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Top Tier: Alabama, Oregon, Florida St
2nd Tier: Ohio State, Stanford, Baylor
3rd Tier: Auburn, South Carolina, Missouri
Analysis: These are the only teams with a chance to make the NC game. If the top 3 win out, then it should be Alabama and Oregon. South Carolina and Missouri would have to win the SEC Championship over Alabama and home for other things to happen. An Auburn win over Alabama could also propel Auburn into the nc game, but they too would need help. Baylor's big chance is Thursday against Oklahoma and a very tough remaining schedule. If Stanford beats Oregon, then they have a chance.
Biggest Surprises: Baylor, Auburn, Miami, Missouri
Biggest Disappointments: Florida, Georgia, Texas, Michigan, Northwestern, Boise St.
All of the disappointments were in my pre-season top 25. Injuries depleted Florida and Georgia. USC has improved enough, and Texas has started to come back.
Baylor is the biggest surprise to date. A lot of people expected them to go 7-0, but their wins have been dominating.
Heisman Trophy: Marcus Mariotta, Jameis Winston, Johnny Manzeil.
Analysis: At this point it's a 3 man race. Depending on how things go in the last few weeks of the season any of the 3 could win. My pick: Winston.
NC Game: Alabama vs Oregon.
Analysis: If Oregon beats Stanford on Thursday, they should be able to finish undefeated. Alabama's toughest game should be at Auburn. If either fails, Florida State has the easiest remaining schedule. Ohio State needs a lot of help.
Biggest Games this week.
Oregon vs Stanford
Baylor vs Oklahoma
Alabama vs LSU
Analysis: 3 really big games that should help to clear up the nc picture. I'll take Oregon, Baylor and LSU. Stanford has the best chance at an upset.
Biggest remaining games: Conference Championship Games not included.
Alabama vs LSU Nov 9
Alabama vs Auburn Nov 30
Baylor vs Oklahoma Nov 7
Baylor vs Oklahoma St Nov 23
Florida St vs Florida Nov 30
Michigan vs Ohio St Nov 30
Oregon vs Stanford Nov 7
A great Thursday this week might be the biggest day yet for determining the makeup of the nc game.
2nd Tier: Ohio State, Stanford, Baylor
3rd Tier: Auburn, South Carolina, Missouri
Analysis: These are the only teams with a chance to make the NC game. If the top 3 win out, then it should be Alabama and Oregon. South Carolina and Missouri would have to win the SEC Championship over Alabama and home for other things to happen. An Auburn win over Alabama could also propel Auburn into the nc game, but they too would need help. Baylor's big chance is Thursday against Oklahoma and a very tough remaining schedule. If Stanford beats Oregon, then they have a chance.
Biggest Surprises: Baylor, Auburn, Miami, Missouri
Biggest Disappointments: Florida, Georgia, Texas, Michigan, Northwestern, Boise St.
All of the disappointments were in my pre-season top 25. Injuries depleted Florida and Georgia. USC has improved enough, and Texas has started to come back.
Baylor is the biggest surprise to date. A lot of people expected them to go 7-0, but their wins have been dominating.
Heisman Trophy: Marcus Mariotta, Jameis Winston, Johnny Manzeil.
Analysis: At this point it's a 3 man race. Depending on how things go in the last few weeks of the season any of the 3 could win. My pick: Winston.
NC Game: Alabama vs Oregon.
Analysis: If Oregon beats Stanford on Thursday, they should be able to finish undefeated. Alabama's toughest game should be at Auburn. If either fails, Florida State has the easiest remaining schedule. Ohio State needs a lot of help.
Biggest Games this week.
Oregon vs Stanford
Baylor vs Oklahoma
Alabama vs LSU
Analysis: 3 really big games that should help to clear up the nc picture. I'll take Oregon, Baylor and LSU. Stanford has the best chance at an upset.
Biggest remaining games: Conference Championship Games not included.
Alabama vs LSU Nov 9
Alabama vs Auburn Nov 30
Baylor vs Oklahoma Nov 7
Baylor vs Oklahoma St Nov 23
Florida St vs Florida Nov 30
Michigan vs Ohio St Nov 30
Oregon vs Stanford Nov 7
A great Thursday this week might be the biggest day yet for determining the makeup of the nc game.