bottom of the B1G is, the bottom of the ACC is worse.

I am legitimately curious to see who they put at 12. If it's not Clemson it will have to be 3-loss Alabama wouldn't it? BYU, A&M and Colorado all lost.

 

[IUNorth]

Still, the Ole Miss and Alabama losses were to .500 teams today.

Bama’s was the worst. They looked awful. Worse than IU did probably. They should be done.

 

[jopajackson]

I don’t think this should happen, for what it’s worth. But if Bama, Ole Miss, and Texas A&M all win next week and finish with 3 losses. I think, in a weird way, that opens the door more for a 3 loss SEC team to get in. Similar concept to Clemson beating South Carolina, and making the debate about more teams in the ACC increasing the pressure to put 2 ACC teams in. I think with more 3 loss SEC teams, with them having to consider them now in all likelihood, it “legitimizes” the 3 loss teams more.

And I know it shouldn’t be this way, but I do think they’ll be lumping a 1 loss IU team in with 2nd ACC teams and then the 3 loss SEC teams.

I was with you, but now you’re paranoid. These SEC teams didn’t lose to good teams. Bama and Texas AM both lost to teams that have 1 conference win tonight. They’re finished.

 

[SRIV94]

I am legitimately curious to see who they put at 12. If it's not Clemson it will have to be 3-loss Alabama wouldn't it? BYU, A&M and Colorado all lost.

AZST probably.

 

[daddyhoosier]

I just realized I have 3 ACC teams in. Maybe they will put Alabama in at 12?! But this actually illustrates why I'm saying Indiana is pretty safe at this point.

 

[daddyhoosier]

AZST probably.

Yeah, they are playing the best in the Big XII rn.

 

[Bucket Getter]

Beat the brakes off Purdue and still have a slim chance to host. I’m actually damn glad we aren’t forced to play in a quasi-meaningless B1G championship game. Just another chance to lose frontline players before the tournament.

 

[daddyhoosier]

Beat the brakes off Purdue and still have a slim chance to host. I’m actually damn glad we aren’t forced to play in a quasi-meaningless B1G championship game. Just another chance to lose frontline players before the tournament.

Yeah, the Conference Championship Games have a weird dynamic because you are playing a team you might have to face again. Ohio State and Oregon could end up playing 3 times. Rourke will have an extra week for his thumb to heal. While it would be amazing to play in that game you can certainly argue that no having to bother with it sets us up better for whomever we play in the Playoff.

 

[daddyhoosier]

CFP Ranking Projection

1. Oregon
2. Ohio State
3. Texas
4. Penn St
5. Notre Dame
6. Miami
7. Georgia
8. Tennessee
9. SMU
10. Indiana
11. Boise St
12. **Alabama/Clemson/Arizona St??

Wow! A lot went right for us. I project that Indiana is pretty safely in with only the pretty low hurdle of beating Purdue (by double-digits) remaining.

Alabama, Ole Miss, A&M all fall to 3 losses in the SEC.

BYU loss virtually guarantees nobody from the Big XII will leapfrog us.

I would put us ahead of Boise but that is technically academic because they will be seeded ahead of us either way.

I now assess that even if the ACC gets two teams in we are still safe.

Good night all!! Beat Purdue!!

Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe this means we would be seeded #12 as the Big XII and Go5 Champs would both skip ahead of us. Which also means we would likely play one of them as the 5 - 12 match-up, and possibly even be favored. 😅

 

[Victorbmyboy]

I was with you, but now you’re paranoid. These SEC teams didn’t lose to good teams. Bama and Texas AM both lost to teams that have 1 conference win tonight. They’re finished.

A&M beats Texas they go to the sec championship game. They are far from finished.

 

[Hatchets7times]

A&M beats Texas they go to the sec championship game. They are far from finished.

My niece is a A&M grad ..I pay close attention to Aggie sports.
A&M defense is porous...
I just cant see them stopping Texas..

 

[IUCrazy2]

I don’t think this should happen, for what it’s worth. But if Bama, Ole Miss, and Texas A&M all win next week and finish with 3 losses. I think, in a weird way, that opens the door more for a 3 loss SEC team to get in. Similar concept to Clemson beating South Carolina, and making the debate about more teams in the ACC increasing the pressure to put 2 ACC teams in. I think with more 3 loss SEC teams, with them having to consider them now in all likelihood, it “legitimizes” the 3 loss teams more.

And I know it shouldn’t be this way, but I do think they’ll be lumping a 1 loss IU team in with 2nd ACC teams and then the 3 loss SEC teams.

No 3 loss team that didn't win their conference should be allowed into a 12 team playoff. That's just me.

 

[secondasky]

Penn State will drop further. IU should be ahead of SMU. If you check their schedule the two rated teams they played are now both 7-4. Just don't think SMU will jump up that far.
IU should come in at #9.

 

[CC Mac]

Still, the Ole Miss and Alabama losses were to .500 teams today.

Ole Miss and Alabama should not even be in the discussion for here on out.
If a three loss team gets in,there are some major flaws in the selection process.

 

[SRIV94]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe this means we would be seeded #12 as the Big XII and Go5 Champs would both skip ahead of us. Which also means we would likely play one of them as the 5 - 12 match-up, and possibly even be favored. 😅

I don’t think that’s right. The 12 seed for IND I think is correct, but the 5 seed would be OSU in your mock (highest ranked non-champion). So we’d have a rematch in Columbus.

EDIT: Or if we’re ahead of AZST, then AZST would be 12 and IND 11, meaning it’d be ND we play.

 

[SRIV94]

So in your mock, the matchups would be:

AZST/OSU - winner gets BOIS
IND/ND - winner gets MIA
SMU/PSU - winner gets TEX
TENN/UGA - winner gets ORE

 

[mushroomgod_1]

I think both SMU and Miami will get in, at this point.

I don’t think this should happen, for what it’s worth. But if Bama, Ole Miss, and Texas A&M all win next week and finish with 3 losses. I think, in a weird way, that opens the door more for a 3 loss SEC team to get in. Similar concept to Clemson beating South Carolina, and making the debate about more teams in the ACC increasing the pressure to put 2 ACC teams in. I think with more 3 loss SEC teams, with them having to consider them now in all likelihood, it “legitimizes” the 3 loss teams more.

And I know it shouldn’t be this way, but I do think they’ll be lumping a 1 loss IU team in with 2nd ACC teams and then the 3 loss SEC teams.

I think both SMU and Miami will get in, at this point.

I think that, as bad as we looked, the committee will be searching for ways to screw us over.

I also think they will be searching for ways to get 4 SEC teams in. Problem for them is...its hard to see how.

They'd LOVE to get Bama in. But, Bama's loss was probably even worse than ours. There's no evidence after OK's win that they can even throw the ball with their present QB. They beat Bama by running the ball.

Before yesterday we were $5 and Bama was #7. I would think that with the respective losses there's still a 2 spot gap between IU and Bama. If they kill Auburn at home and we play like crap v. Purdue, it could happen.

The only other logical SEC candidates would be Ole Miss and A& M. Ole Miss lost at home to UK and before yesterday were 4 spots behind us. They look to be out.

A&M would be interesting if they beat TX. Their losses are a close loss to ND at home, at Auburn, and at S. Carolina. I guess some would look at Auburn as a bad loss, but Auburn's not that bad. IF they beat TX I think they'd probably be in EXCEPT that they would then be in the SEC championship game, which presumably they will lose to GA. No way they get in with 4 losses. IF they beat TX and GA they deserve to be in, imo.

So..........on the face of it I don't see how they get 4 SEC teams in. It will be interesting to see how they get it done. Maybe South Carolina, if they rout Clemson? Their best wins in that case would be at OK soundly, at UK soundly, at Clemson, Missouri at home, and A & M soundly at home. Not bad. Their losses would be LSU and Ole Miss at home, and at Bama. And I believe they had some injuries during the year.

If there are only 3 SEC teams, 2 ACC teams doesn't leave us out...unless Clemson rolls South Carolina

Oregon
OSU
PSU
IU
TN
GA
TX
Boise St
ND
Big 12 champ
SMU
Miami

Clemson??
South Carolina??

If Miami beats SMU we look to be in in any scenerio.

 

[jopajackson]

A&M beats Texas they go to the sec championship game. They are far from finished.

A and M’s only chance is to beat Texas next week, then win the SEC championship game. That ain’t happening.

 

[IUHoosiers80]

A and M’s only chance is to beat Texas next week, then win the SEC championship game. That ain’t happening.

No chance for them to get in with 3 conference losses

 

[Victorbmyboy]

A and M’s only chance is to beat Texas next week, then win the SEC championship game. That ain’t happening.

No chance for them to get in with 3 conference losses

This year anything can happen. I’m not saying they will but to say they are out isn’t telling the truth.

 

[hoosierfan13]

I'm not sure who is ranking Clemson ahead of Alabama.

Georgia beat Clemson by 31. Alabama beat Georgia.

Alabama would be 10 point favorites on a neutral field over Clemson.

 

[daddyhoosier]

I'm not sure who is ranking Clemson ahead of Alabama.

Georgia beat Clemson by 31. Alabama beat Georgia.

Alabama would be 10 point favorites on a neutral field over Clemson.

RN the Big XII Champ would jump to 12 in final the seeding, knocking Clemson back to 13. Which doesn't make me said as I'm not a big Clemson guy 😂

 

[secondasky]

Also surprised Penn St did not drop a notch or two since they won by a point.

 

[SRIV94]

I think both SMU and Miami will get in, at this point.

Yeah, after seeing the AP poll, you may be on to something.

 

[BradStevens]

Current Palm predictions:

Bowl projections: Alabama exits College Football Playoff field, Indiana remains among at-large teams

There were some notable moves in the CFP projections this week amid the chaos of the Week 13 slate

www.cbssports.com

First round​

DATE	LOCATION	PROJECTION	WINNER FACES
Dec. 20 or 21	Autzen Stadium Eugene, Ore.	(5) Oregon vs. (12) Arizona State	(4) Boise State
Dec. 20 or 21	Notre Dame Stadium South Bend, Ind.	(8) Notre Dame vs. (9) Indiana	(1) Ohio State
Dec. 20 or 21	Darrell K Royal Memorial Stadium Austin, Tx.	(6) Texas vs. (11) SMU	(3) Miami
Dec. 20 or 21	Beaver Stadium State College, Pa.	(7) Penn State vs. (10) Tennessee	(2) Georgia

A first round game in South Bend would be fun. Talking preferences, though, I'd rather not play OSU again in the second round. I think IU can stay on the field and beat Boise St. or Miami. Not sure I'd want to travel to Texas in the first round, though.

 

[ElMeson]

Current Palm predictions:

Bowl projections: Alabama exits College Football Playoff field, Indiana remains among at-large teams

There were some notable moves in the CFP projections this week amid the chaos of the Week 13 slate

www.cbssports.com

First round​

DATE	LOCATION	PROJECTION	WINNER FACES
Dec. 20 or 21	Autzen Stadium Eugene, Ore.	(5) Oregon vs. (12) Arizona State	(4) Boise State
Dec. 20 or 21	Notre Dame Stadium South Bend, Ind.	(8) Notre Dame vs. (9) Indiana	(1) Ohio State
Dec. 20 or 21	Darrell K Royal Memorial Stadium Austin, Tx.	(6) Texas vs. (11) SMU	(3) Miami
Dec. 20 or 21	Beaver Stadium State College, Pa.	(7) Penn State vs. (10) Tennessee	(2) Georgia

A first round game in South Bend would be fun. Talking preferences, though, I'd rather not play OSU again in the second round. I think IU can stay on the field and beat Boise St. or Miami. Not sure I'd want to travel to Texas in the first round, though.

OSU would be in the Rose Bowl so that would be cool. Also better weather and the OL could function better without crowd noise. Sign me up, although I’d rather host a game. Also, I tent to believe that ND will be a 5 or 6 seed at the end of the season. I don’t think it’s out of the question that we can slide into the 8 spot either.

 

[IUNorth]

Another attempt at predicting how it'll go through the end...

Predictions for tomorrows rankings:

1. Oregon
2. Ohio State
3. Texas
4. Notre Dame
5. Penn State
6. Miami
7. Georgia
8. Tennessee
9. SMU
10. Indiana
11. Boise State
12. Clemson
13. Alabama
14. Ole Miss
15. Arizona State
16. South Carolina

Bracket

1 Oregon plays winner of 8 Georgia/9 Tennessee
2 Texas plays winner of 7 Penn State/10 SMU
3 Miami plays hosts winner of 6 Notre Dame/11 Indiana
4 Boise State plays winner of 5 OSU/12 Arizona State

Games this weekend for ranked teams

Oregon beats Washington
Ohio State beats Michigan
Texas AM beats Texas
Notre Dame beats USC
Penn State beats Maryland
Miami beats Syracuse
Georgia beats Ga Tech
Tennessee beats Vandy
SMU beats Cal
Indiana beats Purdue
Boise State beats Oregon State
South Carolina beats Clemson
Alabama beats Auburn
Ole Miss beats Miss State
Arizona State beats Arizona

December 3rd Rankings after above results

1 Oregon
2 Ohio State
3 Notre Dame
4 Penn State
5 Miami
6 Georgia
7 Tennessee
8 SMU
9 Indiana
10 Boise State
11 Texas
12 Alabama
13 Ole Miss
14 Arizona State
15 South Carolina
16 Texas A&M

Dec 3 Bracket

1 Oregon plays winner of 8 Tennessee/9 SMU
2 Miami plays winner of 7 PSU/10 Indiana
3 Georgia plays winner of 6 ND/11 Texas
4 Boise State plays winner of 5 OSU/12 Arizona State

Conf Championship games of note

Ohio State beats Oregon
Georgia beats Texas A&M
SMU beats Miami
Arizona State beats Iowa State
Boise State beats whoever

Final CFP Rankings

1. Ohio State
2. Notre Dame
3. Penn State
4. Georgia
5. Oregon
6. SMU
7. Tennessee
8. Indiana
9. Boise State
10. Texas
11. Alabama
12. Ole Miss
13. Arizona State
14. South Carolina

Final CFP Bracket

1 Ohio State plays winner of 8 Tennessee/9 Indiana
2 Georgia plays winner of 7 Oregon/10 Texas
3 SMU plays winner of 6 Penn State/11 Alabama
4 Boise State plays winner of 5 Notre Dame/12 Arizona State

TONS of controversy here with teams like Bama getting in over Ole Miss, despite Ole Miss handling Bama. And then Texas getting in over Texas A&M, despite losing to them...with the main reason being A&M then losing in SEC title game. Gonna be LOTS of holes in the decisions this year.

 

[Bowlmania]

Another attempt at predicting how it'll go through the end...

Predictions for tomorrows rankings:

1. Oregon
2. Ohio State
3. Texas
4. Notre Dame
5. Penn State
6. Miami
7. Georgia
8. Tennessee
9. SMU
10. Indiana
11. Boise State
12. Clemson
13. Alabama
14. Ole Miss
15. Arizona State
16. South Carolina

Bracket

1 Oregon plays winner of 8 Georgia/9 Tennessee
2 Texas plays winner of 7 Penn State/10 SMU
3 Miami plays hosts winner of 6 Notre Dame/11 Indiana
4 Boise State plays winner of 5 OSU/12 Arizona State

Games this weekend for ranked teams

Oregon beats Washington
Ohio State beats Michigan
Texas AM beats Texas
Notre Dame beats USC
Penn State beats Maryland
Miami beats Syracuse
Georgia beats Ga Tech
Tennessee beats Vandy
SMU beats Cal
Indiana beats Purdue
Boise State beats Oregon State
South Carolina beats Clemson
Alabama beats Auburn
Ole Miss beats Miss State
Arizona State beats Arizona

December 3rd Rankings after above results

1 Oregon
2 Ohio State
3 Notre Dame
4 Penn State
5 Miami
6 Georgia
7 Tennessee
8 SMU
9 Indiana
10 Boise State
11 Texas
12 Alabama
13 Ole Miss
14 Arizona State
15 South Carolina
16 Texas A&M

Dec 3 Bracket

1 Oregon plays winner of 8 Tennessee/9 SMU
2 Miami plays winner of 7 PSU/10 Indiana
3 Georgia plays winner of 6 ND/11 Texas
4 Boise State plays winner of 5 OSU/12 Arizona State

Conf Championship games of note

Ohio State beats Oregon
Georgia beats Texas A&M
SMU beats Miami
Arizona State beats Iowa State
Boise State beats whoever

Final CFP Rankings

1. Ohio State
2. Notre Dame
3. Penn State
4. Georgia
5. Oregon
6. SMU
7. Tennessee
8. Indiana
9. Boise State
10. Texas
11. Alabama
12. Ole Miss
13. Arizona State
14. South Carolina

Final CFP Bracket

1 Ohio State plays winner of 8 Tennessee/9 Indiana
2 Georgia plays winner of 7 Oregon/10 Texas
3 SMU plays winner of 6 Penn State/11 Alabama
4 Boise State plays winner of 5 Notre Dame/12 Arizona State

TONS of controversy here with teams like Bama getting in over Ole Miss, despite Ole Miss handling Bama. And then Texas getting in over Texas A&M, despite losing to them...with the main reason being A&M then losing in SEC title game. Gonna be LOTS of holes in the decisions this year.

Good analysis.

Why don’t you like Texas over A&M in Saturday’s game?

Finally, Notre Dame will have their hands full with the Trojans at the Coliseum. I’m going with USC to upset the Irish.

 

[IndyResident16]

Final CFP Bracket

1 Ohio State plays winner of 8 Tennessee/9 Indiana
2 Georgia plays winner of 7 Oregon/10 Texas
3 SMU plays winner of 6 Penn State/11 Alabama
4 Boise State plays winner of 5 Notre Dame/12 Arizona State

TONS of controversy here with teams like Bama getting in over Ole Miss, despite Ole Miss handling Bama. And then Texas getting in over Texas A&M, despite losing to them...with the main reason being A&M then losing in SEC title game. Gonna be LOTS of holes in the decisions this year.

I don't think there's anyway Oregon drops from 1 to 7 with a loss to Ohio State. The loser of the B10 championship will be the 5th seed unless it's just an absolute blood bath.

Also, Ole Miss handled Georgia, not Bama. Bama and Ole Miss didn't play.

 

[Bowlmania]

I don't think there's anyway Oregon drops from 1 to 7 with a loss to Ohio State. The loser of the B10 championship will be the 5th seed unless it's just an absolute blood bath.

It might be. That game will look very different than the one in Eugene.

 

[Kelly_32]

Current Palm predictions:

Bowl projections: Alabama exits College Football Playoff field, Indiana remains among at-large teams

There were some notable moves in the CFP projections this week amid the chaos of the Week 13 slate

www.cbssports.com

First round​

DATE	LOCATION	PROJECTION	WINNER FACES
Dec. 20 or 21	Autzen Stadium Eugene, Ore.	(5) Oregon vs. (12) Arizona State	(4) Boise State
Dec. 20 or 21	Notre Dame Stadium South Bend, Ind.	(8) Notre Dame vs. (9) Indiana	(1) Ohio State
Dec. 20 or 21	Darrell K Royal Memorial Stadium Austin, Tx.	(6) Texas vs. (11) SMU	(3) Miami
Dec. 20 or 21	Beaver Stadium State College, Pa.	(7) Penn State vs. (10) Tennessee	(2) Georgia

A first round game in South Bend would be fun. Talking preferences, though, I'd rather not play OSU again in the second round. I think IU can stay on the field and beat Boise St. or Miami. Not sure I'd want to travel to Texas in the first round, though.

I'd love to see IU as the 11 seed in this scenario.