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Who I think should be in the CFP entering Selection Sunday

Despite the ongoing coronavirus, we got through another great college football regular season and, get this, conference championship weekend. So, here is who I think should be in at noon ET today.

1.Alabama (11-0)

Alabama played a pretty complete game last night in Atlanta in the SEC Championship against Florida, further cementing their spot at number one in the country. Alabama has three guys (THREE GUYS) who are elite and should have a chance at the Heisman Trophy in a few weeks-QB Mac Jones, RB Najee Harris, and the presumable favorite (by much of the media) to be the first receiver to win the award since Desmond Howard, DeVonta Smith. Alabama will happily take their spot in familiar New Orleans, Louisiana.

2.Clemson (10-1)
Let’s be honest. Had Clemson got QB Trevor Lawrence back for its game against highly ranked Notre Dame on November 7, the Clemson Tigers would’ve beaten Notre Dame and likely kept their top ranking all season. Many had their doubts about Dabo Swinney’s ball club entering the season. The offense lost top receiver Tee Higgins to the NFL Draft and fellow top receiver Justyn Ross to injury. But, playmakers at receiver like veteran Amari Rogers stepped up. Clemson’s young defense had questions. But, former five-star recruit Bryan Bresee stepped up, among others. Alabama and Clemson are the clear top two teams, but I know there will be mixed opinions at 3 and 4.

3.Ohio State (6-0)
I know what everyone is going to say. “Ohio State played half a season.” “Ohio State only beat a pedestrian Northwestern team by 12”. “Ohio State’s best win is versus Indiana.” “Ohio State will be the freshest mentally and physically because they’ve only played half a season.” All of these concerns make sense. But when the committee looks at it (and me, too) Ohio State is the Big Ten champion. That can’t go unnoticed. While Ohio State is not playing their best football right now, I believe that a few weeks of practice will get QB Justin Fields and his receivers back in sync. Yesterday, we saw Ohio State RB Master Teague carve up an awesome Northwestern defense. So, at this point, I think Ohio State will be okay, and should easily make it in the playoff.

4.Texas A&M (9-1)

Yes, I have Texas A&M in over Notre Dame. Clemson easily beat Notre Dame in Charlotte yesterday, which means that Clemson probably would’ve handled Notre Dame the same way back in South Bend on November 7. Texas A&M handled all of their SEC competition except for getting clobbered against Alabama by 28 points. Either way, the strongest conference in college football needs to get two teams in the playoff.

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2020-2021 cbhsports College Football Conference Championship Week Preview (12/18/20-12/20/20)

Yo how’s it going everybody? I know I have not posted a lot but my goal (now that I am out for school for Christmas break) is too post as much as I can during the next two and a half weeks. Anyway, here’s you 2020-2021 College Football Conference Championship Week Preview.

CFP Top 6

1.Alabama Next Game: vs.7.Florida

2.Notre Dame Next Game: vs.3.Clemson

3.Clemson Next Game: vs.2.Notre Dame

4.Ohio State Next Game: vs.14.Northwestern

5.Texas A&M Next Game: at.Tennessee

6.Iowa State Next Game: vs.10.Oklahoma

My Top 6

1.Alabama Next Game: vs.7.Florida

2.Notre Dame Next Game: vs.3.Clemson

3.Clemson Next Game: vs.2.Notre Dame

4.Ohio State Next Game: vs.14.Northwestern

5.Texas A&M Next Game: at.Tennessee

6.Iowa State Next Game: vs.10.Oklahoma

Oregon at. 13.USC (Friday, 8 PM ET, FOX)

The Pac-12 Championship has always happened on Fridays during the CFP era and this year this no different. USC will get to host Oregon, as the ducks (3-2) replace one loss Washington because of COVID-19 issues within the program. There will be no shortage of talent on the field, though, as Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal has raided southern California and other places for elite talent on national signing days. For USC to even be considered for the playoff they have to hope that their trojans blow out Oregon, Notre Dame beats Clemson, Florida beats Alabama, and potentially more. Projected Score: USC 38, Oregon 34

14.Northwestern vs. 4.Ohio State (Saturday, 12 PM ET, FOX)

FOX gets to broadcast two of the first three conference championship games at the Power 5 level. Ohio State needs a huge win to prove that they are in the playoff, as a 6-0 record does not mean a whole lot to the CFP Committee. But, a Big Ten Championship does add a lot to their resume. Expect Ohio State QB Justin Fields to have a big day but watch out for Pat Fitzgerald’s Northwestern Wildcats. Projected Score: Ohio State 35, Northwestern 24

10.Oklahoma vs. 6.Iowa State (Saturday, 12 PM ET, ABC)

The Sooners are looking to avenge a close loss in Ames tomorrow. Ever since a tough loss to Louisiana-Laffayette, Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell has led his team to an 8-1 Big 12 record. What I am most excited for in this match up is the QB match up, as veteran Iowa State QB Brock Purdy matches up with (RS) Freshman Oklahoma QB Spencer Rattler. Talented Iowa State RB Breece Hall shouldn’t go unnoticed as he has added a caveat to the Iowa State offense that Oklahoma Defensive Coordinator Alex Grinch and his defense should be worried about. Either way it goes, it should be a fun one at Jerry World tomorrow. Projected Score: Oklahoma 42, Iowa State 38

3.Clemson vs. 2.Notre Dame (Saturday, 4 PM ET, ABC)

Without elite QB Trevor Lawrence, Clemson fell to Notre Dame in South Bend in double overtime. But now that Lawrence has returned, he should be the difference in Charlotte. The Notre Dame defense has to prove that they are elite by making stops at least every now and then against this Clemson offense. Cannot wait for this one. Projected Score: Clemson 52, Notre Dame 42

7.Florida vs. 1.Alabama (Saturday, 8 PM ET, CBS)

The SEC Championship Game moves from its normal 3:30 PM ET start time to primetime on CBS. Florida’s lackluster loss versus LSU last week might have halted their playoff chances, and even a win versus the Crimson Tide tomorrow would like not kick them out of the playoff picture or put them in it either. But either way, this game is for the Heisman Trophy. Whether the winner is Alabama QB Mac Jones, Alabama WR DeVonta Smith, or it is Florida QB Kyle Trask, it will be determined in Atlanta tomorrow night. Projected Score: Alabama 45, Florida 35

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2020-2021 cbhsports College Football 12/4-12/6 Preview

CFP Top 6

1.Alabama Next Game: at.LSU

2.Notre Dame Next Game: Syracuse

3.Clemson Next Game: at.Virginia Tech

4.Ohio State Next Game: at.Michigan State

5.Texas A&M Next Game: at.22.Auburn

6.Florida Next Game: at.Tennessee

My Top 6

1.Alabama Next Game: at.LSU

2.Ohio State Next Game: at.Michigan State

3.Notre Dame Next Game: Syracuse

4.Clemson Next Game: at.Virginia Tech

5.Texas A&M Next Game: at.22.Auburn

6.Florida Next Game: at.Tennessee

Key games this weekend (Rankings based off of CFP Poll)

5.Texas A&M at. 22.Auburn (Saturday, 12 PM ET, ESPN)

All A&M has to do is keep winning and hope that Florida wins the SEC Championship in 2 weeks. Then, I think they are automatically in the CFP. Projected Score: Texas A&M 28, Auburn 17

12.Indiana at. 16.Wisconsin (Saturday, 3:30 PM ET, ABC)

Wisconsin QB Graham Mertz through 5 TDs in their opening season win over Illinois. After Mertz and others in the Badgers’ program tested positive, the program and its games were put on hold for weeks, meaning they missed games that they could not make up. When they returned to action, they got an easy win versus an underachieving Michigan team, then a loss to overachieving Northwestern. Wisconsin’s Big Ten Championship hopes are on the line as they face Indiana, a team who has only lost to highly ranked Ohio State. This one will be fun from Camp Randall Stadium. Projected Score: Indiana 49, Wisconsin 45

6.Florida at. Tennessee (Saturday, 3:30 PM ET, CBS)

Florida is on a crash course for an SEC Championship date with Alabama. Florida QB Kyle Trask and the rest of the gators should have no problems with Tennessee at Neyland Stadium. Projected Score: Florida 59, Tennessee 24

13.BYU at. 18.Coastal Carolina (Saturday, 5:30 PM ET, ESPNU)

ESPN College Gameday heads to Conway, South Carolina and the campus of Coastal Carolina for the first time ever. Coastal has dominated the Sun Belt this season on its way to a perfect 9-0 season. For BYU, they have also gone perfect in what many experts call a pretty easy schedule. It should be a fun one in Conway. Projected Score: Coastal Carolina 49, BYU 42

3.Clemson at. Virginia Tech (Saturday, 7:30 PM ET, ABC)

With Clemson’s crushing defeat of a pretty decent Pittsburgh team a week ago (in Trevor Lawrence’s return), no one should expect anything but Clemson to go into Lane Stadium on Saturday and handle Virginia Tech. But another loss for the tigers means, that they are (likely) fully out of the college football playoff conversation. Projected Score: Clemson 49, Virginia Tech 28

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What the 2020-2021 College Football Playoff and New Year’s Six Bowls would look like if they were played today

College Football Playoff

College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl
Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New OrleansJan. 1, ESPN
Alabama vs. Ohio State

College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Rose Bowl
Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California
Jan. 1, ESPN
Notre Dame vs. Clemson

New Year’s Six

Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic
AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
Iowa State vs. Texas A&M

Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Georgia vs. Cincinnati

PlayStation Fiesta Bowl
State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
USC vs. Indiana

Capital One Orange Bowl
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
Miami vs. Florida

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Predicting the remaining three games on Arkansas’ football schedule

I’m sorry everyone for a prolonged break. I have been dealing with some things in my own life and wanted to take a little break. Still, be patient as I have exams coming up. My Arkansas men’s basketball preview will be posted at some point this upcoming week.

11/21
LSU

Many COVID-19 tests suggest that these teams come into this game thin. Both of these teams need a win for their bowl consideration, so “The Battle for the Golden Boot” will be fun. Arkansas gets out to an early lead and holds on with a late interception.

Projected Score:Arkansas 31, LSU 27

Projected Record: 4-4

11/28
at.Missouri

Arkansas defensive coordinator (Missouri graduate and former Missouri head coach) Barry Odom makes his homecoming as the hogs face Missouri. Arkansas makes a defensive statement in the fourth quarter and wins 35-21.

Projected Score:Arkansas 35, Missouri 21

Projected Record: 5-4

12/5
Alabama

Sam Pittman has the biggest challenge of his first season as head coach in the final weekend of Arkansas’ regular season. Nick Saban and Alabama will be the number one team in the College Football Playoff rankings barring an upset. An upset by the Razorbacks here would blow up the college football world.

Projected Score:Alabama 59, Arkansas 35

Final Projected Record: 5-5

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What the 2020-2021 College Football Playoff and New Year’s Six Bowls would look like if they were played today

College Football Playoff

College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl
Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans
Jan. 1, ESPN
Alabama vs. Oklahoma

College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Rose Bowl
Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California
Jan. 1, ESPN
Clemson vs. Florida

New Year’s Six

Goodyear Cotton Bowl
AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
Oklahoma State vs. Texas A&M

Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Georgia vs. North Carolina

PlayStation Fiesta Bowl
State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
Central Florida vs. Texas

Capital One Orange Bowl
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
Notre Dame vs. Georgia

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2020-2021 cbhsports College Football 9/11-9/13 Preview

AP Top 6 (Even if teams are not playing yet)

1.Clemson 0-0 (0-0) Next Game: at.Wake Forest (September 12)

2.Ohio State 0-0 (0-0) Next Game:Season postponed until further notice

3.Alabama 0-0 (0-0) Next Game: at.Missouri (September 26)

4.Georgia 0-0 (0-0) Next Game: at.Arkansas (September 26)

5.Oklahoma 0-0 (0-0) Next Game: Missouri State (September 12)

6.LSU 0-0 (0-0) Next Game: Mississippi State (September 26)

My Top 6 (Teams playing this season)

1.Clemson 0-0 (0-0) Next Game: at.Wake Forest (September 12)

2.Alabama 0-0 (0-0) Next Game: at.Missouri (September 26)

3.Georgia 0-0 (0-0) Next Game: at.Arkansas (September 26)

4.Oklahoma 0-0 (0-0) Next Game: Missouri State (September 12)

5.Florida 0-0 (0-0) Next Game: Missouri State (September 12)

6.LSU 0-0 (0-0) Next Game: Mississippi State (September 26)

Key games this weekend (Rankings based off of AP Poll)

Syracuse at. 18.North Carolina (Saturday, 12 PM ET, ACCN)

Led by Quarterback Sam Howell, North Carolina has sky high expectations in 2020. In this game, I believe UNC’s offense will obliterate Syracuse’s defense and get off to a hot 1-0 start in conference play. Projected Score: North Carolina 56, Syracuse 17

Duke at. 10.Notre Dame (Saturday, 2:30 PM ET, NBC)

In Notre Dame’s first game in the ACC, they get an inexperienced Duke team. QB Ian Book and the Irish’s stingy defense should carry them this game and more, setting up a huge match up with Clemson come November 7. Projected Score: Notre Dame 28, Duke 17

Missouri State at. 5.Oklahoma (Saturday, 7 PM ET, )

Tulsa at. 15.Oklahoma Sate (Saturday, 7:30 PM ET, )

1.Clemson at. Wake Forest (Saturday, 7:30 PM ET, ABC)

UTEP at. Texas (Saturday, 8 PM ET, LHN)

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Hey guys… (Must read)

Hello everyone. Hope your week has gone well. In my transition to Arkansas and SEC only content I have become demotivated to put up a blog post three times a week. Thus, I will be taking a break through Sunday September 20. The only post that I believe will go up during my time off will be the 2020-2021 cbhsports College Football Week 1 Preview (I will likely change titles of these posts from week to the actual dates due to the ACC beginning two weeks before the Big 12 and SEC). I hope you stick with me through this break but to get a refresh and to get some new creative ideas in this blog, I think it is what is best for me and the blog moving forward.

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What other Razorback sport do you want me to cover?

Instead of making a news post today I want you to answer a question in the comments. Other than football, basketball, and baseball which Arkansas Razorback sport do you want me to cover? Put your responses in the comments below,

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Hogs’ Isaiah Joe changes mind, enters 2020 draft

FOOTBALL:

The NCAA Board of Governors has agreed to-season or not-give seniors playing fall sports an extra year of eligibility. Football players will get to stay a year more if they choose, which will not count towards the 85 scholarship limit next season.

Senior QB Feleipe Franks, RB Rakeem Boyd, OL Myron Cunningham have been named to the Senior Bowl watch list.

BASKETBALL:

The biggest news of last week was when former All-SEC Guard Isaiah Joe announced he had changed his decision to return to Arkansas, and he will enter the 2020 NBA Draft. Joe changed his decision due to the unprecedented fall sports seasons coming in 2020.

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2020 cbhsports SEC College Football Preview

Projected Standings

East
1.Georgia (9-1)
2.Florida (9-1)
3.Tennessee (6-4)
4.Kentucky (4-6)
5.South Carolina (4-6)
6.Missouri (2-8)
7.Vanderbilt (0-10)

West
1.Alabama (10-0)
2.LSU (9-1)
3.Texas A&M (7-3)
4.Auburn (7-3)
5.Ole Miss (5-5)
6.Mississippi State (2-8)
7.Arkansas (2-8)

2020 cbhsports All-SEC Team

Offense
QB:Kyle Trask, Florida
RB:Najee Harris, Alabama
RB:Kylin Hall, Mississippi State
FLEX:Jerrion Ealy, Ole Miss
WR:Ja’Marr Chase, LSU
WR:DeVonta Smith, Alabama
TE:Kyle Pitts, Florida
C:Drake Jackson, Kentucky
OL:Trey Smith, Tennessee
OL:Alex Leatherwood, Alabama
OL:Darian Kinnard, Kentucky
OL:Landon Dickerson, Alabama

Defensive
DL:Tyler Shelvin, LSU
DL:Markaviest Bryant, Auburn
DL:LaBryan Ray, Alabama
DL:Bobby Brown, Texas A&M
LB:Nick Bolton, Missouri
LB:K.J. Britt, Auburn
LB:Derek Stingley Jr., LSU
CB:Patrick Surtain II, Alabama
CB:Derek Stingley Jr., LSU
S:Richard LeCounte, Georgia
S:JaCoby Stevens, LSU

Special Teams
K:Brent Cimaglia, Tennessee
P:Max Duffy, Kentucky
KR:Jerrion Ealy, Ole Miss
PR:Jaylen Waddle, Alabama

2020 cbhsports SEC Pre-Season Awards
Player of the Year:Ja’Marr Chase, WR, LSU
Offensive Player of the Year:Ja’Marr Chase, WR, LSU
Defensive Player of the Year:Derek Stingley, CB, LSU
Newcomer of the Year:Bryce Young, QB, Alabama
Coach of the Year:Dan Mullen, Head Coach, Florida

2020 SEC Signees (the top 30) (Instead of ESPN, I will be using the 247Sports Composite from now on) (247Sports Composite Overall Ranking)
1.(2) Bryce Young, QB-DT, Alabama
2.(4) Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia
3.(5) Arik Gilbert, TE, LSU
4.(8) Jordan Burch, DT, South Carolina
5.(11) Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia
6.(12) Gervon Dexter, DT, Florida
7.(14) Eli Ricks, CB, LSU
8.(17) Will Anderson, WDE, Alabama
9.(18) Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia
10.(19) Chris Braswell, WDE, Alabama
11.(21) Jaylon Jones, S, Texas A&M
12.(22) Drew Sanders, ATH, Alabama
13.(23) Darnell Washington, ATH, Georgia
14.(24) Kayshon Boutte, WR, LSU
15.(25) Demon Demas, WR, Texas A&M
16.(32) MJ Sherman, OLB, Georgia
17.(37) Tate Ratledge, OT, Georgia
18.(38) Demouy Kennedy, ILB, Alabama
19.(39) Tank Bigsby, RB, Auburn
20.(41) Jaquelin Roy, DT, LSU
21.(43) Marshawn Roy, RB, South Carolina
22.(47) Jase McClellan, RB, Alabama
23.(49) Donnell Harris, WDE, Texas A&M
24.(52) Justin Rogers, DT, Kentucky
25.(54) Kendall Milton, RB, Georgia
26.(55) Marcus Rosemy, WR, Georgia
27.(56) Timothy Smith, DT, Alabama
28.(57) Phillip Webb, OLB, LSU
29.(58) Arian Smith, WR, Georgia
30.(60) Sedrick Van Pan, C, Georgia

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NBA Draft Lottery And My Top 3

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Last night was the NBA Draft Lottery:

  1. Minnesota Timberwolves
  2. Golden State Warriors
  3. Charlotte Hornets
  4. Chicago Bulls
  5. Cleveland Cavaliers
  6. Atlanta Hawks
  7. Detroit Pistons
  8. New York Knicks
  9. Washington Wizards
  10. Phoenix Suns
  11. San Antonio Spurs
  12. Sacramento Kings
  13. New Orleans
  14. Boston from Memphis

Minnesota has DLo and KAT but a good pick up would most likely be Anthony Edwards, rated number one by many, and he’d move right in to the Shooting Guard position which is needed in Minnesota. It would be stupid not to take him. The Timberwolves already have a big man and a guy that can shoot. They are in need of a SG who is dominant everywhere. Anthony Edwards could fill their starting 2guard and good on pick and roll plays from a good PG(DLO) and a great Center(Karl Anthony-Towns) Anthony Edwards to seems great on plays where KAT can set a screen at the top of the key and DLO gets it to Edwards who then can get to the bucket. If he feels he can’t score, you’d have DLO open in the corner and we know he can shoot. It’d be a fun team to watch.

Golden State has a great back court, the Splash Brothers are a great shooting squad. Jonathan Wasserman put in his mock draft that they should draft James Wiseman. Though he’d be a great asset to have at big man, I feel the Warriors should draft Lamelo Ball. It’d be a lighskin squad, and with Curry’s age, Lamelo can fit in at point guard after Curry leaves. At the moment though, with Lamelo’s height at 6’8, he is the size of a small forward, so with a little more weight on him, he could play the role with point guard skills. Like a point forward. Andrew Wiggins is taking a spot up at small forward so Lamelo, if drafted by the Warriors, might have to come off the bench. I doubt the Warriors would play small ball moving Draymond to Center with Lamelo at Power Forward(doesn’t have the skills rn to adapt), Andrew Wiggins at Small Forward, and the Splash Bros in the back court. Maybe the team could adapt, but either way, I still think GSW should draft Lamelo.

The Charlotte Hornets are in no need of of a Point Guard with the up and coming Devonte Graham, what they do need though is a big man. The Hornets have Bismack Biyombo, Cody Zeller, and Willy Hernangomez. Not really big name stars. That’s why the Hornets should draft James Wiseman, because he is dominant, tall, and just goated at basketball.

Special Mention:

The Knicks- You know I gotta clown the knicks. The worst team, always getting left out. Got the 3rd and picked a player, not a bust, but not producing like Ja and Zion, and not as well as players drafted behind him, and they aren’t even starting. This time the knicks got the 8th pick. Just like 2017, when they Drafted Frank Ntilikina 8th overall(Kinda a bust), in 2018, their best player yet was drafted 2nd round. YES!!! There best player was drafted SECOND ROUND!!!(Mitchell Robinson) In 2018, they also had the 9th overall pick and drafted Kevin Knox, not a bust, but not doing what a good player does for being drafted 8th. The team is young, but young players probably not at the top with other players at their age. Honestly, the knicks my pick a trash player, maybe they get a steal. I honestly feel bad for them but they’re the clown of the NBA. To any knicks fans, please, don’t hurt yourself.

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Where would you want an NBA team?

If you were to choose where an NBA team was to move where would you choose? Comment where and the top location, I will write the pros and cons of having a team there(in my opinion)

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Archie Goodwin

Archie Goodwin, Ratiopharm Ulm(Ulm, Germany) Archie Goodwin is my number one favorite for a few reasons: He went to the high school in my city(Sylvan Hills High School in Sherwood, Arkansas) and he knew my uncle in Middle School. I also remember Archie coming to talk to my elementary school. A negative on Archie is he played at Kentucky. It would have been nice to see a player like Archie play for the home state team at Arkansas. Archie played a few years in the G-League, and in the regular NBA. After 111 games in the G-League, he racked up a average of 18.5 points per game.

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dillpickarkansas(Dylan) creates new overseas basketball article series

Hi, I am Dylan. I have introduced myself before but that was a while back. I will be making post mostly about Arkansas High School basketball but other states as well, and mostly overseas pro basketball. Go follow my Instagram Account @acrosstheocean_scouting.