I saw on Twitter this AM that Kirk Herbstreit has Oklahoma State jumping from #14 all the way up to #4 (surpassing Notre Dame) -- after their win over undefeated TCU and LSU's loss to Alabama last night.
I don't think Mr. Herbstreit has taken the time to do his homework -- I have...
Yes, Oklahoma State is undefeated -- but there is a reason the College Football Playoff Committee had them ranked so low this week at #14 -- here's why:
- TCU is the first "Power Five" conference team Oklahoma State has played this season with a winning record -- ND has played five so far this season
- The opponents Oklahoma State has beaten -- going into last night's game -- are 28 - 43 on the season -- ND's opponents over same span: 42 - 30
- Oklahoma State beat a 3 - 5 Kansas State team on a last minute field goal -- at home
- Oklahoma State beat a 4 - 5 Texas team on a last minute botched punt snap and then a last second field goal -- ND beat Texas 38 - 3.
- Oklahoma State beat a 4 - 4 West Virginia team in OT
And, their perceived "big win" over TCU yesterday -- was against a team who had not played a team with a winning record this season. Think about that!
TCU's wins -- leading into yesterday's game against Oklahoma State -- were against teams with a combined record of 27 - 44.
Is TCU really a big win for Oklahoma State?
Bottom line: We need to win our next three games -- nothing else matters -- until then.
