[socalstanfan1]

Is there any team above us in CFP rankings that we do not want to lose? Asking cause I'm watching Bama vs MISS

I think, if we are talking about getting into the playoff, the formula is simple for Stanford: win out and we are in, lose a game and we are out.  The only thing that could mess with that formula is if both Utah and ND lose before meeting us, calling into question their quality.  But assuming they keep winning, and then we beat them, I don't see how we are left out.  On the other hand, if Stanford stumbles even once, we are toast, as far as the playoff goes.

[socalstanfan1]

Is there any team above us in CFP rankings that we do not want to lose? Asking cause I'm watching Bama vs MISS

I think, if we are talking about getting into the playoff, the formula is simple for Stanford: win out and we are in, lose a game and we are out.  The only thing that could mess with that formula is if both Utah and ND lose before meeting us, calling into question their quality.  But assuming they keep winning, and then we beat them, I don't see how we are left out.  On the other hand, if Stanford stumbles even once, we are toast, as far as the playoff goes.