Social media reacts as Texas A&M's CFP hopes take hit after postponement of game vs. Ole Miss
Texas A&M and Ole Miss were set to meet on Saturday, but the game has been postponed as COVID-19 issues were discovered in the Rebels football program.
That’s not good news for the Aggies, especially with them at No. 5 in the College Football Playoff rankings. Not only will they be the only team in the conference besides Ole Miss that will finish with 9 regular-season games, but they will be forced to end their season against Tennessee. If A&M struggles with the Vols—who have lost 6 in a row by double digits—it’s likely it will be punished by the Playoff committee. Even a blowout will do Jimbo Fisher’s team little good in the eyes of the committee with it projected to be a heavy favorite in Knoxville on Dec. 19.
It’s certainly a rough spot to be in for everyone involved with the Aggies program, and the reaction of the postponement was swift on social media. Many wondered if A&M would stay alive in the CFP race with only 1 game left:
There is still time to schedule Texas A&M vs. Coastal Carolina for Saturday.
— Brandon Zimmerman (@BZSEC) December 8, 2020
Gotta think Texas A&M’s playoff hopes may have ended with the Ole Miss postponement.
— Brandon Marcello (@bmarcello) December 8, 2020
You also have to figure Texas A&M losing the Ole Miss game hurts the Aggies' chances of sneaking into the College Football Playoff at least somewhat.
Tough deal for TAMU.
— Thomas Goldkamp (@ThomasGoldkamp) December 7, 2020
Let the Aggies and Buckeyes play for the 4th playoff spot. #TAMUvsOSU
— Emily Murray (@emilyahmurray) December 8, 2020
https://twitter.com/KayceSmith/status/1336097864217464832
Idea: if Ohio state gets their game cancelled, neutral field game between A&M and Ohio state. Both teams were scheduled for a home game so this seems like the best option for this potential game
— @AggieHotTakes (@aggiehottakes) December 8, 2020
Ohio state VS Texas A&M please and thank you. https://t.co/5QXHhznltx
— Buckeye Nation??? (@jbailey1713) December 8, 2020
Somebody make Texas vs Texas A&M happen this weekend, thanks.
— Raheel Ramzanali (@The_Raheel) December 8, 2020
Texas A&M just got saved from prime time Lane Kiffin things happening and their season being blown up lol https://t.co/m48ItJS1kB
— Maybe: JD II (@JDejuan2) December 7, 2020
Ohio State vs Texas A&M if Michigan can’t go. Let’s get dangerous https://t.co/dPYFD0WpWv
— Forever Trill?? ?? ?? (@mccauley713) December 7, 2020
We’ll see what happens with A&M, but the SEC will have to sign off on any additional games the Aggies may want to play. Things could get interesting over the next few days.