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Since the start of the BCS, the 3 most lopsided postseason games were played in the 4-team CFP format.
The 4-teamer also produced 7 of the top 10 most lopsided games. The 12-team CFP only had 1 & it was the lowest MOV in the top 10 (28 points).
The 4-teamer also produced 7 of the top 10 most lopsided games. The 12-team CFP only had 1 & it was the lowest MOV in the top 10 (28 points).
February 18, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Since the start of the BCS, the 3 most lopsided postseason games were played in the 4-team CFP format.
The 4-teamer also produced 7 of the top 10 most lopsided games. The 12-team CFP only had 1 & it was the lowest MOV in the top 10 (28 points).
The 4-teamer also produced 7 of the top 10 most lopsided games. The 12-team CFP only had 1 & it was the lowest MOV in the top 10 (28 points).
CFB QBs w/ 400+ attempts & 70+% completions:
‘24
Shedeur Sanders
Will Howard
Dillon Gabriel
‘23
Bo Nix
Carson Beck
‘22
Bo Nix
‘21
Will Rogers
CJ Stroud
Aidan O’Connell
Brock Purdy
Carson Strong
‘20
Mac Jones
‘19
Joe Burrow
Anthony Gordon
‘18
Gardner Minshew
Brent Stockstill
Dwayne Haskins
‘24
Shedeur Sanders
Will Howard
Dillon Gabriel
‘23
Bo Nix
Carson Beck
‘22
Bo Nix
‘21
Will Rogers
CJ Stroud
Aidan O’Connell
Brock Purdy
Carson Strong
‘20
Mac Jones
‘19
Joe Burrow
Anthony Gordon
‘18
Gardner Minshew
Brent Stockstill
Dwayne Haskins
February 12, 2025 at 1:54 PM
CFB QBs w/ 400+ attempts & 70+% completions:
‘24
Shedeur Sanders
Will Howard
Dillon Gabriel
‘23
Bo Nix
Carson Beck
‘22
Bo Nix
‘21
Will Rogers
CJ Stroud
Aidan O’Connell
Brock Purdy
Carson Strong
‘20
Mac Jones
‘19
Joe Burrow
Anthony Gordon
‘18
Gardner Minshew
Brent Stockstill
Dwayne Haskins
‘24
Shedeur Sanders
Will Howard
Dillon Gabriel
‘23
Bo Nix
Carson Beck
‘22
Bo Nix
‘21
Will Rogers
CJ Stroud
Aidan O’Connell
Brock Purdy
Carson Strong
‘20
Mac Jones
‘19
Joe Burrow
Anthony Gordon
‘18
Gardner Minshew
Brent Stockstill
Dwayne Haskins
In 2024, only 9 teams beat at least one opponent ranked in the AP top 5.
Ohio State beat 5.
Four of those were still ranked in the top 5 after the season was over.
Ohio State beat 5.
Four of those were still ranked in the top 5 after the season was over.
February 12, 2025 at 1:45 PM
In 2024, only 9 teams beat at least one opponent ranked in the AP top 5.
Ohio State beat 5.
Four of those were still ranked in the top 5 after the season was over.
Ohio State beat 5.
Four of those were still ranked in the top 5 after the season was over.
45% of Ohio State’s offensive drives in the playoffs resulted in a touchdown. Another 10% produced a field goal.
(Does not include clock-expiring drives.)
(Does not include clock-expiring drives.)
February 11, 2025 at 1:42 PM
45% of Ohio State’s offensive drives in the playoffs resulted in a touchdown. Another 10% produced a field goal.
(Does not include clock-expiring drives.)
(Does not include clock-expiring drives.)
National Championships By Decade
30s
OSU: 0
Michigan: 0
40s
OSU: 1
Michigan: 1
50s
OSU: 2
Michigan: 0
60s
OSU: 2
Michigan: 0
70s
OSU: 1
Michigan: 0
80s
OSU: 0
Michigan: 0
90s
OSU: 0
Michigan: 1
00s
OSU: 1
Michigan: 0
10s
OSU: 1
Michigan: 0
20s
OSU: 1
Michigan: 1
Total
OSU: 9
Michigan: 3
30s
OSU: 0
Michigan: 0
40s
OSU: 1
Michigan: 1
50s
OSU: 2
Michigan: 0
60s
OSU: 2
Michigan: 0
70s
OSU: 1
Michigan: 0
80s
OSU: 0
Michigan: 0
90s
OSU: 0
Michigan: 1
00s
OSU: 1
Michigan: 0
10s
OSU: 1
Michigan: 0
20s
OSU: 1
Michigan: 1
Total
OSU: 9
Michigan: 3
February 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
National Championships By Decade
30s
OSU: 0
Michigan: 0
40s
OSU: 1
Michigan: 1
50s
OSU: 2
Michigan: 0
60s
OSU: 2
Michigan: 0
70s
OSU: 1
Michigan: 0
80s
OSU: 0
Michigan: 0
90s
OSU: 0
Michigan: 1
00s
OSU: 1
Michigan: 0
10s
OSU: 1
Michigan: 0
20s
OSU: 1
Michigan: 1
Total
OSU: 9
Michigan: 3
30s
OSU: 0
Michigan: 0
40s
OSU: 1
Michigan: 1
50s
OSU: 2
Michigan: 0
60s
OSU: 2
Michigan: 0
70s
OSU: 1
Michigan: 0
80s
OSU: 0
Michigan: 0
90s
OSU: 0
Michigan: 1
00s
OSU: 1
Michigan: 0
10s
OSU: 1
Michigan: 0
20s
OSU: 1
Michigan: 1
Total
OSU: 9
Michigan: 3
The first 3 coaches to win a Super Bowl were Vince, Weeb & Hank.
The next 3 were Don, Tom & Chuck.
The next 3 were Don, Tom & Chuck.
February 5, 2025 at 1:33 PM
The first 3 coaches to win a Super Bowl were Vince, Weeb & Hank.
The next 3 were Don, Tom & Chuck.
The next 3 were Don, Tom & Chuck.
Notre Dame’s Playoff Games as a Cumulative Box Score
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
ND 14 26 25 35
Opp 0 37 17 31
(+14) (-11) (+8) (+4)
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
ND 14 26 25 35
Opp 0 37 17 31
(+14) (-11) (+8) (+4)
January 29, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Notre Dame’s Playoff Games as a Cumulative Box Score
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
ND 14 26 25 35
Opp 0 37 17 31
(+14) (-11) (+8) (+4)
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
ND 14 26 25 35
Opp 0 37 17 31
(+14) (-11) (+8) (+4)
Ohio State’s Playoff Games as a Cumulative Box Score
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
OSU 42 48 31 24
Opp 7 25 22 21
(+35) (+13) (+9) (+3)
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
OSU 42 48 31 24
Opp 7 25 22 21
(+35) (+13) (+9) (+3)
January 28, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Ohio State’s Playoff Games as a Cumulative Box Score
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
OSU 42 48 31 24
Opp 7 25 22 21
(+35) (+13) (+9) (+3)
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
OSU 42 48 31 24
Opp 7 25 22 21
(+35) (+13) (+9) (+3)
Measured from their first listed coaching job on Wikipedia, years it took the last 10 first-time CFB championship coaches to win it all:
Ryan Day: 22
Jim Harbaugh: 29
Kirby Smart: 22
Ed Orgeron: 35
Dabo Swinney: 23
Jimbo Fisher: 25
Gene Chizik: 24
Les Miles: 27
Urban Meyer: 21
Mack Brown: 32
Ryan Day: 22
Jim Harbaugh: 29
Kirby Smart: 22
Ed Orgeron: 35
Dabo Swinney: 23
Jimbo Fisher: 25
Gene Chizik: 24
Les Miles: 27
Urban Meyer: 21
Mack Brown: 32
January 27, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Measured from their first listed coaching job on Wikipedia, years it took the last 10 first-time CFB championship coaches to win it all:
Ryan Day: 22
Jim Harbaugh: 29
Kirby Smart: 22
Ed Orgeron: 35
Dabo Swinney: 23
Jimbo Fisher: 25
Gene Chizik: 24
Les Miles: 27
Urban Meyer: 21
Mack Brown: 32
Ryan Day: 22
Jim Harbaugh: 29
Kirby Smart: 22
Ed Orgeron: 35
Dabo Swinney: 23
Jimbo Fisher: 25
Gene Chizik: 24
Les Miles: 27
Urban Meyer: 21
Mack Brown: 32
Seems obvious but not showing the title game on ABC was a ratings mistake.
Also, OSU’s quarterfinal, semifinal & championship games were the 3 most-watched of the year.
Also, OSU’s quarterfinal, semifinal & championship games were the 3 most-watched of the year.
January 23, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Seems obvious but not showing the title game on ABC was a ratings mistake.
Also, OSU’s quarterfinal, semifinal & championship games were the 3 most-watched of the year.
Also, OSU’s quarterfinal, semifinal & championship games were the 3 most-watched of the year.
SEC teams with a loss to a B1G team in 2024: 6 (all finished in the top 7 of the SEC)
B1G teams with a loss to an SEC team in 2024: 3 (finished #6, #7 & #15 in the B1G)
B1G teams with a loss to an SEC team in 2024: 3 (finished #6, #7 & #15 in the B1G)
January 23, 2025 at 1:19 PM
SEC teams with a loss to a B1G team in 2024: 6 (all finished in the top 7 of the SEC)
B1G teams with a loss to an SEC team in 2024: 3 (finished #6, #7 & #15 in the B1G)
B1G teams with a loss to an SEC team in 2024: 3 (finished #6, #7 & #15 in the B1G)
Not Sorry Final Rankings
1. Ohio State
2. Oregon
3. Penn State
4. Notre Dame
5. Georgia
6. Texas
7. Arizona State
8. Boise State
9. Indiana
10. Tennessee
1. Ohio State
2. Oregon
3. Penn State
4. Notre Dame
5. Georgia
6. Texas
7. Arizona State
8. Boise State
9. Indiana
10. Tennessee
January 21, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Not Sorry Final Rankings
1. Ohio State
2. Oregon
3. Penn State
4. Notre Dame
5. Georgia
6. Texas
7. Arizona State
8. Boise State
9. Indiana
10. Tennessee
1. Ohio State
2. Oregon
3. Penn State
4. Notre Dame
5. Georgia
6. Texas
7. Arizona State
8. Boise State
9. Indiana
10. Tennessee
This may never be matched. Unbelievable season!
January 21, 2025 at 5:11 AM
This may never be matched. Unbelievable season!
Ohio State wouldn’t have made the 4-team playoff but beat 3 of the teams who would have.
January 21, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Ohio State wouldn’t have made the 4-team playoff but beat 3 of the teams who would have.
QBs In The Playoffs
Will Howard
73.9% completion
6 TDs
2 INTs
306.3 ypg
10.44 ypa
12.7 rush ypg
0 rush TDs
Riley Leonard
67.1% completion
3 TDs
3 INTs
171.3 ypg
6.51 ypa
48.3 rush ypg
2 rush TDs
Will Howard
73.9% completion
6 TDs
2 INTs
306.3 ypg
10.44 ypa
12.7 rush ypg
0 rush TDs
Riley Leonard
67.1% completion
3 TDs
3 INTs
171.3 ypg
6.51 ypa
48.3 rush ypg
2 rush TDs
January 16, 2025 at 3:20 AM
QBs In The Playoffs
Will Howard
73.9% completion
6 TDs
2 INTs
306.3 ypg
10.44 ypa
12.7 rush ypg
0 rush TDs
Riley Leonard
67.1% completion
3 TDs
3 INTs
171.3 ypg
6.51 ypa
48.3 rush ypg
2 rush TDs
Will Howard
73.9% completion
6 TDs
2 INTs
306.3 ypg
10.44 ypa
12.7 rush ypg
0 rush TDs
Riley Leonard
67.1% completion
3 TDs
3 INTs
171.3 ypg
6.51 ypa
48.3 rush ypg
2 rush TDs
Ohio State averages 3.8 sacks in their 6 games against playoff teams this year. That includes 0 sacks in the first game against Oregon.
Notre Dame averages 2.7 sacks in their 3 games against playoff teams this year. (They played 0 playoff teams in the regular season.)
Notre Dame averages 2.7 sacks in their 3 games against playoff teams this year. (They played 0 playoff teams in the regular season.)
January 13, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Ohio State averages 3.8 sacks in their 6 games against playoff teams this year. That includes 0 sacks in the first game against Oregon.
Notre Dame averages 2.7 sacks in their 3 games against playoff teams this year. (They played 0 playoff teams in the regular season.)
Notre Dame averages 2.7 sacks in their 3 games against playoff teams this year. (They played 0 playoff teams in the regular season.)
If the 12-team playoff has proven anything so far, it’s that we never should’ve trusted a committee to pick the 4 best teams in the first place.
No amount of statistics and advanced analytics and good-natured debate can tell you which teams have what it takes to win.
Only games can do that.
No amount of statistics and advanced analytics and good-natured debate can tell you which teams have what it takes to win.
Only games can do that.
January 12, 2025 at 2:39 PM
If the 12-team playoff has proven anything so far, it’s that we never should’ve trusted a committee to pick the 4 best teams in the first place.
No amount of statistics and advanced analytics and good-natured debate can tell you which teams have what it takes to win.
Only games can do that.
No amount of statistics and advanced analytics and good-natured debate can tell you which teams have what it takes to win.
Only games can do that.
Red Zone Offense
Notre Dame
Score: 81.82%
TD: 72.73%
Penn State
Score: 88.71%
TD: 72.58%
OSU
Score: 87.04%
TD: 75.93%
Texas
Score: 80.6%
TD: 64.18%
Notre Dame
Score: 81.82%
TD: 72.73%
Penn State
Score: 88.71%
TD: 72.58%
OSU
Score: 87.04%
TD: 75.93%
Texas
Score: 80.6%
TD: 64.18%
January 9, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Red Zone Offense
Notre Dame
Score: 81.82%
TD: 72.73%
Penn State
Score: 88.71%
TD: 72.58%
OSU
Score: 87.04%
TD: 75.93%
Texas
Score: 80.6%
TD: 64.18%
Notre Dame
Score: 81.82%
TD: 72.73%
Penn State
Score: 88.71%
TD: 72.58%
OSU
Score: 87.04%
TD: 75.93%
Texas
Score: 80.6%
TD: 64.18%
This is a not a “rule” to be “challenged.” It’s part of the league’s agreement with the NFLPA. You want kids to fight against their future teammates?
COLUMN: More than 20 years after Maurice Clarett’s failed bid to challenge NFL Draft eligibility rules, another Buckeye should take up the cause. Jeremiah Smith is ready now. www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Ohio State freshman Jeremiah Smith is NFL-ready now and should challenge eligibility rules
It's been more than two decades since Maurice Clarett tried and failed to challenge NFL’s draft eligibility rules. Jeremiah Smith should try now.
www.usatoday.com
January 9, 2025 at 12:38 AM
This is a not a “rule” to be “challenged.” It’s part of the league’s agreement with the NFLPA. You want kids to fight against their future teammates?
Total Penalties in Playoff Games:
OSU/Ore: 5
Texas/Clem: 7
OSU/Tenn: 9
ND/Ind: 11
PSU/SMU: 13
ND/UGA: 15
Texas/ASU: 16
PSU/Boise: 23
Remaining Teams Individually:
Ohio State: 5
Texas: 12
Notre Dame: 16
Penn State: 16
OSU/Ore: 5
Texas/Clem: 7
OSU/Tenn: 9
ND/Ind: 11
PSU/SMU: 13
ND/UGA: 15
Texas/ASU: 16
PSU/Boise: 23
Remaining Teams Individually:
Ohio State: 5
Texas: 12
Notre Dame: 16
Penn State: 16
January 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Total Penalties in Playoff Games:
OSU/Ore: 5
Texas/Clem: 7
OSU/Tenn: 9
ND/Ind: 11
PSU/SMU: 13
ND/UGA: 15
Texas/ASU: 16
PSU/Boise: 23
Remaining Teams Individually:
Ohio State: 5
Texas: 12
Notre Dame: 16
Penn State: 16
OSU/Ore: 5
Texas/Clem: 7
OSU/Tenn: 9
ND/Ind: 11
PSU/SMU: 13
ND/UGA: 15
Texas/ASU: 16
PSU/Boise: 23
Remaining Teams Individually:
Ohio State: 5
Texas: 12
Notre Dame: 16
Penn State: 16
Interesting that we’re getting two of these games in the semis anyway…
CFP Quarterfinals if R2 was seeded after R1:
1 Oregon
8 Arizona State
4 Penn State
5 Notre Dame
3 Texas
6 Ohio State
2 Georgia
7 Boise State
1 Oregon
8 Arizona State
4 Penn State
5 Notre Dame
3 Texas
6 Ohio State
2 Georgia
7 Boise State
January 3, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Interesting that we’re getting two of these games in the semis anyway…
Everyone’s complaining about this playoff format, but I think it’s nice that it comes with built-in excuses. “Can’t beat good teams on the road!” “First round bye makes you rusty!” It’s perfect for college football!
January 3, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Everyone’s complaining about this playoff format, but I think it’s nice that it comes with built-in excuses. “Can’t beat good teams on the road!” “First round bye makes you rusty!” It’s perfect for college football!
Not Sorry Rankings 1/2
1. Ohio State
2. Penn State
3. Notre Dame
4. Texas
1. Ohio State
2. Penn State
3. Notre Dame
4. Texas
January 3, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Not Sorry Rankings 1/2
1. Ohio State
2. Penn State
3. Notre Dame
4. Texas
1. Ohio State
2. Penn State
3. Notre Dame
4. Texas
Beamer is going to murder an official with his bare hands before this game is over
December 31, 2024 at 9:08 PM
Beamer is going to murder an official with his bare hands before this game is over
Ohio State vs. Playoff Teams
Pass TDs/game: 2
Pass TDs allowed/game: 0.5
Rush TDs/game: 2
Rush TDs allowed/game: 1.5
FGs/game: 1
FGs allowed/game: 1.25
Turnover Margin/game: -1
Pass TDs/game: 2
Pass TDs allowed/game: 0.5
Rush TDs/game: 2
Rush TDs allowed/game: 1.5
FGs/game: 1
FGs allowed/game: 1.25
Turnover Margin/game: -1
December 31, 2024 at 1:16 PM
Ohio State vs. Playoff Teams
Pass TDs/game: 2
Pass TDs allowed/game: 0.5
Rush TDs/game: 2
Rush TDs allowed/game: 1.5
FGs/game: 1
FGs allowed/game: 1.25
Turnover Margin/game: -1
Pass TDs/game: 2
Pass TDs allowed/game: 0.5
Rush TDs/game: 2
Rush TDs allowed/game: 1.5
FGs/game: 1
FGs allowed/game: 1.25
Turnover Margin/game: -1