2022 Bowl Projections

[Riddickulous]

Big game for the wide receivers as Pyne will not have Mayer to force the ball to.

 

[FDNYIrish1]

Big game for the wide receivers as Pyne will not have Mayer to force the ball to.

Looking forward to seeing some of that young TE talent and depth in action. Hopefully not under center!

 

[OhioIrish]

Holiday Bowl v either Utah or Oregon would be ideal. Better optics to beat significant brand in a night game.

Gator Bowl v 2nd Tier SEC like South Carolina would be a major disappointment. And it’s a Friday, midday game. Lame.

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

Michigan and USC in the playoffs is pretty fucking bleak.

When they both get piss pounded, you'll sleep incredibly well.

 

[ulukinatme]

Big game for the wide receivers as Pyne will not have Mayer to force the ball to.

Yup, either we focus on the ground game, or a good chance to see how our WRs have progressed and maybe get Evans some more snaps so he's ready for 2023.

 

[BoredIrish]

When they both get piss pounded, you'll sleep incredibly well.

Georgia will hammer USC... so that should be fun.

Are we sure that TCU is better than Michigan though? Last thing I want to see if Michigan in the final... although hopefully they will get embarrassed.

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

Georgia will hammer USC... so that should be fun.

Are we sure that TCU is better than Michigan though? Last thing I want to see if Michigan in the final... although hopefully they will get embarrassed.

I think UGA beats USC, Michigan beats TCU, UGA beats Michigan.

 

[ACamp1900]

I think UGA beats USC, Michigan beats TCU, UGA beats Michigan.

If I had to bet,… all SCUM title game,…

 

[Crazy Balki]

I have to wonder what happens if Michigan or USC lose in the CCG.

Very unlikely, but it wouldn't be the first time we saw the Spoilermakers in action against #2, and Utah beat USC once before.

If that were to happen, I'd have to imagine USC is out and Michigan probably drops to 3 and Ohio State sneaks in at 4.

Yeesh, this is horrid.

 

[IrishLax]

The best case scenario for everyone is TCU loses in their championship game and gets left out for Ohio State and the playoffs are:
1. Georgia 2. Michigan 3. USC 4. Ohio State

I have zero interest in watching a garbage TCU team get throttled by Michigan.

This is a weird year where Georgia is so clearly better than all of the other teams and it's really "soft" at the top whereas many years recently have had 2-3 truly elite teams.

 

[GATTACA!]

The best case scenario for everyone is TCU loses in their championship game and gets left out for Ohio State and the playoffs are:
1. Georgia 2. Michigan 3. USC 4. Ohio State

I have zero interest in watching a garbage TCU team get throttled by Michigan.

This is a weird year where Georgia is so clearly better than all of the other teams and it's really "soft" at the top whereas many years recently have had 2-3 truly elite teams.

Either way Michigan or USC wins a playoff game before us. I don't see this as a win.

 

[irishfan]

The best case scenario for everyone is TCU loses in their championship game and gets left out for Ohio State and the playoffs are:
1. Georgia 2. Michigan 3. USC 4. Ohio State

I have zero interest in watching a garbage TCU team get throttled by Michigan.

This is a weird year where Georgia is so clearly better than all of the other teams and it's really "soft" at the top whereas many years recently have had 2-3 truly elite teams.

I might get proven wrong, but I think TCU is in regardless unless they get blown out this week. I could be way off, but I unfortunately could even see USC being safe with a close loss this week as well.

Ohio State has wins over us and Penn State. That’s really it of note. Next best wins would be over 7-5 Iowa and 7-5 Maryland. Obviously the bad loss at home to Michigan to end the year.

USC has wins over us, UCLA, and Oregon State. All should I be ranked top-20. They also beat Fresno State who is #36 in the AP and in the Mountain West champ game this week. I could see the committee talking themselves into that being a quality win if they’re looking for an excuse to include USC and the Heisman winner. USC already lost to Utah on the road by 1. I’m not sure another close loss would do a ton to their resume, but I hope I’m wrong. I’d much rather see Ohio State sneak in.

Edit: also the committee tends not to punish teams harshly for conference championship losses.

 

[Dizzyphil]

Holiday Bowl v either Utah or Oregon would be ideal. Better optics to beat significant brand in a night game.

Gator Bowl v 2nd Tier SEC like South Carolina would be a major disappointment. And it’s a Friday, midday game. Lame.

Pundits have changed their minds....

ND vs KY based on GA beating LSU and how the SEC standings finish. IF....... LSU wins, changes it back to MS State/USC

 

[ulukinatme]

Pundits have changed their minds....

ND vs KY based on GA beating LSU and how the SEC standings finish. IF....... LSU wins, changes it back to MS State/USC

I'm just not feelin' KY. I get it's going to be based on conference standings, but I think ND vs. Miss St would bring in a lot of eyes and $$$. It's a first time matchup too. Freeman vs. Leech. Catholics vs. Pirates.

 

[Dizzyphil]

Anybody but Miss State and their fucking cowbells.

 

[ulukinatme]

Anybody but Miss State and their fucking cowbells.

If we can tolerate USC's band playing Fight On 4,327,129 times a game we can handle a little cowbell. The moms in our PeeWee football use them all the time too. You never enjoy them, but you get used to them.

 

[ACamp1900]

I dig the cowbell baby!!!

However Tulane in the natty would have been the ideal situation

 

[ulukinatme]

I dig the cowbell baby!!!

However Tulane in the natty would have been the ideal situation

 

[OKCDomer23]

Anybody but Miss State and their fucking cowbells.

Leach and ND would be an odd fit for a bowl game. Programs have only played twice historically and each has a victory.

 

[ulukinatme]

Leach and ND would be an odd fit for a bowl game. Programs have only played twice historically and each has a victory.

Really? Winspedia says we've never met: Winsipedia - Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs football series history
Ole Miss is the program we've played twice, each side getting 1 win.

 

[Irish#1]

I have to wonder what happens if Michigan or USC lose in the CCG.

Very unlikely, but it wouldn't be the first time we saw the Spoilermakers in action against #2, and Utah beat USC once before.

If that were to happen, I'd have to imagine USC is out and Michigan probably drops to 3 and Ohio State sneaks in at 4.

Yeesh, this is horrid.

A lot is going tp depend on Aidan O'Connell. His brother recently died and he's been with his family since the Old Oaken Bucket game. Brohm did say he expects him to play but doesn't know when he'll return.

 

[Rasputin]

If we can tolerate USC's band playing Fight On 4,327,129 times a game we can handle a little cowbell. The moms in our PeeWee football use them all the time too. You never enjoy them, but you get used to them.

The moms or the cowbells?

 

[Huntr]

edit: dumbass troll acct. Serves me right for following a Bucks acct for news.

 

[GoldenAura]

And, suddenly, a Gator Bowl v SCar doesn't sound as intimidating.

This is a troll account. Rattler hasn't decided to transfer.

 

[Pops Freshenmeyer]

This is a troll account. Rattler hasn't decided to transfer.

I would think he's going to head to the NFL anyway.

Perhaps I am wrong.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Rattler has one of the most punchable faces I've ever seen before.

 

[irishnd31]

Rattler has one of the most punchable faces I've ever seen before.

Its a toss up between him and Mason Rudolph

 

[IrishLion]

Rattler has one of the most punchable faces I've ever seen before.

 

[NDohio]

This is a troll account. Rattler hasn't decided to transfer.

Wouldn't he have to sit out a year? He just transferred last year and I thought you get one free transfer and the second transfer results in sitting out a year.

 

[ACamp1900]

Rattler has one of the most punchable faces I've ever seen before.

He and his fellow OU QB from last year top my list