After rivalry week saw No. 1 and No. 2 lose, this weekend's conference champion games bring more drama to the College Football Playoff races.
Where things stand
Here are the games that fans should be watching and will matter the most:
Who's watching: The PlayStation Fiesta Bowl, Pac-12 offices
Why it matters: While the Pac-12 is in the worst playoff shape of the Power 5 conferences, a two-loss USC would at least be discussed by the committee, and the winner of this game -- if it’s not in a semifinal -- is guaranteed a spot in a New Year’s Six bowl.