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Playoff Rankings: Week 10 Results

Each week, the TCB Poll is an aggregate of all our inputs. Scroll down to see individual selections and opinions — this is how we’d like to see the College Football Playoff if we had to narrow the field *right now* to determine a national champion. Images courtesy The Helmet Project.

Rank	Team		Record	Weekly Change
1		Alabama	9-0	—
2		Michigan	9-0	—
3		Clemson	9-0	—
4		Washington	9-0	—

TCB Committee Member Comments

@AuburnElvis

1. Bama (But just wait until they get shocked in the Iron Bowl).
2. Michigan – They just keep winning
3. Washington – They just keep winning.
4. Clemson – [sigh] They just keep winning.

@HawkeyeElvis

This season makes me appreciate last season that much more.

1. Alabama – Crushing souls, dreams and your team’s offensive line one game at a time.
2. Michigan – I would LOVE to not be able to rank them next week. GO HAWKS!
3. Clemson – Cruising to the playoffs.
4. Washington – You KNOW the Dread Pirate Leach would love to sink these guys in the Apple Cup.

@IrishElvis

1. Alabama. Now they have the toughest schedule in the nation, so that’s nice.
2. Clemson. 2-0 vs current top-10 teams (Louisville & Auburn)
3. M******n. That Wisconsin victory is the feather in their cap.
4. Washington. Just be cool, Huskies…

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Playoff Rankings: Week 8 Results

Each week, the TCB Poll is an aggregate of all our inputs. Scroll down to see individual selections and opinions — this is how we’d like to see the College Football Playoff if we had to narrow the field *right now* to determine a national champion. Images courtesy The Helmet Project.

Rank	Team		Record	Weekly Change
1		Alabama	8-0	—
2		Michigan	7-0	+ 2
3		Clemson	7-0	-1
4		Washington	7-0	-1

TCB Committee Member Comments

@AuburnElvis

Well, well, well. How do those seven weeks picking Ohio State look NOW? Huh? What’s that? I can’t hear you? Or maybe your answer got blocked and run back for a touchdown.

1. Bama – They’re undefeated or now, but don’t sleep on those rejuvenated tigers… either of them.
2. THE University of Michigan – Not mocking the SEC for light scheduling any more, are they?
3. Clemson – They may lose to FSU, or not. Whatever.
4. Washington – They might slip up against Utah, but who’s the alternative pick here? West Virginia? Boise State? No thanks.I’ll keep the Huskies here until they lose.

@HawkeyeElvis

Is it basketball season yet? What a difference a year makes. Unless you are Alabama.

1. Alabama – With apologies to Auburn Elvis, who is left to stand in Saban’s way?
2. Michigan – Fine. I give up. I just hope we can do to the Wolverines what Penn State did to Ohio State.
3. Clemson – Would love to see them thumplay the ‘Noles this weekend.
4. Washington – Are the Huskies the only team in the Pac-12 to NOT give up 40 points a game?

@IrishElvis

Ah yes, the time when the playoff picture seems easy. Hang on, folks…it’s gonna get crazy in November.

1. Alabama. Toughest schedule among the unbeaten teams.
2. Clemson. 2-0 vs current top-10 teams (Louisville & Auburn)
3. M******n. Only the Buckeyes can spoil the season.
4. Washington. Best win to date is against 4-3 Stanford

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Playoff Rankings: Week 7 Results

Each week, the TCB Poll is an aggregate of all our inputs. Scroll down to see individual selections and opinions — this is how we’d like to see the College Football Playoff if we had to narrow the field *right now* to determine a national champion. Images courtesy The Helmet Project.

Rank	Team		Record	Weekly Change
1		Alabama	7-0	—
2		Clemson	7-0	—
3		Washington	6-0	—
4		Michigan	6-0	—

Also receiving votes: Ohio State.

TCB Committee Member Comments

@AuburnElvis

1. Alabama – Not much trouble with the VoLOLs. Sidebar: You could replace any three SEC East teams with App State, Nicholls State, and East Carolina, and no one would notice a drop off in quality.
2. Michigan – I don’t understand why people are praising Ohio State for almost losing in overtime. Meanwhile, Michigan’s just over there, waiting to win the league.
3. Washington – Is Washington still undefeated? Didn’t they have a bye week? I confess I’m not sure. Those games just start so late, and I have a life (OK, not really).
4. Clemson – Goodness. It is not right that this team is going to win the ACC (come on, Clemsoning) and make it into the playoff. There are probably 10 teams that would beat Clemson right now, but that’s college football I guess.

@HawkeyeElvis

Hawkeye Elvis Top Four coming at you from my Black and Gold Jungle Room…

1. Alabama – I, for one, welcome our new SEC overlords.
2. Ohio State – C’mon. The Buckeyes beat Wisconsin by the exact same margin that Michigan did. And did it on the road.
3. Clemson – The Tigers always have that one game where you think they are toast and then they come out clean.
4. Washington – I really don’t see anyone in the Pac-12 beating these guys.

On deck – khaki-wearing led hooligans, Texas A&M(?), Bayl-hahahahaha yeah the Big 12 is getting shut out this year.

@IrishElvis

1. Alabama. Convincing road win over Tennessee bumps them up a spot.
2. Clemson. Shaky home win over NC State bumps them down a spot.
3. M******n. Bye Week to contemplate what a weird combination steak & milk is.
4. Washington. Because the loser of the Ohio State vs. Michigan won’t make the playoff.

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Playoff Rankings: Week 6 Results

Each week, the TCB Poll is an aggregate of all our inputs. Scroll down to see individual selections and opinions — this is how we’d like to see the College Football Playoff if we had to narrow the field *right now* to determine a national champion. Images courtesy The Helmet Project.

Rank	Team		Record	Weekly Change
1		Alabama	6-0	—
2		Clemson	6-0	—
3		Washington	6-0	—
4		Michigan	6-0	—

Also receiving votes: Ohio State.

TCB Committee Member Comments

@AuburnElvis

1. Alabama – They dispatched Arkansas fairly easily, but they better not jump out 21-0 against Tennessee this week or it’s all over for the Tide.
2. Michigan – I’m kinda thinking Ohio State will struggle with Wisconsin, so I’m keeping the Wolverines here as my presumptive Big 10 Champion for at least one more week.
3. Clemson – I don’t like Clemson, but as long as they keep winning, I guess I have to keep them here.
4. Washington – Well, it looks like all those “Washington’s going to be good this year” predictions finally came true. Good job, Huskies.

@HawkeyeElvis

Iowa keeps the pig! I hope that’s not the highlight of my season. Hawkeye Elvis Top Four…

1. Alabama – Tide rolls. Vols will be interesting.
2. Ohio State – I think they will steamroll the Badgers as they look forward to the khaki-wearers.
3. Clemson – Shows no sign of Clemsoning anytime soon.
4. Washington – I don’t see an obstacle between them and playoffs.

On deck – Houston, a certain khaki-wearing coached team that I still refuse to acknowledge…..

@IrishElvis

Gonna switch it up a bit this week (and probably going forward) — taking a look at who they’ve played…

1. Clemson. 2-0 vs. top-10 teams. Not seeing too many other teams with that on their resume
2. Alabama. 1-0 vs. top-10, and 2-0 vs. top-30. Any arguments, Volunteers?
3. M******n. 2-0 vs. top-30 competition. I’m shocked they’ve played anyone that difficult.
4. Washington. Their only top-30 opponent was Stanford, but they looked mighty fine that evening.

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Playoff Rankings: Week 5 Results

Each week, the TCB Poll is an aggregate of all our inputs. Scroll down to see individual selections and opinions — this is how we’d like to see the College Football Playoff if we had to narrow the field *right now* to determine a national champion. Images courtesy The Helmet Project.

Rank	Team		Record	Weekly Change
1		Alabama	5-0	—
2		Clemson	5-0	+ 3
3		Washington	5-0	+ 2
4		Michigan	5-0	-1

Also receiving votes: Ohio State.

TCB Committee Member Comments

@AuburnElvis

Let’s just take a moment to bask in the futility that is Georgia Football… [inhale]… [exhale]… Yes. Delicious. We need to get us a Georgia Elvis in this thing. Hey, Readers. If any of you have a line on someone willing to A) dress as amazingly as we do on Saturdays, and B) admit they’re a Georgia fan right now, have them get in touch with us. Thankyouverymuch.

Now my Playoff Picks:

1. Alabama (or maybe Texas A&M?) – The SEC may be down, but it’s still the Gold Standard in College Football, so its champion will get into the playoff.
2. Michigan (or Ohio State) – Like the SEC, the Big 10 Champion will get in, and I think Michigan is a smarter pick… for now.
3. Clemson (or Louisville) – Some idiots are saying the ACC may get TWO teams in, but I’m sorry, no way that happens. There are enough Committee members from Big 12/ Pac 12 country who will NOT suffer the indignity of two ACC teams in the playoffs at the expense of a decent Western team..
4. Washington (or Houston) – Stanford wasn’t consistent enough so they blew their shot, and if Washington slips up too, only Houston stands in the way of a completely Eastern playoff field this year. But that’s what you get from a region where college football isn’t as important as hacky-sack, or whatever the hippies are doing these days.

@HawkeyeElvis

Well the Hawkeyes have gone from the penthouse to the outhouse. Nothing to do but keep on movin’ on.

1. Alabama – Can Bert Bielema pull off a shocker this week? Probably not.
2. Ohio State – Urbz is just rolling through his schedule. Nothing scary until the end.
3. Clemson – The way that Florida State has tumbled, I don’t see any more road bumps for the Tigers.
4. Washington – Wow. I had no idea that teams could shut down Christian McCaffery like that.

On deck – Houston, a certain khaki-wearing coached team that I still refuse to acknowledge…..

@IrishElvis

1. Alabama. This season, boring gets results.
2. M******n. Big matchup with Rutgers to impress the pollsters. </end sarcasm>
3. Clemson. Outlasts Louisville, shows some big-time flashes on both sides of the ball that will serve them well (again) come playoff time.
4. Washington nudges out Houston here because of their impressive performance against Stanford. Ok, it was a depleted Cardinal offensive line, but Chris Peterson’s squad has done it against decent competition all year.

Next up: Ohio State, Houston.

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Playoff Rankings: Week 4 Results

Each week, the TCB Poll is an aggregate of all our inputs. Scroll down to see individual selections and opinions — this is how we’d like to see the College Football Playoff if we had to narrow the field *right now* to determine a national champion. Images courtesy The Helmet Project.

Rank	Team		Record	Weekly Change
1		Alabama	4-0	—
2		Louisville	4-0	—
3		Michigan	4-0	—
4		Houston	4-0	+ 1

Also receiving votes: Ohio State, Stanford.

TCB Committee Member Comments

@AuburnElvis

Things are looking better in the college football world. (Translation: my team won). So here’s my latest four playoff teams.

1. Michigan – They certainly look good against floundering Penn State.
2. Alabama – But I will say Texas A&M is looking more and more like a potential ‘Bama stumbling block.
3. Louisville – But come on, do we REALLY believe Louisville will win the ACC and beat Houston?
4. Stanford – Washington isn’t really living up to the hype, so let’s slot the Cardinal here until a second SEC or Big 10 team comes along.

@HawkeyeElvis

Another rough week for half of our College Football Elvis brethren. Man that had to have been a wild last few minutes for Auburn Elvis, huh? Here’s the Hawkeye Elvis Top Four:

1. Alabama – Just trudging along through the season. Nothing really scary until they play Texas A&M.
2. Ohio State – Same. Although that Wisconsin match-up could be a doozy.
3. Louisville – Elimination game on Saturday night at Clemson.
4. Houston – They are going to run the table, but really, how good was that win over Oklahoma?

On deck – Clemson, a certain khaki-wearing coached team I refuse to name, Stanford/Washington winner

@IrishElvis

1. Alabama. Wake me when they actually lose a game.
2. Lousiville. How do you do, Clemson?
3. Michigan. Ugh.
4. Houston. If Houston TCB, they may end the season ranked higher than #4.

Next up: Winner of this week’s Stanford/Washington Pac-12 matchup.

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Playoff Rankings: Week 2 Results

Each week, the TCB Poll is an aggregate of all our inputs. Scroll down to see individual selections and opinions — this is how we’d like to see the College Football Playoff if we had to narrow the field *right now* to determine a national champion. Images courtesy The Helmet Project.

Rank	Team		Record	Weekly Change
1		Alabama	2-0	—
2		Michigan	2-0	+ 1
3		Florida State	2-0	+ 1
4		Clemson	2-0	-2

Also receiving votes: Ohio State, Washington, Houston.

TCB Committee Member Comments

@AuburnElvis

1. Alabama – Any chance Bama loses a third-straight to Ole Miss? [fingers crossed]
2. Michigan – I don’t have to do much thinking on this one until that Wisconsin game.
3. FSU? – I know Clemson isn’t last year’s Clemson, so no chance there, but NO WAY am I predicting Louisville upsets FSU this week. That’s crazy talk.
4. Washington – Again, I guess this is good for now.

@HawkeyeElvis

1. Alabama – The most exciting part of the Tide’s game on Saturday was watching Saban go off on Kiffin.
2. Florida State – Someone is going to come out of the ACC on top right?
3. Ohio State – I’m ignoring a certain khaki-wearing idiot for now.
4. Clemson – Yep. I’m saying the ACC has two teams in.

On deck – Michigan, Louisville

@IrishElvis

1. Alabama. A loss will make their playoff case much more difficult, but no other SEC program seems qualified for the postseason.
2. Clemson. Eked out a win, but I’ll keep them here and gather a couple more data points before replacing them with FSU
3. Michigan. Khakis are overrated.
4. Houston. The Cougars have a good win on the books and will wait for the Big 5 conferences to cannibalize those currently ranked ahead of them

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Playoff Rankings: 2014 Bowl Games

Each week, the T.C.B. Poll is an aggregate of all our inputs. Scroll down to see individual selections and opinions. Images courtesy The Helmet Project.

Rank	Team		Record	Weekly Change
1		Alabama	12-1	—
2		Oregon	12-1	—
3		Florida State	13-0	—
4		Texas Christian	11-1	—

Also receiving votes: Baylor.

TCB Committee Member Comments

@TheLSUElvis

1. Alabama
2. Oregon
3. TCU
4. Florida State

@AuburnElvis

1. Oregon – The only 1-loss team that got a do-over made the most of it.
2. Alabama – Beating Mizzou like a drum means Bama’s easily the 5-or-6th-best team in the Big 10 East
3. TCU – Sorry, Baylor, your best non-conference victory was Buffalo. And if this were the NFL Buffalo instead of the NCAA Buffalo, that would mean something.
4. Florida State – If Ohio State had lost to any decent team on their schedule, I’d have no trouble putting the Buckeyes in over an undefeated FSU team that struggled with a weaker schedule (and considering OSU’s in the Big 10, that’s saying something.) But at the end of the day, barely beating 3 mediocre, ranked teams, and barely beating 6 not-very-good teams was all you needed to do. Congratulations.

@HawkeyeElvis

1. Alabama
2. Oregon
3. Florida State
4. Baylor

@IrishElvis

1. Florida State – I dislike just about everything about this team, but if you win all your games and don’t have a horrendous strength-of-schedule (FSU’s is ranked 37th — ahead of TCU, Ohio State, and Baylor), you should be rewarded with the top slot. The actual committee’s conundrum with teams 4-6 began when they demoted an undefeated and defending national champion out of the #1 spot, in my opinion.
2. Oregon – Avenged their sole loss. It doesn’t always work this cleanly, but they made good on their opportunity to clear any remaining doubts.
3. Alabama – a Bama/Oregon semifinal would be a fascinating clash of styles. Bring it on!
4. Baylor -Conference co-champions? Let’s check the results on October 11…

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Playoff Rankings: Week 14

Each week, the T.C.B. Poll is an aggregate of all our inputs. Scroll down to see individual selections and opinions. Images courtesy The Helmet Project.

Rank	Team		Record	Weekly Change
1		Alabama	11-1	+2
2		Oregon	11-1	-1
3		Florida State	12-0	-1
4		Texas Christian	10-1	—

Also receiving votes: Baylor.

TCB Committee Member Comments

@TheLSUElvis

1. Alabama – Nick Saban has a process to his program. The process is working great and without a huge upset by Missouri in the SEC Championship Game, the Tide will be the #1 team.
2. Oregon – With the Heisman front runner playing great football right now, the Ducks are ready to compete for the National Title.
3. TCU – I don’t see Iowa State taking them down and they seem to be a good 3rd seed
4. Florida State – I have been saying all year, the defending National Champion that is undefeated deserves to be in the top 4 if not the top spot. Had Ohio State not lost their QB they might have jumped Florida State in this poll. I hope they are #4 so we can get a Saban vs. Fisher opening round match.

@AuburnElvis

1. Oregon – They seem to have worked out their early-season OL problems. If they trounce Arizona, they’ll likely be the #1 or #2 overall seed.
2. Alabama – I don’t expect the Tide to have much trouble with Mizzou, a team that couldn’t beat Indiana at home.
3. TCU – The Horned Frogs blasted Texas while Baylor struggled with Texas Tech. Head-to-head says Baylor should be here, but I honestly don’t see the Bears beating Kansas State.
4. Florida State – Will lose to Georgia Tech and let Ohio State or Wisconsin slip into the #4 spot. Hilarity will ensue.

@HawkeyeElvis

1. Alabama – Lots of Head Coaching jobs out there for Kiffin. How long does he stay under Uncle Nick’s wing?
2. Oregon – Speaking of wings, I’m really looking forward to the Ducks playoff opponent.
3. TCU – I had earlier penalized the Frogs for a close win against an inferior opponent. I had to do the same to Baylor. Plus I think the Bears get beat by that old wizard Bill Snyder.
4. Florida State – Almost losing to Florida this year should be grounds for keeping them out of the playoffs altogether.

@IrishElvis

1. Florida State – Undefeated 2 years running? I can’t leave ’em off my top spot.
2. Oregon – If their assistant coaching ranks are poached by vacant head coaching jobs between now & the playoff, then I’ll be nervous. For now, I still trust them (and Marcus Mariota’s efficiency) more than Lane Kiffin.
3. Alabama – Their best is enough to beat anybody, but they’ve shown a startling inconsistency for long stretches during the season (longer than FSU, certainly).
4. Baylor – I have to put them in here over TCU, simply because I think actual head-to-head results should matter more than numerical hypotheticals.

The TCB Poll predicted 3-of-4 teams submitted by the College Football Playoff Committee last week, who (as it turns out) gave too much credit to Mississippi State. Barring any unforeseen results in the final weekend, this should be how the playoff shakes out.

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Playoff Rankings: Week 13

Each week, the T.C.B. Poll is an aggregate of all our inputs. Scroll down to see individual selections and opinions. Images courtesy The Helmet Project.

Rank	Team		Record	Weekly Change
1		Oregon	10-1	+1
2		Florida State	11-0	-1
3		Alabama	10-1	—
4		Texas Christian	9-1	—

Also receiving votes: Mississippi State, Ohio State, Baylor.

TCB Committee Member Comments

@TheLSUElvis

LSU used to play for the Golden Boot on the last weekend of the season, now we play Texas A&M for a trophy that does not exist yet. Oh well…Top 4 going into the final week:

1. Florida State – Still the defending national champs and only unbeaten should be the #1 team each season. Can the Muschamp crew pull off a miracle to take them down in the final week?
2. Alabama – Iron Bowl has been pretty dramatic the last few years. I hope it continues
3. Oregon – I want to see the Ducks and The Tide go head to head in the first playoff game
4. Mississippi State – Egg Bowl vs. Ole Miss.

On Deck: Ohio State, Baylor and TCU

@AuburnElvis

Rivalry Week is here! Throw out all the records (that work against whatever teams you’re pulling for) and get ready for the chaos.

1. Oregon – Ducks never say die.
2. Bama – Sure, whatever.
3. TCU – If Baylor beats Texas Tech soundly, I’ll be willing to move the Bears over TCU b/c of their head-to-head… but I won’t feel good about it.
4. FSU – Will Muschamp… if ever there was a time for your neurotic, bi-polar, Boom-tastic powers to produce a win Florida has no business getting on their own, it’s now. Vaya con Dios.

@HawkeyeElvis

Well, it looks like I picked the wrong week to give up drinking. Between a close basketball loss on Friday to a ranked team and an even closer football on Saturday to a ranked team, Hawkeye Elvis has a whole Mess of Blues.My Top 4 with two weeks to go:

1. Oregon – Calmly, methodically moving its way through the remainder of its schedule. Kind of like a serial killer.
2. Alabama – Dear Karmic Football Gods/Deliverers of Delicious Irony, how about an improbably Auburn victory on Saturday. It doesn’t have to be as dramatic as last year, but that would be kinda neat.
3. Florida State – Now the Gators beating the Seminoles this week, THAT would be hilarious.
4. Mississippi State – Out goes the Big 12. Clanga’s 5-point loss at Alabama is the best of the 1-lossers.

On deck: Ohio State (how in the blue hell did they lose to Virginia Tech?), TCU (wakes up in a cold sweat at night recalling their loss to Baylor), Baylor (used up all its luck in coming back to beat TCU, none left for the WV loss).

@IrishElvis

1. Florida State – I’m curious if there’s *anything* Jameis Winston could do at this point to be declared ineligible. I mean, he’s running out of shenanigans to pull.
2. Oregon – Prime time road game. Easy way to lose national respect…or solidify your playoff spot.
3. TCU – Will Texas make a late-season surge under Charlie Strong? Will TCU keep their offense in overdrive? Will I escape the clutches of tryptophan to watch this game?
4. Alabama – Methinks the Dark Lord Saban will not leave anything to chance in this year’s Iron Bowl, but my allegiance is with Auburn Elvis.

First 3 out: Ohio State, Mississippi State, Baylor.

The TCB Poll went 3-for-4 last week in advance of the Playoff Committee rankings, with MSU making the Committee’s cut over the Elvii’s pick of TCU.

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