College Football Playoff Race Tightens After Dramatic Rivalry Week
Major upsets and pivotal wins shape conference championship matchups and playoff implications.
- Oregon remains the only undefeated FBS team after a dominant win over Washington, securing its place in the Big Ten title game against Penn State.
- Texas and Georgia will meet in the SEC championship after Georgia's eight-overtime victory over Georgia Tech and Texas' strong defensive showing against Texas A&M.
- Arizona State and Iowa State emerge from a four-way tie to compete for the Big 12 championship, with Arizona State's turnaround being one of the season's biggest surprises.
- Miami's playoff hopes are uncertain after a loss to Syracuse, leaving the Hurricanes reliant on other results and the playoff committee's decisions.
- Boise State and UNLV will face off in the Mountain West championship, with the winner likely securing a spot in the 12-team College Football Playoff.
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