USA TODAY Sports' Paul Myerberg on the biggest risers, fallers and surprises from Week 5 in the top 25 of the Amway Coaches Poll. USA TODAY
The last weekend in September was always going to be pivotal in determining the College Football Playoff field. Two matchups of unbeaten teams in the top 10 ensured that.
The outcomes - wins by Ohio State and Notre Dame - gave a huge boost to each and moved them into this week's field.
The Buckeyes now have a critical tiebreaker on Penn State for the Big Ten East crown.