Dvoracek: Oklahoma is a more complete team than last year (0:56)
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2019 Schedule
12-1, 1st in Big 12
CFB Pod: Which playoff quarterback do you take to win one game?
Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack kick off the podcast by discussing the College Football Playoff semifinals, which playoff quarterback they'd take to win one game, and the head coaches and assistants on the move. Next, Heather Dinich hops on (34:48) following the last CFP ranking to talk about how championship games are very important to the committee, why she can't imagine the playoff expanding anytime soon and the changes she'd make to college football. Later, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl CEO Gary Stokan joins the pod (53:31) to discuss the bowl selection process, LSU-Oklahoma and his thoughts on playoff expansion.
Mayfield vs. ... everyone? An illustrated guide to Baker's beefs
Baker Mayfield has always used insults and doubts as fuel. As he revisits one of his biggest feuds Sunday against Kliff Kingsbury, here's a tour of some of his most memorable grudges.
The 10 individual bowl-game matchups we can't wait to see
Oklahoma receiver CeeDee Lamb vs. LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. just might top the list of intriguing bowl-game battles.
Heisman Watch: Joe Burrow is your unanimous No. 1
LSU's record-setting quarterback holds his spot atop our rankings as the Heisman front-runner. Justin Fields, Chase Young and Jalen Hurts follow.
Graziano: Riley would be highly coveted in NFL if he chose to go (1:18)
The tradition and intrigue behind the Heisman Trophy (1:11)
Burrow, Fields, Hurts, Young are Heisman finalists
LSU quarterback Joe Burrow, Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts, and Ohio State teammates quarterback Justin Fields and defensive end Chase Young are headed to New York this weekend as finalists for the Heisman Trophy.
Peach Bowl pits pair of Heisman finalists at QB (2:16)
Burrow, Fields among Heisman finalists (1:54)
CFB Pod: Negandhi and Herbie take a look at the College Football Playoff Semifinals
Kevin Negandhi and Kirk Herbstreit kick off the podcast discussing Herbie's insane travel schedule last week, if the committee got it right between No. 1 and No. 2, LSU's defensive awakening, why Clemson might be even better this season than last, Jalen Hurts' playoff experience and Joe Burrow running away with the Heisman (20:32). Later, the guys get into their initial thoughts on the playoff matchups (29:14), which other bowl games jumped off the slate, Herbie's interview with Tua Tagovailoa and his parents (35:39), coaching moves (45:20) and listener questions.
The games that shaped the playoff and what an eight-team field would look like
The top four playoff teams are set thanks to upsets, blowouts and near misses. But how would an expanded playoff format look?
College Football Playoff gets it right, gives us matchups we wanted
We can't believe we are about to say this, but ... thank you, College Football Playoff selection committee. You've given college football fans two must-see semifinal matchups.
Kezirian: Clemson vs. OSU more of a toss up than LSU vs. Oklahoma (2:13)
How does LSU remain focused ahead of Peach Bowl? (1:48)
What does Oklahoma need to do to beat LSU? (2:09)
First look at LSU-Oklahoma and Ohio State-Clemson
Here's what we're expecting to see when No. 1 LSU takes on No. 4 Oklahoma and No. 2 Ohio State faces No. 3 Clemson.
How the College Football Playoff teams made the final cut
The best and worst parts of the season for LSU, Ohio State, Clemson and Oklahoma en route to all four teams reaching the College Football Playoff.
LSU unfazed by Oklahoma in the Peach Bowl (2:02)
No. 2 Buckeyes open as underdogs to Clemson
The Ohio State Buckeyes are underdogs against defending national champion Clemson heading into the College Football Playoff.
Riley confident in Hurts to fuel victory (1:38)
CFP set: No. 1 LSU gets OU; OSU vs. Clemson
No. 1 LSU will face No. 4 Oklahoma, and No. 2 Ohio State will play No. 3 Clemson, as decided by the College Football Playoff rankings committee Sunday.
Seth Walder ESPN Analytics
FPI predictions for semifinal matchups: LSU has a 67% chance to beat Oklahoma Ohio State has a 54% chance to beat Clemson
2019 Big 12 Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 8-1 | 12-1 |
| Baylor | 8-1 | 11-2 |
| Texas | 5-4 | 7-5 |
| Oklahoma State | 5-4 | 8-4 |
| Kansas State | 5-4 | 8-4 |
| Iowa State | 5-4 | 7-5 |
| West Virginia | 3-6 | 5-7 |
| TCU | 3-6 | 5-7 |
| Texas Tech | 2-7 | 4-8 |
| Kansas | 1-8 | 3-9 |
2019 Team Leaders
Team Stats
Passing Yards303.016th
Rushing Yards251.212th
Points For43.216th
Points Against24.5
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2019 Polls & Rankings
| CFP RANKINGS | AP | COACHES |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4 |
2020 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reggie Grimes | OLB | Committed | 90 |
| Jase McClellan | RB | Committed | 86 |
| Andrew Raym | OT | Committed | 84 |
| Michael Henderson | ATH | Committed | 84 |
| Nathan Anderson | OT | Committed | 84 |