I believe you are correct, I don’t think they would take the team Ohio state beats in big ten championship game
I’d say the only possible way a West division team that loses the Champ game is in the Rose Bowl is if Iowa wins their last 3 regular season games, and things break right for them in the East with the winner going to the playoff and everyone else having at least 3 losses. And even then, it isn’t a lock.
I disagree. OSU is already ranked ahead of Oklahoma (as they should be), and an undefeated Oklahoma will need help to get in due to their extremely weak schedule, not OSU.
Ohio State has to take care of their own business as well, and with remaining games against Purdue, MSU and Michigan...
None of the above is guaranteed. If SOS is considered more important, tOSU should jump Oregon eventually. If a conference championship is given more weight, UGA could be in trouble.
The results of the games falls under those if qualifiers, but the results of the comparative ranking as they relate to tOSU are stated definitively.
If this scenario works out, I still believe the West team OSU beats in the championship game goes to the Rose Bowl.
OU must still visit OKST in Stillwater and beat a top ten ranked defense…OKST. Yes….believe it or not OKST is winning with defense this year. They visited WVU this past weekend and kicked their arse defensively. They literally shut WVU offense down….3 points scored . Early in the season OKST was banged up on offense with several injuries and lost several skill guys to the NFL. At 7-1 they are finally in good shape and the injured kids are back playing. Several true freshman got valuable playing time and portends well for not just this back stretch but should help next season etc.
Lots of folks care. I'm sure the players certainly care. I've been to the Rose Bowl plenty of times and it is old but there is tradition to it. If you don't care, don't go but there are lots of folks who care.
The loser of the B10 game doesn't always go but yes, it happened in 2019 though Wisconsin and PSU both finished 10-2 and there is some belief that a loss in a conference champ game shouldn't knock you down too far. Also, if memory serves Joel Klatt who was calling the game spent a good portion of the telecast campaigning Wisconsin to go to the Rose Bowl. Also, Wisconsin gave OSU the toughest game.
While this happened in 2019, it’s not a given (that loser of Big 10 title games goes Rose Bowl, if winner in CFP). I personally think it’s going to be Wiscy who represents the West and if they lose to OSU (especially if it’s not close), could absolutely see PSU getting Rose Bowl bid given Wiscy would have 4 losses, including loss to PSU.
Don’t kid yourself, would be a huge deal to the team. I’ve also been there (all 3 times PSU there) plus 11 other bowl games (including all the majors). While I recognize the stadium has some deficiencies, it’s absolutely at the top of my list for bowl venues.
Agreed IF (big IF) that happens. If we beat Mich and MSU (and Rutgers) AND OSU wins out, Iowa would still loom as a possibility. If Wisconsin and Iowa win out, Wisconsin will be 9-3 and Iowa 10-2, Wisconsin gets to B10 champ game with tiebreaker. Let's say they lose and finish 9-4. Yes, between PSU and Wisconsin - PSU should go with their h2h win. But you've also got an Iowa who'd be a a game better than us and have the h2h win.
Been there and I don't care to go back. I can't see where the current players care about the tradition. I'd rather go to the Cotton Bowl any time.
Sounds like your opinion is based solely on your comfort and stadium's modern offerings. By that rationale, I guess the Las Vegas Bowl or Los Angeles Bowl (in Sofi Stadium) will rank higher to you.
I was at both bowl games as well. I doubt either of us will see a season that exceeded expectations like 2016. It was the winning streak. as well as the Big Ten Championship that created the excitement. Not the outdated venue. That being said, I'll stick with my opinion that the Rose Bowl is a relic from another era.
100% in agreement with you. I was also at the Cotton Bowl and while the stadium is crazy nice and plush (especially in the club section, where my seats were), I’d take the Rose Bowl for overall experience any day of the week.
