We're gonna win the whole damn thing fyi

Jaxbuck said:

I'll just put this in here instead of offense and defense threads. This is a mix of FEI data (tells us what teams have done) and CFB EPA data (tells us how teams do it). There is more to it but that's the high level.

OSU Bracket Matrix

Threat to OSU on each side of the ball

Team	Their Defense vs OSU Offense	Their Offense vs OSU Defense	Total Threat Level
Indiana	Very High	Moderate	High
Georgia	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Miami	Moderate	Low	Moderate–Low
Texas A&M	Low	Low	Low
Ole Miss	Low	Minimal	Minimal
Tulane	Minimal	Minimal	Minimal

Indiana​

• Only team whose defensive architecture materially distorts OSU's offensive rhythm as we just saw.
• Offense is not elite; threat comes 75% from defense (13 points)

Georgia​

• Balanced, top-10 in everything, but nothing that specifically attacks OSU’s structural weaknesses.
• Most “complete” opponent on this side.

Miami​

• Defense good enough to slow OSU some, but OSU defense >Miami’s offense.
• Hard for Miami to get to 20 points in this game.

Texas A&M​

• QB-run based run game gets shut down by OSU front.
• Defensive drive efficiency is not top-tier when opponent-adjusted.
• Can’t threaten OSU unless OSU self-inflicts.

Ole Miss​

• Cannot defend OSU’s WR room or methodical structure.
• Offense gets erased by OSU D.

Tulane​

Ha

We will be ~7 point favorite over TAMU/Miami
Probably ~-3 over UGA

My single biggest concern is playing in Glendale. Fuck that place.

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Good data! I haven't watched Georgia in awhile, probably since either their games against Tennessee or Bama. What is it about them that gives everyone pause? Their defense seems pretty mediocre by UGA standards and not sure their d-line is what it usually is. Were they just beat up and now they're healthy? If the Buckeyes show up for three games I'm not sure there's a team that scares me. Biggest question I had was the OSU defense going up a legit offense and they answered that bell emphatically despite not even playing their A game. Now the biggest question I have is will the offensive coaching staff lose their fucking minds in certain situations like they did in the B1G championship. As poorly as the O played at times, they absolutely did enough to put up at least 24 points.

muffler dragon said:

Not a chance.

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Yep at least the ACC gives them Clemson and FSU the Big XII gives them what as far names? And basically none of their long-term rivals as well. Which the ACC has Boston College and Pitt

wolves2002 said:

Would it stay an NFL farm system? Or become an NFL competitor? If it is not associated with the NCAA, would there be a move away from the players being students? Why only four seasons? Why not 10?

From a player (and agent) standpoint, competition between PE and NFL owners for players would seem to raise player salaries significantly.

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If the powers that be think it's optimal to compete with the shield, they will meet a deserved and fitting end at that point.

However, your point about eligibility years is a good one. If this becomes separated from academia that will absolutely be a point of contention. I think it would be in the best interest of college football to keep it at 4 (with 5th or 6th years being incorporated for redshirts, injuries, etc.).

PS I still think you can treat them as students, just let them major in football. It's career development in principal, so I don't see much of a difference. This will all get figured out with a super league that includes a CBA with the players.

Hey, losers, there are however many shopping days left until Christmas.. (I've done enough math today)

We’ve all known that it was going to take something like this for them to join a conference.

ND in the Big12? They are going to have to negotiate popcorn subscriptions to everyone because this is going to be entertaining.

Not sure if ND is more Lucile or Lindsay Bluth here… I imagine a bit of both… and I’m here for it.

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Would it stay an NFL farm system? Or become an NFL competitor? If it is not associated with the NCAA, would there be a move away from the players being students? Why only four seasons? Why not 10?

From a player (and agent) standpoint, competition between PE and NFL owners for players would seem to raise player salaries significantly.