The College Football Playoff picture should become clearer after this weekend, just in time for the selection committee to provide us its first rankings on Tuesday. If No. 3 Clemson takes care of two issues against No. 12 Florida State, its schedule notably eases up. No. 4 Washington will need to elevate its play in a couple of areas against the No. 17 Utah in order to establish its bona fides as a playoff contender.
Then there's the untested No. 7 Nebraska, which is looking to manifest its legitimacy on the road at No.