The time to make September statements is over, but there is still one more month to impress the College Football Playoff selection committee before it releases its first ranking on Nov. 1.
At this point, the playoff picture is still somewhat premature, as teams are just now entering the heart of conference play, and the committee holds league titles in high regard. Technically, any team with a chance to win its league should still be in the conversation (Oklahoma: "So you're saying there's a chance?").
The perception of wins and losses will also change as the season evolves.