Tonight's game between Oregon and Ohio State will definitely become the most watched television show in the history of cable. So what better way to spend your time watching the game than by participating in Outkick's drinking game? I'll be here in Dallas in the press box, but you guys can play along with all your Internet friends at #outkick.
So here we go.
1. Every time that Cardale Jones is referred to as a third string quarterback, drink.
If Braxton Miller or J.T. Barrett are mentioned or shown on television, drink to the count of 14, to honor Virginia Tech's 14 point win over Ohio State.
2. Oregon likes to run plays in a rapid fashion.
Any time the play clock is mentioned or the words "hurry up," "tempo," "fast paced," or a replay or play clock of how fast Oregon is moving on offense is used, drink.
3. An SEC team is not playing in this title game. (I know, it makes me cry just typing it.)
Any time the SEC or SEC speed is mentioned, drink.
4. When Kirk Herbstreit and Chris Fowler awkwardly discuss Oregon's failed drug tests and resulting depth at wide receiver, drink.
If either man comes out in favor of pot legalization, finish your drink.
5. Every time the Oregon cheerleaders are shown on television, drink.
If one of your friends says, Tweets, Facebooks, or texts you something inappropriate about the Oregon cheerleaders, drink to the count of ten, to honor their hotness on the traditional one to ten hotness scale.
If it's me who does it, do a shot.
6. When you catch a glimpse of the Oregon ball boy with the crazy hair, drink.
He's the new red lightning.
If you aren't sure whether or not it's the Oregon ball boy with the crazy hair, then it isn't him.
7. When Urban Meyer's titles at Florida are mentioned, drink.
If Tim Tebow is shown or mentioned at any point, say the Lord's Prayer and then do a shot.
8. Every time Marcus Mariota's touchdown to interception ratio is mentioned, drink.
It's 40 to 3. In case you haven't heard that a billion times already.
9. Chip Kelly is not coaching Oregon in this game, Mark Helfrich is.
Every time Chip Kelly is mentioned, drink.
10. Ohio State has to lead the nation in white dudes wearing jerseys with chin strap beards.
Whenever one of these guys is shown on television, drink.
11. Nike founder Phil Knight is prowling the sidelines somewhere, if he's shown drink.
If Knight is shown ogling the Oregon cheerleaders, do a shot.
12. Jim Harbaugh is the new coach at Mighigan.
He literally has nothing to do with this game. Which means he'll be mentioned several times. Drink when this happens.
13. If the Big Ten is referred to as "back" or "gaining respect" or "returning to dominance," drink.
Don't bother pointing out that the conference is only 5-5 this bowl season.
14. Marcus Mariota is from Hawaii.
If it's mentioned that Mariota is from Hawaii -- which it will be, if you're from Hawaii it's the most important fact about you and no one can ever stop talking about it -- you must stand up and do a hula dance while drinking.
15. When they show crying Buckeye fans in the stands at the end of the game, if you're still able, stand and drink while saluting Ohio State's ability to always lose the games that matter.*
*Except when officials throw late pass interference flags in 2002.
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Remember, you can play along with your Internet friends at #outkick.
