Which of these Bowl Game scenarios sound the best to you?

[vcrindc]

1. Win out, go to the playoff as the #4 seed and play Alabama
2. Win out, OSU beats Michigan, go to the BTCG, play for all of the marbles vs. Wisky, with a "chance" at at the playoff.
3. Win out, Michigan beats OSU, sit back and "hope" Michigan to playoff, and we get "picked" for the Rose (and at the same time understanding that if Wisky wins the BTCG Rose Bowl likely picks Michigan over us)

 

[MilesBarkley]

Do NOT want to go to Cotton Bowl vs Western Michigan/San Diego State

Even if PSU were to win out, I don't think we would make CFP and play Bama in Peach Bowl.

If we were to win out, I think we would go to Rose vs winner of PAC 12

Personally, I would obviously want us going to CFP and play in Peach Bowl, outside of CFP I wouldn't mind us going to Orange Bowl.

 

[Spitfirex007]

If we win out and get selected for the playoffs, it would be as a #3 seed imo. We'd be conference champs and have the h2h against OSU. OSU would I'd assume get the #4 seed. I can't see them being left out with one L. Especially if their only loss was to conference champs

 

[anon_xdc8rmuek44eq]

1. Win out, go to the playoff as the #4 seed and play Alabama
2. Win out, OSU beats Michigan, go to the BTCG, play for all of the marbles vs. Wisky, with a "chance" at at the playoff.
3. Win out, Michigan beats OSU, sit back and "hope" Michigan to playoff, and we get "picked" for the Rose (and at the same time understanding that if Wisky wins the BTCG Rose Bowl likely picks Michigan over us)

First option and not close. In that scenario we're B1G Champs and 'in the dance' with the rest of the college football elite. Sure, Bama is tough as balls and is likely going to win it all, but just being in the discussion will help a ton with recruiting and will be a great experience for our team, coaches, and fans. Sign me up!

 

[CF LION]

Rose Bowl. I need a getaway over the holidays and that's the best trip.

 

[Raffycorn]

A conference championship banner with a loss in the playoff is better than a win in a big bowl game any day of the week. We've only won three conference championships in program history - you don't pass up the chance to make it #4, even if it comes with the expense of playing Alabama. You get yourself to the dance, and from there anything can happen. You might not have the chance to make it there again.

 

[Nittany.Lion]

A conference championship banner with a loss in the playoff is better than a win in a big bowl game any day of the week. We've only won three conference championships in program history - you don't pass up the chance to make it #4, even if it comes with the expense of playing Alabama. You get yourself to the dance, and from there anything can happen. You might not have the chance to make it there again.

I'd rather end up 11-2 and be ranked 5-6 with a nice bowl win compared to getting stomped by Bama and end up out of the top ten.

 

[Waltier13]

the playoff committee has indicated a conference championship will carry a lot of weight-if TOSUbeats mich they will get 2nd seed ,Clemson wins acc they will be 3rd-so it will come down to the committee being consistant and will pick us over a 1 loss Louisville team -a 2nd place team without a conference championship that doesn't have a resume to match TOSU.

 

[Cpeplion]

For everyone scared of Bama....they played a 0-0 game up to the 3rd quarter vs. an LSU team that lost to Wisky. If PSU beats Wisky in the CCG they can hang with Bama...don't know why you're all scared...I doubt the team is.

 

[NewYC]

Do NOT want to go to Cotton Bowl vs Western Michigan/San Diego State

Even if PSU were to win out, I don't think we would make CFP and play Bama in Peach Bowl.

If we were to win out, I think we would go to Rose vs winner of PAC 12

Personally, I would obviously want us going to CFP and play in Peach Bowl, outside of CFP I wouldn't mind us going to Orange Bowl.

If PSU wins out and wins the conf champ they have to go to the cfp. They won't be able to take OSU if they don't take PSU. The repercussions would be too great for all future discussions about conf champ and head to head. Other programs would lose their sh** if that happened. I'm not even sure PSU would be the 4 seed.
I dont want them in the playoff this year, but if they win out it'll happen.

 

[psu1969a]

Life is simple you play until you lose. Therefore, I want us to
win division
win conference
win CFP
If we lose conference or CFP game so what. We played!

 

[ShinerTexas]

1. will not happen - if you mean we get to the Final 4 w/o winning the Big Ten Champ.
So 2. is the answer is except we end #3 (daO$U #4) and we get a shot at the Final by not playing Bama in the semi. Plus I'm up for Atlanta or Phoenix (LA works too if we get the Rose)

 

[NewYC]

For everyone scared of Bama....they played a 0-0 game up to the 3rd quarter vs. an LSU team that lost to Wisky. If PSU beats Wisky in the CCG they can hang with Bama...don't know why you're all scared...I doubt the team is.

You might be right. It might just be my amazement with what the team has done over the last 6 games and the scenario that is unfolding before our eyes where almost all of us would've taken an 8-4 year this year. I think a game against Wisconsin would be a toss up so there's a ways to go, but for me, it seems likely at this point that PSU is going to play for the conf champ.

 

[NedFromYork]

If somehow we can get a CFP seed where we play Clemson, Iike our chances to win and be in the title game. What a shocker that would be. I don't think we are ready for Bama, or a rematch with OSU for that matter but winning the B1G and getting a CFP birth is worth it anyway.

 

[artsandletters]

I'd prefer, for now, to see wins over Rutgers and MSU and take it from there. All of these premature bowl scenarios and final four threads make me anxious. I'm not superstitious but during most of the Indy game I was blaming those bloody threads for what appeared to be an imminent loss. PSU won ultimately, but still.

 

[thewholebit]

Do NOT want to go to Cotton Bowl vs Western Michigan/San Diego State

Even if PSU were to win out, I don't think we would make CFP and play Bama in Peach Bowl.

If we were to win out, I think we would go to Rose vs winner of PAC 12

Personally, I would obviously want us going to CFP and play in Peach Bowl, outside of CFP I wouldn't mind us going to Orange Bowl.

Me neither - I don't want anywhere near Western Michigan. Their coach is platinum grade.

 

[Offside Clyde]

Any of the bowls mentioned would be great. I am still amazed we are talking a possible CCG, New Year's 6 bowl game or CFP as potential destinations this year. I am enjoying the ride. The chips will fall where they fall.

 

[john4psu]

For everyone scared of Bama....they played a 0-0 game up to the 3rd quarter vs. an LSU team that lost to Wisky. If PSU beats Wisky in the CCG they can hang with Bama...don't know why you're all scared...I doubt the team is.

LSU was at home vs. Bama don't discount that advantage of Death Valley and in Wisconsin vs. the Badgers i.e., a road game.

 

[john4psu]

the playoff committee has indicated a conference championship will carry a lot of weight-if TOSUbeats mich they will get 2nd seed ,Clemson wins acc they will be 3rd-so it will come down to the committee being consistant and will pick us over a 1 loss Louisville team -a 2nd place team without a conference championship that doesn't have a resume to match TOSU.

So you're not anticipating a 1-loss PAC-12 champion Washington?

 

[bmejnes]

I would choose #1..

Would love to play the Tide... Win or lose!

Being in the mix for the playoff's and national championship isn't what anyone thought of at the beginning of this year. OR the past how many years??

Bring on the Tide and let's buckle up the chin-straps..

OH yea, let's beat Rutgers first..

 

[Nashville Lion]

Obviously the playoff.....against Alabama. It would probably be a slaughter but still an honor to be in the playoff. Otherwise I just want us to win and play against the best possible team...preferably an SEC team like LSU or Florida.

 

[Cpeplion]

LSU was at home vs. Bama don't discount that advantage of Death Valley and in Wisconsin vs. the Badgers i.e., a road game.

Not discounting that just not counting this team out.

 

[wilbury]

1. Win out, go to the playoff as the #4 seed and play Alabama
2. Win out, OSU beats Michigan, go to the BTCG, play for all of the marbles vs. Wisky, with a "chance" at at the playoff.
3. Win out, Michigan beats OSU, sit back and "hope" Michigan to playoff, and we get "picked" for the Rose (and at the same time understanding that if Wisky wins the BTCG Rose Bowl likely picks Michigan over us)

I'll take any options that puts us in a Florida bowl since I'll be in the area and finally able to attend a bowl game.

 

[psuro]

You play
To win
The game

 

[Waltier13]

So you're not anticipating a 1-loss PAC-12 champion Washington?

I BELIEVE THEY WILL LOSE-and right now their strength of schedule is 128 of 128 but if they don't lose i think Louisville gets in ahead of them -thanks for bringing that up

 

[Grant Green]

First option and not close. In that scenario we're B1G Champs and 'in the dance' with the rest of the college football elite. Sure, Bama is tough as balls and is likely going to win it all, but just being in the discussion will help a ton with recruiting and will be a great experience for our team, coaches, and fans. Sign me up!

I'm not sure how the answer can be anything but this. Every fan should jump at the chance of getting into the playoff, no matter how tough the opponent.

 

[marshall23]

I'd prefer, for now, to see wins over Rutgers and MSU and take it from there. All of these premature bowl scenarios and final four threads make me anxious. I'm not superstitious but during most of the Indy game I was blaming those bloody threads for what appeared to be an imminent loss. PSU won ultimately, but still.

I agree. It seems that everyone gives little consideration to the fact that due to a rash of season ending OL injuries....a position that was suspect to begin with.....PSU will likely struggle in its last two games. Mahon and Nelson were arguably our best lineman. Now Palmer is done. What next? Is it reasonable to assume we will not have another OL injury in the next two games? One game at a time please. We were down by 10 to Indy. Suddenly we're top 4 in the nation. Slow down, there is a lot of lifting to do before that. 6 weeks ago, half this board wanted Franklin gone.

 

[blion72]

the playoff committee has indicated a conference championship will carry a lot of weight-if TOSUbeats mich they will get 2nd seed ,Clemson wins acc they will be 3rd-so it will come down to the committee being consistant and will pick us over a 1 loss Louisville team -a 2nd place team without a conference championship that doesn't have a resume to match TOSU.

i think neither Wisky or us will have a great chance to get in final 4 with our 2 loses. i actually like the Rose scenario. that is one of the most visible bowl games and probably draw USC. i think final 4 is nice but being in big bowl on new years gets us back to national stage for recruiting.

 

[Raffycorn]

i think neither Wisky or us will have a great chance to get in final 4 with our 2 loses. i actually like the Rose scenario. that is one of the most visible bowl games and probably draw USC. i think final 4 is nice but being in big bowl on new years gets us back to national stage for recruiting.

I think making the college football playoff puts us much more on the national recruiting stage than the Rose Bowl does. It's not even particularly close, IMO.

 

[Waltier13]

i think neither Wisky or us will have a great chance to get in final 4 with our 2 loses. i actually like the Rose scenario. that is one of the most visible bowl games and probably draw USC. i think final 4 is nice but being in big bowl on new years gets us back to national stage for recruiting.

everyone else in my family agrees with you ,they want a trip to california and the rose bowl-i hope we can get a B1G championship -ill take any scenario after that-im so enjoying this didnt realize how the last 5 yrs have bothered me.

 

[PSU65]

I want to win the Rutgers bowl.

 

[rudedude]

Rutgers, Rutgers, Rutgers...........

 

[1978lions]

Destiny is at play.....Cinderella must go to the ball. Bring on Bama!

But 1st, Rutgers, Rutgers, Rutgers

 

[PennStateNate]

For everyone scared of Bama....they played a 0-0 game up to the 3rd quarter vs. an LSU team that lost to Wisky. If PSU beats Wisky in the CCG they can hang with Bama...don't know why you're all scared...I doubt the team is.

I never understood how you can judge how good a team is based on one game, every weekend kids play different. Bama is by far the best team in the country and it wouldn't shock me if they win the national title without breaking a sweat. You could easily look at us and say we lost to Pitt, got blown out by Michigan, and struggled with Indiana. Teams get up to play Bama, LSU did and LSU isn't a real bad team.

I want to win a bowl game, I honestly would like to avoid Bama and Louisville if possible, cause they scare me.

 

[Spitfirex007]

For everyone scared of Bama....they played a 0-0 game up to the 3rd quarter vs. an LSU team that lost to Wisky. If PSU beats Wisky in the CCG they can hang with Bama...don't know why you're all scared...I doubt the team is.

Right?! Everyone acts like Bama is this unbeatable force. But if you look at the games where Bama "struggled", it was against teams that can throw the ball and stretch the D. Something PSU does better then anybody in the country.

I certainly believe we'd have a legit chance to beat them. And if not, who cares? Yes the rosebowl would be great. But not guaranteed a win there either. You play at this level to compete for championships. And a spot in the playoffs gives you that. Plus it would help with recruiting.