re: True or false: The winner of the iron bowl will make the playoff.

I'll say False. I don't think AU stands a very good chance of making it to the playoff. They likely have to win out: @ OM, @ Bama, @ UGA and would likely have a rematch with UGA in the SECCG. That ain't happening - 4 wins over current top 10 teams away from home. Bama stands the best chance from an IB winner perspective, but I don't think they're good enough this year to beat Miss St, AU and likely UGA in the SECCG. Could happen, but I'll believe it when I see it.