[teejers1]

Yes, they appear to be the better team, by a lot. Then again, Alabama was a six point favorite over Clemson last year, and looked to be the better team, by a lot. . . .

Fundamentally agree with Lex:  Oklahoma was a clear notch (or two) below the other 3 CFP participants - which is why the late flip of tOSU and LSU on #1 spot was so critical.  The team with the #1 seed was almost certain to make the final - not so the #2 seed, as we saw.  And yet, I also agree that tOSU charitied that game to Clemson as much (if not more) than Clemson won it.

And yet . . . I also agree that with Lex that you can never count out Clemson.  I think LSU will pull it out, but am by no means certain.  It will not be anything close to the cakewalk we saw against OU.

Lastly, the final last year was not the same.  I don't know how/why Alabama was a 6-point favorite (and that was said real-time, not just hindsight).  This year you can understand why LSU is the favorite . . . especially with game in New Orleans.

[teejers1]

Yes, they appear to be the better team, by a lot. Then again, Alabama was a six point favorite over Clemson last year, and looked to be the better team, by a lot. . . .

Fundamentally agree with Lex:  Oklahoma was a clear notch (or two) below the other 3 CFP participants - which is why the late flip of tOSU and LSU on #1 spot was so critical.  The team with the #1 seed was almost certain to make the final - not so the #2 seed, as we saw.  And yet, I also agree that tOSU charitied that game to Clemson as much (if not more) than Clemson won it.

And yet . . . I also agree that with Lex that you can never count out Clemson.  I think LSU will pull it out, but am by no means certain.  It will not be anything close to the cakewalk we saw against OU.

Lastly, the final last year was not the same.  I don't know how/why Alabama was a 6-point favorite (and that was said real-time, not just hindsight).  This year you can understand why LSU is the favorite . . . especially with game in New Orleans.