Undefeated

by ClemsonGrad04 on Oct 5, 2011 12:12 PM EDT

Since going 5-0 for the first time since 2000 the Clemson Tigers have once again become somewhat relevant in the NCAA football scene. Being unbeaten through week 5 is a tough task for all schools, much less one that played three straight opponents ranked in the AP top 25.

The BCS games and National Championship consistently rely on season records to dictate at least one aspect of the criteria for choosing which teams get to participate. It is evident that remaining undefeated through 5 games is difficult by the sheer fact that only 15 teams remain undefeated (13 in the AP top 25) out of 120 teams.

Below is the scheduled games for the October 7-8 games for the remaining undefeated teams:

LSU vs. Florida

Alabama vs. Vanderbilt

Oklahoma vs. Texas**

Wisconsin – Bye

Boise St. vs. Fresno St. (10/7/2011)

Oklahoma St. vs. Kansas

Stanford vs. Colorado

Clemson vs. Boston College

Michigan vs. Northwestern

Georgia Tech vs. Maryland

Kansas St. vs. Missouri

Illinois vs. Indiana

Houston vs. East Carolina

Texas Tech vs. Texas A&M

**Since two unbeaten teams play this weekend, by logic, there will only be a maximum of 14 undefeated teams remaining on Sunday. This list will, by its nature, become shorter every week.

I think three teams have the biggest chance at losing their undefeated status this weekend. I think the Texas Longhorns face a tall task against a Sooner attack, and Missouri may prove more than the rolling Kansas St. Wildcats can handle. I also believe Texas Tech may have trouble handling Texas A&M after two dissapointing losses.

What teams do you think will lose this weekend? We know from our trolling homers that East Carolina is on their list to upset.

These opinions are not necessarily those of the Proprietors of Shakin' The Southland.

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I wouldnt bet against

Bill Synder at Kansas St.

by RTnuck on Oct 5, 2011 12:48 PM EDT reply actions

Not knocking...

Kansas St. at all. They’ve proven themselves already for 4 straight weeks by finding ways to win. However, if I had to chose some of the unbeatens to lose, they may be one of them.

by ClemsonGrad04 on Oct 5, 2011 1:15 PM EDT reply actions

Wouldn't...

an Oklahoma loss be nice this weekend? Just sayin…

by JOSCOLO on Oct 5, 2011 3:00 PM EDT reply actions

Maybe Im selling us short..

but I keep hoping for an undefeated season and an Orange Bowl berth against WVU.. I know we can and should beat them! I guess Im just being negative.. but I really dont want to have to face the likes of Bama, LSU, etc. Just dont believe were ready for that yet and Id rather not get embarrassed on the big stage. We are ranked #8 right now and there are only two teams ahead of us that I believe we would have any decent shot at beating..OK St and Stanford. I could be wrong..but I think it would be better for the program to go undefeated (big IF since we are gonna have to beat UNC, USC, and GT twice) and win the Orange Bowl, rather than get to the NC and get smashed by Bama. Am I just being a pessissmist? Do you really think we could go toe to toe with bama, lsu, wisconsin, or bsu right now?

by RTnuck on Oct 5, 2011 3:14 PM EDT reply actions

I'm with you...

I’d love for us to go undefeated and get a BCS bowl against a good team. I also agree we’re not ready for LSU, Wisconsin and Alabama. I wouldn’t want us to be embarrassed on a national stage either. On the other hand, I think we could make it interesting against Boise St. (towards the end of the season) if our defense can continue to improve.

I don’t care what bowl we go to, but if we could go undefeated, it would be something we haven’t accomplished in 30 years. THAT would be huge.

by ClemsonGrad04 on Oct 5, 2011 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Really?

So let me get this straight….you want to go undefeated and get left out of the national championship game??? Undefeated seasons are few and far between…I would be pissed if we didn’t get a shot at winning it all. I’m a little scared of Bama…but I am not scared of LSU/OU/Boise/Stanford. Les Miles is so retarded that we would have a decent shot at beating them. OU would probably beat us but I think we would score some points.

Besides…if you’re worried about getting dominated up front, then this is the year to play them. 4 seniors on the OL and 3 seniors on the DL. Do you really want next year’s line to face Bama/LSU?

by Dumpster Troll on Oct 6, 2011 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions

If this team has proven anything then it is we can surprise people.

If we keep improving, and play a great game, then all things are possible.

"Clemson is coming!" - Stephone Anthony

by Tigerplowboy on Oct 6, 2011 11:21 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Would rather take them on this year

With a veteran Oline that is improving by the week…and a DLine with 3 Seniors and an experienced junior… Next year we may be better overall, but will be filling lots of holes on both fronts…but either way if we did actually make it to a play a LSU or Bama in any BCS bowl…we damn sure better be ready and have those questions answered.

I’m still pushing for 10 reg season wins, a conference title, and an orange bowl win for 12-2. Would love it!

"Just because you've had 2 or 3 good games doesn't mean anything right now. It's not the first 3 games you're going to be remembered by." - The Chad

by scgreatest803 on Oct 5, 2011 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions

I tend to agree with you, but if we keep getting better, then we may be able to hang with anyone.

Also, you are talking about one game…if we get into the NC game, then anything can happen.

But, I would be happy with winning the conference, beating the coots, and going to the Orange Bowl.

"Clemson is coming!" - Stephone Anthony

by Tigerplowboy on Oct 5, 2011 7:23 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

I wouldnt want any part..

of playing Boise State. I believe playing them is sorta like a lose/lose situation. First off, you may disagree but I think Boise State would def beat us. I believe they are an elite team this year. If they beat us, everyone throws off on us for losing to a little mid-major. If somehow we did beat them, due to perception we prob would get a great deal of credit.

by RTnuck on Oct 5, 2011 3:53 PM EDT reply actions

sorry.. we wouldnt get a great deal of credit

by RTnuck on Oct 5, 2011 3:54 PM EDT reply actions

Only team I see losing there is K State.

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by DrB on Oct 5, 2011 5:43 PM EDT reply actions

Bye will upset Wisconsin! K-State is the best chance of going down. But there are reasonable upset possibilities that I wouldn't be surprised if 2 go down

Possible upsets:
Texas over OK.
Fresno St over Boise St.
Mizzou over KSU (Not unlikely.)
Indiana over Illinois
TT over TxA&M.

by RazzMcTazz on Oct 5, 2011 7:12 PM EDT reply actions

I think Missouri is actually favored.. could be wrong.. but I wouldnt bet against K State

by RTnuck on Oct 5, 2011 7:26 PM EDT reply actions

You're right. Mizzou (2-2) is a 3pt favorite over #20 KSU (4-0). Interesting.

I guess that’s because the people who do the rankings don’t have to put their money on it.

by RazzMcTazz on Oct 5, 2011 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Kansas State might get knocked down. I doubt Texas Tech will, there’s just too much Mike Sherman happening now.

I think Oklahoma might lose. In the two games I saw them play (FSU and Missouri), something just bothered me about them. I know they stopped Florida State, but…I don’t know. It’s a rivalry game. Stupid things happen.

I don’t really see anyone else on this list at high risk of going down.

Clemson/Carolina Panthers fan. No one is prepared for a Dabo Swinney post-game interview.

by Fonce on Oct 5, 2011 7:31 PM EDT reply actions