Penn State Football: Week 10 Review and Week 11 Preview

The main concern I have now is that a team with one loss could pass an undefeated Penn State team.  I have heard this mentioned several times in recent days, and I find the idea absolutely appalling. 

The Big Ten may be weaker than the SEC and Big 12, but going undefeated in the Big Ten is still a very big deal.  Winning at Ohio State is a very tough task.  On top of that, Penn State played two major conference teams in their non-conference schedule.

What team could possibly claim they deserve a national title spot over Penn State with one loss

Certainly not USC.  The Trojans and Nittany Lions actually share one common opponent.  Penn State thrashed Oregon State, while USC actually lost to them.

Can’t be Florida.  Florida lost AT HOME to Mississippi, who is not one of the better teams in the SEC.  Does anyone really think that Penn State would lose to Mississippi?

How about Oklahoma?  Their only loss was a close game at Texas, who is clearly a very good team.  But keep in mind that Penn State has no losses.

The Sooners do play in the Big 12, which is perceived to be extremely good, but what about their non-conference schedule?  They beat Chattanooga, Cincinnati, and Washington.  How is this better than Penn State’s non-conference schedule of Coastal Carolina, Oregon State, Syracuse, and Temple?

Okay then, Oklahoma State.  They also have only lost to Texas in a close game.  Their non-conference wins are Washington State, Houston, Missouri State, and Troy.  Is that better than Penn State’s

Well then, it has to be Texas.  Texas is currently ranked the highest of all the one-loss teams and is just coming off the No. 1 ranking before their loss last Saturday.  Their non-conference wins are Florida Atlantic, UTEP, Rice, and Arkansas.  Not much better than Penn State’s either.

Oh, and about all of their wins against the top Big 12 teams...none of them came on the road.  Penn State has impressive road victories at Wisconsin and at Ohio State, with another opportunity coming at Iowa. 

Let’s make one thing very clear about the Big 12.  None of their top teams have a non-conference win to speak of, so there is no real barometer as to how well the conference compares to other conferences.  Their teams seem to be pretty even, but that doesn’t mean that they are all great.

Great offensive statistics do not equate to being a good football team.  If teams in the Big Ten made a pact to not play defense, I’m sure you would see some impressive offensive numbers there as well.

If any team with one loss jumps an undefeated Penn State to eliminate PSU from National Title convention, I hereby vow to not watch any BCS bowl game besides the one Penn State plays in.

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