by Chad Peltier
This is one of the best weeks of college football we'll get this season. With roughly five matchups between ranked teams (depending on the ranking system you're using), this is the week we can really start separating contenders from pretenders among the undefeated and one loss teams.
Critically, some of the closest conference races will get some clarity this week. The SEC West has four contenders, all of whom will be in action this weekend. Alabama and Texas A&M have a burgeoning rivalry, and this is likely one of Alabama's last remaining opportunities to lose a game this season.