Who are your selections for winners of CFP Quarterfinal games?

[DaytonRickster]

OSU v MIAMI.This game comes down to line play. Sayin and Beck have both struggled when pressured. Whoever can establish a consistent run game to enact play-action passing wins this game. I'm picking Miami in an upset 17-14.

BAMA vs INDIANA. Can Bama run the ball? They only had 27 rushing yds vs OK. That won't cut it against IU. And OK kinda imploded to allow Bama back in the game. I think IU is much better offensively than OK and IU is more balanced. IU's defense is solid at all positions, though their secondary is probably their weakest position group. I'm not sold on Bama advancing. IU 20, Bama 14.

OREGON vs TEXAS TECH. Are the big bankrolled Red Raidets for real? They pretty much dominated their league overwhelming BYU twice. Their QB Morton is essentially walking wounded.
Oregon has an offense that is excellent at every skill position but their defense hasn't been consistently stout. I like Oregon's offensive skill to win out. Oregon 27- 17.

UGA vs OLE MISS. In their early season meeting Ole Miss dominated for the first 3 quarters and then fell flat in the 4th and lost. UGA lost to Bama in Athens and then housed Bama in the SEC title game. Unfortunately, Ole Miss -where one of my grandaughters is a student - suffers the Bama fate in this rematch. UGA 24-13.

Give me your predictions.

 

[KingLando]

Ohio State comfortably...I have no faith in Miami's offense
Oregon over Texas Tech
Georgia comfortably
Indiana-Bama...no idea. My gut says Indiana but I think Bama is better.

 

[PSUForever]

Ohio State comfortably...I have no faith in Miami's offense
Oregon over Texas Tech
Georgia comfortably
Indiana-Bama...no idea. My gut says Indiana but I think Bama is better.

Bama is better? More like you like Bama and don't like Cignetti. You're living in 2016. This ain't your grandfather's Indiana nor Bama. We will see.

Also I love how you say your gut says Indiana but Bama is better so if Indiana wins you have the best of both worlds...you can say you were right but still cling to Bama being better...Lol.

 

[BobPSU92]

Nuclear ICBMs for the win.

 

[Nittering Nabob]

Ohio State comfortably

Call me shocked.

 

[OptionBob]

1. Ohio State
2. Indiana
3. Oregon
4. Georgia

 

[DaytonRickster]

1. Ohio State
2. Indiana
3. Oregon
4. Georgia

Currently I'm the only one thinking Miami can upset OSU. I was very impressed with Miami's defense though I do agree their offense is inconsistent.

 

[WVilleLion23]

OSU
IU
TT
Ole Miss

 

[EricLAllen]

Ohio State, Alabama, Oregon, Georgia

 

[Phlebitis]

Currently I'm the only one thinking Miami can upset OSU. I was very impressed with Miami's defense though I do agree their offense is inconsistent.

Well, yes, Miami’s defense looked good, but OSU has the number 1 defense in the country by an huge margin and a pretty good offense. Not sure how a pretty good defense and terrible offense matches up better?

 

[Nothing Special]

World's worst prognisticator here:
Ohio State - big
Indiana - Alabama can't run - Rose Bowl will be visually pleasing to the eye (Most confident about this statement, unless it rains)
Georgia - warming up at the right time
Oregon - or Texas Tech, could go either way and could be a barn burner or blowout either way (I know it doesn't make sense)

 

[KingLando]

Bama is better? More like you like Bama and don't like Cignetti. You're living in 2016. This ain't your grandfather's Indiana nor Bama. We will see.

Also I love how you say your gut says Indiana but Bama is better so if Indiana wins you have the best of both worlds...you can say you were right but still cling to Bama being better...Lol.

Bama is better meaning they have more talent. I don't think it's about Cignetti at all. My gut says Indiana because Bama hasn't been able to protect Simpson. Simpson is elite when he has time...when doesn't he's awful. Bama's line vs Indiana's DL will determine the outcome.
Not sure why you were so offended by this. Just like Bama isn't Saban's Bama neither is Indiana.

 

[KingLando]

Call me shocked.

That the 2 seed would knock off the 10 who needed some luck to even make the playoff?

 

[DaytonRickster]

OSU
IU
TT
Ole Miss

Interesting choices in TT & Ole Miss for the "W"

 

[DaytonRickster]

Well, yes, Miami’s defense looked good, but OSU has the number 1 defense in the country by an huge margin and a pretty good offense. Not sure how a pretty good defense and terrible offense matches up better?

I wouldn't call the Miami offense terrible just inconsistent. If Miami can run then it opens up opportunities for their Freshman WR, Toney.

 

[dennis42348]

I wouldn't call the Miami offense terrible just inconsistent. If Miami can run then it opens up opportunities for their Freshman WR,

I wouldn't call the Miami offense terrible just inconsistent. If Miami can run then it opens up opportunities for their Freshman WR, Toney.

Miami, ID, TT, Georgia

 

[dennis42348]

ID to win it all.

 

[PSUForever]

Bama is better meaning they have more talent. I don't think it's about Cignetti at all. Mu guy gut Indiana because Bama hasn't been able to protect Simpson. Simpson is elite when he has time...when doesn't he's awful. Bama's line vs Indiana's DL will determine the outcome.
Not sure why you were so offended by this. Just like Bama isn't Saban's Bama neither is Indiana.

I don't think Bama has better talent. Anyway I agree that whomever can control the line of scrimmage will win.

 

[Corner Room Breakfast]

Indiana - OSU had better receivers than Alabama, and took care of business.
Georgia- Stomp
Texas Tech- Good D, and explosive offense.
Miami - Hard pressure on Sayin, and Miami will be very physical, the Miami way.

 

[PAgeologist]

Currently I'm the only one thinking Miami can upset OSU. I was very impressed with Miami's defense though I do agree their offense is inconsistent.

Miami's offense is terrible. Especially for having a seasoned QB. Although they do have talent. They can pull the upset, but it will take a monumental effort by their defense.

I will be interested in seeing if last year repeats itself. All top 4 seeds lost last year. 2-3 weeks is a long time to not have a game. Especially when your opponent has been playing.

 

[EricLAllen]

ID to win it all.

Took me a minute to figure out this was not Idaho. Anything could happen. I will be kind of disgusted if Indiana wins it since I'm used to them being terrible in football, but I still don't think they're all that great. Penn State had them beat. I almost think Ohio State tanked the game against them like they did last year's Michigan game. I hope they somehow get beat handily, roll tide.

 

[LionJim]

Took me a minute to figure out this was not Idaho. Anything could happen. I will be kind of disgusted if Indiana wins it since I'm used to them being terrible in football, but I still don't think they're all that great. Penn State had them beat. I almost think Ohio State tanked the game against them like they did last year's Michigan game. I hope they somehow get beat handily, roll tide.

I figured that ID meant Indiana when I noticed Bama wasn’t listed.

 

[Itraindogs]

Currently I'm the only one thinking Miami can upset OSU. I was very impressed with Miami's defense though I do agree their offense is inconsistent.

It will be tough sledding for Miami given Beck's inconsistency. Much will depend on who turns up, Dr.Jekyll or Mr. Hyde. However, the right guard on OSU's line is very weak, so if Hethermen can provide consistent pressure with Mesidor and Bain they could give OSU trouble.

Indiana exposed weaknesses in OSU that others will try and exploit;

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[KingLando]

It will be tough sledding for Miami given Beck's inconsistency. Much will depend on who turns up, Dr.Jekyll or Mr. Hyde. However, the right guard on OSU's line is very weak, so if Hethermen can provide consistent pressure with Mesidor and Bain they could give OSU trouble.

Indiana exposed weaknesses in OSU that others will try and exploit.

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Did they? Or should Ohio State still have won that game?
Ohio State is in trouble if it has to kick FGs. That much is true.
If we get an Ohio State-Indiana rematch...are people really picking Indiana to win again? Or would it be like last year when they got a second chance against Oregon?

 

[EricLAllen]

would it be like last year when they got a second chance against Oregon?

That's what it would be. We saw what Ohio State is when they care enough to play. Smoked in that second half. Ohio State tanks certain games and saves the *** kicking for when they want to use it. I think Georgia might be good enough to beat them no matter what, but nobody else probably is.

 

[NittanyBuff]

OSU v MIAMI.This game comes down to line play. Sayin and Beck have both struggled when pressured. Whoever can establish a consistent run game to enact play-action passing wins this game. I'm picking Miami in an upset 17-14.

BAMA vs INDIANA. Can Bama run the ball? They only had 27 rushing yds vs OK. That won't cut it against IU. And OK kinda imploded to allow Bama back in the game. I think IU is much better offensively than OK and IU is more balanced. IU's defense is solid at all positions, though their secondary is probably their weakest position group. I'm not sold on Bama advancing. IU 20, Bama 14.

OREGON vs TEXAS TECH. Are the big bankrolled Red Raidets for real? They pretty much dominated their league overwhelming BYU twice. Their QB Morton is essentially walking wounded.
Oregon has an offense that is excellent at every skill position but their defense hasn't been consistently stout. I like Oregon's offensive skill to win out. Oregon 27- 17.

UGA vs OLE MISS. In their early season meeting Ole Miss dominated for the first 3 quarters and then fell flat in the 4th and lost. UGA lost to Bama in Athens and then housed Bama in the SEC title game. Unfortunately, Ole Miss -where one of my grandaughters is a student - suffers the Bama fate in this rematch. UGA 24-13.

Give me your predictions.

The U with the upset hopefully, IU, Tech and UGA.

 

[NittanyBuff]

I'm not one of these root for the conference guys no matter what like these SEC nuts, fck OSU and UO, only team I could root for is IU.

 

[Player2BNamedL8r]

Ducks over TT
Bama upsets IU
UGA beats Ole Miss
Tosu thumps the U

Oregon/Tech is the toughest pick…still don’t know how good a B12 champion really is.

I’m not buying the Cignoosier hype either - paper champions. Maybe it’s because we took them to the wire and we’re a mediocre team. Also the least talented team remaining.

UGA appears to be peaking at the right time, and are the ultimate team to beat IMO.

Tosu essentially gets a bye playing the U.

 

[Itraindogs]

The U with the upset hopefully, IU, Tech and UGA.

I am looking at two things in the OSU/Miami game. 1. Does Day trot out Tegre at right guard? If so, Hetherman will bring pressure off the right side to take Sayin off his spot. If so, it could be a long day for Sayin. 2, Does Day pucker and trot out his "heavy" three TE package which takes Tate/ Smith off the field (just like at Indiana). That would be the gift that keeps on giving.

With Hartline gone and Day wearing multiple hats I want to see how this impacts the team.

 

[psuno1]

OSU rooting for the U though,
Indiana then rooting for Indiana to beat OSU.
Oregon then rooting for Oregon to beat OSU.
Georgia then rooting for Georgia to beat OSU.
I know I am getting ahead of myself.

 

[KingLando]

That's what it would be. We saw what Ohio State is when they care enough to play. Smoked in that second half. Ohio State tanks certain games and saves the *** kicking for when they want to use it. I think Georgia might be good enough to beat them no matter what, but nobody else probably is.

Thats unfortunately my take as well.

 

[psugisher]

Did they? Or should Ohio State still have won that game?
Ohio State is in trouble if it has to kick FGs. That much is true.
If we get an Ohio State-Indiana rematch...are people really picking Indiana to win again? Or would it be like last year when they got a second chance against Oregon?

5 sacks 9 TFL's given up by OSU to Indiana. That's concerning. And if they call holding in the playoff round that o-line could be a huge liability. Sayin has been great when he has a big clean pocket with open receivers but a little game pressure and hurried decisions changes things quickly. OSU's defense remains legit so they'll be in every game but its not really a given that the OSU offense is going up and down the field on anyone left in the playoffs. Two legit defenses seen this year. Texas held them to 14 and Indiana held them to 10.

 

[KingLando]

5 sacks 9 TFL's given up by OSU to Indiana. That's concerning. And if they call holding in the playoff round that o-line could be a huge liability. Sayin has been great when he has a big clean pocket with open receivers but a little game pressure and hurried decisions changes things quickly. OSU's defense remains legit so they'll be in every game but its not really a given that the OSU offense is going up and down the field on anyone left in the playoffs. Two legit defenses seen this year. Texas held them to 14 and Indiana held them to 10.

And they beat Texas and arguably should have beat Indiana.
I can't see Miami hanging with them for more than a half. Hope I'm wrong (I want good games) but I think it's 10-7 game at half that turns into 34-13 final

 

[Warlerski]

I am looking at two things in the OSU/Miami game. 1. Does Day trot out Tegre at right guard? If so, Hetherman will bring pressure off the right side to take Sayin off his spot. If so, it could be a long day for Sayin. 2, Does Day pucker and trot out his "heavy" three TE package which takes Tate/ Smith off the field (just like at Indiana). That would be the gift that keeps on giving.

With Hartline gone and Day wearing multiple hats I want to see how this impacts the team.

Supposedly Tegre is injured and will not play against Miami.

 

[Itraindogs]

Supposedly Tegre is injured and will not play against Miami.

Let us see who replaces him. For all the elite recruiting, their lines have definitely had weaknesses. Right side of the line is a liability, as Indiana demonstrated. Haines put up a coaches clinic and Sayin under-performed. If Mesidor and Baine start smacking Sayin around it could be interesting, because their run game is suspect against top teams. I am not saying OSU is fraudulent but they definitely have weakness.

 

[PSUForever]

I don't see Miami beating OSU. Although part of this sentiment is simply because we witness OSU beat PSU every year so we explain away when a good coach actually figures out how to beat them as kind of a fluke/lucky game. We are in denial that other teams can figure out how to beat them. They are beatable and susceptible to being controlled by a good defensive line.

I think IU gets by Bama.
I think Texas Tech beats Oregon.
Georgia over Ole Miss

I think Georgia beats OSU. On the other side I don't know. I think Tech is a huge wildcard in this shooting match.

 

[Warlerski]

Let us see who replaces him. For all the elite recruiting, their lines have definitely had weaknesses. Right side of the line is a liability, as Indiana demonstrated. Haines put up a coaches clinic and Sayin under-performed. If Mesidor and Baine start smacking Sayin around it could be interesting, because their run game is suspect against top teams. I am not saying OSU is fraudulent but they definitely have weakness.

I would not read too much into the OSU-Indiana game. That was Indiana at its best. OSU was not at its best for a number of reasons.

 

[PAgeologist]

OSU in an ugly low scoring game.
IU by 2 TDs
Oregon in a shootout.
GA in a close one.