calibuck said:

All other things (NIL) being equal, I like our chances. Looks like we'll need another IOL....

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I have heard he is being recruited as an OT, not to be contrary, but it's even more exciting.

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AP poll. Washington, Tennessee, and Cincy ranked, Iowa is not.

Released November 02

RANK TEAM Conf Points (1st place)
1 Ohio State 8-0 Big Ten 1633 (54)
2 Indiana 9-0 Big Ten 1591 (11)
3 Texas A&M 8-0 Southeastern 1523 (1)
4 Alabama 7-1 Southeastern 1447 (0)
5 Georgia 7-1 Southeastern 1364 (0)
6 Oregon 7-1 Big Ten 1293 (0)
7 Ole Miss 8-1 Southeastern 1263 (0)
8 BYU 8-0 Big 12 1207 (0)
9 Texas Tech 8-1 Big 12 1091 (0)
10 Notre Dame 6-2 IA Independents 1071 (0)
11 Oklahoma 7-2 Southeastern 850 (0)
12 Virginia 8-1 Atlantic Coast 838 (0)
13 Texas 7-2 Southeastern 835 (0)
14 Louisville 7-1 Atlantic Coast 827 (0)
15 Vanderbilt 7-2 Southeastern 698 (0)
16 Georgia Tech 8-1 Atlantic Coast 667 (0)
17 Utah 7-2 Big 12 560 (0)
18 Miami (FL) 6-2 Atlantic Coast 558 (0)
19 Missouri 6-2 Southeastern 491 (0)
20 USC 6-2 Big Ten 453 (0)
21 Michigan 7-2 Big Ten 344 (0)
22 Memphis 8-1 American 224 (0)
23 Tennessee 6-3 Southeastern 171 (0)
24 Washington 6-2 Big Ten 110 (0)
25 Cincinnati 7-2 Big 12 77 (0)

OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES:​

Iowa 71, James Madison 53, Pittsburgh 35, San Diego St. 30, North Texas 27, South Florida 23, SMU 7, Houston 6, Illinois 4, LSU 4, Arizona St. 4.

GeorgiaBuck2 said:

Is this even a contest lol?

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With him being a legacy to one school, and loving another school but the coach got fired, I’d say yes

BuckBackHome said:

How are the BP recruiting gurus feeling about this class, especially the RBs?

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NiL, Portal and coaching openings have made recruiting more fluid than ever before. With that being said, I like where OsU sits better than most programs in CFB. I’d say right now the class sits like this:(and others can feel free to correct me)

QB- Fahey is a gem, and can push St. Clair in the future
RB- Akih is talented, but with how 2 frosh have cemented themselves at the top 2, I can see some departures and the need for 1-2 more commits
WR- the best class in the country(I know shocking)
TE- lost Fordham as only TE in class. This class can survive no signees if Klars returns
OL- Greer is a studs, Riley will be a solid contributor in several years, but the rest are projects. And not sure if Thomas stays in the class. Bowen is a relentless recruiter though.
DL- Wilder is a stud, but another 1-2 DEs will be needed. Not sure if Brickle stays in the class(rumors have been floating ), but another DT will be needed as well
LB- Johnson and Sanna are both very talented and will be given chances on special teams to start. Caldwell growth will make this class interesting along with the S class
CB- Need another 2, but Thomas is a stud
S- if Caldwell does stay at S, then this is a very strong class

There could be another 5-7 commits

AP Poll:


1. Ohio State 8-0
1633 (54)

2. Indiana 9-0
1591 (11)

3. Texas A&M 8-0
1523 (1)

4. Alabama 7-1
1447 (0)

5.Georgia 7-1
1364 (0)

6. Oregon 7-1
1293 (0)

7. Ole Miss 8-1
1263 (0)
8. BYU 8-0
1207 (0)

9. Texas Tech 8-1
1091 (0)

10. Notre Dame 6-2
1071 (0)

11. Oklahoma 7-2
850 (0)

12. Virginia 8-1
838 (0)

13. Texas 7-2
835 (0)

14. Louisville 7-1
827 (0)
15. Vanderbilt 7-2
698 (0)

16. Georgia Tech 8-1
667 (0)

17. Utah 7-2
560 (0)

18. Miami (FL) 6-2
558 (0)

19. Missouri 6-2
491 (0)

20. USC 6-2
453 (0)

21. Michigan 7-2
344 (0)
22. Memphis 8-1
224 (0)

23. Tennessee 6-3
171 (0)

24. Washington 6-2
110 (0)

25. Cincinnati 7-2
77 (0)

Nutriaitch said:

Jon Sumrall

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He coached at Troy before Tulane so would be a good bet, and as a g5 coach he’ll be willing to risk the dumpster fire on the plains to move up. Kentucky wants him bad would be ironic if the loss to them led to Sumrall to Auburn.

If not Sumrall, Jimbo Fisher

LovelandBuckeye said:

Not sure. Let me ask our Auburn experts.

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Jon Sumrall

System_id said:

Nah 2019 is still my gold standard. At this point 2019 shut out a Cincy team that won 10 games and finished in the Top 20, beat a 10 win Indiana team by 40 in their own building, destroyed one of the better Wisconsin teams in recent memory by 31, and was up 21-0 on a Top 10 Penn State team before the usual Pedster weirdness kicked in and made the game game closer than it should've been. Outside of bad luck and injuries, 2019 didn't have too many weaknesses. Fields wasn't Sayin but he'd still light your ass up if you let him and the run game was light years better. 2019's defense was arguably as dominant as 2025 against better competition overall.

If 2025 goes on a dominant run from SCUM to the NC though, I'd be willing to put them at the top.

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Hard to argue with this lol.

I will say however that the way the game flows now is different than 5 years ago. Not as many opportunities to score with less gametime due to a running clock, ie: less style points. I dont know the numbers but this year's offense may be more efficient and effective with the opportunities they have had.

Day also manages the game in a way to limit plays, wear, and tear for the players. He operated in a more conservative manner to start the season, due to having so many new starters with little experience. By the time the playoffs roll around I expect the offense to be a death star. Only thing I'll say is that this year's team does not have a J.K. Dobbins.

McKnight's illegal touching foul on that 3rd and 5 on the first drive range a bell. I think he kept the D on the field with that same penalty last week, before a jets td. Bears should have 3 points at the most, but for boneheaded penalties.

They look like they're playing hard-adjacent, at least. But stupid.

BuckyKatt said:

Bob Trumpy has passed away...

Cincinnati Bengals Legend Has Passed Away

Just Awful News.

www.si.com

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Sad. I listened to his show on WLW a lot over 40 years ago.

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