Chaos didn't happen this weekend as we'd prayed it would--if anything, the football gods were against us as two teams we needed to win out, Alabama and Miami, both lost--and it now appears that even if Ohio State beats Wisconsin, the Buckeyes are still a longshot to make the playoffs. Despite a weak schedule, Alabama is still getting a lot of love (Dinich, Galloway and Palmer have them in at least their top six and Saban's already started lobbying knowing he doesn't have an opponent to prepare for) and it would take a Herculean effort (and a lot of help) for the Buckeyes to make the cut.
So let's say, for grins and giggles--which is message board-speak that this is a completely unscientific poll and everyone's opinion is valid--Ohio State beats Wisconsin and wins the B1G to finish 11-2 but gets left out as Clemson, Oklahoma, Auburn, Alabama make the field. Who would you want the Buckeyes to play in a New Year's Six bowl game and why?
The primary suspects (final records are assumed):
- 11-2 Georgia
- 11-2 Miami
- 13-0 UCF
- 11-2 USC
- 10-2 Washington
