2017 College Football Game Thread - Week 8

canderson · Oct 15, 2017

Clemson loses to Syracuse and only drops three spots. Da fuck?

nolasoxfan · Oct 16, 2017

canderson said:
Clemson loses to Syracuse and only drops three spots. Da fuck?

Where are you seeing that? AP has Clemson down to #7. I still think they make the playoff if they win out the remainder of schedule and win the ACC title game. They will likely need some help, though (e.g., TCU dropping a road game or Penn St. getting tripped up vs. OSU or Michigan). Despite the SYR loss, I still think Clemson is one of the top 3 teams in the country--probably top two--but I’m biased.

canderson · Oct 16, 2017

nolasoxfan said:
Where are you seeing that? AP has Clemson down to #7. I still think they make the playoff if they win out the remainder of schedule and win the ACC title game. They will likely need some help, though (e.g., TCU dropping a road game or Penn St. getting tripped up vs. OSU or Michigan). Despite the SYR loss, I still think Clemson is one of the top 3 teams in the country--probably top two--but I’m biased.

Must've been a wrong poll on Twitter, my bad.

And agreed - that lose probably doesn't hurt them whatsoever. Assuming they win out, they're definitely in the Final 4.

Royal Reader · Oct 16, 2017

Third Saturday in October <3

Looking forward to seeing Butch Jones get fired at halftime.

Bosoxen · Oct 16, 2017

SoxJox said:
Kansas at (6) TCU TBA TBA 10/15 / Tickets
(12) Oklahoma at Kansas State TBA TBA 10/15 / Tickets
(14) Oklahoma State at Texas TBA TBA 10/15 / Tickets

I fucking hate the Big 12's flex scheduling. It makes it impossible to schedule around games when you don't know what time kickoff will be until a week out.

That said, these games finally have announced kickoffs (times Eastern):

Kansas at (6) TCU - 8:00 PM
(12) Oklahoma at Kansas State - 4:00 PM
(14) Oklahoma State at Texas - 12:00 PM

RingoOSU · Oct 16, 2017

Kansas at TCU gets primetime? who even wants to watch that?

Infield Infidel · Oct 16, 2017

Bosoxen said:
I fucking hate the Big 12's flex scheduling. It makes it impossible to schedule around games when you don't know what time kickoff will be until a week out.

That said, these games finally have announced kickoffs (times Eastern):

Kansas at (6) TCU - 8:00 PM
(12) Oklahoma at Kansas State - 4:00 PM
(14) Oklahoma State at Texas - 12:00 PM

I hate it too, every conference does it. TV money uber alles

Senator Donut · Oct 16, 2017

Infield Infidel said:
I hate it too, every conference does it. TV money uber alles

The Big Ten only allows 12 days notice instead of 6 days like the Big 12. Of course, you could go independent and know all the start times are set in stone by around Memorial Day.

RingoOSU said:
Kansas at TCU gets primetime? who even wants to watch that?

I think they're ceding Saturday night to NBC and ABC. Snuff film enthusiasts will relish seeing KU in prime time on broadcast television though.

Bosoxen · Oct 16, 2017

Yeah, I'm actually ok with that from a pure tv perspective. You can only have so many marquee games at one time before you hit diminishing returns. The conference powers that be know which games will draw the most eyeballs (hint: it's the two earlier games).

RingoOSU · Oct 16, 2017

Turns out the TCU vs KU game will be historic, when KU loses it will tie the NCAA record of 44 straight road losses.

Senator Donut · Oct 17, 2017

The KC Star just published this headline: KU fans are horrified that Jayhawks’ game at TCU will be on national TV.

Infield Infidel · Oct 17, 2017

Domer said:
The KC Star just published this headline: KU fans are horrified that Jayhawks’ game at TCU will be on national TV.

KU fans crack me up. Ryan McGee said on a podcast that KU fans tweet at him asking him to include the Jayhawks in ESPN's Bottom 10. Glad they can have some fun with their team being so bad.

canderson · Oct 17, 2017

Keep it classy, Penn State!

http://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefootball/index.ssf/2017/10/penn_state_fans_mock_flint_water_crisis.html

Infield Infidel · Oct 18, 2017

http://collegefootball.ap.org/article/scott-frost-taking-scout-team-qb-reps-prepare-20th-ranked-ucf-navy

It’s not unusual for the UCF Knights to see coach Scott Frost in cleats taking special teams reps with the team on Fridays.

That’s just a benefit of having a relatively young coach who is still in playing shape. But this week Frost is stepping it up and lining up as the scout quarterback in order to give his defense the best look at what it will be living facing with Navy’s triple-option offense and standout quarterback Zach Abey.

Brand Name · Oct 19, 2017

Royal Reader said:
Third Saturday in October <3

Looking forward to seeing Butch Jones get fired at halftime.

Indeed. Will be watching on delay due to a double shift at work, but when you consider the slump the Vols are on, Butch Jones clearly on the way out, and the way this Tide team is trending? I can't wait to dig in. Probably my second favorite annual matchup of the year, just behind the Brag Bowl.

Think you're being a bit of a pessimist on his point of firing. Why not by the end of the first, or heck, first series? Also think the Vegas spread is a low, given just how inept that offense has been. Who do they have that can keep up with the battle in the trenches that is Tuscaloosa's best battering ram? He won't, but would love to see Saban encourage the men in Crimson to 70 on these guys if at all possible.

Not much else appeals to me this week SEC wise but Michigan/Penn State and USC/Notre Dame seem like a fine way to spend a weekday afternoon when the opportunity is right for some good old fashioned film room reviews.

edoug · Oct 19, 2017

L.J. Scott, arrested not for the first or second or even third time but for the seventh time.
https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2017/10/19/16506036/lj-scott-arrested-michigan-state-rb-2017

zoolight.space · Oct 20, 2017

Going to be tough to fire Butch Jones with the implementation of the new early signing period. He has a top ten class coming in.

canderson · Oct 20, 2017

zoolight.space said:
Going to be tough to fire Butch Jones with the implementation of the new early signing period. He has a top ten class coming in.

Charlie Strong had wonderfully rated recruiting classes.

Royal Reader · Oct 21, 2017

Gameday. UT sucks!

canderson · Oct 21, 2017

Texas’ offense is painful. Thankfully OK St is bad at tackling.

Freddy Linn · Oct 21, 2017

Rudolph wanted no part of that loose ball.

johnmd20 · Oct 21, 2017

Florida State is going to be 2-4. That is insane, man.

canderson · Oct 21, 2017

Fuck this offense. They should b up 14 over pokie.

canderson · Oct 21, 2017

Horrible fucking loss. I can run better offense than Texas goddamnit.

Kremlin Watcher · Oct 21, 2017

The Tom Herman train is going about the same as the Charlie Strong train. Good thing they didn’t interview anyone else ...

Infield Infidel · Oct 21, 2017

I don't know what Ehlinger was doing on that pass. True freshman mistake there

johnmd20 · Oct 21, 2017

Texas D fought hard. The offense did not. Brutal team to be a fan of, it seems. They find a way to kick you guys in the nuts almost every week.

Bosoxen · Oct 21, 2017

Let's not let Brandon Jones off the hook. For the second week in a row, he gave up a huge play late in the game which directly led to a loss. He's officially on the lead pipe list.

canderson · Oct 21, 2017

Bosoxen said:
Let's not let Brandon Jones off the hook. For the second week in a row, he gave up a huge play late in the game which directly led to a loss. He's officially on the lead pipe list.

2nd and 4 on the 7, lets roll out the QB for a lateral pass then roll out the other way on a screen.

I’d be fine if Tim Beck lost the ability to speak.

Bosoxen · Oct 21, 2017

Beck is the first name on the list. That fucker needs to go.

JCizzle · Oct 21, 2017

Tennessee is really bad at this whole football thing

The Napkin · Oct 21, 2017

Update from Blacksburg:

VT Offense 21
VT Defense 14
VT Special Teams 7
UNC 0

The Napkin · Oct 21, 2017

Oh. Sooooo close to making it 21-14-14-0 but a blocked punt bounced out of bounds.

canderson · Oct 21, 2017

K State was up 3 TDs on dirt burglar but have given it all back already,

Bob Montgomerys Helmet Hat · Oct 21, 2017

canderson said:
K State was up 3 TDs on dirt burglar but have given it all back already,

They were actually only up 2 TDs. But now they're losing.

The Napkin · Oct 21, 2017

Final score:

VT Offense 35
VT Defense 14
VT Special Teams 10
UNC 7

canderson · Oct 21, 2017

Saquon Barkley 14
Michigan 0

Penn State has run 6 plays I believe

terrynever · Oct 21, 2017

Penn State is not a typical Big Ten offense. Run it, throw it, uptempo. 14-0 three minutes into the Michigan game.

terrynever · Oct 21, 2017

Michigan back in it after an interception and long drive by the offense. On the three as first quarter ends.

johnmd20 · Oct 21, 2017

Irish up 28-0 on USC. Not bad.

terrynever · Oct 21, 2017

Nits up 21-13 at the half. Pretty good effort by Michigan to get back in this, on the road. O'Korn is taking charge of his offense.

canderson · Oct 21, 2017

johnmd20 said:
Irish up 28-0 on USC. Not bad.

What an embarrassing beatdown and letdown for usc this year.

Boo hoo.

terrynever · Oct 21, 2017

Ohio State scouts seeing a lot of the PSU offense tonight. It's mostly a two-man show. Barkley has three TDs and McSorley two. Nits up 35-13 early in fourth quarter.

zoolight.space · Oct 22, 2017

I'm not sure how much scouting they were able to do. PSU did not have to break a sweat against a really bad Michigan Prime team.

lars10 · Oct 22, 2017

terrynever said:
Ohio State scouts seeing a lot of the PSU offense tonight. It's mostly a two-man show. Barkley has three TDs and McSorley two. Nits up 35-13 early in fourth quarter.

DaeShawn Hamilton also came up big a few times and the strength of the team may be there defense. I don't think it's a secret to anyone that Barkley is a huge part of their offense.. the problem comes in stopping him as PSU uses him in so many different ways.

terrynever · Oct 22, 2017

lars10 said:
DaeShawn Hamilton also came up big a few times and the strength of the team may be there defense. I don't think it's a secret to anyone that Barkley is a huge part of their offense.. the problem comes in stopping him as PSU uses him in so many different ways.

Yes, Hamilton made some great catches over the shoulder. This is the kid who dropped a game-winning TD pass against Pitt last year. Nits have a lot of weapons and the defense is very good. But the real test comes Saturday afternoon in Columbus.
It's one thing to win a big game at home. Quite another to beat a Top 6 team in their backyard. Plus, the Buckeyes are still pissed about last year.

lars10 · Oct 22, 2017

terrynever said:
Yes, Hamilton made some great catches over the shoulder. This is the kid who dropped a game-winning TD pass against Pitt last year. Nits have a lot of weapons and the defense is very good. But the real test comes Saturday afternoon in Columbus.
It's one thing to win a big game at home. Quite another to beat a Top 6 team in their backyard. Plus, the Buckeyes are still pissed about last year.

Most definitely next week against OSU is the biggest game of the year for PSU...and then they have to make sure not to let down against MSU if they win.

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