The College Football Playoff selection committee will have to keep a close eye on these games with tournament spots, bowl games, and conference championships at stake.
by Ian Boyd
Rivalry Week didn't carry too many shocks, only disappointment for some blue-blood programs such as Michigan and USC. The Trojans had been surging behind freshman quarterback Sam Darnold and had hopes of getting into the Pac-12 title game if Colorado lost. Instead, the Buffaloes took down Utah and earned a bout with Washington in that game, with a possible playoff berth in the balance.
The weekend's biggest and best game was Round 2 of the Jim Harbaugh vs.