AEW Champion’s Power Rankings and Playoff Predictions

AEW Champion

Put Notre Dame in the playoff!
Playoff predictions:

Byes:
1. Texas
2. Ohio State
3. Clemson
4. Kansas State

First round:

12. Army at 5. Georgia
11. Miami at 6. Alabama
10. Texas A&M at 7. Oregon
9. Tennessee at 8. Notre Dame

First four out:
13. Ole Miss
14. Penn State
15. USC
16. Missouri

Second round:

1. Texas vs 8. Notre Dame
2. Ohio State vs 7. Oregon
3. Clemson vs 6. Alabama
4. Kansas State vs 5. Georgia

Semifinals:

1. Texas vs 5. Georgia
2. Ohio State vs 6. Alabama

National title:

1. Texas vs 2. Ohio State

National champ: Texas

POWER RANKINGS:

1. Texas
2. Ohio State
3. Georgia
4. Tennessee
5. Alabama
6. Oregon
7. Notre Dame
8. Texas A&M
9. Ole Miss
10. Clemson
11. Miami
12. Penn State
13. USC
14. Missouri
15. LSU

The rest don’t matter.
 
 
Actually the scenario is as good as any other heading into week seven. Army looks rugged so why not, but would they elect to participate being a service academy ?
 
Playoff predictions:

Byes:
1. Texas
2. Ohio State
3. Clemson
4. Kansas State

First round:

12. Army at 5. Georgia
11. Miami at 6. Alabama
10. Texas A&M at 7. Oregon
9. Tennessee at 8. Notre Dame

First four out:
13. Ole Miss
14. Penn State
15. USC
16. Missouri

Second round:

1. Texas vs 8. Notre Dame
2. Ohio State vs 7. Oregon
3. Clemson vs 6. Alabama
4. Kansas State vs 5. Georgia

Semifinals:

1. Texas vs 5. Georgia
2. Ohio State vs 6. Alabama

National title:

1. Texas vs 2. Ohio State

National champ: Texas

POWER RANKINGS:

1. Texas
2. Ohio State
3. Georgia
4. Tennessee
5. Alabama
6. Oregon
7. Notre Dame
8. Texas A&M
9. Ole Miss
10. Clemson
11. Miami
12. Penn State
13. USC
14. Missouri
15. LSU

The rest don’t matter.
First Round Byes:
1. Georgia
2. Oregon
3. Miami FL
4. BYU

First Round:
12. Boise State at 5. Texas
11. Notre Dame at 6. Ohio State
10. Kansas State at 7. Penn State
9. Alabama at 8. Clemson

Second Round:
9. Alabama at 1. Georgia
7. Penn State at 2. Oregon
6. Ohio State at 3. Miami FL
5. Texas at 4. BYU

Semi-Finals:
1. Georgia vs 5. Texas
2. Oregon vs. 6. Ohio State

Finals:
1. Georgia vs 2. Oregon

National Champion: Georgia

Idk, just seems like its SEC vs B10 this year. Throw Texas, Georgia, Alabama Penn State, Ohio State, and Oregon in a bowl and see who come out the winner.
 
First Round Byes:
1. Georgia
2. Oregon
3. Miami FL
4. BYU

First Round:
12. Boise State at 5. Texas
11. Notre Dame at 6. Ohio State
10. Kansas State at 7. Penn State
9. Alabama at 8. Clemson

Second Round:
9. Alabama at 1. Georgia
7. Penn State at 2. Oregon
6. Ohio State at 3. Miami FL
5. Texas at 4. BYU

Semi-Finals:
1. Georgia vs 5. Texas
2. Oregon vs. 6. Ohio State

Finals:
1. Georgia vs 2. Oregon

National Champion: Georgia

Idk, just seems like its SEC vs B10 this year. Throw Texas, Georgia, Alabama Penn State, Ohio State, and Oregon in a bowl and see who come out the winner.
I don't want to play Oregon (or any other team for that matter) 3 times in the same season.
 
The playoff isn't about crowning the best team, it's all about more games, more money. That's what it's all about now.
 
The playoff isn't about crowning the best team, it's all about more games, more money. That's what it's all about now.
It’s always been about money, but it’s still going to crown the best team (unlike your favorite sport, MLB, which is a total crapshoot).
 
Some of the “others” continuing to escape out of potential losses is really going to create some big arguments at the bottom of the rankings when we get to December.

A couple examples:
Iowa State saving themselves from a terrible home loss to UCF in the final minute last night.
Penn State finding a way to come back at USC last week.
Miami escaping a highly entertaining game at Louisville yesterday.
BYU pulling one out of the fire vs. OK State Friday night.

Kansas State plays Iowa State Nov. 30 in what could well be 10-1 vs 11-0/10-1, with the winner virtually sewing up a playoff berth even if they don’t end up winning the conference title. Miami has a seemingly safe path to 12-0 (or 11-1 if GT upsets them) and could get a playoff berth even if Clemson were to beat them for the ACC Title. An 11-1 Penn State could miss the Big Ten title game entirely and still be relatively safe as far as making the playoff.

Playoff predictions:

Byes:

1. Georgia — they still have a rough path, including at Ole Miss and vs. Tennessee in consecutive weeks, plus potentially the SEC title game. Not overly impressed with Carson Beck, but the defensive front looks like an NFL team.

2. Ohio State — On track to get a rematch with Oregon in Indy.

3. Clemson — There’s a decent chance they could lose to South Carolina Thanksgiving weekend and turn around and win the ACC title the following weekend.

4. Kansas State — I still think this is the best Big 12 team, but they likely will have to win out to get this spot.

First round:

12. Army at 5. Texas — Would the committee take an 11-1 Army if they keep it competitive vs. Notre Dame? Texas figures to end the season with two tough ones (at A&M, vs UGA) but has as clear sailing as you’ll find in the SEC before that.

11. Notre Dame at 6. Oregon — USC continuing to lose is doing no favors for ND. Oregon lands here after losing the Big Ten title game.

10. Alabama at 7. Miami — If Bama can get through the remainder of their schedule, which would include having to win at LSU in what would likely be a night game, wins over UGA and LSU will carry them to a playoff spot. A potential 12-1 Miami lands here if the lose the ACC title game.

9. Penn State at 8. Tennessee — Tennessee probably takes one more loss (at Georgia), so it’s possible they could find themselves on the road instead of getting a home game. But I’ll leave them at 8 for now.

First teams out:
1. Iowa State
2. Texas A&M
3. LSU
4. Ole Miss
5. BYU
6. Indiana
 
Haven’t thought about a rankings yet but it appears that Georgia is the best team again as long as they avoid Alabama who just owns them behind all belief.

Oregon with a healthy Jordan Burch is the only team that has a chance it would appear.
 
Some of the “others” continuing to escape out of potential losses is really going to create some big arguments at the bottom of the rankings when we get to December.

A couple examples:
Iowa State saving themselves from a terrible home loss to UCF in the final minute last night.
Penn State finding a way to come back at USC last week.
Miami escaping a highly entertaining game at Louisville yesterday.
BYU pulling one out of the fire vs. OK State Friday night.

Kansas State plays Iowa State Nov. 30 in what could well be 10-1 vs 11-0/10-1, with the winner virtually sewing up a playoff berth even if they don’t end up winning the conference title. Miami has a seemingly safe path to 12-0 (or 11-1 if GT upsets them) and could get a playoff berth even if Clemson were to beat them for the ACC Title. An 11-1 Penn State could miss the Big Ten title game entirely and still be relatively safe as far as making the playoff.

Playoff predictions:

Byes:

1. Georgia — they still have a rough path, including at Ole Miss and vs. Tennessee in consecutive weeks, plus potentially the SEC title game. Not overly impressed with Carson Beck, but the defensive front looks like an NFL team.

2. Ohio State — On track to get a rematch with Oregon in Indy.

3. Clemson — There’s a decent chance they could lose to South Carolina Thanksgiving weekend and turn around and win the ACC title the following weekend.

4. Kansas State — I still think this is the best Big 12 team, but they likely will have to win out to get this spot.

First round:

12. Army at 5. Texas — Would the committee take an 11-1 Army if they keep it competitive vs. Notre Dame? Texas figures to end the season with two tough ones (at A&M, vs UGA) but has as clear sailing as you’ll find in the SEC before that.

11. Notre Dame at 6. Oregon — USC continuing to lose is doing no favors for ND. Oregon lands here after losing the Big Ten title game.

10. Alabama at 7. Miami — If Bama can get through the remainder of their schedule, which would include having to win at LSU in what would likely be a night game, wins over UGA and LSU will carry them to a playoff spot. A potential 12-1 Miami lands here if the lose the ACC title game.

9. Penn State at 8. Tennessee — Tennessee probably takes one more loss (at Georgia), so it’s possible they could find themselves on the road instead of getting a home game. But I’ll leave them at 8 for now.

First teams out:
1. Iowa State
2. Texas A&M
3. LSU
4. Ole Miss
5. BYU
6. Indiana
Indiana could end up with just 1 loss, on the road at Ohio State. I would think they would be in before a 2 loss 'bama or Tenn.
 
Indiana could end up with just 1 loss, on the road at Ohio State. I would think they would be in before a 2 loss 'bama or Tenn.
Indiana hasn’t played anybody yet. Ohio State will return them to reality. And even though Michigan stinks, that would be totally predictable for them to beat IU, too.
 
Boise State could win out and they have a three point loss to Oregon and a win over Washington State on the résumé.
 
Army and Navy both get a shot at Notre Dame. If either one of them beats the Irish and then wins the Army vs Navy game, they might go ahead of Boise State.
 
Haven’t thought about a rankings yet but it appears that Georgia is the best team again as long as they avoid Alabama who just owns them behind all belief.

Oregon with a healthy Jordan Burch is the only team that has a chance it would appear.
Unless Beck gives games away. He is not that good.
 
Indiana hasn’t played anybody yet. Ohio State will return them to reality. And even though Michigan stinks, that would be totally predictable for them to beat IU, too.
You’re giving Ryan Day too much respect here. Even the good teams his teams beat the team performs very poor in victory. The guy coaches scared and doesn’t have a feel for how to guide a team on the field
 
Army and Navy both get a shot at Notre Dame. If either one of them beats the Irish and then wins the Army vs Navy game, they might go ahead of Boise State.
Army-Navy game is being played after the playoff bracket is announced, although they would play each other the week before in the aac title game. The Army-Navy game is actually considered a non-conference game. No idea how they came up with that, other than wanting them to have their own stage
 
Army-Navy game is being played after the playoff bracket is announced, although they would play each other the week before in the aac title game. The Army-Navy game is actually considered a non-conference game. No idea how they came up with that, other than wanting them to have their own stage
Yeah. After I posted it I realized they may play each other twice…unless, due to the unusual circumstances, the Army/Navy game is played as the AAC championship game. That would be amazing. Even better if the both come in unbeaten with wins over ND.
 
Indiana hasn’t played anybody yet. Ohio State will return them to reality. And even though Michigan stinks, that would be totally predictable for them to beat IU, too.
IU fan here, and yes, you have to crawl before you can walk. The Hoosiers have certainly seem to come onto the scene overnight. Another test this weekend with Washington coming to town. Yes, the Washington who was in the national championship game last year, boy does that seem like a long time ago. But still, they have some talent on that team and they beat Michigan a few weeks ago. They have also lost to Rutgers, Washington State and was smashed at Iowa last week. IU has to go with backup QB Taven Jackson as Kurtis Rourke had thumb surgery a few days ago.
 
Looking at how pathetic Penn State’s schedule is down the stretch, they’re virtually assured a playoff spot even if they lose to Ohio State.

Miami looks to be in great shape as well, even if they were to lose the ACC title game. The game at Georgia Tech could be the one trouble spot if they find one.

Boise State avoided a prime pitfall opportunity at UNLV, making it more likely they’ll now claim the 12th seed.

If Texas A&M wins Saturday night in Columbia, they’d have an interesting case for a berth at 10-2 even if they lose to Texas in a close game.

Ohio State and Texas A&M have the most pressure on them this Saturday.

With Texas, Bama, Notre Dame and LSU all on a bye this coming Saturday, this will be the Big Ten’s last Saturday in the spotlight this season.
 
Decided to throw out my 10,000 foot view of rankings. Don’t take these too seriously since I haven’t watched each team in great detail

1. Georgia
2. Oregon (Healthy Jordan Burch)
3. Miami
4. Notre Dame
5. Tennessee
6. Clemson
7. Indiana (Healthy Rourke)
8. Alabama
9. Texas A&M
10. Ohio State
11. Penn State
12. Iowa State
 
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Decided to throw out my 10,000 foot view of rankings. Don’t take these too seriously since I haven’t watched each team in great detail

1. Georgia
2. Oregon (Healthy Jordan Burch)
3. Miami
4. Notre Dame
5. Tennessee
6. Clemson
7. Indiana (Healthy Rourke)
8. Alabama
9. Texas A&M
10. Ohio State
11. Penn State
12. Iowa State
You have Indiana ahead of Ohio State, so I'm a big fan of this poll!! This looks pretty good. Doesn't seem like you're a big ten homer, which is good. No way Notre Dame is #4. They should probably miss the playoffs for losing at home to Northern Illinois. NI is 4-4 currently, they've lost 4 of their last 6, including to Buffalo, NC State, Toledo and Ball State. To me, who you play and how they are doing mean alot in college football because there are so few head to head matchups. But outside of that, it looks great!
 
Looking at how pathetic Penn State’s schedule is down the stretch, they’re virtually assured a playoff spot even if they lose to Ohio State.

Miami looks to be in great shape as well, even if they were to lose the ACC title game. The game at Georgia Tech could be the one trouble spot if they find one.

Boise State avoided a prime pitfall opportunity at UNLV, making it more likely they’ll now claim the 12th seed.

If Texas A&M wins Saturday night in Columbia, they’d have an interesting case for a berth at 10-2 even if they lose to Texas in a close game.

Ohio State and Texas A&M have the most pressure on them this Saturday.

With Texas, Bama, Notre Dame and LSU all on a bye this coming Saturday, this will be the Big Ten’s last Saturday in the spotlight this season.
I would agree, I think this Saturday's game is much more important to Ohio State than Penn State. This is why I'm not real big on the expanded playoff.
Question, how will the committee handle teams who don't make their conference championship games? Is it just another game or does it mean more?
 
You have Indiana ahead of Ohio State, so I'm a big fan of this poll!! This looks pretty good. Doesn't seem like you're a big ten homer, which is good. No way Notre Dame is #4. They should probably miss the playoffs for losing at home to Northern Illinois. NI is 4-4 currently, they've lost 4 of their last 6, including to Buffalo, NC State, Toledo and Ball State. To me, who you play and how they are doing mean alot in college football because there are so few head to head matchups. But outside of that, it looks great!
If Notre Dame wins out they are in and will be the 5 seed. I’m a die hard Big Ten fan but no way a homer, very much a realist. The conference isn’t very good top to bottom but at the top it is very good
 
Decided to throw out my 10,000 foot view of rankings. Don’t take these too seriously since I haven’t watched each team in great detail

1. Georgia
2. Oregon (Healthy Jordan Burch)
3. Miami
4. Notre Dame
5. Tennessee
6. Clemson
7. Indiana (Healthy Rourke)
8. Alabama
9. Texas A&M
10. Ohio State
11. Penn State
12. Iowa State
So, if Rourke is playing, you think OSU and PSU lose to Indiana, Miami, Clemson on a neutral field? Laughable. Backing this up with any $$$?? I'll take a piece of that. Vegas would disagree heartily with this assessment.
 
So, if Rourke is playing, you think OSU and PSU lose to Indiana, Miami, Clemson on a neutral field? Laughable. Backing this up with any $$$?? I'll take a piece of that. Vegas would disagree heartily with this assessment.
Did you not read my post? I haven’t looked in great detail but yes I would absolutely Indiana. Have you not been watching them play?
 
Did you not read my post? I haven’t looked in great detail but yes I would absolutely Indiana. Have you not been watching them play?
Yes I read it. It said 'don't take it too seriously', which is a disclaimer most of your posts need. But I figured you spent time typing it all out so you must have meant at least a portion of it.

I have seen Indiana twice and they are playing well. Early Vegas odds has OSU as a 12.5 favorite against them. Thus OSU would be a TD favorite on a neutral field. I think I'll go with their opinion since they don't post anything they aren't serious about.
 
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