WEEK 11 TOP 25 RANKINGS AND TV SCHEDULE - some interesting top 25 matchups this week....and more.

[mjp28]

WEEK 11 TOP 25 RANKINGS AND TV SCHEDULE - some interesting top 25 matchups this week.

All times ET and on Saturday unless otherwise noted.

Click here for a live scoreboard.

• No. 1 LSU at No. 2 Alabama | 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday | CBS
• No. 3 Ohio State vs. Maryland | 12 p.m. Saturday | FOX
• No. 4 Clemson at N.C. State | 7:30 p.m. Saturday | ABC
• No. 5 Penn State at No. 13 Minnesota | 12 p.m. Saturday | ABC
• No. 6 Georgia vs. Missouri | 7 p.m. Saturday | ESPN
• No. 9 Oklahoma vs. Iowa State | 8 p.m. Saturday | FOX
• No. 10 Florida vs. Vanderbilt | 12 p.m. Saturday | ESPN
• No. 11 Baylor at TCU | 12 p.m. Saturday | FS1
• No. 15 Notre Dame at Duke | 7:30 p.m. Saturday | ACC Network
• No. 16 Wisconsin vs. No. 18 Iowa | 4 p.m. Saturday | FOX
• No. 17 Cincinnati vs. UConn | 3:30 p.m. Saturday | CBSSN
• No. 19 Memphis.  Off
• No. 20 Kansas State at Texas | 3:30 p.m. Saturday | ESPN
• No. 21 Boise State vs. Wyoming | 10:15 p.m. Saturday | ESPN
• No. 22 Wake Forest at Virginia Tech | 3:30 p.m. Saturday | ACC Network
• No. 23 SMU vs. East Carolina | 12 p.m. Saturday | ESPNU
• No. 24 San Diego State vs. Nevada | 10:30 p.m. Saturday | ESPN2
• No. 25 NAVY.  Off

PLAYOFF RANKINGS: Projected Top 25 for the first rankings

[mjp28]

College football rankings: AP Poll Top 25 for Week 11

RANK	SCHOOL	RECORD	POINTS	PREVIOUS
1	LSU (17)	8-0	1479	1
2	Alabama (21)	8-0	1472	2
3	Ohio State (17)	8-0	1467	3
4	Clemson (7)	9-0	1406	4
5	Penn State	8-0	1306	5
6	Georgia	7-1	1196	8
7	Oregon	8-1	1180	7
8	Utah	8-1	1090	9
9	Oklahoma	7-1	1045	10
10	Florida	7-2	938	6
11	Baylor	8-0	909	12
12	Auburn	7-2	901	11
13	Minnesota	8-0	831	13....MIN gets their shot now
14	Michigan	7-2	780	14
15	Notre Dame	6-2	571	16
16	Wisconsin	6-2	558	18
17	Cincinnati	7-1	527	17
18	Iowa	6-2	491	19.....6 BIG TEN in top 25
19	Memphis	8-1	448	24
20	Kansas State	6-2	364	22
21	Boise State	7-1	310	21
22	Wake Forest	7-1	296	23
23	SMU	8-1	250	15
24	San Diego State	7-1	87	25
25	Navy	7-1	83	NR

Others receiving votes: UCF 52, Texas 37, Indiana 27, Texas A&M 19, Oklahoma State 11, Louisiana Tech 7, Appalachian State 5, Washington 2, Pittsburgh 2, Iowa State 1, Virginia 1, North Dakota State 1.

[mjp28]

Something to think about for the next rankings, this will be an interesting week. Just how the 2019 year is shaping up, a lot of decent teams there.

College Football Playoff rankings predictions: Top 25 projections

NOTE: This is how I think the committee will rank the teams on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

1. LSU (8-0): I keep going between Ohio State and LSU for the top spot. The Buckeyes might have had a tougher schedule when it comes to depth, but the committee could value LSU's wins against Florida and Auburn more.
2. Ohio State (8-0): The Buckeyes have an impressive collection of wins against AP ranked Cincinnati and Wisconsin and against a 7-2 Indiana squad. They have a strong claim to be the No. 1 team.
3. Alabama (8-0): The Tide are No. 1 in the Coaches and No. 2 in the AP, but 'Bama might only be No. 3 in the initial CFP rankings because it lacks the top-end wins owned by Ohio State and LSU. But the top three (or four or five) teams likely won't be separated by much in the committee's discussion.
4. Penn State (8-0): Clemson might very well land here. But here's thinking wins against Top 25 teams Iowa and Michigan are enough to place the Nittany Lions ahead of Clemson. But remember, things will shake out with Alabama-LSU and Penn State-Minnesota this week and Ohio State-PSU not far off.
5. Clemson (9-0): Here's something to watch out for: Where will the committee rank Texas A&M? That's probably the Tigers' best win. If the Aggies slot surprisingly high on Tuesday, the Tigers might still land in the top four — especially if the committee talks about the "eye test." But Clemson might end up No. 5 for this week.
6. Georgia (7-1): If Georgia gets rolling, the Dawgs will be a team no one wants to face. UGA appeared to be in a slump, but then it beat rival Florida to keep itself firmly in the CFP chase.
7. Oklahoma (7-1): The Sooners have rebounded from a regular-season loss by winning out to reach the CFP in two consecutive seasons. That might be a little tougher this time, if only because OU might not be the top one-loss contender come Dec. 8. But that's a long way off.
8. Florida (7-2): The Gators could be the highest-ranked two-loss team thanks to its huge win against Auburn, but it might be close.
9. Auburn (7-2): No two-loss teams has made the CFP, but the Tigers would love to present a strong closing case with wins against Georgia and Alabama.
10. Oregon (8-1): Will the committee rank one-loss Oregon behind two-loss Auburn because of the head-to-head result? Even if it does, the Ducks looked mighty impressive with a 56-24 romp of USC.
11. Baylor (8-0): The Bears have a tough remaining schedule, so they'll earn their ranking should they continue to win. Baylor faces TCU, Oklahoma, Texas and improving Kansas — and then perhaps would play in the Big 12 title game.
12. Utah (8-1): The Utes have recovered nicely from injury losses and the defeat at USC. Since then, Utah is 5-0 and is coming off a huge win at Washington to stay in the chase.
13. Wisconsin (6-2): The Badgers were the last team to trail this season but have since gone on to lose to Illinois and Ohio State. Still, the Big Ten West division title could be theirs if they win out and Minnesota picks up a second loss somewhere else.
14. Michigan (7-2): The Wolverines were getting run out of Happy Valley before closing strong to lose by only 7. Then they routed Notre Dame at night. Maybe this Michigan team could still challenge Ohio State on Nov. 30.
15. Iowa (6-2): Since a two-game slide, the Hawkeyes have beaten Purdue and Northwestern. With Wisconsin and Minnesota next on the schedule, Iowa will have huge opportunities.
16. Notre Dame (6-2): The Irish probably need to win out and be 10-2 to have hopes for a New Year's Six spot.
17. Minnesota (8-0): This might be the biggest question mark. The Gophers could end up inside the top 15, as they're undefeated. But they could also be around here because of a lack of big wins. Beat Penn State and then Minnesota will rocket up the Top 25.
18. Kansas State (6-2): The Wildcats might be higher here than in the AP or Coaches Polls, as the committee could value K-State's huge win against OU.
19. Memphis (8-1): The Tigers are in the mix in a rugged American chase. Even though the Tigers beat SMU, Cincinnati awaits on Nov. 29. Plus there's a possible AAC title game.
20. SMU (8-1): The Mustangs dropped to 4-1 in the AAC after losing to Memphis, which is also 4-1. So while the loss is disappointing because it ends the undefeated season, the Mustangs aren't out of the conference race.
21. Cincinnati (7-1): That one loss is to dominant Ohio State, so there's no shame in losing, even by 42 points. The Bearcats escaped at ECU and have a big one late in the season at Memphis on Nov. 29.
22. Boise State (7-1): With the AAC's depth, the Broncos might need to win out to make a New Year's Six game.
23. Wake Forest (7-1): The second-highest ranked ACC team will go to the Orange Bowl if Clemson makes the CFP. The Deacons might be that team, even at something like 9-3.
24. Texas A&M (6-3): The Aggies will get a long look because of the tough schedule: Alabama, Clemson and Auburn.
25. Navy (7-1): Fellow AAC member UCF could get a spot here, but the Midshipmen are rolling on a five-game winning streak.

[mjp28]

And one of my favorite times of the year, bowl season isn't too far away, so what do you think?  The top 4 have been there for weeks now we'll see what happens this week.

College Football Playoff rankings predictions: Semifinals

Here's how I think the final CFP rankings will look.

• No. 1 Alabama vs. No. 4 LSU (Peach Bowl)
• No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 3 Clemson (Fiesta Bowl)

The Alabama-LSU rematch might want to be avoided if possible, but if LSU loses a close one to the Tide on the road, the 11-1 Tigers would have a strong case — maybe even the best out of all the 1-loss teams.  Beating Auburn, Texas and Florida would do that.

As for the other semifinal, if Ohio State and Clemson both go undefeated, the Buckeyes would have a better collection of wins: Cincinnati, Wisconsin, Penn State, Michigan and then the Big Ten West champion in the Big Ten Championship Game.

College Football Playoff rankings predictions: New Year's Six games

This is what I think the games will be at season's end. This isn't based off what the rankings will be on Tuesday.

• Sugar Bowl: Oklahoma vs. Georgia
• Rose Bowl: Penn State vs. Utah
• Orange Bowl: Wake Forest vs. Florida
• Cotton Bowl: Baylor vs. Memphis
• Peach Bowl (semifinal): No. 1 Alabama vs. No. 4 LSU
• Fiesta Bowl (semifinal): No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 3 Clemson
• National Championship Game: No. 1 Alabama vs. No. 2 Ohio State

[MLD Woody]

What an awful CFP for the majority of people. The same teams plus an SEC rematch? Sounds terrible

[mjp28]

1 hour ago, MLD Woody said:

What an awful CFP for the majority of people. The same teams plus an SEC rematch? Sounds terrible

Welcome to the "new" South after decades of population shift to the South and West.   The SEC rocks man!

(oh thank goodness for at least Ohio State, ND is no big help anymore)

[mjp28]

Just to remember what they thought the 2019 season might look like -but- now we're into November and the final shakeout..

......Clemson is the national champion, but Alabama has stood atop the coaches poll for three straight years. Though the powerhouse programs are expected to open at first and second nationally, which team will claim the top spot in 2019?

As always, consider the preseason polls an "initial expectation" list. They hardly mean anything by October, but they shape perception of many programs for the upcoming season.

Amway Poll Prediction......only 4 BIG TEN?

1. Clemson
2. Alabama
3. Ohio State
4. Georgia
5. Oklahoma
6. LSU
7. Michigan....checked out, still might give Ohio State a test on 11-30
8. Texas
9. Florida
10. Notre Dame
11. Texas A&M
12. Washington
13. Oregon
14. Penn State.....still hanging around, for now
15. Auburn
16. Utah
17. Mississippi State
18. Syracuse
19. Iowa State
20. Wisconsin
21. Stanford
22. Washington State
23. UCF
24. Boise State
25. Missouri

[The Gipper]

2 hours ago, MLD Woody said:

What an awful CFP for the majority of people. The same teams plus an SEC rematch? Sounds terrible

Well....after the first CFP ranking, the Top 4 would be OSU/Alabama/LSU/Penn St.    But, in the next couple of weeks LSU/ALa and OSU/PSU go head to head.  Here are the only rankings that count, for now:

College Football Playoff Rankings, Nov. 5

1. Ohio State (8-0)
2. LSU (8-0)
3. Alabama (8-0)
4. Penn State (8-0)
5. Clemson (9-0)
6. Georgia (7-1)
7. Oregon (8-1)
8. Utah (8-1)
9. Oklahoma (7-1)
10. Florida (7-2)
11. Auburn (7-2)
12. Baylor (8-0)
13. Wisconsin (6-2)
14. Michigan (7-2)
15. Notre Dame (6-2)
16. Kansas State (6-2)
17. Minnesota (8-0)
18. Iowa (6-2)
19. Wake Forest (7-1)
20. Cincinnati (7-1)
21. Memphis (8-1)
22. Boise State (7-1)
23. Oklahoma State (6-3)
24. Navy (7-1)
25. SMU (8-1)

[mjp28]

It will be nice after this week to see the differences in the polls.  Ohio State is in a "win out" #1 seed position but a few tough games before that.

[The Gipper]

39 minutes ago, mjp28 said:

It will be nice after this week to see the differences in the polls.  Ohio State is in a "win out" #1 seed position but a few tough games before that.

Every one of these teams,essentially is in a win out situation.  

Let's put it this way:   Clemson is getting in because they ain't losing because they do not play anyone the rest of the year of the sort that the  other contenders play. 

The winners of those 2 games:  LSU/ALa, and OSU/PSU obviously have an inside track to the playoffs.  So that would likely solidify a chance at a spot for 3 teams.  

So, lets either OSU or Penn State wins out.  And the loser has just the one loss.  Should the loser still be considered, if the loser also wins out. 

And obviously an undefeated SEC team will get in.  But what if  each of   Alabama/LSU/Georgia each has one loss? Should the SEC get two.  And what if say  Alabama beats LSU, or vice versa, and that team beats Georgia in the SEC title game?  Does the LSU/Ala. one loss team get in?

Can ORegon slip in there, if they win out.    Highly possible, even probable, they have AZ  AZ St. and Oregon St.  plus Pac 12 title game.

But, what if Baylor wins out?  and is undefeated.  Could they slip in?  But they still have Texas, TCU, and Oklahoma to play.  Not seeing it

But you could see a one loss OK have a chance. 

And what if, by some chance,   Minnesota goes undefeated?  But they still play Penn St. , Iowa, and Wisconsin  (so...not happening)

And what about Utah? They should have winnable games, but then they could have a big showdown with Oregon in that Pac 10 title game. If they win out and win that game....that is a big win. 

Lots of interesting scenarios. 

[mjp28]

1 hour ago, The Gipper said:

Every one of these teams,essentially is in a win out situation.  

.....Lots of interesting scenarios. 

Lots and lots. It "kinda" used to be that if you were the current #1 team and kept winning you held on to your position and seed that's currently Ohio State.

Another thing too it's still a little while before the conference championships will be held and there can be a few big upsets or blowouts and give you a more expected 1234 ending.  It's almost like you think you know who should win......the usual suspects.

But there are a few strange games in the B1G left a big one is if Michigan can get their long awaited upset vs Ohio State, if not OSU moves on to the B1G title and final 4.

Minnesota can be the big spoiler, what if they can beat the 7 point favorite PSU in Minnesota? If Michigan beats OSU then the B1G is in turmoil.  If not it's business as usual and OSU moves on PSU probably o-u-t.  Should be an interesting month right through Thanksgiving.  Can't wait.

[gumby73]

my draft scouting start today at 3:30 LSU/Bama.

As is, the Browns sit with #7/#39/#71 as top 3 draft picks. Guys to watch 👀 

LSU S-Grant Delpit (#10)

Bama LB-Dylan Moses (#20) 

Bama OT-Jeddick Wills (#28)

Bama LT-Alex Leatherwood (#29)

Bama IDL Raekwon Davis (#30)

Bama S Xavier McKinney (#33)<< all above ^^ are overall prospect rankings from the draft network site

Top LT's from site are = Georgia LT-Andrew Thomas (#4) and Iowa-T- Tristan Wirf (#7)

https://thedraftnetwork.com/articles/best-team-fits-for-alabama-lsu-ol   <<  lotta juniors, but their prospect rankings fell pretty close last draft 

[The Gipper]

I think I would reserve the draft talk for at least a couple of more Browns games.   If they cack up furballs in tomorrow's then Thursday's game,  then the draft talk can be on....(as it seems that it always is).  

Still....watching that LSU/Bama game would allow to see a lot of potential talent.  I am going to try to watch it just for the sake of the game itself, but sure, with a peripheral view on the draftable talent. 

You didn't say anything about Joe Burrows?  (not for the Browns, but just for the draft in general)

[mjp28]

My Saturday college football viewing selections this weekend. A few games of some interest none really earthshaking but maybe interesting.

3 PM WBCB TV, YSU (5-4) at the South Dakota Coyotes (3-6) in a nice warm dome.  YSU basically choked up on a couple of games this year but can finish (8-4) and hope for a playoff spot in the best conference in FCS.

The rest:

Click here for a live scoreboard.

• No. 1 LSU at No. 2 Alabama | 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday | CBS <---- will score watch
• No. 3 Ohio State vs. Maryland | 12 p.m. Saturday | FOX <----- my game #1
• No. 4 Clemson at N.C. State | 7:30 p.m. Saturday | ABC
• No. 5 Penn State at No. 13 Minnesota | 12 p.m. Saturday | ABC <----- will score watch
• No. 6 Georgia vs. Missouri | 7 p.m. Saturday | ESPN
• No. 9 Oklahoma vs. Iowa State | 8 p.m. Saturday | FOX
• No. 10 Florida vs. Vanderbilt | 12 p.m. Saturday | ESPN
• No. 11 Baylor at TCU | 12 p.m. Saturday | FS1
• No. 15 Notre Dame at Duke | 7:30 p.m. Saturday | ACC Network <----- go ND! Don't embarrass yourselves.
• No. 16 Wisconsin vs. No. 18 Iowa | 4 p.m. Saturday | FOX

[The Gipper]

31 minutes ago, mjp28 said:

My Saturday college football viewing selections this weekend. A few games of some interest none really earthshaking but maybe interesting.

3 PM WBCB TV, YSU (5-4) at the South Dakota Coyotes (3-6) in a nice warm dome.  YSU basically choked up on a couple of games this year but can finish (8-4) and hope for a playoff spot in the best conference in FCS.

The rest:

Click here for a live scoreboard.

• No. 1 LSU at No. 2 Alabama | 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday | CBS <---- will score watch
• No. 3 Ohio State vs. Maryland | 12 p.m. Saturday | FOX <----- my game #1
• No. 4 Clemson at N.C. State | 7:30 p.m. Saturday | ABC
• No. 5 Penn State at No. 13 Minnesota | 12 p.m. Saturday | ABC <----- will score watch
• No. 6 Georgia vs. Missouri | 7 p.m. Saturday | ESPN
• No. 9 Oklahoma vs. Iowa State | 8 p.m. Saturday | FOX
• No. 10 Florida vs. Vanderbilt | 12 p.m. Saturday | ESPN
• No. 11 Baylor at TCU | 12 p.m. Saturday | FS1
• No. 15 Notre Dame at Duke | 7:30 p.m. Saturday | ACC Network <----- go ND! Don't embarrass yourselves.
• No. 16 Wisconsin vs. No. 18 Iowa | 4 p.m. Saturday | FOX

I would think that a  #1 vs. #2 game (AP ranking)  would constitute "earthshaking" generally, no? 

[gumby73]

1 hour ago, The Gipper said:

I think I would reserve the draft talk for at least a couple of more Browns games.   If they cack up furballs in tomorrow's then Thursday's game,  then the draft talk can be on....(as it seems that it always is).   

You didn't say anything about Joe Burrows?  (not for the Browns, but just for the draft in general)

The reason why my post belongs in the college forum till then 🤓.. pick#1 comes down to Bengals not giving up the #1 pick. And the sole reason why Dalton was benched for drafted rookie they took last season.. Ryan Findley was inserted..Joe's going back to Ohio imho.. as is ,,,,#2 Skins pick LT? #3 Jets-BPA not QB #4. Miami- left with Tua? #5 Atl. #6NYG #7 Browns? should drop #10 to #15?

[mjp28]

Second quarter scores:

OHIO STATE 35-0

MINNESOTA 21-10 and in the red zone......hmmmm.   24-10.

[The Gipper]

2 hours ago, gumby73 said:

The reason why my post belongs in the college forum till then 🤓.. pick#1 comes down to Bengals not giving up the #1 pick. And the sole reason why Dalton was benched for drafted rookie they took last season.. Ryan Findley was inserted..Joe's going back to Ohio imho.. as is ,,,,#2 Skins pick LT? #3 Jets-BPA not QB #4. Miami- left with Tua? #5 Atl. #6NYG #7 Browns? should drop #10 to #15?

Uh no.  Young will go to Cinci. 

[MLD Woody]

1 hour ago, The Gipper said:

Uh no.  Young will go to Cinci. 

Not if they see a franchise QB available

[The Gipper]

1 minute ago, MLD Woody said:

Not if they see a franchise QB available

Maybe but I don’t see one do you?

[mjp28]

4 hours ago, The Gipper said:

I would think that a  #1 vs. #2 game (AP ranking)  would constitute "earthshaking" generally, no? 

Maybe not, 2/3 or 1/2 unless one gets really blown out.  Close game maybe they just switch positions or stay as is..... besides SEC x2 doesn't thrill me.

[The Gipper]

Minnesota wins beat Penn State

[gumby73]

44 minutes ago, The Gipper said:

Maybe but I don’t see one do you?

after Brown 💩 on the red rifle-less. the only back-up QB behind Findley on roster is a Jacob Dolegala, from Central Connecticut State..Lady Gaga could not find it on a map🤭 L00k At Joe Throw..LSU straight down the field 3 of 3 TD.. LSU 7-0 

[mjp28]

7 minutes ago, The Gipper said:

Minnesota wins beat Penn State

Well that was Minnesota's big home test, next at Iowa, at Northwestern and vs Wisconsin.   They have a shot at the BIG TEN WEST.

[gumby73]

38 minutes ago, gumby73 said:

..LSU straight down the field 3 of 3 TD.. LSU 7-0 

Burrow 9 for 9 146/2 TD's up 16-7 in NFL Bama 🕵️‍♂️

[The Gipper]

1 hour ago, gumby73 said:

after Brown 💩 on the red rifle-less. the only back-up QB behind Findley on roster is a Jacob Dolegala, from Central Connecticut State..Lady Gaga could not find it on a map🤭 L00k At Joe Throw..LSU straight down the field 3 of 3 TD.. LSU 7-0 

We are talking about  QBs in the draft. I don't see where Tua, or Burrows, or Herbert or etc. etc. this coming year would be taken over Young. Young seems a rare talent.    Those QBs are talented....but not really "rare" from what I have seen. 

[gumby73]

22 minutes ago, The Gipper said:

 Young seems a rare talent.    

Can't argue that.. am one of the biggest buckeye nutz out there, with the Bucks stripe running down my mancave.. Tre's having a heck of a year..period..but I'd like to have seen him against some Iowa Tackles at some point this season..  Edit--Joe Burrow=18 of 20- 252- 3 TD's at The HALF in Bama--LSU-33-13.. Tua who?   

[mjp28]

Nick Saban always looks grumpy but he looks just frustrated now.

Oh YSU looked terrible today, expected much more out this team. No playoffs this year.

[mjp28]

LSU (+6) 33-13 is now LSU 33-27 with an entire 4th quarter to play.   In Alabama. Hmmmm.

[mjp28]

12 minutes ago, mjp28 said:

LSU (+6) 33-13 is now LSU 33-27 with an entire 4th quarter to play.   In Alabama. Hmmmm.

LSU 39-27 with 10:07 to go. Turned into an interesting game.