In today’s Fact or Fiction, I look at three big recent topics in college football and decide whether the statement is indeed FACT or if it’s FICTION.
1. Ohio State should be No. 1.
Farrell’s take: FACT
I don’t know why this is even a debate. The Buckeyes have beaten teams with a pulse, and no one else has. Michigan? They’re amazing but haven’t played anyone, and Georgia and Florida State don’t have wins like Ohio State can boast (Notre Dame, Penn State). Give me the Buckeyes now after a big win over the Nittany Lions.
2. UNC’s loss to Virginia is the worst of any Power Five team this season.
Farrell’s take: FACT
I can’t explain this one. UVa is terrible, simply terrible, and their only win was against William & Mary. And they were destroyed by Tennessee and Maryland, who have both been proven to be average teams. So for UNC, undefeated and in the playoff hunt, to lose to this team is inexplicable. UNC was a double-digit favorite, and should have hung 45 on the Cavs but kept letting UVa hang around when they should have put them away in the third quarter. Just a terrible loss.
3. Penn State is out of the playoff hunt.
Farrell’s take: FICTION
Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Penn State will need to win out and need some help from Michigan, but there’s still a chance. They only dropped three spots, and if they beat Michigan and Michigan beats Ohio State, they have a legit chance to be the Big Ten representative in the playoff since the loss to the Buckeyes was close. You never know.
