Last week was a great start, going 6-0. This week has three ranked match-ups and a Group of 5 game that could impact the playoff race.
- Notre Dame @ Virginia: ND much more talented; pulls away late despite a UVA bounce-back. Notre Dame 28 – Virginia 14
- Oklahoma @ Tennessee: Bullish on Tennessee at home; they outlast OU. Tennessee 31 – Oklahoma 24
- Oregon @ Michigan State: The day's biggest game; Oregon just too much in an exciting one. Oregon 42 – Michigan St 38
- LSU @ Mississippi State: MSU's front 7 slows Fournette and the cowbells push the upset. Mississippi St 24 – LSU 21
- Boise St @ BYU: Low-scoring without Taysom Hill; Boise survives a nail-biter. Boise St 21 – BYU 20