College Football 2024, surprise playoff teams

[holeymoley99]

Is it too early ? 

 

 I think Syracuse is going to shock a lot of people. First time head coach who is a very good recruiter and got a lot of nice transfers. I think Kyle McCord going to eat up ACC defenses and their very favorable early schedule should allow the squad to mesh and backups get some significant early which should help later in the season.

 

Kansas State not as much a surprise but not many picking them to make the playoffs. Very good HC who has one of the best winning % among active coaches, Young QB who flashed when called in late last season. Very good rb's and no real stud Big 12 team (Utah likely biggest threat) to have to go through with Texas and Oklahoma gone.

 

 

[landrus13]

I think Tennessee is a dark horse contender for the playoffs. Defensive line is gonna be pretty good. Lots of playmakers return on offense including Bru McCoy and a transfer WR Brazzell. Also have 5 star QB Iamaleava (sp?) back to lead the way. He had a very good showing against an Iowa defense in the bowl game.

[holeymoley99]

On 7/9/2024 at 1:28 PM, landrus13 said:

I think Tennessee is a dark horse contender for the playoffs. Defensive line is gonna be pretty good. Lots of playmakers return on offense including Bru McCoy and a transfer WR Brazzell. Also have 5 star QB Iamaleava (sp?) back to lead the way. He had a very good showing against an Iowa defense in the bowl game.

Vols have a shot depending how badly the SEC beats each other up. Bama down a bit but Ole Miss up,  I think Texas picked 2nd in SEC is a bit high lost 2 elite wr's and though signed 2 transfer to replace think that fall off will come into play. Not to mention also lost a RB who was the 1st rb selected in the draft.

 

SEC could get as many as 4 in the playoffs (3 more likely but).

[RockThatBlue]

I hope my Kentucky Wildcats can make it. A 9 or 10 win SEC team will almost definitely get a spot in the playoffs going forward.

[holeymoley99]

1st game and 1st major upset. D.J. didnt look good at Clemson nor Oregon St and now starts FSU career with a loss. Georgia Tech can run the ball, they have Syracuse in 2 weeks Ill be interested in that one.

[holeymoley99]

Not a ton of big upsets but a few ranked teams looked flat which happens opening game sometimes.

[RollerColt]

Notre Dame is looking really bad right now. Losing to Northern Illinois 13 to 7 near the end of the first half. 

[RollerColt]

Huge upset! Down goes #5 Notre Dame.

 

Iowa and Michigan also had major losses today.

[2006Coltsbestever]

My Cornhuskers are rolling 28-0 over Colorado. Dylan Mahomes doing his thing! 

[2006Coltsbestever]

I don't think the Huskers lose a game until possibly late October; they play at Ohio St on October 26th. Watch out for the Huskers, we now have a good QB and a swarming defense.

[RollerColt]

Yeah the Colorado dog and pony show is over. Sanders did a great job at Jackson State building that program. But his style just doesn’t work in division 1 football. 

[holeymoley99]

On 5/31/2024 at 8:24 PM, holeymoley99 said:

Is it too early ? 

 

 I think Syracuse is going to shock a lot of people. First time head coach who is a very good recruiter and got a lot of nice transfers. I think Kyle McCord going to eat up ACC defenses and their very favorable early schedule should allow the squad to mesh and backups get some significant early which should help later in the season.

 

Kansas State not as much a surprise but not many picking them to make the playoffs. Very good HC who has one of the best winning % among active coaches, Young QB who flashed when called in late last season. Very good rb's and no real stud Big 12 team (Utah likely biggest threat) to have to go through with Texas and Oklahoma gone.

 

 

Syracuse got zero votes last week and took down Ga Tech who was at 22. McCord is putting up Madden numbers after two games with 750 yards and 8 tds. Oronde Gasden Jr may be the best TE in the nation if not def on a short list. Their D played much better then last week and now have some more winnable games (Though UNLV may be the best Group of 5 team in the nation).

[RollerColt]

Sanders is reportedly now demanding the Colorado University Band to not play the fight song after touchdowns, so that they can play his son’s rap music over the speakers… 

 

Ridiculous. I fully support the band. They need to get Sanders out of town. 

[2006Coltsbestever]

My Huskers are now in the Top 25. #23 as it stands! Go Big Red!

[holeymoley99]

On 5/31/2024 at 8:24 PM, holeymoley99 said:

Is it too early ? 

 

 I think Syracuse is going to shock a lot of people. First time head coach who is a very good recruiter and got a lot of nice transfers. I think Kyle McCord going to eat up ACC defenses and their very favorable early schedule should allow the squad to mesh and backups get some significant early which should help later in the season.

 

Kansas State not as much a surprise but not many picking them to make the playoffs. Very good HC who has one of the best winning % among active coaches, Young QB who flashed when called in late last season. Very good rb's and no real stud Big 12 team (Utah likely biggest threat) to have to go through with Texas and Oklahoma gone.

 

 

K State looked much better tonite then last week. Arizona was thought to be a top 5 team in the Big 12 but this one was a blowout. Johnson looked much more comfortable leading the squad both rbs scored and form a tough 1-2 and that Defense bent a few times but only allowed 7 points on the night.

[2006Coltsbestever]

Nebraska now 3-0. Another win tonight 34-3. Next week's game vs Illinois will be interesting. Both teams are 3-0. It's at Lincoln so we should win.

[holeymoley99]

On 9/8/2024 at 12:06 AM, holeymoley99 said:

Syracuse got zero votes last week and took down Ga Tech who was at 22. McCord is putting up Madden numbers after two games with 750 yards and 8 tds. Oronde Gasden Jr may be the best TE in the nation if not def on a short list. Their D played much better then last week and now have some more winnable games (Though UNLV may be the best Group of 5 team in the nation).

UNLV IS the best Group of 5, they havent really even reached their peak of passing behind Matthew Sluka yet. 

[2006Coltsbestever]

If Nebraska beats Indiana and Ohio State we will get in. That Ohio win would be huge. Indiana is crushing everyone, but they haven't played anyone either.

[holeymoley99]

14 hours ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

If Nebraska beats Indiana and Ohio State we will get in. That Ohio win would be huge. Indiana is crushing everyone, but they haven't played anyone either.

Indiana -3 Ucla was my top pick of the week and earned me some nice spending money. Rourke was surgical making every right decision, he may be better than his brother who is in the NFL. UCLA cant score so they weren't challenged. We will find out this weekend if Rutgers is as good as I think they are as they go to Va Tech who seems to have righted themselves. Monangai is a beast running the ball and doesnt seem to tire as the game goes on.

[holeymoley99]

On 9/15/2024 at 9:55 PM, holeymoley99 said:

UNLV IS the best Group of 5, they havent really even reached their peak of passing behind Matthew Sluka yet. 

Been following Sluka and UNLV all summer, sure didnt see this coming. He is in headlines for all the wrong reasons.

[holeymoley99]

On 9/8/2024 at 12:06 AM, holeymoley99 said:

Syracuse got zero votes last week and took down Ga Tech who was at 22. McCord is putting up Madden numbers after two games with 750 yards and 8 tds. Oronde Gasden Jr may be the best TE in the nation if not def on a short list. Their D played much better then last week and now have some more winnable games (Though UNLV may be the best Group of 5 team in the nation).

Called UNLV a bit back, really looking forward tonite to the battle with them and Cuse.....expect fireworks....

[holeymoley99]

3 hours ago, holeymoley99 said:

Called UNLV a bit back, really looking forward tonite to the battle with them and Cuse.....expect fireworks....

Wow been waiting for this one for awhile, what a slobberknocker...44-41 Syracuse in ot, knew it would hit the over, that was easy money.Both squads top 25 worthy. UNLV best group of 5 team I have seen so far with all due respect to Boise and Army who is destroying opponents. Cuse can play with anyone in the ACC, the McCord redemption tour continues.