AP Top 25: SMU #18

[SMU_Alum11]

Cinci jumped to #8

If we survive Tulane, it will be an awesome back to back top 25 match up. If we win (definitely not jumping ahead) and Cincy takes care of business, it will be a top 15 with us probably be a primetime #6 vs #14. Would be awesome for the conference to keep having that.

[ponyboy]

Yep, we've got to take care of business in New Orleans, but we'd have a nationally-relevant matchup for our Homecoming game.

[Dukie]

College GameDay is still happening this year, just without crowds. And I don't see a single matchup on Sat Oct 24 that would be as compelling as undefeated Cincy at undefeated SMU. Iowa State and Okie State is the only matchup that could be close.

https://fbschedules.com/college-footbal ... r-24-2020/

But first, beat Tulane.

[JasonB]

100% they go to the Big Ten to draw attention to the opening of the Big Ten season.

[Dukie]

100% they go to the Big Ten to draw attention to the opening of the Big Ten season.

You're not wrong in theory, but look at the actual matchups:

* Illinois at Wisconsin ΓÇô 8pm, BTN (Fri.)
* Rutgers at Michigan State ΓÇô 12pm, BTN
* Nebraska at Ohio State ΓÇô 12pm, FOX
* Penn State at Indiana ΓÇô 3:30pm, FS1
* Iowa at Purdue ΓÇô 3:30pm, BTN
* Michigan at Minnesota ΓÇô 7:30pm, ABC
* Maryland at Northwestern ΓÇô 7:30pm, BTN

Most of the bigger names are on the road too. Maybe Nebraska at Ohio State is a big deal in 1999, but not so much today.

[Charleston Pony]

100% they go to the Big Ten to draw attention to the opening of the Big Ten season.

Exactly...because Big 10 is one of the flagship leagues for ESPN

[JasonB]

100% they go to the Big Ten to draw attention to the opening of the Big Ten season.

You're not wrong in theory, but look at the actual matchups:

* Illinois at Wisconsin ΓÇô 8pm, BTN (Fri.)
* Rutgers at Michigan State ΓÇô 12pm, BTN
* Nebraska at Ohio State ΓÇô 12pm, FOX
* Penn State at Indiana ΓÇô 3:30pm, FS1
* Iowa at Purdue ΓÇô 3:30pm, BTN
* Michigan at Minnesota ΓÇô 7:30pm, ABC
* Maryland at Northwestern ΓÇô 7:30pm, BTN

Most of the bigger names are on the road too. Maybe Nebraska at Ohio State is a big deal in 1999, but not so much today.

Seems pretty clear from that lineup which game they will be at.

[Dukie]

100% they go to the Big Ten to draw attention to the opening of the Big Ten season.

You're not wrong in theory, but look at the actual matchups:

* Illinois at Wisconsin ΓÇô 8pm, BTN (Fri.)
* Rutgers at Michigan State ΓÇô 12pm, BTN
* Nebraska at Ohio State ΓÇô 12pm, FOX
* Penn State at Indiana ΓÇô 3:30pm, FS1
* Iowa at Purdue ΓÇô 3:30pm, BTN
* Michigan at Minnesota ΓÇô 7:30pm, ABC
* Maryland at Northwestern ΓÇô 7:30pm, BTN

Most of the bigger names are on the road too. Maybe Nebraska at Ohio State is a big deal in 1999, but not so much today.

Seems pretty clear from that lineup which game they will be at.

Well, maybe. But #19 at #24 > #8 at #17 just because of the Big Can't Count logo? Not necessarily. Plus, GameDay was at Minnesota less than a year ago! (And the Gophers got curb-stomped.)

[JasonB]

Honestly, though, do you want Gameday on campus with no boulevard?

[ponyboy]

IsnΓÇÖt that analogous to rejecting the advances of a beautiful woman because an even more beautiful woman isnΓÇÖt currently available? If itΓÇÖs Gameday, you do it.

[mustangxc]

If there are no crowds, SMU is the ideal candidate. We get to showcase our beautiful campus, our ascension under Sonny Dykes, and our current great team. We avoid being criticized for not having a huge crowd or huge in-game attendance. I think this would be an amazing opportunity to showcase our program and further cement our comeback to the forefront of college football. It would also help with recruiting. If we are selected, I think we would still be a candidate for selection down the road once COVID-19 is no longer the threat that it is and we can have regular crowds.