Georgia continues its dominance. They head to Rocky Top to take on the Vols, who are coming off a win in Lexington.
This Week: W; 43-6 Mizzou
Up Next: @Tennessee (5-4) 3:30 ET CBS
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2. Ohio State Buckeyes (8-1)
The Buckeyes win semi-ugly, but hold Nebraska to its lowest offensive point total to date. They will now welcome Purdue, who comes off a win over Sparty. To me, this is going to be the most challenging game of the season. But there will be two more tests for the Buckeyes from those teams up north before the B1G Championship.
This Week: W; 26-17 @NEB
Up Next: 20 Purdue (6-3) 3:30 ET ABC
3. Oklahoma Sooners (9-0)
Oklahoma comes off the bye week to take on Baylor on the road. Baylor comes off the upset loss at the hands of TCU.
This Week: Idle
Up Next: @17 Baylor (7-2) 12:00 ET /11 CT FOX
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4. Cincinnati Bearcats (9-0)
Tulsa has shown their scrappiness against Oklahoma and Ohio State as well as Cincy now. I’m not sure that USF will put up quite as good of a fight.
This Week: W; 28-20 TLSA
Up Next: @South Florida (2-7) 6:00 ET ESPN2
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5. Alabama Crimson Tide (8-1)
Bama wins ugly at home over the Baypu Bengals, get a break from SEC competition this week in welcoming New Mexico State to Tuscaloosa.
This Week: W; 20-14 LSU
Up Next: New Mexico State (1-8) 12:00 ET/ 11:00 CT SECN
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6. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (8-1)
The Irish get style points over Navy, benefit from losses by MSU and Wake. Virginia on the road could be challenging.
This Week: W; 34-6 Navy
Up Next: @Virginia (6-3) 7:30 ET ABC
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7. Oregon Ducks (8-1)
Oregon slides past the struggling Huskies in Seattle. This week, they’ll welcome their other rival from up north. The Cougars are not likely to be a threat to Oregon’s playoff hopes. Remember, Oregon cannot afford a second loss if they wish to make the playoffs as Pac-12 champs.
This Week: 26-16 @WASH
Up Next: Washington State (5-4) 10:30 ET/7:30 PT ESPN
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8. Oklahoma State Cowboys (8-1)
Another nice win for Mike Gundy’s team. This week they welcome the Horned Frogs to Stillwater. TCU is coming off an upset win over Baylor in Jerry Kill’s first game as commander-in-chief.
This Week: W; 24-3 @WVU
Up Next: TCU (4-5) 8:00 ET/7:00 CT FOX
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9. Texas A&M Aggies (7-2)
A&M rolls Auburn, finds themselves back in the top 10- as the first 2-loss team. Can they do it again in Oxford. The Aggies would need a whole lot of help, but they are likely the last team alive in the playoff race.
This Week: W; 20-3 (12) AUB
Up Next: @13 Mississippi (7-2) 7:00 ET/6:00 CT ESPN
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10. Michigan State Spartans (8-1)
Purdue strikes again. A tough first loss for Sparty. This one hurts the image of Michigan this season as well. Let’s see how MSU can bounce back in welcoming Taulia Tagavailoa’s Terrapins to East Lansing.
This Week: L; 29-40 @PUR
Up Next: Maryland (5-4) 4:00 ET FOX
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11. Michigan Wolverines (8-1)
Easy money for the Wolverines over the Hoosiers. But I’m gonna take Penn State in State College this week.
This Week: W; 29-7 IU
Up Next: @22 Penn State (6-3) 12:00 ET ABC
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12. Wake Forest Demon Deacons (8-1)
Wake drops their first game of the season via upset from the Tar Heels. Up next, their biggest challenge to date in another in-state opponent. The Wolf Pack is looking to pounce on Wake’s ACC leadership.
This Week: L; 55-58 @UNC
Up Next: 16 NC State (7-2) 7:30 ET ACCN
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13. Ole Miss Rebels (7-2)
Ole Miss does get a bit of a test from a strong mid-major in Liberty. They get even more of a test this week with possibly the hottest team in college football in Texas A&M.
This Week: W; 27-14 LIB
Up Next: 9 Texas A&M 7:00 ET/6:00 CT ESPN
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14. UTSA Roadrunners (9-0)
Roadrunners run away with the rivalry game. Southern Miss gets blown out this week.
This Week: W; 44-23 @UTEP
Up Next: Southern Miss (1-8) 3:30 ET ESPN+
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15. Pittsburgh Panthers (7-2)
Just last week, Pitt was upset by Miami. UNC really things to be turning things around for a late season push. I’ve gotta take the Tar Heels to pull off another upset in Pittsburgh.
This Week: W; 54-29 @Duke
Up Next: North Carolina (5-4) 7:30 ET ESPN
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16. NC State Wolfpack (7-2)
The Pack has the ACC eight where they want it.
This Week: W; 28-14 @FSU
Up Next: @12 Wake Forest (8-1) 7:30 ET ACCN
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17. Baylor Bears (7-2)
Baylor falls to upset in the rivalry game in Fort Worth. Up next, the top team in the Big 12. I think this one will end with more separation than the experts predict.
This Week: L; 28-30 @TCU
Up Next: 3 Oklahoma (9-0) 12:00 ET/11:00 CT FOX
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18. BYU Cougars (8-2)
BYU gets a win over an FCS opponent and moves into the bye week.
This Week: W; 59-14 IDST
Up Next: Idle
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19. Houston Cougars (8-1)
Houston struggled a bit with the Bulls of South Florida. They shouldn’t have much struggle this week in Philly.
This Week: W; 54-42 @USF
Up Next: @Temple (3-6) 12:00 ET ESPN+
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20. Purdue Boilermakers (6-3)
Boiler up!! Purdue is ready for their matchup with the biggest of B1G dawgs. Get ready for a showdown in Columbus!
This Week: W; 40-29 (6) MSU
Up Next: @2 Ohio State (8-1)
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21. Wisconsin Badgers (6-3)
An impressive blowout for the Badgers in New Jersey this week. Up next, the struggling Wildcats.
This Week: W; 52-3 @RUTG
Up Next: Northwestern (3-6) 12:00 ET/11:00 CT ESPN2
Trend: NR
22. Penn State Nittany Lions (6-3)
Penn State grinds out a road rivalry win. They need this home win over Michigan to save this season.
This Week: W; 31-14 @UMD
Up Next: 11 Michigan (8-1) 12:00 ET ABC
Trend: NR
23. Auburn Tigers (6-3)
Auburn falls to a very good Aggie team. The Bulldogs, although coming off a loss to Arkansas, are tough. Bouncing back this week will not be easy.
This Week: L; 3-20 @13 TAMU
Up Next: Mississippi State (5-4) 12:00 ET/11:00 CT ESPN
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24. Iowa State Cyclones (6-3)
Wow. They Cyclones blow over the Longhorns. Although this game will be in Lubbock, I expect a similar result this week with Texas Tech. They Cyclones will be a threat to Oklahoma’s undefeated season next week. Recall, thi is the team that ended Oklahoma State’s undefeated season. This team is dangerous.
This Week: W; 30-7 TEX
Up Next: @Texas Tech (5-4) 3:30 ET ESPN2
Trend: NR
25. Arkansas Razorbacks (6-3)
Arkansas squeaks out the win over Mississippi State, finds themselves back in the top 25. But grabbing a win from the Bayou will not be easy. LSU is looking increasingly scrappy.
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