re: Mizzou Might Have a Shot at the Playoff

It a really long shot...but definitely a possibility. The winner of the Oregon/Arizona game will get in for sure. If Wisconsin beats tOSU, the Big Ten is likely out of the picture. I suppose Michigan State is a possibility, but I think not playing for the title this weekend hurts them. The ACC will likely not get anyone in if FSU loses...although Georgia Tech will make a strong case by beating two top ten teams in the last two weeks. That brings us to the Big 12. Although Baylor and TCU have had underwhelming wins in recent weeks, the Big 12 has by far the best shot at getting 2 teams in (as crazy and frustrating as it is).

One element that helps Mizzou a ton is the human element. The committee will look at how the team is playing now as well as injuries early in the year. Winning the SEC championship game over the #1 team in the country will give them something to think about. Win convincingly and it would be hard not to push MU into the top 4.

That said, we likely need some help this next week. Here's a list of who we should be rooting for this week:

Wisconsin over OSU
Georgia Tech over FSU
Iowa St over TCU
Kansas St over Baylor