Thanks to Stephen Colbert, obviously. A lot of people are clamoring for a Big Ten title game championship. This possibility has merits, but Michigan is still fourth in the running, as I see it. Ohio State is in, USC running second and Florida third. Here's how it breaks down:
-USC controls its own destiny. If they beat Notre Dame and UCLA, they will have a 5-0 record against ranked teams.
-If USC loses either one of those games, it falls to Florida. Florida is the best remaining one loss team, and if they can beat Florida State this weekend and Arkansas in the SEC title game, they will be 3-1 against ranked teams, 12-1 overall, their only loss coming against 10-2 Auburn. This is where it gets sticky.
-Michigan has finished its season 11-1 with their only loss against Ohio State. They are 2-1 against ranked teams, and it is their win over Notre Dame that kills The Irish's chances for a title game bid.
So we have:
-11-1 Michigan with one loss to Ohio State and a 2-1 record against ranked teams
-12-1 Florida with one loss to Auburn and a 3-1record against ranked teams
I think the SEC, with 5 ranked teams, edges out Michigan and the Big 10 with their 3 ranked teams. Give USC or Florida a chance. However ... what if Florida loses to Arkansas in the SEC title game?
-First Arkansas has to beat LSU this weekend Then if they win that game and take out Florida, they will be 12-1, 4-1 against ranked teams, with their only loss coming against USC. That would be a tough choice, Arkansas coming out of the SEC and all. But as good as Arkansas is, I'm pretty sure that Michigan would prevail.
But it will be a one-loss team against undefeated Ohio State, that's for sure. Who would give them the best matchup? I love USC, but Florida has a better defense. That''s my matchup.
-USC controls its own destiny. If they beat Notre Dame and UCLA, they will have a 5-0 record against ranked teams.
-If USC loses either one of those games, it falls to Florida. Florida is the best remaining one loss team, and if they can beat Florida State this weekend and Arkansas in the SEC title game, they will be 3-1 against ranked teams, 12-1 overall, their only loss coming against 10-2 Auburn. This is where it gets sticky.
-Michigan has finished its season 11-1 with their only loss against Ohio State. They are 2-1 against ranked teams, and it is their win over Notre Dame that kills The Irish's chances for a title game bid.
So we have:
-11-1 Michigan with one loss to Ohio State and a 2-1 record against ranked teams
-12-1 Florida with one loss to Auburn and a 3-1record against ranked teams
I think the SEC, with 5 ranked teams, edges out Michigan and the Big 10 with their 3 ranked teams. Give USC or Florida a chance. However ... what if Florida loses to Arkansas in the SEC title game?
-First Arkansas has to beat LSU this weekend Then if they win that game and take out Florida, they will be 12-1, 4-1 against ranked teams, with their only loss coming against USC. That would be a tough choice, Arkansas coming out of the SEC and all. But as good as Arkansas is, I'm pretty sure that Michigan would prevail.
But it will be a one-loss team against undefeated Ohio State, that's for sure. Who would give them the best matchup? I love USC, but Florida has a better defense. That''s my matchup.
