For the first time in history, the NCAA will host a college football tournament to decide which four teams will fight for the National Championship. As the season nears its end, the top teams will be wondering who’s in, and who’s out.
The college football season has just three weeks left, but a ton of action has yet to unravel. As of Thursday, Nov. 12, ESPN has the following four teams going to the College Football Playoffs (CFP): 1. Mississippi State University, 2. University of Oregon, 3. Florida State University, 4. Texas Christian University. Alabama, Baylor and Ohio State are on the outside looking to break into the top four over the next few weeks.
Now that’s ESPN and their list, but as we all know, everyone has their own opinions. In saying that, let me shed some light on who I think should have the upper hand going into the last few weeks.
A lot of people have Mississippi State University (MSU) in the first spot. Well, I am going to follow that trend and say MSU is also my number one pick going into the playoffs. Out of the top tier of teams left in the discussion, they are the only undefeated South Eastern Conference (SEC) team left, having beat Auburn University and Louisiana State University this season. MSU’s biggest test is this Saturday, when they play No. 4 ranked Alabama University.
Three spots remain, and these are tough. I feel Alabama has turned a corner, but I think MSU will win and send Alabama rolling out of the top four. With that being said, I’ll take Baylor, over TCU, out of the Big 12 as the No. 2 contender. Baylor puts up points and has fought through injuries. They even pulled off an amazing win against favored TCU. If Baylor can win out, I see them jumping TCU to take a spot in the CFP.
I will take Oregon out of the PAC 12 at No. 3 because of their ridiculous quarterback, Marcus Mariota. That guy is electric. When you watch someone like Mariota go out every Saturday and lay it all out on the line, it’s a good reason to put faith in his ability to do some damage in the postseason. Oregon has played flawlessly after their poor performance against Arizona. I like their chances.
Who is No. 4? I know what everyone’s thinking, “He has to say Florida State.” Well, you’re right, unfortunately. I give them the nod in the ACC over Ohio State in the Big 10. I am a Big 10 fan, but I know it is a weak conference this year and can’t force myself to kick the defending champs out of the top four. I mean, they have been undefeated for almost two years. But what do I know? Let’s all sit back and enjoy watching how these games unfold.
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