Kevin C

Agree.

Definitely not following the logic and linkage between being a season ticket holder and 24 teams. Two rounds of playoffs at home campus locations (17-24 all play at 9-16 in week 1 then winners play at home fields of 1-8 in week 2). You'd rather only have one round of games at college campuses? Not me. I'd prefer first two rounds on campus, setting the stage for quarter finales in major bowls. JMHO.

We just got home from watching our Mavs throttle the Rockets tonight. It was beautiful. The team was actually fun to watch. Lots of length and quickness. Think I'm fired up tonight because the new 'system' just doesn't make any sense. Notre Dame played 3 teams in the Top 25 and lost to 2 of the three teams with an overall SOS ranked 42nd and a lower SOR than Texas (according to ESPN). One of ND's losses was to A&M, whom we just kicked the living s$%& in the second half. Notre Dame has beaten NOBODY except one ranked opponent (USC at 16). Texas has 3 wins against Top 13. Similar story for Miami. Their one big win was Notre Dame (that's another head scratcher). How is ND with two losses and an unimpressive schedule ranked above Miami who they lost to head to head? As much as they stated SOS, SOR, Quality Wins all were going to mean more this year, it's BS. Their ranking system doesn't seem to have changed. It focused first and foremost on record. the undefeated and 1-loss teams are all virtually guaranteed a spot. A 3-loss team has very little chance, regardless of who the losses are to or who that team beat beyond the three losses. Valuable lesson learned this season. Set your team up for success with momentum in September while your'e getting into your rhythm. Take no risks. The revenue from making the playoffs is way too valuable to risk unnecessarily. Then add to all this, that we're adding a 9th game in the SEC next season. Nuts.

This is completely asinine that puts JMU and Tulane into "The Best 12 Teams in College Football" Playoff and that system likely keeps Bama in the Top 10 even though they got completely throttled today by Georgia and lost 3 games this season as well. Fewer 'Top 15' wins. Weaker SOS / SOR. Hoping this year has created enough bizarre outcomes that major improvements are made to the format. Increase to 24 teams. Make sure the systems is set up to truly put the best 24 into the playoff. Enough with 'giving guaranteed spots' to G5 schools. If they're in the Top 24, they are in. If not, go create a G5 Playoff System, similar to the NIT in basketball. Texas lost to 2 of the 4 best schools in Football and beat 3 of the Best 13. What the f is the point of playing the marque game at beginning of the year with so much downside to the loss. Margin for error is virtually nada and one of the top 5 schools head to head is going to lose and have an L in week 1 next season again.

If Georgia wins by 25+ and Ohio State wins by 20+ tonight, two of our 3 losses will be to the Top 2 teams who’ve proven they likely would have beaten every team in the CFP. Is it enough to cause Texas SOR and SOS to jump us above Bama (should), BYU (absolutely), ND (should) and Miami (should). we beat 3 teams in the top 13 and 2 in the top 8 with 2 of 3 losses from Top 2. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🧡🐂🧡🐂

Probably right and if that’s the case, lots of respect for coaches who are committed to build for longterm rather than constantly chasing the $$.

One of the better hires among the Power 4 openings, but surprised we didn't see K. Dillingham, Clark Lea get a bigger job. Both have built strong programs.

I am a broken record on this topic but I strongly believe we are headed towards the Big 10 recommendation for 24 teams in the CFP where round 1 puts seeds 9-16 as hosts to seeds 17-24. Winners play round two away at 1-8 seeds. There will still be debate on seeding but far less potential for debating inclusion in the CFP. It has become the end all be all goal to achieve/. Conference Championship games eliminated. December becomes a month of college football playoffs to go from 24 down to 8 teams by 12/31 - 1/1 quarterfinals. jmho. Hook em!! 🤘🏼🐂🧡

Top 5 Reasons it could be a good thing for Texas to miss the playoffs. Not sure I’m on board with the overall theme but if we are gonna miss the playoffs, I do agree that Arch’s development this month with 15 practices plus ability to focus more on roster maximization (player retention, recruiting, portal) could be a positive result. Plus, if we are gonna miss tye playoffs, I absolutely love the idea of playing Michigan in the midday time slot on 12/31 before the first quarterfinal that night. Texas has oppty to make a big statement to the committee, similar to Georgia 2 yrs back against FSU. https://apple.news/ArUnn0v7FR_SktCQy4T10Ug

Agree, ironic that Texas v Michigan would make for a much stronger matchup than playoff games including ACC, G5, etc. Will be a crazy scenario if Duke (7-5) pulled off upset in ACC championship game.

Assuming Heather D and others are correct that Texas doesn’t find a way to make the playoffs, this appears the most likely matchup for Texas in a Bowl Game. Could definitely make for a fun game (against UM) to finish the season. SeC v Big10. Two young QBs and programs on the rise for 26. Hook em!! 🧡🐂🤘🏼

Speaking of coaching turnover, wow there are some head scratchers with several of the hires. Surprised to not see Clark Lea, Kenny Dillingham or Brent Key hired into one of the bigger schools.

With all the crazy turnover in college coaching and player attrition, I’m fired up about the HC we have going into signing day, opportunity to finish off the year on a high note and enter his 6th year with a team that’s filled with balance of experience, athleticism and grit. Pulling for Sark and the staff to do a great job closing out this season’s recruiting class, retaining our core and adding in key spots as we grow from 25 and prepare for a great run in 26. Watching what Kiffin just did, leaving his playoff bound team for greener pastures, lots to be grateful on the 40 acres. Btw, I don’t blame him, you can’t rely on building team through portal every year. Hook em!

Yep, agree

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