And then there were four

rudedude

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Riley Leonard with the religious messages similar to the Boise Coach. Well you are playing the Nittany Lions now so my message to you


 

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Not a single team with a bye won, though two of those were heavy underdogs. Something in common: they all started slow on offense.
All the teams with an opening round home game are in the semifinals.
 
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Not sure how ND is going to score points (even if PSU is slightly depleted on D). Not seeing it.
ND looks like a Wisconsin/Iowa/Minnesota team. Control the ball, play hard defense, don’t beat yourself. This coach seems to add a little trickiness now and then and they like to gamble on 4th down to try and keep field position in their favor. If the PSU online is clicking, we can score.
 

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Just not impressed with their QB. I know he’s a competitor and I know he’s a subtly good runner, but keep him contained, and I can’t see him beating State with his arm.
 
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Just not impressed with their QB. I know he’s a competitor and I know he’s a subtly good runner, but keep him contained, and I can’t see him beating State with his arm.
I see our biggest risk being the health of the team. The team we started training camp with wins the whole thing, but we are a long way from that team now. Somehow tOSU has healed their OL.
 

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I see our biggest risk being the health of the team. The team we started training camp with wins the whole thing, but we are a long way from that team now. Somehow tOSU has healed their OL.
Tosu didn’t heal their line. They just have crazy depth…their 2&3 deep guys just needed the reps to match the play of the starters.
 

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No conference champion survived. Is a bye worth it.
I would say yes. Ohio state is peaking and I don't think a lack of bye would have made any difference for Oregon.

Boise was outmatched but still outgained psu as an 11 pt dog.

ASU was a 13 pt dog, outgained Texas substantially and was a hair away from winning.

Georgia outgained ND but overall was a pretty even game. the game was decided essentially on 3 plays - 2 turnovers and a kick return.