2020 College Football Discussion and Pick 'Em Thread

[Illiniwek]

Friday, December 18th

Conference USA Championship Game
UAB @ Marshall 7 PM EST CBSSN

MAC Championship Game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI
Ball State vs Buffalo 7:30 PM EST ESPN

Purdue @ Indiana 7:30 PM EST BTN

Pac 12 Championship Game
Oregon @ #15 USC 8 PM EST FOX

Saturday, December 19th

Big Ten Championship Game at Lucas Oil Field Stadium in Indianapolis, IN
#14 Northwestern vs #4 Ohio State Noon EST FOX

#5 Texas A&M @ Tennessee Noon EST ESPN

Big 12 Championship Game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX
#11 Oklahoma vs #7 Iowa State Noon EST ABC

Florida State @ Wake Forest Noon EST ACCN

Washington State @ Utah 1:30 PM EST FS1

Air Force @ Army 3 PM EST CBSSN

Sun Belt Championship Game
#19 Louisiana @ #13 Coastal Carolina 3:30 PM EST ESPN

#25 Missouri @ Mississippi State 3:30 PM EST SECN ALT

Ole Miss @ LSU 3:30 PM EST SECN

ACC Championship Game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC
#3 Clemson vs #2 Notre Dame 4 PM EST ABC

Minnesota @ Wisconsin 4 PM EST BTN

Mountain West Championship Game at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, NV
Boise State vs San Jose State 4:15 PM EST FOX

Illinois @ Penn State 5:30 PM EST FS1 Lol why not?

Michigan @ Iowa 7 PM EST ESPN

Michigan State @ Maryland 7:30 PM EST BTN

SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA
#1 Alabama vs #6 Florida 8 PM EST CBS

American Athletic Conference Championship Game
#24 Tulsa @ #8 Cincinnati 8 PM EST ABC

Stanford @ UCLA 8 PM EST ESPN2

Arizona State @ Oregon State 10:30 PM EST ESPN

[NewYorkExpress]

Apparently I forgot to pick the Penn State/Illinois game.

I'm taking Illinois.

[GeorgiaModerate]

I'm just now entering picks (it's been a busy week) and have a couple of questions:

Nebraska @ Rutgers

Was this game ever on the list?  Nobody else has it.

Oregon @ #15 USC 8 PM EST FOX

No pick.

[Donerail]

I'm just now entering picks (it's been a busy week) and have a couple of questions:

Nebraska @ Rutgers

Was this game ever on the list?  Nobody else has it.

I just did every non-canceled game this weekend — if it's not on the list it's the only one.

[Santander]

People are seriously picking Illinois over Penn State?

[GeorgiaModerate]

UAB @ Marshall
Ball State vs Buffalo
Oregon @ #15 USC
#14 Northwestern vs #4 Ohio State
#5 Texas A&M @ Tennessee
#11 Oklahoma vs #7 Iowa State
Florida State @ Wake Forest
Washington State @ Utah
Air Force @ Army
#19 Louisiana @ #13 Coastal Carolina
#25 Missouri @ Mississippi State
Ole Miss @ LSU
#3 Clemson vs #2 Notre Dame
Minnesota @ Wisconsin
Boise State vs San Jose State
Illinois @ Penn State
Michigan State @ Maryland
#1 Alabama vs #6 Florida
#24 Tulsa @ #8 Cincinnati
Stanford @ UCLA
Arizona State @ Oregon State

[GeorgiaModerate]

People are seriously picking Illinois over Penn State?

Well, some people are still betting on Trump on Predictit.

[RINO Tom]

People are seriously picking Illinois over Penn State?

I mean, I don't know ... both suck, haha.  However, I certainly wouldn't pick the Coachless Illini over PSU on the road.

[Santander]

People are seriously picking Illinois over Penn State?

I mean, I don't know ... both suck, haha.  However, I certainly wouldn't pick the Coachless Illini over PSU on the road.

Penn State had a horrendous start, but isn't a bad team and look to have turned the corner. Losing to Ohio State was expected, and in retrospect, losing to Indiana and Iowa wasn't that bad. I'd put Penn State in the middle of the Big Ten pack, and I'd put Illinois at the bottom only maybe ahead of Rutgers.

[Sprouts Farmers Market ✘]

People are seriously picking Illinois over Penn State?

I mean, I don't know ... both suck, haha.  However, I certainly wouldn't pick the Coachless Illini over PSU on the road.

Penn State had a horrendous start, but isn't a bad team and look to have turned the corner. Losing to Ohio State was expected, and in retrospect, losing to Indiana and Iowa wasn't that bad. I'd put Penn State in the middle of the Big Ten pack, and I'd put Illinois at the bottom only maybe ahead of Rutgers.

And they really did beat Indiana, much as I (and surely you!) hate to admit it. The call simply couldn't be overturned, and they had a 99.9% in-game win probability and a 95% post-game win probability (revenge for last year's 27% post-game probability in a game they stole from the Hoosiers). They also dominated Nebraska in a game they lost and even outgained Maryland. Just extremely poor luck.

[Sprouts Farmers Market ✘]

I have always dreamed about championship weekend pairings across divisions for entire conferences. Shame COVID is killing it but I hope the Big Ten and others keep this under consideration going forward. An even better reward than most bowl games.

Everyone deserves to have a "Best 7th place game I've ever been a part of"

[GeorgiaModerate]

I have always dreamed about championship weekend pairings across divisions for entire conferences. Shame COVID is killing it but I hope the Big Ten and others keep this under consideration going forward. An even better reward than most bowl games.

Everyone deserves to have a "Best 7th place game I've ever been a part of"

There's no doubt that Nebraska-Rutgers is the game the nation's been waiting for.

[Sprouts Farmers Market ✘]

I have always dreamed about championship weekend pairings across divisions for entire conferences. Shame COVID is killing it but I hope the Big Ten and others keep this under consideration going forward. An even better reward than most bowl games.

Everyone deserves to have a "Best 7th place game I've ever been a part of"

There's no doubt that Nebraska-Rutgers is the game the nation's been waiting for.

My hometown seems hyped. Finally a chance to prove that Jersey Fresh isn't just a marketing slogan to make people forget about our polluting factories. Our agricultural output can go toe-to-toe with even the best.

[DINGO Joe]

I'm picking Rutgers and Penn St. for now.  Maybe do the rest later.

[GeorgiaModerate]

I'm picking Rutgers and Penn St. for now.  Maybe do the rest later.

The Nebraska-Rutgers game isn't actually in the list, although you weren't the only one to pick it.

[Terry the Fat Shark]

Either I forgot it or they announced it after I did the pick'em, possible based on how the week went

[Terry the Fat Shark]

Week 16 games

Friday, December 18th

Conference USA Championship Game
UAB @ Marshall 7 PM EST CBSSN

MAC Championship Game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI
Ball State vs Buffalo 7:30 PM EST ESPN

Pac 12 Championship Game
Oregon @ #15 USC 8 PM EST FOX

Saturday, December 19th

Big Ten Championship Game at Lucas Oil Field Stadium in Indianapolis, IN
#14 Northwestern vs #4 Ohio State Noon EST FOX

#5 Texas A&M @ Tennessee Noon EST ESPN

Big 12 Championship Game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX
#11 Oklahoma vs #7 Iowa State Noon EST ABC

Florida State @ Wake Forest Noon EST ACCN

Washington State @ Utah 1:30 PM EST FS1

Air Force @ Army 3 PM EST CBSSN

Sun Belt Championship Game
#19 Louisiana @ #13 Coastal Carolina 3:30 PM EST ESPN

#25 Missouri @ Mississippi State 3:30 PM EST SECN ALT

Ole Miss @ LSU 3:30 PM EST SECN

ACC Championship Game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC
#3 Clemson vs #2 Notre Dame 4 PM EST ABC

Minnesota @ Wisconsin 4 PM EST BTN

Mountain West Championship Game at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, NV
Boise State vs San Jose State 4:15 PM EST FOX

Illinois @ Penn State 5:30 PM EST FS1

Michigan State @ Maryland 7:30 PM EST BTN

SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA
#1 Alabama vs #6 Florida 8 PM EST CBS

American Athletic Conference Championship Game
#24 Tulsa @ #8 Cincinnati 8 PM EST ABC

Stanford @ UCLA 8 PM EST ESPN2

Arizona State @ Oregon State 10:30 PM EST ESPN

[Terry the Fat Shark]

FYI, my plan is for us to play all the bowl games after Christmas, which gives us 6 days to pick as normal. (Also gives us 26 games, pending cancellation, most matchups wont be decided until Selection Sunday)

[NewYorkExpress]

FYI, my plan is for us to play all the bowl games after Christmas, which gives us 6 days to pick as normal. (Also gives us 26 games, pending cancellation, most matchups wont be decided until Selection Sunday)

I'm not thrilled with that idea.

Picking the bowls is hard, as a lot of teams just don't care.

On top of that, several teams have already stated they won't accept a bowl invitation due to the pandemic.

[Terry the Fat Shark]

FYI, my plan is for us to play all the bowl games after Christmas, which gives us 6 days to pick as normal. (Also gives us 26 games, pending cancellation, most matchups wont be decided until Selection Sunday)

I'm not thrilled with that idea.

Picking the bowls is hard, as a lot of teams just don't care.

On top of that, several teams have already stated they won't accept a bowl invitation due to the pandemic.

So you want us to just pick....the playoff games? That's kind of boring. Given there are no restrictions on who can play this year, there are plenty of teams willing to play.

[NewYorkExpress]

FYI, my plan is for us to play all the bowl games after Christmas, which gives us 6 days to pick as normal. (Also gives us 26 games, pending cancellation, most matchups wont be decided until Selection Sunday)

I'm not thrilled with that idea.

Picking the bowls is hard, as a lot of teams just don't care.

On top of that, several teams have already stated they won't accept a bowl invitation due to the pandemic.

So you want us to just pick....the playoff games? That's kind of boring. Given there are no restrictions on who can play this year, there are plenty of teams willing to play.

I'm less than thrilled with the bowls being put up, but far be it from me to try to stop you if that's what you want to do.

[Terry the Fat Shark]

FYI, my plan is for us to play all the bowl games after Christmas, which gives us 6 days to pick as normal. (Also gives us 26 games, pending cancellation, most matchups wont be decided until Selection Sunday)

I'm not thrilled with that idea.

Picking the bowls is hard, as a lot of teams just don't care.

On top of that, several teams have already stated they won't accept a bowl invitation due to the pandemic.

So you want us to just pick....the playoff games? That's kind of boring. Given there are no restrictions on who can play this year, there are plenty of teams willing to play.

I'm less than thrilled with the bowls being put up, but far be it from me to try to stop you if that's what you want to do.

I posted in the original rules when this started that we would play the bowl games though, plus we played them in previous years as well, just picking the playoff is boring. We know Alabama will roll over the competition.

[Santander]

FYI, my plan is for us to play all the bowl games after Christmas, which gives us 6 days to pick as normal. (Also gives us 26 games, pending cancellation, most matchups wont be decided until Selection Sunday)

I'm not thrilled with that idea.

Picking the bowls is hard, as a lot of teams just don't care.

On top of that, several teams have already stated they won't accept a bowl invitation due to the pandemic.

So you want us to just pick....the playoff games? That's kind of boring. Given there are no restrictions on who can play this year, there are plenty of teams willing to play.

I'm less than thrilled with the bowls being put up, but far be it from me to try to stop you if that's what you want to do.

I posted in the original rules when this started that we would play the bowl games though, plus we played them in previous years as well, just picking the playoff is boring. We know Alabama will roll over the competition.

Ohio State

[NewYorkExpress]

FYI, my plan is for us to play all the bowl games after Christmas, which gives us 6 days to pick as normal. (Also gives us 26 games, pending cancellation, most matchups wont be decided until Selection Sunday)

I'm not thrilled with that idea.

Picking the bowls is hard, as a lot of teams just don't care.

On top of that, several teams have already stated they won't accept a bowl invitation due to the pandemic.

So you want us to just pick....the playoff games? That's kind of boring. Given there are no restrictions on who can play this year, there are plenty of teams willing to play.

I'm less than thrilled with the bowls being put up, but far be it from me to try to stop you if that's what you want to do.

I posted in the original rules when this started that we would play the bowl games though, plus we played them in previous years as well, just picking the playoff is boring. We know Alabama will roll over the competition.

That's why I'm not putting up more of a fuss.

Besides, we don't know that Alabama will win the National Championship.

Clemson's had their number the past couple of years...

[NewYorkExpress]

Not on the list, but the Sun Belt Championship game was canceled because of positive tests from Coastal Carolina.