Not declaring the season a fist-pumping success, but given that the last four seasons getting to a bowl either didn't happen or barely happened I'm declaring that we should extend the normal 24-hour rule regarding victory celebrations to 48-hours.
Ugh I had forgotten about that ugly KU game. Pretty sure we were like 27-point favorites or something and nearly **** the bed. After Ash's second pick, McCoy was brought in and led us to TDs on our 2 final drives. DJ Grant!
The more exciting part of the fact that the Horns are now bowl eligible is projecting there actual bowl game after each increasing win. Actually, last year was kind of fun watching them play in the Texas Bowl, and right now if the Horns stayed at six wins, well that is probably where they would end up again. Prior to playing in the Texas Bowl last year, I think the Horns were probably the most overmatched of any bowl team in there two prior bowl appearances. Both games were pretty much a total embarrassment, especially the Arkansas game. So, with that said, where does 7 wins possibly put them? 8 wins? 9 wins? Gasp! 10 wins? Eleven wins would put them in a very, very nice game and 12 should put them in the playoff.
Alabama is in the playoff even if they lose 2 games. The $EC champ (if not Alabama) is also in. The B1G champ is in for some reason that I have never understood. However, State Penn did the Big XII a big favor by losing, but ND is the spoiler since they are in if they beat Northwestern (H), Free Shoe U (H) and SC (V) [they should have no issues with Syracuse (H) and Navy (V)]. PAC-12 is out already. So a 50/50 chance for the Big XII Champ assuming the winner of the CCG has no more than 1 loss. Worse case for the Big 12 is Texas losing a game, but winning the CCG against a 1 loss ou. That would knock the Big XII out of the playoff.
I would say the Big 12 champ needs to run the tables to have a chance at the playoffs, no matter the team. Every team already has at least 1 loss. As Viper said, even then it is 50/50. I think two spots are basically locked up: (1) SEC Champ, (2) Big 10 Champ (OSU or Michigan at this point). 3 and 4 are more interesting. I would say we have in the running: (a) Clemson if it wins the ACC (no other ACC team has a chance) (b) 2nd SEC team (Georgia or LSU - even with 2 losses) (c) Notre Dame (d) Big 12 Champ
