College Football Review and Some Playoff Projections

Once again, in the Southeastern Conference West none of the top four teams covered the spread.

While Alabama, a touchdown favorite, won by that margin in overtime at LSU, (never easy to win there especially on a Saturday night), Texas AM, more than a three touchdown underdog, won at Auburn, handing the Tigers a second loss.

Meanwhile both Mississippi teams won, still unbeaten Miss State vs Tennessee-Martin and Ole Miss vs Presbyterian. Neither team covered the point spread, and yes there are spreads on games against lower, other division level opponents.

Next week, Mississippi State visits Alabama, which certainly is an attractive game for CBS in its 3:30 pm time slot.

Away from the SEC West, such teams as Texas Christian University, Arizona State and Ohio State scored victories that put them in the wild race for entrance into the first college football playoff.

As cited above there were big victories for TCU (vs Kansas State), Arizona State (vs Notre Dame) and Ohio State (as an underdog at Michigan State) which puts them in the playoffs race.

Two other top teams, defending champion Florida State which “no covered” Virginia and Oregon, which ripped Utah, are certainly in the race.

Undefeated Florida State will be in the playoff if it goes unbeaten and perhaps, but not likely, with one loss. Oregon, I believe, would also get in if they win their remaining games.

It is a wild race. Stay tuned.