Committee picks Alabama, Washington, Ohio State and Clemson

Dec 08, 2016, 01:37
Committee picks Alabama, Washington, Ohio State and Clemson

The Buckeyes are the first team in the three-year history of the College Football Playoff to be awarded a spot in the field without having won its conference championship.

Penn State finished fifth in the playoff rankings, followed by Michigan, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin, all teams that Ohio State beat this season.

"I think it would've been mighty tough for the committee". If that happens, the Lions almost certainly would make the playoffs if they win the Big Ten.

Either way, Penn State will make its third appearance in the Rose Bowl, and after the way the season started, the team sounded thrilled.

In 2015, Stanford had two losses and was ranked No. 6, ahead of No. 7 Ohio State with one loss.

This contest presents Penn State with a huge opportunity. That's where coach Urban Meyer, a brand-new grandfather at age 52, found out that Ohio State would be in the College Football Playoff for the second time in three years.

Clemson (12-1) suffered what appeared to be a debilitating loss to unranked Pittsburgh on November 12, but followed up with lopsided wins over Wake Forest and SC. The Final poll of the season will be posted the week following the national championship game. Clemson joins Alabama, Ohio State, and Washington as the four teams selected to the CFP semifinals. Next year we'll be standing here talking about some other way it fell out.

Alabama remains atop the CFP rankings following their 31-3 win over Chattanooga.

Washington is led by Heisman Trophy candidate quarterback Jake Browning, who has thrown for 3,280 yards and 42 touchdowns to just seven interceptions. "They have some outstanding players on offense and defense and have put up some fantastic numbers in terms of their ability on both offense, defense and special teams".

Penn State and USC have met twice in the Rose Bowl Game, including both of their most appearances in 2009.

"I'm thrilled that we'll be representing the Big Ten Conference as we travel to Pasadena for the 103rd Rose Bowl", stated Sandy Barbour, Penn State director of Athletics. The OVER is 13-4 in Penn State's last 17 games.

THE COACHES: Meyer has rebuilt the Buckeyes into a national power in five seasons in Columbus.

The AP announcement comes on the heels of a remarkable Nittany Lions victory in the Big Ten Championship Game over an eighth-ranked Wisconsin Badgers team that featured key performances from both men. You have to somehow simulate that game here in the next couple weeks to get them ready to play in that final game.

The College Football Playoff has been officially announced. If Clemson can get Watson in space, he can find his receivers and if he can't, he has the speed to outrun Tide defenders.

One of Ohio State's leaders is defensive end Tyquan Lewis, who echoed the sentiments of many teammates who thought the Buckeyes were in but relieved when the announcement confirmed their participation. 2,428 yards, 24 TDs passing; 847 yards, nine TDs rushing.

Instead of playing for a national title, Penn State (11-2) will face No. 9 Southern California (9-3) in the Rose Bowl on January 2. Clearly, Penn State had the edge over Washington in that area, but Washington did win some key games in the conference. "The thing that makes me very, very confused with Clemson is at times they look like they can move the ball on anybody and other times, they're very erratic and they turn the ball over".

"I've said it many times, this has been the easiest team I've had to coach", Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said after winning the ACC Championship in Orlando Saturday night.

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