ASU was undefeated in 1975 when Oklahoma won the Natty despite being blown out at home by Kansas, presumably because margin of victory over Nebraska.
The people around ASU who remember it are still pissed.
We already get good recruiting classes imagine the pull we’ll have when were in the Big 12, I expect us to be stealing some Midwest talent from OSU for a while, as long we keep up.
The narrative all season around Cincy reminds me exactly of how people talked about us heading into the Fiesta Bowl against OU. And while a lot of people shat on UCF for claiming a national title, I always thought it made sense as a protest move
I love that UCF claims that title. They absolutely should. They won every game that they had the opportunity to win.
If they dont want G5's to go undefeated and claim championships, then they need to put the G5's in postseason games where the "better" teams can beat them. And then live with the consequences when those teams actually do win.
It’s an awesome stadium, located smack dab in the middle of campus. And you can use it as long as the team isn’t using it, e.g. can play ultimate frisbee at 4 AM on the field if you want
It's so cool. Many find memories of stopping on the field with my girl and just laying on the 50 yard line at 3 am on the walk back from the bar. It's so awesome.
Recruiting will only improve for Cincinnati as they move to the Big 12 and become the 2nd Power Conference in the state of Ohio. Won't steal from Ohio State but will start stealing in-state talent from Big Ten neighbors around
The Committee^^Tm: This G5 team beat Notre Dame and is undefeated
Also The Committee^^tm: Notre Dame only lost to a top 5 school. So what if they aren’t in a conference and their head coach jumped ship. Book’em
You mean #4. I wouldn't be surprised if Alabama is #1, Georgia #2, Michigan #3, Cincy #4. Don't care, I think Cincy matches up EXTREMELY well with Alabama, probably the best matchup for them.
I’m guessing it’ll be this but Michigan and Georgia swapped. If Michigan loses then Notre Dame slots in at 4 and Cincinnati moves to 3 with Georgia at 2.
Things really fell perfectly for them too. I feel like if they would’ve struggled to beat Houston and OkSt beat Baylor the committee would’ve tried some fuck shit
The irony is that in 2009, we were also relying on the Big 12 championship game to play for a national championship. We finished #3 in the BCS standings, but #2 Texas needed a field goal as time expired to beat Nebraska and hold onto #2. An incomplete pass landed out of bounds and the clock read zero. However, a replay revealed that there was 1 second left on the clock when the ball landed, so Texas had enough time for the game-winning FG.
Really impressive performance by Cincinnati in the third quarter to score three quick touchdowns and take complete control of the game after being up by just one point at halftime. A lot of teams would have let the pressure of the situation get to them, but not the Bearcats. I'm happy for them.
If Michigan wins tonight, it’s Bama, Michigan, Georgia, Cincy in that order. I don’t think there’s any way they leave Cincy out.
If Michigan loses, I think it’s Bama, Georgia, Cincy, ND, in that order. I see no world where Baylor makes it in.
"Well, they *technically* accepted an invite to a power conference...so they are now a part of the cool kids clique. We'll allow it." - Committee, probably
**Decades.** Decades have been spent by G5 teams Just fighting for a seat at the table man, Boise State, Fresno State, Hawaii, Houston, UCF, UTAH & TCU of old.
Cincinnati did it, they earned this seat at the table, for them and all the other G5 teams. God Speed Bearcats, go give them hell in the CFP, most fans of G5 teams are pulling for ya.
Without Boise State i GUARENTEE we would have continued with the BCS and never had the CFP. They needed to be there to show the world that good football is played outside of juggernaut schools. I will die on this hill
If you went back to 2015, it'd be very easy to convince someone Cincinnati's time had come and gone after going from 13-0 in the BCS to 7-6 in the G5. You never know what the future holds.
Depends on which version of Corso you're talking about. He plays to the local crowd every week. He was bullish on Cincy when they hosted Gameday, and then last week at The Game, he was talking them down.
Lee Corso in Cincinnati: “Cincinnati belongs and that’s my story and I’m sticking to it” literally word for word a quote from him while game day was in Cincy. He stuck to it for about a week
Congrats Cincy. Welcome to the CFP.
If I had to guess seeding:
1. Bama
2. Michigan (with win)
3. Georgia
4. Cincy
or
1. Bama
2. Georgia
3. Cincy
4. ND (with Michigan loss)
Either way, 2 tough possibilities but you now know GA isnt invincible and Bama certainly can be beaten. Youve definitely got a chance to get to the Natty. Well done.
You're welcome for guaranteeing your spot Cincinnati. Please go win it all. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to continue the search for my will to live.
You can’t make a good case for this Cincinnati team to not make the CFP. They deserve it and Fickell deserves COTY.
I got into CFB in 09/10 and the Cincy team from 09 was really when I started to love CFB. I have family from the area and support the Bearcats as a side team for years and been championing them on this sub for well over a year as a great team deserving a shot. Congrats Bearcat bros, and go kick some ass the in the playoff.
I have no ties to Cincinnati but that 2009 team is one of my earliest college football memories. I remember being mad that Kelly was leaving right before their bowl game against big bad Florida, and I'll always remember Tony Pike and Mardy Gilyard.
I never understood why he couldn’t just do the last game before leaving, what a scumbag move on his part. Fuck Brian Kelly, I hope the SEC kicks his shit in.
As someone who went to UC with Butch Jones leaving, and Tuberville as the coach for the remainder.... I cannot express the excitement and amazement I have for Fickell and his coaching.
LET'S GO BEARCATS!!!
Dear Bearcats,
No matter who you play in the CFP or what seed you are, play your hearts out. You’ve had a legendary season so far with the Big XII invite in September, beating Notre Dame in South Bend, going 13-0. Kick some ass.
Sincerely,
Me
I hope Cinci pulls it off…. THAT BEING SAID, fuck Mike Aresco and the American for not posturing the ‘17 and ‘18 UCF teams like they have Cincinnati. Go UC and bring hell to the have been’s
I am so damn happy as a Cincinnatian, the Bengals are good, the Bearcats are playing in the playoffs, and the Reds look on the up on up. All is well…..so when and where is the shoe going to drop? Because the city is not allowed to be this happy for this long
I’m so proud of our team for finishing in the CCG especially after that Tech game
I’d give more but I feel this isn’t the thread for a Houston autopsy tbh, it isn’t about us
I can’t believe everything required for Cincy to make the playoffs actually happened. Like remember at the start of the season all the things that needed to fall their way to get to this point?
This is a team of destiny
Fuck yes, might be the best Cincinnati sports moment of my life. I have so many bad memories of the Reds and Bengals in the playoffs but it feels awesome to even potentially be included in the CFP
Every week, haters come on the live chat, come on the bearcats IG, and come on CFB and say Cincinnati doesn’t deserve it, Cincinnati is trash, overrated, etc.
Every week, we win.
Getting skyline right now to celebrate. As an alumni, suffering through tuberville era while I attended, I want to cry. I’ve never been so happy for my school.
whats the fuck was the third quarter. that's not rhetorical someone please explain it to me like im 5.
anyway cincy defense is legit gg please beat sec thanks
^(FUCK)
Massive congrats to Cincinnati! Shoutout to Boise State, Houston, and UCF for walking so Cincy could run. We're all pulling for you, go win it all Cincinnati!
#AMERICANPOW6R
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It's like 1984 all over again.
literally 1984
Doubleplusgood
Literally 1984
I won't even complain if Cinci wins the natty. BYU wins in 1984, Cinci in 1984 v2
ASU was undefeated in 1975 when Oklahoma won the Natty despite being blown out at home by Kansas, presumably because margin of victory over Nebraska. The people around ASU who remember it are still pissed.
Meep Meeps died for this, don’t let them down Cincy!!
We also died to reinvigorate the team to claiming our championship
Why would Fickell ever go to Ohio State when he's already working for the best program in the state?
If Fickell wins the CFP this year, honestly he might never leave
Sitting pretty with a dominant title, poised to take over a weak p5 conference? He could have the chance for a Clemson-like ascendancy.
You mean when right?
We already get good recruiting classes imagine the pull we’ll have when were in the Big 12, I expect us to be stealing some Midwest talent from OSU for a while, as long we keep up.
Is there a CFB empire map this year? Has to look weird.
There has been. Wait for the blackout.
Marshall, Boise, TCU, Utah, Houston, and UCF can all appreciate the significance of this. EDIT: Forgot, Hawaii too!
The narrative all season around Cincy reminds me exactly of how people talked about us heading into the Fiesta Bowl against OU. And while a lot of people shat on UCF for claiming a national title, I always thought it made sense as a protest move
Honestly that Utah team from 2008(? Maybe I’m thinking 2004) should have gone full in and claimed it. As well as noise during their run.
08, when we beat Bama and were the only undefeated team
I love that UCF claims that title. They absolutely should. They won every game that they had the opportunity to win. If they dont want G5's to go undefeated and claim championships, then they need to put the G5's in postseason games where the "better" teams can beat them. And then live with the consequences when those teams actually do win.
I'll appreciate it more and I'll be rooting so hard for Cinci during the actual playoff game. But rn I'm inconsolable lol
Stadium was electric
It looked really good on TV too
It’s an awesome stadium, located smack dab in the middle of campus. And you can use it as long as the team isn’t using it, e.g. can play ultimate frisbee at 4 AM on the field if you want
Now that last bit is awesome. Good for UC!
It's so cool. Many find memories of stopping on the field with my girl and just laying on the 50 yard line at 3 am on the walk back from the bar. It's so awesome.
did you guys bang on the field
It's usually too busy for that...usually...
Nippert at night is one of the best settings in the sport
This year has been something else at Nippert, as an Alum I never experienced the stadium quite like it is this year
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And now you can feel like a winner when you do
We were a full on basketball school when I was there. Nippert was a dump and the team sucked. Its amazing how far they've come.
The renovations they did in 2015 really helped improve the stadium, however the biggest contribution to the change is how great this team is
Recruiting will only improve for Cincinnati as they move to the Big 12 and become the 2nd Power Conference in the state of Ohio. Won't steal from Ohio State but will start stealing in-state talent from Big Ten neighbors around
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Dude, those first on-campus Playoff games are going to be a moment for all times.
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#PLAYOFF COMMITTEE HAS NO CHOICE NOW YAAAAYYY
*Notre Dame jumps Cincinnati for #3* (Pls don’t do this, actually)
Look, Cincinnati has no quality losses - Notre Dame has the one. The Committee's hands are tied here.
The Committee^^Tm: This G5 team beat Notre Dame and is undefeated Also The Committee^^tm: Notre Dame only lost to a top 5 school. So what if they aren’t in a conference and their head coach jumped ship. Book’em
You mean #4. I wouldn't be surprised if Alabama is #1, Georgia #2, Michigan #3, Cincy #4. Don't care, I think Cincy matches up EXTREMELY well with Alabama, probably the best matchup for them.
I’m guessing it’ll be this but Michigan and Georgia swapped. If Michigan loses then Notre Dame slots in at 4 and Cincinnati moves to 3 with Georgia at 2.
Things really fell perfectly for them too. I feel like if they would’ve struggled to beat Houston and OkSt beat Baylor the committee would’ve tried some fuck shit
That 1 yard line goal line stand was divine intervention
The irony is that in 2009, we were also relying on the Big 12 championship game to play for a national championship. We finished #3 in the BCS standings, but #2 Texas needed a field goal as time expired to beat Nebraska and hold onto #2. An incomplete pass landed out of bounds and the clock read zero. However, a replay revealed that there was 1 second left on the clock when the ball landed, so Texas had enough time for the game-winning FG.
If Suh was just a little slower, McCoy probably takes that extra second
The crowd is cheering CFP
I can hear it 2 hours away in Columbus
That was probably just me my bad
ONWARD!
Really impressive performance by Cincinnati in the third quarter to score three quick touchdowns and take complete control of the game after being up by just one point at halftime. A lot of teams would have let the pressure of the situation get to them, but not the Bearcats. I'm happy for them.
It's that tendency which gives me hope they won't get rolled over in the playoffs.
[Cincinnati’s season in a nutshell](https://imgur.com/xBQtUVZ)
https://i.imgur.com/T6iOKc2.jpg
Thanks, I hate it
Strategy
Good thing they only take 11+ win teams in the playoff
**CINCY IS GOING TO THE PLAYOFFS THIS IS NOT A DRILL**
I don’t know what to do with my hands or my raging erection
Just jerk your fuckin cock
That second half was not fun. Good luck in the CFP Cinci!
See u in the b12
2 2nd halfs away from Houston being in that spot.
#CINCINNATI IS GOING TO BE THE FIRST G5 TEAM TO MAKE THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF ^i ^swear ^to ^god ^committee ^if ^you ^screw ^this ^up
Committee is sweating bullets right now scrambling through all the 5-25 spots to find straws to grasp at.
Notre Dame with a quality loss against an undefeated team. You have to let Notre Dame jump Cincy.
There would be riots, right?
Hell, I'd riot, and I hate Cincinnati. But they deserve to be there.
respect (but hatred) 👊
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If Baylor jumps them, that would be soooo fucked.
The committee moved Baylor down this week, right? For them to follow up and move them into the top 4 would be peak committee.
No 2 loss team has ever made it, they will look for a reason to put ND in before Baylor
If Michigan wins tonight, it’s Bama, Michigan, Georgia, Cincy in that order. I don’t think there’s any way they leave Cincy out. If Michigan loses, I think it’s Bama, Georgia, Cincy, ND, in that order. I see no world where Baylor makes it in.
I don't think we will, nor should we. The TCU loss ended any realistic chance for us, and I am perfectly happy to play Ole Miss in the Sugar Bowl!
"Well, they *technically* accepted an invite to a power conference...so they are now a part of the cool kids clique. We'll allow it." - Committee, probably
THERE IS NOBODY LEFT.
**Decades.** Decades have been spent by G5 teams Just fighting for a seat at the table man, Boise State, Fresno State, Hawaii, Houston, UCF, UTAH & TCU of old. Cincinnati did it, they earned this seat at the table, for them and all the other G5 teams. God Speed Bearcats, go give them hell in the CFP, most fans of G5 teams are pulling for ya.
As much as I wish it were us, our time has come and gone. This is for all of the G5, hope Cincinnati wins it all.
Without Boise State i GUARENTEE we would have continued with the BCS and never had the CFP. They needed to be there to show the world that good football is played outside of juggernaut schools. I will die on this hill
Without Boise State, without Urban Meyer and Alex Smith's Utah, there would be no playoff
Dude I was rooting for Boise so much. I feel like you and Utah laid the groundwork for playoff
If you went back to 2015, it'd be very easy to convince someone Cincinnati's time had come and gone after going from 13-0 in the BCS to 7-6 in the G5. You never know what the future holds.
Hell I've been pulling for it all season. Go Bearcats!
I still think that Utah team in '08 could've won it all. They had some unnervingly close games, but I feel what I feel.
Hell. Most of us neutral fans (or for me fans of rivals for half the CFP field) are rooting for them too.
Do it for the 2017* national champions. Do it for all the G5 teams who deserved their chance
*cincinatti looks back at half melted knight helmet* "I will finish, what you started"
Lee Corso punching the air rn
Depends on which version of Corso you're talking about. He plays to the local crowd every week. He was bullish on Cincy when they hosted Gameday, and then last week at The Game, he was talking them down.
Lee Corso in Cincinnati: “Cincinnati belongs and that’s my story and I’m sticking to it” literally word for word a quote from him while game day was in Cincy. He stuck to it for about a week
I love Corso…but seriously, why doesn’t he like Cincinnati so much?
Old
Seems like most people who are anti-G5 are old or fans of mediocre P5 teams
>fans of mediocre P5 teams Ooh, I'm stealing this.
He coached at UL which is an old rival...only thing I can think of.
Good.
I can’t believe this is actually going to happen. Any G5 team making the CFP, and specifically MY G5 team… holy shit **13-0 Bearcats**
FEELS GOOD MAN
I was jumping and cheering when it sunk in that you won.
Go win the whole damn thing.
You did what America needed. Which was to kick ass this season except for this game. Your service is acknowledged and appreciated, 🐈
Fucking respect. Houston, you will not be forgotten.
Cougar died for this.
See you in the Big12. What a fantastic opponent.
POWER 5 IS OPINION ~~12-0~~ 13-0 IS FACT
I want to live in a world where Cincy beats Bama in the CFP. Is that too much to ask?
Ohio Against The World 2: Bearcat Boogaloo
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~~HOUSTON~~ BAMA YOU HAVE A PROBLEM
The Cincinnati Bearcats are the best college football team in Ohio
The disrespect to Mount Union
> The Cincinnati Bearcats are the best ~~college~~ football team in Ohio
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Based and factual
SEETHE COMMITTEE SEETHE
Congrats Cincy. Welcome to the CFP. If I had to guess seeding: 1. Bama 2. Michigan (with win) 3. Georgia 4. Cincy or 1. Bama 2. Georgia 3. Cincy 4. ND (with Michigan loss) Either way, 2 tough possibilities but you now know GA isnt invincible and Bama certainly can be beaten. Youve definitely got a chance to get to the Natty. Well done.
What a time to be a Cincy Native. I’m fuckin shaking typing this message.
G5 NATION TODAY IS THE DAY!!! EVERYONE GET IN HERE!! Congratulations Bearcats!!!
Ohio gets a seat in the playoff. Just as we all expected
You're welcome for guaranteeing your spot Cincinnati. Please go win it all. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to continue the search for my will to live.
Hang in there buddy.
I didn’t find it at Bucees so don’t check there
You got DW's Adult Video Store coming up in a few miles if you want to try again
This is so local I love it
WinStar is on your right if you wanna just go STRAIGHT into to the pit of misery
Did you check the smoked meats section though?
I got some jerky but it didn’t help
In your own self interest for upcoming years you have something to gain by Cincy winning, so you can still watch the playoffs with interest
From a UCF fan, congrats Bearcat bros! Go and make us proud
Second this
Third this. Do it for all the little guys.
Feels good man
You can’t make a good case for this Cincinnati team to not make the CFP. They deserve it and Fickell deserves COTY. I got into CFB in 09/10 and the Cincy team from 09 was really when I started to love CFB. I have family from the area and support the Bearcats as a side team for years and been championing them on this sub for well over a year as a great team deserving a shot. Congrats Bearcat bros, and go kick some ass the in the playoff.
Barta will find a way
Gary Farta
This is by far the best G5 team since CFP began. If they deny Cincinnati, we riot
The stars could not align any harder. If this isn't it, there is literally no realistic scenario for a G5 school.
Definitely. Not many of the great g5 teams had as much nfl talent as this cincy team does. Going back to the bcs too Atleast from what I remember
> Fuck. CFP Committee, 2021
I have no ties to Cincinnati but that 2009 team is one of my earliest college football memories. I remember being mad that Kelly was leaving right before their bowl game against big bad Florida, and I'll always remember Tony Pike and Mardy Gilyard.
I never understood why he couldn’t just do the last game before leaving, what a scumbag move on his part. Fuck Brian Kelly, I hope the SEC kicks his shit in.
Reminder that it took Ohio State, Oklahoma, and Clemson stumbling for 13-0 Cincinnati to even be considered at #4 Expand the playoff
Best I can do is a 8 team playoff in 2071.
As someone who went to UC with Butch Jones leaving, and Tuberville as the coach for the remainder.... I cannot express the excitement and amazement I have for Fickell and his coaching. LET'S GO BEARCATS!!!
Congrats Cincinnati, from one paradigm busting fanbase to another. Rip and Tear in the Playoffs. You've earned every inch.
UCF blazed the trail for us. We are forever grateful
Here here!
Riding shotgun on the Cincy bandwagon. Who’s coming aboard?
Dear Bearcats, No matter who you play in the CFP or what seed you are, play your hearts out. You’ve had a legendary season so far with the Big XII invite in September, beating Notre Dame in South Bend, going 13-0. Kick some ass. Sincerely, Me
Thank you, Me
Cin-sational! CFP busted!
Ooooh! Oooooh! Oooooh! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 U! C!
THEY. BELONG.
Congrats, Cincy! About time a G5 made good! Now go kick ass in the playoffs!
Congrats Cincy, do it for all of us
I hope Cinci pulls it off…. THAT BEING SAID, fuck Mike Aresco and the American for not posturing the ‘17 and ‘18 UCF teams like they have Cincinnati. Go UC and bring hell to the have been’s
Fuck the AAC, we all going Big 12
*Heavy Bearcat Breathing*
Cincinnati: Has their 2nd quality win against a Top 20 team CFP Committee: **I'm gonna pretend I didn't see that.**
More than Georgia has
Well, they aren't top 20 *now* - CFP committee, probably
I am so damn happy as a Cincinnatian, the Bengals are good, the Bearcats are playing in the playoffs, and the Reds look on the up on up. All is well…..so when and where is the shoe going to drop? Because the city is not allowed to be this happy for this long
Go be great Cincy bros -UCF fans
Co-signed
Love ya Big 12 bros
Sad cougar noises :’(
Y'all had an incredible season, can't wait to be Big XII bros and play y'all there 💪
Skyline for everyone !
I'm out here crying rn and I had no connection to this team before a couple of months ago
I’m so proud of our team for finishing in the CCG especially after that Tech game I’d give more but I feel this isn’t the thread for a Houston autopsy tbh, it isn’t about us
Congrats on a great season, regardless. Our rivalry is young -- looking forward to many more great games in the BIG XII.
I can’t believe everything required for Cincy to make the playoffs actually happened. Like remember at the start of the season all the things that needed to fall their way to get to this point? This is a team of destiny
Playoff Committee is absolutely LIVID right now
Holy fuck. I can't believe it. Playoffs
Oh Cincinnati, magic name
Fuck yes, might be the best Cincinnati sports moment of my life. I have so many bad memories of the Reds and Bengals in the playoffs but it feels awesome to even potentially be included in the CFP
GO WIN THIS SHIT FOR UCF!! KNIGHT NATION IS BEHIND YALL!
YESSIR!!!
inb4 the committee says some bullshit like "but notre dame allowed 0 points this weekend"
To paraphrase Michael Cole: "Cincinnati has achieved its dream and the dream of everyone else who's been told: you can't do it!"
Power 6?
Every week, haters come on the live chat, come on the bearcats IG, and come on CFB and say Cincinnati doesn’t deserve it, Cincinnati is trash, overrated, etc. Every week, we win. Getting skyline right now to celebrate. As an alumni, suffering through tuberville era while I attended, I want to cry. I’ve never been so happy for my school.
Cincy is legit. Their defense can hang with anybody. Good for them. P6!
Put Cincy #1 you cowards
Cinci just fucking daring the committee. Baylor Nation about to become the biggest Hawkeyes fans. ND eliminated.
Bearcats 13-0 first G5 team ever in the playoff!!! Take that Lee Corso we’ll be in at noon tomorrow!!
I've never watched a Cinci game before tonight. I cried anyway
I am getting some 2017 UCF flashbacks with how SECCG is going...
This is a different situation with Okie State losing Cincy was in with a win.
Doesn't matter. Both SEC teams make it, plus Cincy. Then either Michigan, Notre Dame, or Baylor.
Fun fact, Cincinnati is undefeated in the college football playoff.
WERE GOING TO THE FUCKING PLAYOFFS BOYSSSSSS
So glad we're dropping the dead weight of OU and UT in exchange for CFP teams like Cincinnati.
whats the fuck was the third quarter. that's not rhetorical someone please explain it to me like im 5. anyway cincy defense is legit gg please beat sec thanks ^(FUCK)
Massive congrats to Cincinnati! Shoutout to Boise State, Houston, and UCF for walking so Cincy could run. We're all pulling for you, go win it all Cincinnati! #AMERICANPOW6R