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College Football Playoff: 5 chaos theory scenarios

By Charles Rahrig V

Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Tim Williams (56) reacts after sacking the Texas A&M Aggies quarterback at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Tim Williams (56) reacts after sacking the Texas A&M Aggies quarterback at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 29, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Bradrick Shaw (7) celebrates following the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Camp Randall Stadium. Wisconsin won 23-17. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Bradrick Shaw (7) celebrates following the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Camp Randall Stadium. Wisconsin won 23-17. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Wisconsin wins the Big Ten

A very real possibility that would shake up the College Football Playoff to the core would be the Wisconsin Badgers winning the Big Ten. They’re going to likely represent the West in the Conference Championship Game barring a miracle and that means that if they were to win, the Big Ten would be in trouble and so would the College Football Playoff.

If Wisconsin beats Michigan, then that would all but end any hopes that the conference has of getting in, unless the committee still takes a one-loss Michigan. If Wisconsin beats Ohio State, well then just say goodbye to the conference’s chances entirely.

Of all the chaos scenarios, this is probably the one with the best shot at happening and one that would leave the biggest effect on every team. There are plenty of teams on the outside that would get in during this scenario.

Unfortunately, those teams other than Washington haven’t really proved worthy of being in the big dance. The Badgers can’t get in at two losses, but they can really upset the party and their conference’s chances of competing for a National Championship.

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