Is it possible that OSU and Michigan could play again for the National Championship?

Question

Look, if Michigan wins then that means Ohio States ONLY loss comes from the #2 team in the nation.

If Ohio State wins then that means Michigans ONLY loss comes at the hands of the #1 team in the nation.

Doesn't that constitute as high enough points in the BCS for each team to remain #1 and #2 when all is said and done?

(Personally, I'd like to see the winner of Michigan/Ohio state play Rutgers but let's face it, that's not going to happen)

Answer 1

Unlikely.

USC sitting at #3 has to play ranked opponents, and will have a much better strength of schedule.

If the Big 10 was better this year, or if either team had taken some lollipops out of their non-conference schedule, they would be set for a rematch.

USC is in the driver's seat until they lose. Florida or Arkansas could sneak in too in some scenarios.

You can bet the networks don't want a rematch. It would kill the East and West Coast ratings. USC is good for TV if nothing else.

Answer 2

They extra valuable. they're the only ones with a raffle at beating Ohio State and that i think of they could beat 'em. yet overvalued Florida will probable get the bid. the only loss for Florida became into like #20 Auburn and Michigan's merely loss became into to #one million Ohio State by making use of three not 10 like Florida. i don't see suggestions on the thank you to furnish Florida the bid and not Michigan. Steve Breaston is extra valuable than Dustin Baker, Chad Henne is fantastically equivalent to Leak yet Leak could desire to have the earnings along with his velocity and backup to furnish him a relax. Mike Hart is extra valuable than whoever is Florida's runningback.(it variety of feels like every physique runs the ball.) Michigan merits yet another possibility. Or atleast have a playoff. bypass WOLVERINES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 3

If Michigan wins they will probably play again, if OSU wins then Michigan probably will go to far down in the rankings to play for the national championship. Thats just what I think.

Answer 4

If Michigan wins they will play OSU in the championship game but if OSU wins Michigan is out and nobody knows yet who will play OSU, I'm with you, they should play Rutgers.

Answer 5

i think its very possible they could play each other again in the National Championship but certain things have to fall their way.Florida will have to lose again Arkansas will have to lose again as well as USC,Notre Dame and if all of this happens + Rutgers falls ,Michigan could play for the title game.......

and to ur Q. about Rutgers ,if they stay unbeaten and all the 1 lose teams lose again...... Rutgers will go to the big dance

Answer 6

Yes, b/c it seems that the #3 team loses every week. As an Ohio State Alum, I would love to beat UM twice

Answer 7

Yes, even if Michigan beats Ohio State and with the loss of Texas and Louisville, they can still face each other again.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (8-1, 6-1 PAC-10): The Trojans' rout of Arkansas in the season opener looks more impressive now, given the Razorbacks' ensuing 9-0 run. But close victories over Washington, Washington State and Arizona State raise questions. Should it beat California and Notre Dame (and UCLA), USC's stock should soar and the Trojans probably can make the best case of anyone outside Columbus or Ann Arbor to play for the crown. But how can you forget about the embarrassing loss at Oregon State (6-4, 4-3)?


FLORIDA (9-1, 7-1 SEC): The Gators are No. 4 in the BCS rankings. But they haven't looked like title-contender material. They have four wins by seven points or less, including narrow victories over Vanderbilt and South Carolina the past two weeks. Their lone defeat, to Auburn, lost some street cred with the way Georgia thumped the Tigers this week.


NOTRE DAME (9-1): The Irish have drawn criticism for their schedule (Army, Navy, Air Force, Stanford, North Carolina) and their less than dominant wins over crummy Michigan State and struggling UCLA. ND's biggest win was a 41-17 rout of then-No. 19 Penn State. Notre Dame would gain big computer points by beating USC, especially if the Trojans keep winning. But regardless of who wins the Michigan-Ohio State game, how could you make Notre Dame No. 2? The Irish were absolutely manhandled by Michigan 47-21 in South Bend.


RUTGERS (9-0, 4-0 BIG EAST): The Scarlet Knights are destiny's darlings right now. Should it win its remaining games against Cincinnati, Syracuse and West Virginia, Rutgers will have a somewhat legitimate beef if left out of the title game. But a nonconference schedule featuring the likes of North Carolina, Illinois, Ohio, Howard and Navy won't win the Scarlet Knights much favor. Can you really argue that an unbeaten Rutgers team is better than a one-loss Ohio State or Michigan? Fuhgettaboutit.


ARKANSAS (9-1, 6-0 SEC): The Hogs certainly can make an interesting argument. They are clearly playing their best football now, as evidenced by a 31-14 drubbing of Tennessee. But they barely beat Alabama and Vanderbilt, and they have Utah State, Southeast Missouri State and Louisiana Monroe on the schedule. Then there was that 36-point loss to USC.


By comparison, both Michigan and Ohio State have had only one game decided by a touchdown or less.

The more you analyze the field, the clearer it becomes. Ohio State and Michigan should not only play this Saturday but also play for the national championship Jan. 8 in Glendale, Ariz.

ON CAMPUS

GOING UP: Arkansas. It's been an amazing resurgence for the Razorbacks, who opened with a 50-14 pounding by USC. Since, they've rattled off nine straight wins and are on the verge of playing in the SEC championship game. They have a bona fide showstopper, if not a Heisman candidate, in Darren McFadden, who ran for 181 yards and two touchdowns and threw a TD pass in their blowout of Tennessee.

GOING DOWN: Auburn. The Tigers couldn't have picked a worse time to lay an egg. They were throttled by Georgia 37-15 and looked inept in almost every phase of the game. Quarterback Brandon Cox was intercepted four times. The Bulldogs outgained them 459-192. Say goodbye to SEC and national title hopes.

GOING NOWHERE: Florida State. Surprising Wake Forest handed Bobby Bowden his first shutout at home in 31 years at the school. It was the first time the Seminoles (5-5, 3-5 ACC) had been blanked in 232 games dating back to 1988. FSU, with games left against Western Michigan and Florida, needs one more win to be bowl eligible. Better beat those Broncos.


THE NEXT BIG THING: Michigan (11-0, 7-0 Big Ten) at Ohio State (11-0, 7-0), Saturday, 3:30 ET (ABC)

The one we've been waiting for is here at last. The winner plays for the BCS championship. The loser just might too. It will mark the first time these teams have met as No. 1 and No. 2. The Buckeyes own the nation's longest winning streak at 17 games. Michigan has the second-best run at 10 games. Jim Tressel has pretty much owned Lloyd Carr in this series, going 4-1. Carr is 6-5 against OSU. Key storyline: Can Michigan's defense slow down Troy Smith, Ted Ginn Jr., et al. Don't bet on it in the Horseshoe.

Answer 8

amin4622...nice copy of the article.

to answer the question...as much as many people want to see a rematch, it's not gonna happen. USC will sneak in there after they beat cal, notre dame and ucla.

Answer 9

i would like to see my wolverines destroy osu and go on to play rutgers. i would definatley give the nod to rutgers and ray rice they are just sick. ( if they win out) if not it will probably be a weak florida team.

Answer 10

depends how the games goes. If one of them gets blown out then NO they wont play again, but if its close (with in 3 points) i think we can see a rematch