I had planned to do a lot more in the offseason, but when your computer gets wrecked that sort of puts the kibosh on things.
Thanksgiving weekend will be notable as undefeateds Alabama and Ohio State are upset, and in the latter's case, knocked out of a chance at the playoff. My Playoff 4:
Alabama
USC
Michigan
Florida State
I chose Florida State as a 2-loss conference champion, as losses to Alabama and at Clemson (depending on manner of course) will probably only count as one loss in the committee's eyes and I think there will be reticence on the committee's part to include Ohio State without a conference title after last year, although they should view each year as a clean slate. Oklahoma was also considered, but Florida State's marginally stronger schedule gave them an edge. Wisconsin, losing twice to Michigan and no one else, was not considered. Undefeated South Florida, with their Charmin-soft schedule, also not considered.
Alabama over USC in the final. I'm not even sold on USC, but they always start with a talent advantage and this year is looking to be a mediocre season, particularly early on as many teams are either breaking in new quarterbacks, rebuilding their secondary or both.
I have no idea how 7-5 Michigan State rates so high.
