Here are my playoff picks for the 2018 season, with a fifth as a wildcard. No particular order and no champion as I see the championship could go to any of the top four teams in the country.
1. The SEC Champion: OK - it's a bit of a cop-out,but you know it's true. Likely Bama, Georgia or Auburn (if they get past game 1 with UW). My money (and heart) is on Georgia because they're wanting to prove that 2017 was not a 1-off.
2. Wisconsin: They have something to prove after being left out last year and they have the right mix of talent returning.
3. Clemson: They've been there the past three seasons, have the right coach and cred, but especially because ZERO teams on their schedule finished in the Top 25 last year.
4. Washington: A bit of a self-imposed chip on their shoulder after not living up to expectations last year. Most of that team returns and should handle the PAC-12 handily.
And the wildcard goes to West Virginia: On paper they look good (as do many others) but their schedule plays out nicely with the just the right mix that could put them ahead of the above four as long as they go undefeated.
There you have it...let the games begin!
1. The SEC Champion: OK - it's a bit of a cop-out,but you know it's true. Likely Bama, Georgia or Auburn (if they get past game 1 with UW). My money (and heart) is on Georgia because they're wanting to prove that 2017 was not a 1-off.
2. Wisconsin: They have something to prove after being left out last year and they have the right mix of talent returning.
3. Clemson: They've been there the past three seasons, have the right coach and cred, but especially because ZERO teams on their schedule finished in the Top 25 last year.
4. Washington: A bit of a self-imposed chip on their shoulder after not living up to expectations last year. Most of that team returns and should handle the PAC-12 handily.
And the wildcard goes to West Virginia: On paper they look good (as do many others) but their schedule plays out nicely with the just the right mix that could put them ahead of the above four as long as they go undefeated.
There you have it...let the games begin!