Do Tuesday's CFB Rankings which drop OSU to #6 and have Penn State at #10 Potentially Impact Where the Wildcats will Play?

[Alaskawildkat]

Most projections have assumed Michigan, Ohio State, and Penn State will play in non BIG 10 Contracted Bowl Games freeing up the Citrus Bowl and below for the other BIG 10 Bowl qualifiers. I guess the real question is how secure is Penn State's position in playing in one of the upper tier bowls above Citrus? Could what happens in conference championship games elevate some looking in to squeeze Penn State out and thus have a domino effect for the rest including Northwestern?

My guess is that regardless of Tuesday's rankings and what they may portend with regard to what may happen after the Conference Championship games, the Northwestern Wildcats are still going to be playing either in Las Vegas or Phoenix.

 

[CatFanEd]

Most projections have assumed Michigan, Ohio State, and Penn State will play in non BIG 10 Contracted Bowl Games freeing up the Citrus Bowl and below for the other BIG 10 Bowl qualifiers. I guess the real question is how secure is Penn State's position in playing in one of the upper tier bowls above Citrus? Could what happens in conference championship games elevate some looking in to squeeze Penn State out and thus have a domino effect for the rest including Northwestern?

My guess is that regardless of Tuesday's rankings and what they may portend with regard to what may happen after the Conference Championship games, the Northwestern Wildcats are still going to be playing either in Las Vegas or Phoenix.

Hoping for Vegas baby!

 

[gradeck]

If Louisville wins, and #18 Oklahoma State beats #7 Texas, and both Texas and Oklahoma State wind up ranked in the top 11 following that game…then there might be an adverse effect. (In other words: not likely).

The best case scenario for NU is an SEC team ranked at #5 going to the Orange Bowl, pushing OSU elsewhere in the NY6 and opening the Reliaquest bowl spot for the Big 10.

 

[No Chores]

Hoping for Vegas baby!

Me too my man! Lots of flights available, inexpensive luxury hotel rooms, great food, many potential Purple Party locations, good weather and game is played in excellent NFL stadium. What could be better?

 

[phatcat]

Me too my man! Lots of flights available, inexpensive luxury hotel rooms, great food, many potential Purple Party locations, good weather and game is played in excellent NFL stadium. What could be better?

Since I am unable to attend, I am really hoping for Vegas, which will mean we won't go back for a few years😀😀

 

[No Chores]

Since I am unable to attend, I am really hoping for Vegas, which will mean we won't go back for a few years😀😀

That's too bad - I'd really like to see you there.

 

[phatcat]

That's too bad - I'd really like to see you there.

Next time, amigo. I did get to see six wins this year, which is more than I had witnessed, combined, from 2017-22.

 

[No Chores]

Next time, amigo. I did get to see six wins this year, which is more than I had witnessed, combined, from 2017-22.

Nice job. I only saw 2 live, but both were wins. Caught all other wins on t.v.

 

[hdhntr1]

Nice job. I only saw 2 live, but both were wins. Caught all other wins on t.v.

Have seen three RB Citrus against Tenn and Motor City against BG. all losses.

 

[No Chores]

Have seen three RB Citrus against Tenn and Motor City against BG. all losses.

I saw Citrus against Tenn and Motor City against BG, but you didn't list a third one.

 

[Sheffielder]

Most projections have assumed Michigan, Ohio State, and Penn State will play in non BIG 10 Contracted Bowl Games freeing up the Citrus Bowl and below for the other BIG 10 Bowl qualifiers. I guess the real question is how secure is Penn State's position in playing in one of the upper tier bowls above Citrus? Could what happens in conference championship games elevate some looking in to squeeze Penn State out and thus have a domino effect for the rest including Northwestern?

My guess is that regardless of Tuesday's rankings and what they may portend with regard to what may happen after the Conference Championship games, the Northwestern Wildcats are still going to be playing either in Las Vegas or Phoenix.

As I understood it, the major question was whether Penn State would maintain its placement over Ole Miss (and to a lesser extent, Oklahoma)...and they did.

 

[CappyNU]

I saw Citrus against Tenn and Motor City against BG, but you didn't list a third one.

RB = Rose bowl

 

[FeralFelidae]

Is there a path for OSU to squeak back into the top 4?

 

[No Chores]

RB = Rose bowl

Saw that one too! Thanks!

 

[gradeck]

Is there a path for OSU to squeak back into the top 4?

If Florida State and Texas both lose their conference championship games.