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ESPN lists their sleeper playoff teams for 2022
Posted on 4/27/22 at 3:59 pm
Posted on 4/27/22 at 3:59 pm
As you’d expect, Arkansas is the only team from the SEC.
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“ Arkansas
Preseason FPI: No. 29
ESPN's updated Way-Too-Early Top 25: No. 20
Statement game: Oct. 1 vs. Alabama. Since Arkansas has already proven it can beat Texas A&M, it's onto the measuring stick in the SEC West, Alabama. Arkansas lost to the Tide last year 42-35, but the Razorbacks clearly played better than they did in the past five games in the series, which Alabama had won by an average of 34.4 points. Following the game, coach Sam Pittman said he told the players, "the days of getting our teeth kicked in are over." While 2021 was somewhat of a moral victory, Arkansas will need a real W this fall to move from sleeper to contender.
Why to take them seriously: Quarterback KJ Jefferson is at his best against the best. Only two SEC quarterbacks had a higher Total QBR than Jefferson in conference play last fall, and they both played for the national title. Jefferson was responsible for 11 touchdowns against ranked SEC opponents, the second-most by any SEC player. Jefferson also led the Hogs with 664 rushing yards last year.
Biggest hurdle: The No. 13 schedule in the country. It's not just Alabama and Texas A&M and surviving the SEC West. Arkansas opens against Cincinnati and also travels to BYU on Oct. 15 -- a tough trip sandwiched between road games at Mississippi State and Auburn.”
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“ Arkansas
Preseason FPI: No. 29
ESPN's updated Way-Too-Early Top 25: No. 20
Statement game: Oct. 1 vs. Alabama. Since Arkansas has already proven it can beat Texas A&M, it's onto the measuring stick in the SEC West, Alabama. Arkansas lost to the Tide last year 42-35, but the Razorbacks clearly played better than they did in the past five games in the series, which Alabama had won by an average of 34.4 points. Following the game, coach Sam Pittman said he told the players, "the days of getting our teeth kicked in are over." While 2021 was somewhat of a moral victory, Arkansas will need a real W this fall to move from sleeper to contender.
Why to take them seriously: Quarterback KJ Jefferson is at his best against the best. Only two SEC quarterbacks had a higher Total QBR than Jefferson in conference play last fall, and they both played for the national title. Jefferson was responsible for 11 touchdowns against ranked SEC opponents, the second-most by any SEC player. Jefferson also led the Hogs with 664 rushing yards last year.
Biggest hurdle: The No. 13 schedule in the country. It's not just Alabama and Texas A&M and surviving the SEC West. Arkansas opens against Cincinnati and also travels to BYU on Oct. 15 -- a tough trip sandwiched between road games at Mississippi State and Auburn.”
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Posted on 4/27/22 at 4:08 pm to DuckTalesLOL
The list:
Utah
USC
Baylor
Michigan State
NC State
Arkansas
BYU
Utah
USC
Baylor
Michigan State
NC State
Arkansas
BYU
Posted on 4/27/22 at 4:09 pm to DuckTalesLOL
You'll be lucky to finish top 3 in the West let alone make a playoff.
Posted on 4/27/22 at 4:16 pm to DuckTalesLOL
quote:Many, many, many times.
Since Arkansas has already proven it can beat Texas A&M
Posted on 4/27/22 at 4:21 pm to Vols98
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You'll be lucky to finish top 3 in the West let alone make a playoff.
You should focus on trying to finish above .500.
Posted on 4/27/22 at 4:21 pm to DuckTalesLOL
Do we have any players?
Posted on 4/27/22 at 4:28 pm to DuckTalesLOL
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Biggest hurdle: The No. 13 schedule in the country.
Softest schedule in like 20 years.
Posted on 4/27/22 at 4:30 pm to mckibaj
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Utah
USC
Baylor
Michigan State
NC State
Arkansas
BYU
Utah and Arkansas are the only ones in that list with any tangible chance.
Posted on 4/27/22 at 4:31 pm to Poker_hog
Cincinatti lost everyone and BYU lost to UAB in their bowl
if arkansas can get past Bama and auburn they have a solid shot.
they'll beat texas a&m with ease
if arkansas can get past Bama and auburn they have a solid shot.
they'll beat texas a&m with ease
Posted on 4/27/22 at 4:32 pm to Drewbie
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Many, many, many times.
If Arky wasn't 1-9 over the last 10, you might have a point.
Posted on 4/27/22 at 4:32 pm to DuckTalesLOL
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the days of getting our teeth kicked in are over
I know you gotta say it but these quotes have a bad track record when a coach claims their program turned some corner in getting beat by Saban.
This post was edited on 4/27/22 at 5:02 pm
Posted on 4/27/22 at 4:32 pm to charminultra
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they'll beat texas a&m with ease
Pop quiz:
Over the last ten seasons, which is the smallest number?
A. Number of wins Arkansas has over Texas A&M?
B. Number of wins A&M has over LSU?
C. Number of wins LSU has over Alabama?
D. Number of wins A&M has over Alabama?
Posted on 4/27/22 at 4:33 pm to Vols98
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You'll be lucky to finish top 3 in the West let alone make a playoff.
Posted on 4/27/22 at 4:36 pm to mckibaj
Hmm
Out of those teams, Utah and Hogs are my top ones.
Out of those teams, Utah and Hogs are my top ones.
Posted on 4/27/22 at 4:39 pm to Vols98
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Message ESPN lists their sleeper playoff teams for 2022 by Vols98 You'll be lucky to finish top 3 in the West let alone make a playoff.
There isn’t a team in the west that Tennessee could beat. Let that sink in.
Posted on 4/27/22 at 4:41 pm to charminultra
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if arkansas can get past Bama
They can get in without beating Alabama. Probably better if they don’t so they can get in without playing in the SEC championship.
Posted on 4/27/22 at 4:43 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
Congrats on beating Bert, Chad Morris and John L Smith.
That’s a great accomplishment.
It’s pretty funny that Jimbo never beat Chad Morris by more than 7 points.
That’s a great accomplishment.
It’s pretty funny that Jimbo never beat Chad Morris by more than 7 points.
This post was edited on 4/27/22 at 4:44 pm
Posted on 4/27/22 at 4:45 pm to DuckTalesLOL
Hell yeah Arkansas! Long overdue for a breakout season. You all deserve it.
USC, lol. Dry brisket should be an automatic denial.
USC, lol. Dry brisket should be an automatic denial.
Posted on 4/27/22 at 4:52 pm to KaiserSoze99
quote:If A&M wasn't still a decade away from even getting even you might have a point.
If Arky wasn't 1-9 over the last 10, you might have a point.
Posted on 4/27/22 at 4:52 pm to Oklahomey
You clowns must have forgot the 9 straight victories the aggies laid on yall. Beat them once and claim it to be easy?
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