There is no Lesser Footy again this week.  As such, maybe we can look at the macro JV picture, given how close we are to the end (and Hippo’s inevitable, crushing depression).

I’d say, without hesitation, that tOSU and Indiana are in.  As is Bonfire Cult, with Roll Damn Tide (and UGH Notre Dame) likely to join them today.  The crush for them final seven slots?  Well, hopefully it will give us ample dramatics today, and the November days to follow.

South Cakalaky (+19.5) at Bonfire Cult (Noon, ESPN)

See what I mean?  The Aggies would have to lose at home to the Chickens (damned unlikely) to even be questioned.  But I think they’d still be in, even if they lose to the hated Longhorns in the finale.  Their resume is just that stacked.  Today, we will see evidence of their “high floor” as a December giant.

Fightin’ Blax (+6.5) at JV WKRP (Noon, FS1)

Early slate has quite a bit of stank on it, but this could be worthy of your time.  AZ is reasonably competent, and Cincy likely needs to win out (including Twaaaalllllvvvve title game over Guns Up!!) to make the dance.  How will they deal with the pressure?

Steerfuckers North (+5.5) at Roll Damn Tide (3:30, ABC)

Here’s the weight-carrier of the afternoon.  I doubt Bama wants to go into the Iron Bowl with “must win” pressure, so they’ll be highly motivated to clinch the playoffs today.  But the Okies are in “must win” territory already, or at least “must make a strong impression for if/when other contenders stumble and 3-loss SEC teams start showing a little leg.”

Team Cornpone (+7.5) at Troi Boiz (3:30, BTN)

Here’s your GAMBLOR advice of the day.  Bet this heavy, and put it on Iowa.  Bet both against the spread AND the moneyline, as I’d say they are 60/40 to win outright.  SC absolutely fucking HATES having to play physical FITBAW.

Wahoowa (+5.5) at Duke (3:30, ESPN2)

Everyone’s favoUrite chaos scenario is the Devils winning out and becoming 4-loss ACC champs.  Maybe that even gets 2 G5 squadrons into the dance?  Could Duke REALLY still playoff despite a 1-3 out-of-conference mark, including losses to Tulane and UConn??  Virginia is a clownfraud without QB Chandler Morris (see last week), and maybe/probably even with him.

Paedo State (-7.5) at Michigan State (3:30, CBS)

Highlighted here just to snicker at CBS.  They paid SEC-ish moneys for the secondary B1G package, and THIS loose turd is their full national matchup.