LSU remains atop the latest College Football Playoff rankings, and the forecast is steady along with it. At this point, most projections include LSU, Ohio State, Clemson and one of Oklahoma, Oregon or Utah to reach the championship tournament.
But will it really be that easy?
Georgia is still No. 4, while Alabama and Penn State are on the edge of contention and both Minnesota and Baylor are hoping to resurface in the conversation. Depending on whom you ask, there are nine, 10 or 11 programs still in the CFP race.
Perhaps the only upcoming losses for that collection of teams end up being the anticipated results.