Who's going to walk away with College Football's most priced possession this January? Which conference will be left out of the Playoff? Will Dr. Pepper Larry be replaced by Question Mark Suit Guy?
We're 2 days away from the start of the season, even though we got a nice preview in Montana upsetting the North Dakota State Bison last week. I'm only predicting the Power 5 conferences in this blog, because other than maybe Notre Dame and Boise State, the mid majors aren't really that interesting and have zero chance at making the playoff. So without further interruption let's find out how the conferences will stack up and who's going to the playoff!
ACC
Atlantic Division
1. Florida State 11-1
2. Clemson 10-2
3. NC State 9-3
4. Louisville 8-4
5. Syracuse 5-7
6. Boston College 4-8
7. Wake Forest 3-9
FSU picks right up where it left off and wins the Atlantic, despite losing in Death Valley. Clemson does what Clemson does...playing very well, but missing out on greatness. They beat FSU at home, but slip up with 2 more losses that cost them an ACC Division title. NC State has a very good year, but isn't a real threat to the win the division. Louisville continues to grow under Petrino, while Syracuse, BC, and Wake Forest all miss out on bowl games.
Coastal Division
1. Georgia Tech 8-4
2. Duke 8-4
3. VA Tech 7-5
4. North Carolina 6-6
5. Miami 5-7
6. Pitt 5-7
7. Virginia 3-9
Georgia Tech has a respectable year and wins the Coastal again, as they beat Duke head to head. VA Tech hovers around mediocrity as whispers that Beamer needs to retire get louder. Chizik can't fix the UNC defense overnight and the Tar Heels are going bowling, but barely. Al Golden is given his walking papers as Miami goes 5-7. Pitt continues to rebuild. The Mike London era is over in Charlottesville as the Cavs have one of the hardest schedules in the nation.
ACC Championship Game
FSU 31
GT 17
Despite a 2015 that saw the loss of their signal caller and numerous arrests, Florida State wins the ACC again and knocks off Georgia Tech in the ACC Championship game in Charlotte.
BIG 12
1. TCU 11-1
2. Baylor 9-3
3. Oklahoma 9-3
4. Kansas State 8-4
5. Texas 7-5
6. Oklahoma State 7-5
7. West Virginia 5-7
8. Texas Tech 4-8
9. Iowa State 4-8
10.Kansas 3-9
TCU wins the Big 12 with their only loss coming in Manhattan. Baylor finishes 2nd via their tie breaker with OU. Bill Synder leads Kansas State to an upset of TCU, but still finishes 4th in the Big 12. The Longhorns knock off OK State as both programs try and get back to their glory days. Dana Holgorsen officially has the hottest seat in the country after missing out on a bowl. The Fighting Ryan Gosling's are starting to realize Coach Handsome isn't as wonderful as everyone thought, while the Cyclones and Jayhawks can't wait for basketball season.
B1G TEN
Eastern Division
1. Ohio State 12-0
2. Michigan State 10-2
3. Penn State 8-4
4. Michigan 8-4
5. Maryland 5-7
6. Rutgers 5-7
7. Indiana 4-8
The Buckeyes navigate their way through the regular season perfect, though Michigan gives them all they can handle in the finale. Sparty goes 10-2, but does get a big win against Oregon. Penn State continues to get better under Franklin. Michigan goes 8-4, and looks forward to many years of khakis and bowls under Harbaugh. The Turtle isn't nearly as feared as it was under The Fridge. Rutgers longs for the days of Greg Schiano, and Indiana continues it make its case for why it is a basketball school.
Western Division
1. Wisconsin 9-3
2. Nebraska 8-4
3. Minnesota 7-5
4. Iowa 7-5
5. Northwestern 4-8
6. Illinois 4-8
7. Purdue 3-9
Wisky wins the West in Paul Chryst's inaugural campaign. The Cornhuskers finish a game back, and Pelini supporters say if Bo was still there they'd have won the West. The Gophers edge the Hawkeyes to finish 3rd. Northwestern, Illinois, and Purdue all look to 2016.
B1G TEN Championship Game
Ohio State 38
Wisconsin 20
The Buckeyes remain unbeaten as they throttle the Badgers in Indianapolis.
PAC 12
Northern Division
1. Oregon 10-2
2. Stanford 9-3
3. Washington 6-6
4. California 6-6
5. Washington State 5-7
6. Oregon State 4-8
The Ducks drop 2 games, but still manage to win the Pac 12 North, yet again. Stanford beats the Ducks at home, but can't close out enough of their other opponents and finishes a close 2nd. Washington & Cal both win enough games to go bowling, but the Chris Petersen era has not gotten off to the start the Huskies had hoped for. Mike Leach wins a couple more games than he did in 2014, but he still fails to get his team to the postseason. Gary Andersen has a rough first outing in Corvallis, but the team shows signs of improvement.
Southern Division
1. Arizona State 9-3
2. USC 9-3
3. UCLA 8-4
4. Arizona 7-5
5. Utah 7-5
7. Colorado 5-7
The Sun Devils win the South by besting USC in the desert. The Trojans fight on to a bowl, but they miss out on a PAC 12 South crown. The Bruins finish at 8-4, as they drop the season finale to the Trojans. The Wildcats and Utes both go 7-5, while the Buffaloes are the only South team to miss out playing in a bowl.
PAC 12 Championship Game
Oregon 42
Arizona State 38
It's a barn burner in Santa Clara, as the Ducks and Sun Devils throw up a ton of points, but the Ducks edge out Arizona State and head to the Rose Bowl.
SEC
Eastern Division
1. Georgia 10-2
2. Missouri 10-2
3. Tennessee 8-4
4. South Carolina 7-5
5. Florida 5-7
6. Kentucky 4-8
7. Vanderbilt 2-10
Georgia wins the East via their win over Mizzou in Athens. The Vols aren't ready for prime time yet, but Butch has shown that Tennessee is headed in the right direction. The National Treasure that is Steve Spurrier goes 7-5, upsetting Clemson in Columbia. Florida misses out on a bowl for the 3rd straight season. Kentucky faithful show up at homecoming with countdown to Midnight Madness signs. Vandy fires Derek Mason in a move that surprises no one.
Western Division
1. Auburn 11-1
2. Alabama 10-2
3. Ole Miss 10-2
4. LSU 8-4
5. Texas A&M 8-4
6. Mississippi State 6-6
7. Arkansas 5-7
Auburn's only loss comes against Ole Miss on The Plains, as Coach Boom and the Gus Bus roll through the SEC. Bama drops road games to Georgia and Auburn, and hopes to sneak into the playoffs based on reputation. The Rebels beat Auburn in what becomes known as "The Treadwell Game," but still slip up twice and finish 10-2. LSU finishes 8-4, and as expected, struggle with QB play all season. Texas A&M finishes in the middle of the West, but the defense shows improvements under Chavis. Dak and Dan go 6-6, but that's really a testament to Dak, as he singlehandedly gets them bowling. The Hogs loss of RB Jonathan Williams hampers them all season, and they finish what looked to be a promising season at 5-7.
SEC Championship Game
Auburn 22
Georgia 20
This game gives flashbacks of the 2012 Championship game, as Georgia is driving late to try and win the game against the Auburn Tigers. Georgia lines up for a late field goal, but misses it as time expires to send the Auburn to the playoff.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF
Cotton Bowl
1. Ohio State 41
4. Florida State 24
It's never even close as Ohio State jumps out to an early lead against FSU and hangs on to head to Glendale to face Auburn.
Orange Bowl
2. Auburn 37
3. TCU 28
Auburn edges out TCU with it's hurry up offense and gritty defense as a late turnover propels Auburn to the National Championship game.
National Championship Game
1. Auburn 28
2. Ohio State 24
Auburn surprises Ohio State as they surge past the Buckeyes on a late drive that brings the National Championship back to The Plains. Finebaum is going to be insufferable until 2017.
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