A terrible week last week, going 2-4 to fall to 36-21 on the year. Several under-the-radar games that could shape the playoff (ratings in parentheses).
- Ohio State (4.75) @ Minnesota (3.95): OSU is rolling behind JT Barrett. Ohio State 42-31
- Clemson (4.34) @ Georgia Tech (4.25): GT's option and home field stun the nation's top defense. Georgia Tech 30-28
- Mississippi St (4.72) @ Alabama (4.99): Bama at home, more talent, fewer mistakes. Alabama 31-24
- Nebraska (4.54) @ Wisconsin (4.60): Wisconsin takes control of the B1G West. Wisconsin 31-28
- Auburn (4.51) @ Georgia (4.49): Todd Gurley returns; UGA wins a shootout between the hedges. Georgia 42-38
- Florida State (4.62) @ Miami (4.26): FSU's 25-game streak survives a classic. Florida State 34-31