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Posted on 12/31/25 at 9:54 pm
Posted on 12/31/25 at 9:54 pm
It seems cursed.
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Posted on 12/31/25 at 9:55 pm to Darth_Vader
Top 4 should get the option. Teams that are playing well don't want a long arse break.
Posted on 12/31/25 at 9:56 pm to forkedintheroad
I could be mistaken, but I do believe that since the expansion to a 12 team playoff, teams that receive a first round bye are, as a few moments ago, now a combined 0-5 in playoff games.
Posted on 12/31/25 at 9:59 pm to Darth_Vader
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12 team playoff, teams that receive a first round bye are, as a few moments ago, now a combined 0-5 in playoff games
Correct.
Posted on 12/31/25 at 10:00 pm to Darth_Vader
People will continue to deny it
Posted on 12/31/25 at 10:01 pm to Darth_Vader
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It seems cursed.
It is and seems obvious. TAMU losing to Texas moving us into the 4th spot may prove fatal. Definitely preferred that #5 spot for this exact reason
Posted on 12/31/25 at 10:07 pm to ClemsonKitten
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People will continue to deny it
I think a lot is riding on how the three games go tomorrow. If this pattern continues, I think we’ll see an outcry to fix it. The obvious answer is to move the playoffs to the middle of December, say Dec. 15th at the latest. But that would destroy the tie-in to the big New Years Bowls like the Rose, Cotton, Sugar, and Orange Bowls. I’m interested to see how things shake out.
This post was edited on 12/31/25 at 10:08 pm
Posted on 12/31/25 at 10:13 pm to Darth_Vader
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I think we’ll see an outcry to fix it.
The fricking long wait in between games sucks for the fans too, why the hell do we have to wait 2 weeks for playoff football
Posted on 12/31/25 at 10:15 pm to ClemsonKitten
Why don't ask the first round bye teams in the NFL lose then?
Posted on 12/31/25 at 10:17 pm to Red_and_black
I am pulling for Tech the rest of the way.
That bye may help some injured players but it seems to rust the whole team.
Who knows really, could be just bad picks by the committee thinking who is the best, like back in the old football poll days.
That bye may help some injured players but it seems to rust the whole team.
Who knows really, could be just bad picks by the committee thinking who is the best, like back in the old football poll days.
Posted on 12/31/25 at 10:19 pm to Darth_Vader
Awful small sample size to declare anything.
Posted on 12/31/25 at 10:24 pm to Darth_Vader
No, last year they put in a bunch of teams because of AQ status.
And Miami did not gain an advantage by having to play A&M last week.
That said, the #5 seed and #6 seeds were the best seed because no championship game, and then cupcake.
And I remember when people would cry about Alabama getting an extra week off in 2011 and 2017.
And Miami did not gain an advantage by having to play A&M last week.
That said, the #5 seed and #6 seeds were the best seed because no championship game, and then cupcake.
And I remember when people would cry about Alabama getting an extra week off in 2011 and 2017.
Posted on 12/31/25 at 10:34 pm to The_SwAUggford
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Why don't ask the first round bye teams in the NFL lose then?
You totally missed the point. Do first round bye teams in the NFL go almost a month without playing a game before they take the field in the playoffs?
Look, I’m not making excuses. I’m actually quite happy to see Ohio State lose. But 0-5 is hard to ignore. The pattern is quite clear.
Posted on 12/31/25 at 10:43 pm to RTM4
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Posted on 12/31/25 at 11:17 pm to Jabontik
quote:Contrary to popular belief, these kids are college students and they have academic requirements such as finals to complete.
The fricking long wait in between games sucks for the fans too, why the hell do we have to wait 2 weeks for playoff football
Posted on 12/31/25 at 11:18 pm to Darth_Vader
Hope it continues tomorrow but have my doubts
Posted on 12/31/25 at 11:22 pm to RT1941
They are pros now. DWI.
Posted on 12/31/25 at 11:24 pm to theballguy
It’s an advantage to have a bye no risk of losing. It’s your responsibility to be ready to play. The advantage is over. You have to have the right mentality.
Posted on 12/31/25 at 11:36 pm to Darth_Vader
A 25-26 day break between games is just crazy. Completely destroys rhythm. In theory, a team that doesn't play a conference title game could be top 4, like an undefeated Notre Dame and have over a month off between games. Just absurd
Posted on 12/31/25 at 11:39 pm to Utah_CUtiger
Notre dame isn’t eligible for a bye I don’t think
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