Auburn & Mizzou have a great shot at the NC game.

[Adam Stokes]

I wouldn't be surprised if Ohio St loses, but I can still see a realistic scenario where even if Ohio St wins out an SEC team might pass them.  I don't want the thread to be about that.

I live out in Pac12 country, and when Oregon and Stanford were still in the mix for a NC game all the fans here were still rooting against the SEC, (esp Bama.)  I kept telling them that (IMO) a National Championship would be diminished if it weren't against an SEC team, since the SEC is undefeated in the NC game.  They still rooted against Bama regardless.

I don't think that if Mizzou or Auburn played FSU ten times they would win 5.  I think Bama could've beaten FSU at least 7 out of 10, if not more, but they are going to have to settle for the Sugar Bowl.

My worry and the point of the thread is this, as much as I love the SEC and root for us in the big games, I'm not sure whether I would prefer an FSU-OSU matchup to keep the streak alive vs. risking Auburn or Mizzou break the streak.  What are your thoughts?

[popcornhog]

I wouldn't be surprised if Ohio St loses, but I can still see a realistic scenario where even if Ohio St wins out an SEC team might pass them.  I don't want the thread to be about that.

I live out in Pac12 country, and when Oregon and Stanford were still in the mix for a NC game all the fans here were still rooting against the SEC, (esp Bama.)  I kept telling them that (IMO) a National Championship would be diminished if it weren't against an SEC team, since the SEC is undefeated in the NC game.  They still rooted against Bama regardless.

I don't think that if Mizzou or Auburn played FSU ten times they would win 5.  I think Bama could've beaten FSU at least 7 out of 10, if not more, but they are going to have to settle for the Sugar Bowl.

My worry and the point of the thread is this, as much as I love the SEC and root for us in the big games, I'm not sure whether I would prefer an FSU-OSU matchup to keep the streak alive vs. risking Auburn or Mizzou break the streak.  What are your thoughts?

Bama's still alive too. IF OSU and FSU both lost, it'll be AU/Mizzou v Bama.

But yeah, AU could jump OSU if everybody wins.

[moses_007]

Whichever team wins the SEC championship does have a shot at the NC game... but, only if Fla. State or Ohio State loses Saturday.

[Hoggish1]

My worry and the point of the thread is this, as much as I love the SEC and root for us in the big games, I'm not sure whether I would prefer an FSU-OSU matchup to keep the streak alive vs. risking Auburn or Mizzou break the streak.  What are your thoughts?

An OSU/FSU matchup would mean giving UM a chance to win his 3rd NC.  While I don't think they could beat FSU, if FSU has all their pieces, I would even hate to give OSU that chance.

In the cae of the SEC not having a chance this year to defend its streak, I think Bama was the only team capable of beating FSU in the NC game.

FSU is much better than either Mizzou or Auburn.

Mizzou is better than Auburn. With them facing a read option team every day in practice, they should have a good grasp of how to defend that offense.

Auburn should have two more losses and not even in the conversation  Still can't believe they beat UGA.

[HAWG MAFIA]

I want to see FSU lose, OSU to win and play either AU or Mizzou and Urban get his ass stomped. But I rarely get what I want.

[ShadowTheHedgehog]

Notre Dame only lost 4 games, does that not put the Irish up there for a NC spot?

[Jamie Jones]

Since we don't have to recruit against FSU (much) or tOSU (at all), I hope that they play in the NC. And I hope Urban get his tail kicked.I just can't make myself root for an SEC team. If the SEC gets in, it will likely be against FSU, and I hope FSU wins it.

[slowride]

I always root for the SEC and sometimes even root against the hogs if we are playing an SEC team in the hunt for a nc.  I don't want to see us ruin an another sec team's chances for a nc.  But, don't get me wrong.  I love the hogs and that is the only time I root against us.

[Huckleberry Pig]

I always root for the SEC and sometimes even root against the hogs if we are playing an SEC team in the hunt for a nc.  I don't want to see us ruin an another sec team's chances for a nc.  But, don't get me wrong.  I love the hogs and that is the only time I root against us.

either troll or worst fan ever

[HSVhogfan]

either troll or worst fan ever

Still a couple of scenarios that could get the SEC in the game. If Jameis is officially charged next week, and he is suspended from the team, the human polls will have time to drop FSU low enough. (Long shot)

If Auburn beat Missouri badly (another longshot, IMO), and OSU struggles with MSU in the Big 10 championship, Auburn could slide into number 2

[alohawg]

I always root for the SEC and sometimes even root against the hogs if we are playing an SEC team in the hunt for a nc.  I don't want to see us ruin an another sec team's chances for a nc.  But, don't get me wrong.  I love the hogs and that is the only time I root against us.

A true fan NEVER roots against their team, EVER!

[kuhog]

I always root for the SEC and sometimes even root against the hogs if we are playing an SEC team in the hunt for a nc.  I don't want to see us ruin an another sec team's chances for a nc.  But, don't get me wrong.  I love the hogs and that is the only time I root against us.

I can't believe you are truly a hog fan. There is no way a true hog fan ever roots for a loss.

[ronmahony]

I always root for the SEC and sometimes even root against the hogs if we are playing an SEC team in the hunt for a nc.  I don't want to see us ruin an another sec team's chances for a nc.  But, don't get me wrong.  I love the hogs and that is the only time I root against us.

That is the damndest thing I believe I have ever read on here. Your parents know you are playing on their computer?

[TebowHater]

I always root for the SEC and sometimes even root against the hogs if we are playing an SEC team in the hunt for a nc.  I don't want to see us ruin an another sec team's chances for a nc.  But, don't get me wrong.  I love the hogs and that is the only time I root against us.

Literally has to be to a joke.

[GlassofSwine]

I always root for the SEC and sometimes even root against the hogs if we are playing an SEC team in the hunt for a nc.  I don't want to see us ruin an another sec team's chances for a nc.  But, don't get me wrong.  I love the hogs and that is the only time I root against us.

So does that mean after the Rutgers loss you were rooting against us against A&M, Alabama, Florida, South Carolina and Auburn? We didn't play a team that wasn't in the running in conference until we got to Ole Miss.

[Murr]

An OSU/FSU matchup would mean giving UM a chance to win his 3rd NC.  While I don't think they could beat FSU, if FSU has all their pieces, I would even hate to give OSU that chance.

In the cae of the SEC not having a chance this year to defend its streak, I think Bama was the only team capable of beating FSU in the NC game.

FSU is much better than either Mizzou or Auburn.

Mizzou is better than Auburn. With them facing a read option team every day in practice, they should have a good grasp of how to defend that offense.

Auburn should have two more losses and not even in the conversation  Still can't believe they beat UGA.

if Ohio State(.9503) beats Michigan State(.6529) would they still have a higher average than if Auburn(.9233) beats Mizzou(.8428)?

I don't think Alabama could rise to number two even if Ohio State and Auburn loses since Mizzou's proposed victory over Auburn should push Mizzou over the Alabam BCS points gap which is currently 0.0111.  Now if Duke also beat FSU, that would push Alabama into the title game against the SEC winner granted that Oklahoma State nor Stanford make up that ground with wins this weekend.

[hawgeathawg]

Whoever wins the SEC needs to rout the other team if they hope to jump the suckeyes (without them losing). Leave no doubt. Don't expect that will happen.

[PonderinHog]

Wait til next year.

[SouthSide Johnny]

Good read
http://www.landgrantholyland.com/2013/12/1/5164500/ohio-state-auburn-florida-state-bcs-rankings

[jbcarol]

Paul Myerberg ‏@PaulMyerberg 28m
Auburn-Mizzou is just the 2nd conference title game in FBS history to match two teams coming off seasons with losing records.

[kaiserhog]

If Ohio State and Florida State are undefeated, they should play in the BCSNCG.