Why is Michigan out of the national championship race?
957151
michigan is not out just yet.  the BCS ratings have not come out yet, and USC still has to play ucla.  we'll know more next week.\n\nagree with you.  the BCS is just a pile of monkey crap!  but then again, michigan stayed #2 after a loss and USC's big win over cal.\n\nthere's so many flaws, but it calls for certain things including that a team must win their conference to be eligible.  although i wanted michigan to beat ohio state, they failed.\n\ni think michigan has a GREAT program, but putting them in the national championship game would not be fair to ohio state.  it would only be fair if michigan has to beat ohio state twice to win the NC.\n\nUSC is good!  they proved it by humiliating oregon, cal and notre dame in the last three weeks.\n\ni was really pulling for a michigan-USC championship game.
984588
Thought the turf issue was equal for both teams myself, last year Mich got beat in Mich. In 2003 Mich beat OSU and OSU didn't cry.  So yeppers think they had their shot and need to get over it until next year and try it again.
775120
I don't think that Michigan deserves another shot.  They already lost their chance last week.  I think that it's got to be a team like USC or maybe even Florida, since neither has played Ohio State or Michigan.
168466
This game had everything: Controversial calls, great plays, and ONE HUGE ENDING.\n\nThere was certainly a pass interference on Nebraska as Michiagan came close to the end zone. And all those players running on the field before the game was over; Michigan had an unfair disadvantage as the calls were not made.
828670
Not unless the game is tight all the way through and Michigan barely ekes out a win. I can more easily see the reverse, especially since the game is at Ohio State. If Michigan loses, but plays the whole way through and is competitive through the whole game, there is a chance they will meet again.\n\nI think a lot is going to have to happen for Louisville to be in championship. Yes, they haven't lost a game, but their schedule could have been better. I mean, Middle Tennessee State isn't really a quality win. I'm not sure one of these Big East team can really play with the Big Ten right now. Louisville's defense doesn't look fantastic. They are a well coached team though and I won't put anything past them.
819198
I'm sorry, but what a stupid question. They have to get on the field and play the game so of course it's possible. I know you're an Ohio St homer but even you have to admit that Michigan has a pretty good team. I'm just ready for this game to be played so we can get past questions like this from both sides.
937480
Nope.  It's just that the people who vote in the poles don't like the Big 10.  The two best teams in the nation are Big Ten teams and if the contest is close on Saturday, they will still be the two best teams in the nation and should have a rematch in the National Championship game.
823541
no, because a team's final record should not be the only determining factor in playing for the national championship.\n\nif that were the case, you would see teams schedule their non-conference opponents as division 2 teams to better their records.  that's just not right....
236032
Well, they are in the final four, they cannot win the final four.  The NCAA men's championship?  No.
861466
anybody who thinks we WON'T be nat'l champs is retarded. no way michigan can beat us this year...they just arent a better all-around team. ohio state is the most balanced team in the nation. We have a severly underrated running back next to the leading candidate of the Heisman race....Troy Smith. All season, ESPN analysts and coaches around the nation have announced Ohio State as the National Champs for this year.\n\nSo, to all Michigan fans....there is no way you'll beat us this year. Chad Henne is inconsistent, and here's an interesting statistic...Mario Manningham had ZERO catches last weekend. BALL STATE was able to keep your top receiver from catching anything. If Ball State can do that, then of course we can do it.
972287
As far as Wisconsin getting to the Rose Bowl, it is not possible because a conference can only have 2 teams in the BCS.  I'm not sure what they would do if Michigan were to beat OSU in the champioship game, but i don't think we'll have to worry about that.
700847
Pure speculation on how they would fare in the SEC, but hopefully the Gators will be playing them instead of USC for the National Championship\n\n\n\nThat late hit KILLED Michigan's chances of coming back.\n\nI wanted your team to win. Hart played very well.\nSo did 56, the end, can't recall his name though, just know he beat on Smith all game,
939086
I think it would be nice to see it but unless USC falls to notredame tonight then they still may end up losing the #2 spot.  Since Michigan has already got to play OSU the rematch wouldnt be as anticipated though.
775814
Does this really matter?  I mean come on, the only team that can accually compete on the same field as Ohio State is Michigan, I think you are going to see the greatest whooping in a National Championship Game.  Proving that we need a College Playoff System because it will erase all doubts!\n\nUSC would be lucky to do anything.  I also am not a USC or Ohio State, and not even a Michigan fan but this one isnt even going to be close and thats a fact WITH SOME CHEESE ON IT!!!
853792
if usc beats notre dame tonight, that would drop michigan in bcs points a little because of their win over n.d. and if florida can beat the crap out of arkansas(?).  and usc loses to ucla next week,florida will be there. but all that is moot! the question is, do you want to be the team to get their skulls cracked by the buckeyes?
767435
that's some pretty lame logic there.  earning a berth to play in the rose bowl is great, but why stop there?  just because they've locked that up, why would ANY team let up in their remaining schedule?\n\nsince arkansas is in the SEC championship game, do you want them to lose to LSU?\n\nsince florida is in the SEC championship game, do you want them to lose to florida state?\n\ni think the trojans have accomplished a lot during the last few years.  if they win-out, which they will certainly do, and play ohio state...GREAT!  but if ohio state beats USC, also great.  USC will continue to be a great program for years to come.\n\njust enjoy it like the rest of us...
57589
There not going to win it, they'll lose to Duke in the Final Four.  Duke then beats Florida for the national championship.