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3rd & 7 37yd

My Top 4: Alabama, Oregon, TCU, Florida State (Yes, I’m not on the committee)

by Brett McMurphy via twitter 12/7/2014 4:30:32 AM
I don't see how the committee can justify moving any teams.

by Jonathan via ESPN 12/7/2014 4:30:36 AM
Fire up the coffee pot and the craniums. @CFBPlayoff

by Ryan McGee via twitter 12/7/2014 4:31:17 AM
Ohio State is winning on a neutral field. Will the committee take that into account?

by Tango via ESPN 12/7/2014 4:31:28 AM
Whoever plays FSU has to be waiting with a big smile. Talk about a team that looks destined for a bad loss. Reminds me of the ND team a couple of years ago that got rolled by Alabama.

by Jesse via ESPN 12/7/2014 4:31:44 AM
If you honestly think FSU isn't in the top four you are crazy. Only undefeated team left,29 straight, if they don't make it the system is rigged

by John via ESPN 12/7/2014 4:31:48 AM
They could be playing inside the Ohio State locker room and 52-0 would still be impressive, Tango.

by Dan Murphy via ESPN 12/7/2014 4:32:00 AM
My hunch for No. 4? Committee goes TCU. Doesn't ultimately give OSU pass for worst loss. And sends message about nonconference scheduling.

by Travis Haney via twitter 12/7/2014 4:32:06 AM
That's true, Jonathan nothing happened, the committee has to treat this like a regular week. If this was a regular week, the rankings would stay the same.

by Neal via ESPN 12/7/2014 4:32:16 AM
its a shame the committee has to leave out a power 5 champ because they all look deserving this year

by joe g via ESPN 12/7/2014 4:32:16 AM
Winston: "We can't help that we them boys!" http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4Od66dCAAICw_B.jpg

by Andrea Adelson via twitter 12/7/2014 4:32:20 AM
As an OSU fan, I think it is remarkable they have overcome so much. I think they have looked like one of the best teams in the country recently. But the VT loss was pretty damning, and if that keeps OSU out, it will be hard to argue.

by Josh via ESPN 12/7/2014 4:32:57 AM
all the other top 4 teams are praying for a FSU matchup.

by Zenos via ESPN 12/7/2014 4:33:05 AM
Not sure about treating it like a regular week, Neal. Committee said conference championships would be part of consideration.

by Dan Murphy via ESPN 12/7/2014 4:33:09 AM
Hold the best RB in the nation to 75 yards. NO way you can keep the Buckeyes out of the Playoff

by Chris via ESPN 12/7/2014 4:33:21 AM
I think Florida St. will jump TCU. Ending the season against a cupcake team? Not going to win over anyone in the committee

by Cooper via ESPN 12/7/2014 4:33:25 AM
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by Brett Edgerton 12/7/2014 4:33:38 AM
Committee will labor not to act emotionally to Ohio St's statement, instead looking at full resume. And it has seemed unconcerned about H2H.

by Travis Haney via twitter 12/7/2014 4:33:50 AM
I gotta be honest. I've been an 8-team playoff guy. But I'm digging 4. Would we have all this tension & debate with 8?

by Ryan McGee via twitter 12/7/2014 4:34:07 AM
OSU got docked last week because of Barrett's injury. This week they showed they are still great. They are currently beating Wisconsin by a comparable margin to the TCU-ISU game. More impressive, because they've been in complete control the entire game. OSU should be in over TCU, who should be behind Baylor, due to head-to-head.

by Playoff Speculator via ESPN 12/7/2014 4:34:13 AM
Nothing is normal about this night with the committee. I really don't see how Baylor can jump into the top four. Not saying it doesn't have a decent argument, but there's just no way after tonight.

by Mitch Sherman via ESPN 12/7/2014 4:34:13 AM
So Mitch, does that mean TCU or Ohio State?

by Brett Edgerton via ESPN 12/7/2014 4:34:37 AM
Alabama back in familiar championship waters es.pn/1zzFpmk

by ESPN SEC via twitter 12/7/2014 4:34:46 AM
Dear football gods, please let FSU vs Bama happen. #epic

by Danny Kanell via twitter 12/7/2014 4:34:54 AM
Edge, I would take Ohio State. I think the committee will pick TCU.

by Mitch Sherman via ESPN 12/7/2014 4:35:21 AM
note to OSU fans: you can't just divide the season when it's convenient for you

by Thomas via ESPN 12/7/2014 4:35:33 AM
Dalvin Cook getting congratulations. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4OeM2vIcAAdhWf.jpg

by Andrea Adelson via twitter 12/7/2014 4:35:38 AM
And then it goes backward 16 yds. RT @DavidWoods007 : Breaking: Wisconsin has the ball inside Ohio State 30-yard line. First time all night.

by Josh Moyer via twitter 12/7/2014 4:35:44 AM
You simply cannot please everyone. There will be unrest. There are 3 good teams for 1 spot. Two are going to be in NY6 games. That's reality

by Travis Haney via twitter 12/7/2014 4:35:49 AM
If it comes down to those two, put them on the field together. Who's favored? I think it's Ohio State by 3-4 right now.

by Mitch Sherman via ESPN 12/7/2014 4:36:01 AM
With a close FSU win combined with gaining on TCU's strength of schedule I can definitely see Baylor making it in.

by Tom via ESPN 12/7/2014 4:36:05 AM
Baylor coach Art Briles with a very spirited discussion with Big 12 commish Bob Bowlsby on the podium. Art really went after him. #KSUvsBAY

by Adam Rittenberg via twitter 12/7/2014 4:36:24 AM
That's tricky though, Mitch, because FSU wouldn't be favored against Ohio State, Baylor or TCU.

by Brett Edgerton via ESPN 12/7/2014 4:36:33 AM
Was worried a bit for Bowlsby’s safety as he was escorted through the Baylor crowd. Not a popular man in Waco right now. #KSUvsBAY

by Adam Rittenberg via twitter 12/7/2014 4:36:51 AM
We are going to learn a lot about the unwritten rules of selecting teams for the playoff. Is it simply just looking at the whole season or making decisions on who they are now?

by dwalk via ESPN 12/7/2014 4:36:57 AM
Yes, but the Noles are undefeated. The ultimate wild card.

by Mitch Sherman via ESPN 12/7/2014 4:37:05 AM
This is an unsolvable Rubik's cube.

by David Lombardi via ESPN 12/7/2014 4:37:13 AM
Oh no question, Mitch. They are in and they deserve to be. But if it was just up to the Vegas wise guys, they wouldn't be one of the four best.

by Brett Edgerton via ESPN 12/7/2014 4:37:49 AM
Could you imagine the BCS right now and who would be in?

by dabo via ESPN 12/7/2014 4:38:01 AM
Baylor will take its Big 12 title trophy. We shall see about Sunday. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4OfUSsCQAAZE7s.jpg

by Max Olson via twitter 12/7/2014 4:38:08 AM
Get some rest, Committee. You will need all you have tomorrow to justify this.

by Dari Nowkhah via twitter 12/7/2014 4:38:16 AM
Dabo, it's sort of incredible to think about actually.

by Brett Edgerton via ESPN 12/7/2014 4:38:17 AM
Still darn good MT @KellisRobinett : Snyder on season: "It boils down to one game. That was tonight. We weren't the team we wanted to be."

by Brandon Chatmon via twitter 12/7/2014 4:38:45 AM
BCS would probably be Alabama and FSU and Eugene would explode.

by David Lombardi 12/7/2014 4:38:45 AM
I think the committee would like to leave out Florida State. The way it's operated all year, if the No. 4 weren't so magical in the rankings and emotion (the knowledge that you're leaving out the team that is ranked No. 5), FSU would end up No. 5 or No. 6 after this week. But it just isn't going to happen like that.

by Mitch Sherman via ESPN 12/7/2014 4:38:45 AM

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