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MEGA 2026 CFB SZN Thread, Nationwide; Non-Miami Specific

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cookies said:
Been wondering about this since it happened. Whew. Tuff sledding for them boys ahead.
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How is St. Clair not next man up? Couldn't believe they went to the other dude after all I've heard about TSC.

With that happening I think its very unlikely but I told someone last week that I thought if OSU turned to him over Sayin that would be the only thing that could turn any team into the clear number 1 whereas its currently a group of 5-6 teams that are basically in the same bucket. Guess he's not ready or not as good as the closed practice rumors would suggest.
 
At the mid-way point; here are the teams w/ legitimate shots to lose three regular season games;

Praying on their Downfall list:

1. Ohio State (6-1 (4-0) currently) — has not lost 3+ since 2011 when Luke Fickell was the interim head coach following the tattoo scandal. Before that, they lost their third game in 2008 Fiesta Bowl to Texas. For a better comparison, Jim Tressell went 7-4 in the 2004 regular season; his fourth year as HC. The Buckeyes lost 6, 3, and 4 games (2001 was Tressell’s first year) in the regular season before their 2002 undefeated run.

Ryan Day has lost two regular season games twice, this would be his third time, Meyer only did once. Tressell did twice. It’d be the first time in Day’s career losing three+.

They Play @ USC, Oregon, Northwestern, @ Nebraska, and Michigan to finish off the season. Despite the national title, Day has had five straight years with at least two losses. The last time Ohio State lost two games in six straight seasons was from 1987 to 1992; which included the first five seasons of John Cooper’s tenure as HC and the end of Earle Bruce’s.

2. Oregon (4-2 (2-1) currently) —Dan Lanning hasn’t lost three games (regular season or otherwise) since year 1 of his tenure. He is in the year 5; and the infrastructure Cristobal afforded him as the program’s benefactor is tearing itself down. The worse Oregon looks, the better Cristobal’s success at Oregon looks so Ducks’ tears are always positive externalities for Sebastian the Ibis.

To be fair, in 2022, Oregon lost to UGA (national champs), Washington (11-2, Kalen DeBoer then went to the natty the year after), and a 10-3 Oregon State team. This isn’t 2022.

They face: @ Illinois, Northwestern, @ Ohio State, Michigan, @ Michigan State, and Washington to end their season.
 
JayCane20 said:
How is St. Clair not next man up? Couldn't believe they went to the other dude after all I've heard about TSC.

With that happening I think its very unlikely but I told someone last week that I thought if OSU turned to him over Sayin that would be the only thing that could turn any team into the clear number 1 whereas its currently a group of 5-6 teams that are basically in the same bucket. Guess he's not ready or not as good as the closed practice rumors would suggest.
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I felt exactly like you did. Then, after the first day of fall camp, Ryan Day cited backup quarterback (in addition to Oline) as a spot that worries him. A week later, he said TSC was getting pushed by LF for the #2 spot.

Apparently TSC played at a low level of competition in Ohio while Mater Dei played much better competition. Fahey picked up Smith’s offense very quickly and that aided him in snatching that backup spot from TSC.
 
cookies said:
I felt exactly like you did. Then, after the first day of fall camp, Ryan Day cited backup quarterback (in addition to Oline) as a spot that worries him. A week later, he said TSC was getting pushed by LF for the #2 spot.

Apparently TSC played at a low level of competition in Ohio while Mater Dei played much better competition. Fahey picked up Smith’s offense very quickly and that aided him in snatching that backup spot from TSC.
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To add on to this, I have also read that the QB coach that Ohio State hired is pretty underqualified and the fans feel it's hurting St. Clair. He was basically described like you said having played a low level of talent but having massive physical upside but would need development and he's apparently not getting any better. Like their coaches resume is essentially, OSU GA, two years as the QB coach at Akron (he used to play for morehead the coach there at Penn State), and then one year at UCLA before being back at OSU.
 
Canesfan4849 said:
To add on to this, I have also read that the QB coach that Ohio State hired is pretty underqualified and the fans feel it's hurting St. Clair. He was basically described like you said having played a low level of talent but having massive physical upside but would need development and he's apparently not getting any better. Like their coaches resume is essentially, OSU GA, two years as the QB coach at Akron (he used to play for morehead the coach there at Penn State), and then one year at UCLA before being back at OSU.
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Giving me Jon Richt flashbacks
 
DubCaliCane said:
Canesfan4849 said:
To add on to this, I have also read that the QB coach that Ohio State hired is pretty underqualified and the fans feel it's hurting St. Clair. He was basically described like you said having played a low level of talent but having massive physical upside but would need development and he's apparently not getting any better. Like their coaches resume is essentially, OSU GA, two years as the QB coach at Akron (he used to play for morehead the coach there at Penn State), and then one year at UCLA before being back at OSU.
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Giving me Jon Richt flashbacks
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Honestly I was gonna make the Jon richt comp but I looked up both their resumes and even this dude was more qualified than Jon richt lol
 
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3. UGA (5-1 (3-1) currently): #DEATHTOUGA. Their Death Star tore needs to end immediately. Kirby lost 2+ games in each of his first five seasons, then had 3 years of near-perfection. Now, it’s time to bring them back to that 7-5/8-5 place Kirby was in during year 1; and where they were at pre-richt (won’t happen lol but I’ll settle for 9-3). UF, @ Ole Miss, Mizzou, @ USCe, GT. Can’t see them going worse than 3-2. If Lacey is healthy, i don’t see them beating Ole Miss.

4A and 4B. Alabama and Auburn (4-2 (2-2) currently): cuz **** ‘em that’s why. DeBoer has lost four games in each of first two seasons. Only has 4 real games left: A&M, @ LSU, @ Vandy, FCS, Auburn. Auburn’s schedule: LSU, @ Arkansas, @ Mississippi State, FCS, @ Alabama.

These next three are more sweet than the pitiful Alabama schools, and atp we will likely benefit more from their downfalls.

5. LSU (4-2 (2-2)): Lane talked a buncha 💩 about UM and has tried to become the HC at each of Florida’s big 3; he’s more suited for UCF. Blake Baker is here so he catches strays by association. Lamar Brown hit the portal big dawg. @ Auburn, Alabama, Texas, @ Tennessee, @ Arkansas. Good luck going undefeated against that slate.

6. Texas (4-2 (2-2)): Sark is about to get fired. It is what it is. Don’t even need to pray on his downfall. Ole Miss, Miss State, @ Mizzou, @ LSU, Arkansas and A&M to end the year. Time to shopping for sum flipping.

7. Clemson (4-2 (2-1)): Team is super mid and their QB ain’t got it. Dabo’s time is running out. VT, @ FSU, @ Syracuse, GT, @ Duke, and USCe.

8. USC (6-1 (3-1): took the easy way out with no p4 ooc matchups. @ Wisky, Ohio State, @ Indiana, Maryland, and @ UCLA to finish the year. Crazy talented roster which is largely why I’m rooting for their downfall; no beef with ‘SC.

9. Duke (4-2 (1-2): Diaz’s presence bothers me. Mensah and Spida-Coop are reparations for three years of holding this program in captivity. @ UVA, BC, @ NC State, @ Miami, Clemson, @ Wake. 7-8 wins at best.

10. Wisconsin (4-2 (2-1) currently): never seen a coach play to lose more than this guy. Lame university for what they did with Xavier Lucas. Jason Eck will likely be their next HC. USC, @ Iowa, Rutgers, @ Maryland, @ Purdue and Minnesota to end their season.

Already qualified: Texas A&M (w/ more on the way!), Penn State & Oklahoma. Venerables’ career so far has been alternating seasons of 6 then 10 wins. Looks like it’ll continue. Elko and Jimbo are basically the same through a few years. Elko might be worse depending upon how this season goes. Matt Campbell was hired to win the big games; and they passed on Bob Chesney to do so. Campbell has lost 3+ games in every single season he’s been a coach except for 2015 at Toledo.

Omitting all of our larger rivals. Never ever thought I’d see so many heavyweights struggle all at once.
 
cookies said:
I felt exactly like you did. Then, after the first day of fall camp, Ryan Day cited backup quarterback (in addition to Oline) as a spot that worries him. A week later, he said TSC was getting pushed by LF for the #2 spot.

Apparently TSC played at a low level of competition in Ohio while Mater Dei played much better competition. Fahey picked up Smith’s offense very quickly and that aided him in snatching that backup spot from TSC.
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St Clair is the one that can actually make them more dangerous if things started to click. Him losing out on that QB2 spot means he has been getting very few quality reps and probably even further behind in his development. I like how this is trending
 
cookies said:
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3. UGA (5-1 (3-1) currently): #DEATHTOUGA. Their Death Star tore needs to end immediately. Kirby lost 2+ games in each of his first five seasons, then had 3 years of near-perfection. Now, it’s time to bring them back to that 7-5/8-5 place Kirby was in during year 1; and where they were at pre-richt (won’t happen lol but I’ll settle for 9-3). UF, @ Ole Miss, Mizzou, @ USCe, GT. Can’t see them going worse than 3-2. If Lacey is healthy, i don’t see them beating Ole Miss.

4A and 4B. Alabama and Auburn (4-2 (2-2) currently): cuz **** ‘em that’s why. DeBoer has lost four games in each of first two seasons. Only has 4 real games left: A&M, @ LSU, @ Vandy, FCS, Auburn. Auburn’s schedule: LSU, @ Arkansas, @ Mississippi State, FCS, @ Alabama.

These next three are more sweet than the pitiful Alabama schools, and atp we will likely benefit more from their downfalls.

5. LSU (4-2 (2-2)): Lane talked a buncha 💩 about UM and has tried to become the HC at each of Florida’s big 3; he’s more suited for UCF. Blake Baker is here so he catches strays by association. Lamar Brown hit the portal big dawg. @ Auburn, Alabama, Texas, @ Tennessee, @ Arkansas. Good luck going undefeated against that slate.

6. Texas (4-2 (2-2)): Sark is about to get fired. It is what it is. Don’t even need to pray on his downfall. Ole Miss, Miss State, @ Mizzou, @ LSU, Arkansas and A&M to end the year. Time to shopping for sum flipping.

7. Clemson (4-2 (2-1)): Team is super mid and their QB ain’t got it. Dabo’s time is running out. VT, @ FSU, @ Syracuse, GT, @ Duke, and USCe.

8. USC (6-1 (3-1): took the easy way out with no p4 ooc matchups. @ Wisky, Ohio State, @ Indiana, Maryland, and @ UCLA to finish the year. Crazy talented roster which is largely why I’m rooting for their downfall; no beef with ‘SC.

9. Duke (4-2 (1-2): Diaz’s presence bothers me. Mensah and Spida-Coop are reparations for three years of holding this program in captivity. @ UVA, BC, @ NC State, @ Miami, Clemson, @ Wake. 7-8 wins at best.

10. Wisconsin (4-2 (2-1) currently): never seen a coach play to lose more than this guy. Lame university for what they did with Xavier Lucas. Jason Eck will likely be their next HC. USC, @ Iowa, Rutgers, @ Maryland, @ Purdue and Minnesota to end their season.

Already qualified: Texas A&M (w/ more on the way!), Penn State & Oklahoma. Venerables’ career so far has been alternating seasons of 6 then 10 wins. Looks like it’ll continue. Elko and Jimbo are basically the same through a few years. Elko might be worse depending upon how this season goes. Matt Campbell was hired to win the big games; and they passed on Bob Chesney to do so. Campbell has lost 3+ games in every single season he’s been a coach except for 2015 at Toledo.

Omitting all of our larger rivals. Never ever thought I’d see so many heavyweights struggle all at once.
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Wouldn't shock TrumpyCane for Clemson to run the table, thats a pretty easy schedule with USce being the toughest team there
 
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