When choosing team with higher ranking for the OB, what ranking is used?

[troyskiles]

If none of the ACC teams are ranked in top 25, what ranking do they use that shows ranking from 26 to say 50?

 

[jackbenimble71]

they don't. bowl committee can pick whoever based on what conferences are allowed to the specific bowl.. ACC/notre dame vs SEC

 

[troyskiles]

I thought it had to be the highest ranked ACC team with Clemson probably going to the playoffs. I am not sure they can just pick anyone from the ACC can they, jackbenimble71?

 

[KyCane38]

I thought it had to be the highest ranked ACC team with Clemson probably going to the playoffs. I am not sure they can just pick anyone from the ACC can they, jackbenimble71?

You just said “if” no other acc team is ranked. If none is ranked, its the OB committee’s choice. We really need to hope for Pitt to win the coastal and both VT and UVA takes one more loss

 

[canesarchitect]

If none of the ACC teams are ranked in top 25, what ranking do they use that shows ranking from 26 to say 50?

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[troyskiles]

You just said “if” no other acc team is ranked. If none is ranked, its the OB committee’s choice. We really need to hope for Pitt to win the coastal and both VT and UVA takes one more loss

Gotcha. Thanks.

 

[jackbenimble71]

I think if virginia wins the conference and is 9-3 or 8-4 and is ranked, the OB committee would still rather have miami but they would have to choose Virginia if Virginia is ranked in the CFB which they should be if they win the conference but my guess would be Notre Dame is who they would go with. if UGA doesn't win the SEC championship, they more than likely will go to the Orange Bowl. uga vs virginia just isn't a big matchup and they play each other to kick off next season at the Chick fi la Kickoff Classic in atlanta.

 

[caneaddict]

this isn't happening

 

[Go Canes!!]

Canes check in at #25. Higher than Virginia Tech.

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[jackbenimble71]

Canes check in at #25. Higher than Virginia Tech.

SP+ rankings after Week 12: The battle of the 1-loss teams

The College Football Playoff arguments are just starting to heat up -- especially when you get past the three unbeatens -- and SP+ is here to help.

www.espn.com

wow. ****** #39 and vtech #44. we might be ranked this week. I doubt it but maybe

 

[Handsome Squidbum]

they don't. bowl committee can pick whoever based on what conferences are allowed to the specific bowl.. ACC/notre dame vs SEC

Notre Dame's Orange Bowl access limited to twice in 12 years

Notre Dame’s relationship with the Orange Bowl came into focus Thursday, with the ACC and Orange Bowl Committee revealing the Irish will earn no more than two bids to the Miami Gardens-based bowl over a 12-year span beginning in 2014, when a four-team playoff will replace the current BCS system...

www.nbcsports.com

I think ND can only be the opponent, not the ACC rep.