ArdmoreRyno

I agree with you.... but I don't see Bama winning.

I see... a huge Bama homer. And of course you're against expansion... you want your little 4 team club that Alabama will always be in regardless if they are 11-0 or 10-1.

Does this hurt ND's chances at getting a top 4 CFP spot in the committees eyes? If it comes down to a 11-1 ND and a 12-1 Oklahoma State team who just won the Big XII title... would they overlook ND?

I made my list based off how I feel about the teams. Do I think Cincy would beat Alabama? Not really. But since they are undefeated and beat ND on the road, I have to place them in the top 5. So explain the rolling eyes and laughing. Tell me how my list is wrong... since you disagree. Alabama will be 11-2 after this weekend anyway.

Until they join a conference, they shouldn't be regarded as high as they are. Getting a pass right now for being an indy program and it's BS. Besides, they've been blown out in every CFP game they've been in. OSU has beat two top 10 teams (CPF top 10) and the best win ND has is a 3 loss Wisconsin team ranked 14th... a team who is finishing 3rd in their division.

Rumors are here in Oklahoma.... Riley protested the move to the SEC. Why would Oklahoma need to go to a conference like the SEC? They practically ran the Big XII. Top 10 recruiting classes and OU has enough money it shouldn't have been a huge increase for their market. He's been unhappy with the Board of Regents all year. What's crazy, they lose Riley and can fall back on Bob Stoops (the intern HC now). But all that said, F*** OU. Go Pokes!!!! 37-33

We got in a little late (9:30) so we missed being able to park there, but I want to thank everyone that make us Okies welcome (our first game in Buffalo) at the tailgate on the 21st. Got to meet Pinto Ron, Pizza Pete, the guy who owns the firetruck (can't remember his name) and a TON of amazing fellow Mafia members. My dad, not a huge NFL fan, had a BLAST. Especially getting beer out of a firetruck and eating the pizza and food out of the paint trays I hope to make this an annual trip. I just hope next time, we walk away with the win instead of what we saw. Again, THANK YOU ALL!!!!!!

My updated top 10 after Saturday (I was in Stillwater for the Bedlam game ) 1. UGA 12-0 2. Michigan 11-1 3. Oklahoma State 11-1 4. Cincy 12-0 5. Alabama 11-1 6. Notre Dame 11-1 7. Michigan 10-2 8. Ohio State 10-2 9. Ole Miss 10-2 10. Baylor 10-2 UGA should beat down Alabama. Houston could beat Cincy... that would probably push both ND and OSU in at 3rd and 4th respectively. I don't think ND could beat Oklahoma State though, so that's my current rankings. Oklahoma State's defense played horribly in the 1st half against OU. Second half, we shut them out and shut down Caleb Williams. I was about to walk out of the stadium when we spotted them 9 points in the 3Q. I thought "Here we go again". It's crazy, after week 2 and OSU barely beating Tulsa... I walked out of the stadium and talked to my dad about "How are we going to win six games? We will beat Kansas, beat Tech... but who are the other 2 teams we will beat? No one!" Now we are looking at a possible CFP birth. Crazy year.

Ardmore, Oklahoma - Birthplace of Rex and Rob Ryan, Mark Gastineau, Mike Pouncey, Justin Blackmon and John Hinckley Jr.!

Thanks... My youngest daughter goes to Ole Miss and I went to the first parent weekend there, they played Tulane. It was the most rain I have ever experienced in my life (and I'm from Oklahoma, where I witnessed the most powerful storm in recorded human history). I was drenched.

Poison, 1988 in Oklahoma City Guns N' Roses, 1989 in Dallas (I was 13/14 and my parents just dropped me and a few of my friends off at them, if they only knew... lol)

I keep watching the weather praying it won't rain... then last night, went from no rain to 65% So what's Buffalo like when it's raining and 47 degrees? Trying to judge what to layer up in (clothes-wise).

Outside UGA, best defense in the country. And this is w/o our best defensive back this entire season (Tre Sterling III). Seems the CFP, which was formed following the BS the BCS did to OSU in 2011, wants offense.

It sucks being an Oklahoma State fan. Got screwed in 2011 and might be outside looking in again in 2021.

Heading to Buffalo this Friday from Oklahoma with my dad.... our first trip to Buffalo. Been a fan since 1988 and have watched us play in Texas a few times, but never at home. Staying at N.F. from Friday to Tuesday. Any "must" things to do? We are going to Toronto Saturday to see one of my dad's dental friends. Can't wait!

Yep. I wanted my Pokes to face an 11-0 OU team in Stillwater, then play them the next week against an 11-1 OU team. That was our best shot at the CFP. Now Oklahoma State, despite maybe being a top 4 team, will probably be out... al la 2011

I'm so pissed my Cowboys lost to Iowa State a few weeks ago or we'd be in the top 5 right now. Then OU lost, which I hate OU, but a win over 11-0 OU vs a 9-2 or 10-1 OU looks SO much better to the CFP. This week: 1. UGA 2. Alabama 3. Oregon 4. Ohio State 5. Michigan 6. Cincy 7. Mich State 8. ND 9. Oklahoma State 10. Baylor How it SHOULD be ranked: 1. UGA 2. Alabama 3. Cincy 4. Ohio State 5. Oklahoma State Oregon has beat ONE ranked team and lost to a BAD Stanford team. I don't think any PAC12 team is good enough right now. Ohio State has beat two ranked teams the past few weeks and we will know where they really stand the next few weeks to come. The B1G will play itself out. Still think Cincy couldn't hang in any power 5, but they did beat ND and haven't lost. Oklahoma State, we've been the hottest team with 1 loss... beat 3 ranked teams and lost to Iowa State, who was ranked. From ESPN: Let's do a little blind résumé comparison: Team A is 9-1 with a 5-1 mark against FPI top-50 opponents (with a 12.2 points-per-game margin) and three wins vs. teams ranked at game time. Its lone loss came on the road by three points to a preseason AP top-10 team. Its ESPN Strength of Record is No. 6 nationally. Team B is 9-1 with a 4-1 mark against FPI top-50 opponents (with a 10.6 points-per-game margin) and one win vs. a team ranked at game time. Its lone loss came at home by seven points to a preseason AP top-10 team. Its ESPN Strength of Record is No. 9 nationally. So, which team would you have ranked higher?

Tulsa almost pushing Cincy into OT this late into the season... no way the Bearcats could hang with most top 10 teams (outside ND).

Thank you! I'll look up both places. Can't wait... first trip to Buffalo.

My week 2 predictions: 1. UGA 2. Alabama 3. Oregon 4. tOSU 5. Mich. State 6. Michigan 7. Cincy 8. OU 9. ND 10. OSU * GO POKES * (OSU Pokes that is)

Niagara Falls. We are going to Toronto that Saturday morning and could even watch the game there.

NEED SUGGESTIONS Since I can't start a new thread on the College Forum... (no clue how long the probation period lasts, I asked admin w/o an answer). I'm going to be at the Colts game on the 21st. Oklahoma State is playing at 8 p.m. vs Tech that Saturday on FOX. Anyone suggest a good place to watch the game? Thanks!

I feel MUCH better about it since OU has proven to be very human this season. I think Caleb Williams will be a stud QB but he's a freshman and after the UT game, has looked like one. They've survived a lot of close calls, especially in games they should have blown a team out (like trailing Kansas 0-10 at the half and 14-17 in the 4th Q). OSU hasn't been any more impressive on offense, with a lot of close games as well but the Cowboys defense is BY FAR better. I've been an OSU fan since I was born (1976) and have seen way too many games where OSU is better than OU and we've blown it... so I'll predict now, we will lose. There is a mental block for my Cowboys when it comes to the Sooners. We can dominate every Big XII team like Texas or WVU but we can't beat OU for some reason. Until we can prove we can, I can't pick OSU to win. There is a very high likelihood we will see Bedlam part II the following week in Dallas.

For the first time since 1997, my Pokes (Oklahoma State) also has a dominating defense. We sacked WVU 8 times (just missed out on 9) last Saturday. But for the first time that I can recall, our offense stinks. OSU's defense is 2nd to only UGA's IMO. Of course, Georgia's defense is on a completely different level that I have ever seen before. Plus they have a damn good offense.