A likely destination if we barely miss the playoff
by El Kabong (2019-05-13 16:06:23)

In reply to: The 2020 Orange Bowl is now the 2019 Orange Bowl.  posted by G.K.Chesterton

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If ND loses to Georgia and wins the rest of its games but gets left out, chances are they'd end up in the OB since (a) they'd likely be ranked higher than #2 SEC or anyone in the B1G, (b) we're five years into the 12-year deal and the OB hasn't used either of ND's two slots, and (c) the ACC isn't supposed to be very good this year outside of Clemson, and the OB will be looking for star power in its matchup.

Need to be higher than #3 team from SEC or B1G, right?
by rockmcd  (2019-05-13 16:45:18)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

That is, assuming that each of those conferences are represented in the 4-team CFP (basically a lock for SEC, but not so much for B1G). Because if their #1 team goes to the CFP, their #2 team will go to the Sugar Bowl and Rose Bowl, respectively.

Based on that, I'm thinking a 10-2 ND team will probably get sent to the Orange Bowl.

That's correct
by bluengold07  (2019-05-13 16:56:44)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

The only other non-playoff NY6 option is for one spot in the Cotton Bowl. The other spot in that game will be taken up by a group of five team.