All articles tagged with #tiebreakers
Originally Published 8 days ago — by Panthers.com
The Panthers lost to the Buccaneers, leaving their playoff fate uncertain and dependent on other game outcomes, with scenarios including potential division title and playoff seeding based on upcoming results in Week 18.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Arizona Sports
Arizona State University (ASU) cannot secure a spot in the Big 12 title game solely by winning the Territorial Cup, as it also depends on the outcomes of other conference games. ASU needs at least one of the following teams to win for favorable tiebreakers: Kansas, West Virginia, TCU, Kansas State, or BYU. Kansas and West Virginia have already lost, affecting ASU's chances. Key games that could impact ASU's title hopes include Kansas State vs. Iowa State and BYU vs. Houston.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deseret News
The Big 12 has clarified the tiebreaking scenarios for its football championship game as nine teams remain in contention entering the final week of the regular season. Four teams—Arizona State, BYU, Colorado, and Iowa State—are tied at the top with 6-2 records. Various scenarios could lead to different matchups in the championship game, with Iowa State having the highest chance of winning according to ESPN's Football Power Index. The Big 12 outlined several potential outcomes based on the results of the final week's games.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Big12Sports.com
The Big 12 Conference has outlined tiebreaker scenarios for the 2024 Dr Pepper Big 12 Football Championship, with nine teams still in contention. For two-team ties, both teams with 7-2 records will participate in the championship game. In three-team ties, the matchups depend on various game outcomes, such as losses by Colorado, Arizona State, Iowa State, or BYU. A four-team tie would result in Arizona State facing Iowa State. Teams with 5-3 records need to win and hope for losses by at least three of the four 6-2 teams to remain in contention.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Athletic
The Big 12 conference race is highly competitive with nine teams still in contention for the championship game. Arizona State, Iowa State, Colorado, and BYU are tied at the top with 6-2 records, while five other teams are close behind. The tiebreakers, which favor Iowa State and Arizona State, are complex and depend on the outcomes of the final games. The simplest scenario for determining the championship game participants is if only two of the top four teams win their final matches.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS Sports
Georgia has secured a spot in the SEC Championship Game after Texas A&M's loss to Auburn, benefiting from tiebreakers following defeats by Alabama, Ole Miss, and Texas A&M. The Bulldogs will face the winner of the Texas vs. Texas A&M game. Texas can clinch the top SEC spot with a win, while Texas A&M needs a victory to keep its College Football Playoff hopes alive. Georgia, despite multiple losses this season, continues its streak of reaching the SEC Championship, having won the league in 2022.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Sports Illustrated
In Week 11 of the 2024 NFL season, the Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers secured crucial victories, impacting the AFC playoff picture. The Bills defeated the Kansas City Chiefs, handing them their first loss and positioning Buffalo for the top seed in the AFC. The Steelers edged out the Baltimore Ravens, gaining a 1.5 game lead in the AFC North. In the NFC, the Seattle Seahawks' win over the San Francisco 49ers tightened the race in the NFC West, with the Arizona Cardinals leading the division. The playoff probabilities and standings are shifting as teams vie for postseason positions.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Niners Wire
The San Francisco 49ers face a crucial Week 11 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, following a narrow victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With a challenging schedule ahead, including games against Green Bay and Buffalo, the 49ers need to secure divisional wins to improve their playoff chances. Sunday's game is pivotal, as a win would sweep the season series with the Seahawks and enhance their standing in the NFC West, while a loss could complicate their path to the postseason.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY
The New York Islanders have multiple paths to clinch a playoff spot, leaving just one opening in the NHL postseason field, while the New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, and Vancouver Canucks have opportunities to clinch division titles. Several teams are vying for the second wild-card spot, with the regular season ending on April 18 and the Stanley Cup playoffs set to begin on April 20. The tiebreaker procedures for the NHL playoffs include regulation wins, total wins, and goal differential, with the last possible day of the Stanley Cup Final being June 24.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Denver Post
The race for the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference has become chaotic with a three-way tie between the Nuggets, Timberwolves, and Thunder. The Nuggets' playoff seeding and potential opponents depend on the outcomes of multiple games on the final day of the regular season. The complex tiebreaker scenarios could see the Nuggets clinch the top seed if they win and other results go their way, while a loss could see them drop to the third seed. The first-round playoff opponent for the Nuggets will be determined based on their final seeding, with several teams in contention.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Pats Pulpit
The New England Patriots are vying for a top pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, currently tied with the Washington Commanders and Arizona Cardinals. If teams finish with identical records, tiebreakers such as strength of schedule and head-to-head matchups will determine draft positioning. The Patriots could potentially move up in the draft order based on these tiebreakers.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Athletic
The NFL playoffs are set to begin on January 13, with fourteen teams competing for the Vince Lombardi Trophy. The Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers secured the top seeds in their respective conferences, earning a first-round bye and home-field advantage. Tiebreakers are in place to resolve any identical records, ranging from head-to-head results to a coin toss if all else fails. Several teams are still vying for playoff spots in the final week, with various scenarios outlined for each contender. The wild-card round games will be broadcast across multiple networks, with the Super Bowl scheduled for February 11 at Allegiant Stadium, aired by CBS.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Pride Of Detroit
The Detroit Lions have three different scenarios in which they can clinch a playoff berth in Week 16: by beating the Vikings, the Rams losing or tying the Saints, or the Seahawks losing or tying the Titans. If the Lions win, they will also secure the NFC North division title and host a playoff game for the first time in history. The Lions hold tiebreakers over the Falcons and Saints but could potentially face tiebreaker issues with the Rams. Regardless, if either the Rams or Seahawks lose or tie, the Lions will clinch a playoff spot.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Pro Football Network
The Cincinnati Bengals are in the midst of a tight playoff race, with six teams currently holding a 7-6 record. Despite their 0-4 division record, the Bengals have positioned themselves well with victories against fellow 7-6 teams and a win against the 8-5 Jacksonville Jaguars. Tiebreakers will play a crucial role in determining the Bengals' playoff fate, and they have a chance to secure a head-to-head edge against the Kansas City Chiefs if the Denver Broncos catch up to the defending champions and win the AFC West. The Bengals could potentially move up to the No. 6 seed this weekend with a win against the Minnesota Vikings and some favorable outcomes in other games.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by On3.com
The College Football Playoff (CFP) selection committee does not have an established priority for tiebreakers when determining rankings, according to executive director Bill Hancock. The committee members will use their judgment to decide which tiebreakers are more important to them. The committee is looking for the "best" teams, not necessarily the "most deserving" ones. The upcoming conference championship games will play a significant role in determining the final rankings, especially if the undefeated teams win their respective championships.