Here's the TSIO Trifecta:

[VFL-82-JP]

-- Vols beat Bama
--Georgia beats Texas
--Arkansas beats LSU

Tennessee leaps firmly back into the playoff conversation as a result of that combo, and is poised for a run to Atlanta as well. It would then all come down to Vols-Dawgs in mid-November.

What do you think the chances are that all three of those (mild*) upsets happen?

Go Vols!



* The lines on all three games are less than 5 points difference.

 

[EZE]

If Vols beat Bama, Vols are firmly in the playoff. No help needed.

 

[VFL-82-JP]

If Vols beat Bama, Vols are firmly in the playoff. No help needed.

Not for Atlanta. We need some help pushing people aside to get to Atlanta. That's where the other games come in.

But what do you think the chances are of all three happening?

 

[superdave1984]

We would still need to win out to get to Atlanta and the playoff. Which means beating uga and a plucky Vandy and UK.

 

[SAPPER 5]

I want it just as bad as everyone else, but right now, that's Schrödinger's Trifecta, JP.

 

[VFL-82-JP]

I want it just as bad as everyone else, but right now, that's Schrödinger's Trifecta, JP.

Heh, yep.

But you're not saying it's super unlikely, man. Which warms my heart.

More than anything, this comes from me trying to figure out which games I want to pay attention to this weekend (beyond the Vols, of course).

Go Vols!

 

[SAPPER 5]

We would still need to win out to get to Atlanta and the playoff. Which means beating uga and a plucky Vandy and UK.

Vandy has seemingly quite plucked up. The Kats, however, seem to be fresh out of plucks...

 

[VFL-82-JP]

Vandy has seemingly quite plucked up. The Kats, however, seem to be fresh out of plucks...

I will absolutely be sitting closer to the edge of my seat at the start of the Vandy game than against Kentucky. They are just Vandy, but man...they got a new hairdo or something.

 

[SAPPER 5]

Heh, yep.

But you're not saying it's super unlikely, man. Which warms my heart.

More than anything, this comes from me trying to figure out which games I want to pay attention to this weekend (beyond the Vols, of course).

Go Vols!

LOL, C'MON,MAN! You know it's those three games, followed immediately by pulling for the rest of the teams who currently out-rank us to lose! Not a joke...

 

[Golfprovol]

Not for Atlanta. We need some help pushing people aside to get to Atlanta. That's where the other games come in.

But what do you think the chances are of all three happening?

Is it better to not be in Atlanta and still make the playoff?

The best playoff position is #5. That team plays the #12 team at home and then worst champion (which might be the 20th ranked team in polls). We would be favored in both games. Easiest path to semis

 

[NO SIR EEE]

-- Vols beat Bama
--Georgia beats Texas
--Arkansas beats LSU

Tennessee leaps firmly back into the playoff conversation as a result of that combo, and is poised for a run to Atlanta as well. It would then all come down to Vols-Dawgs in mid-November.

What do you think the chances are that all three of those (mild*) upsets happen?

Go Vols!



* The lines on all three games are less than 5 points difference.

I'll come back and apologize if I am wrong, but Georgia isn't beating Texas. Georgia has greatly regressed and they'll slip up again after Texas. Arkansas and LSU is going to be interesting though.

 

[SteensVol]

If we beat Bama and UGA only loses one more to TX and we are competitive, I think we are still in top 12 even with UGA loss on the road. But this presumes our offense cleans up assignments and rolls some to look good.

 

[aRmo]

I think Arkansas is better than LSU honestly.

 

[VFL-82-JP]

Is it better to not be in Atlanta and still make the playoff?

The best playoff position is #5. That team plays the #12 team at home and then worst champion (which might be the 20th ranked team in polls). We would be favored in both games. Easiest path to semis

It is always better to be in Atlanta, imho.

Always.

Because you don't base your plans on losing. We can only win the SEC championship if we're in Atlanta. There is no other way.

Go Vols!

 

[NO SIR EEE]

I'll also add to my previous post that I saw some "experts" talk about Tennessee vs Texas in Atlanta and I'll believe it until it doesn't happen.

 

[VolForLife83]

-- Vols beat Bama
--Georgia beats Texas
--Arkansas beats LSU

Tennessee leaps firmly back into the playoff conversation as a result of that combo, and is poised for a run to Atlanta as well. It would then all come down to Vols-Dawgs in mid-November.

What do you think the chances are that all three of those (mild*) upsets happen?

Go Vols!



* The lines on all three games are less than 5 points difference.

I never want GA to win. In fact, if they lose they'll drop, which would allow us to move up and still helps with ATL. We need to beat them regardless though

 

[VFL-82-JP]

I never want GA to win

The only team on that list I want to win is Tennessee.

But I do want Texas and LSU to lose. Heh. Because those outcomes help the Vols, and I care far more about the Vols than any rival.

Go Vols!

 

[SAPPER 5]

Is it better to not be in Atlanta and still make the playoff?

The best playoff position is #5. That team plays the #12 team at home and then worst champion (which might be the 20th ranked team in polls). We would be favored in both games. Easiest path to semis

As much as I agree with this, I think that getting that #5 seed is assuming A LOT from the Tennessee/SEC-hating AP voters and the CFP Selection Committee...

 

[Carp]

We just need to beat Bama or GA (or both ideally) and we are highly likely to be in the playoffs. It will take some losses other places.


However, there is some risk, as there will likely be at least one 2 loss team left out of the playoffs since the highest rated group of 5 conference champ gets an automatic bid. For reference, if the 12 team playoff was around last year, Oklahoma would have been out and Liberty would have been in.

 

[farmdogvol]

I'd rather see UGA lose to Tex and UT and spend the holidays in Memphis.

 

[Volbrando]

If Vols beat Bama, Vols are firmly in the playoff. No help needed.

still have to get past Vandy...and I can't believe I just said that lol

 

[EZE]

still have to get past Vandy...and I can't believe I just said that lol

I should have said “playoff discussion.” Definitely a lllooonnnggg way to go no matter what happens this Saturday.

Kentucky likely won’t be a walkover, either.

 

[Volbrando]

I should have said “playoff discussion.” Definitely a lllooonnnggg way to go no matter what happens this Saturday.

Kentucky likely won’t be a walkover, either.

yeah I agree... and Miss State even came back on Georgia... it's a wild year. I believe anyone could beat anyone on any given Saturday (in the SEC)

 

[sami]

Is it better to not be in Atlanta and still make the playoff?

The best playoff position is #5. That team plays the #12 team at home and then worst champion (which might be the 20th ranked team in polls). We would be favored in both games. Easiest path to semis

I'm sure the playoff will be expanded, as greed begets greed, but they would have to change that somehow if they kept the 12-team playoff. I honestly might take the 5 seed over playing in the SEC championship game - you have the easiest path and you're half way home.

 

[SayUWantAreVOLution]

I'm fine if GA beats TX but I'd REALLY like to see is Vandy upset TX, if only for the SEC Shorts.

TX needs somebody in the SEC to resize their cowboy hat and soon.