It’s simple for Oregon. Beat Washington and host a first-round playoff game. The Huskies are mostly trying to play spoiler to their rivals. While Oregon's Dante Moore has been one of country's better QBs, the Ducks have learned to rely on an explosive run game.

A win over Pittsburgh coupled with losses by Virginia (to Virginia Tech) and SMU (to California) clinches an appearance in the ACC title game. Then, a win in that one on Dec. 6 would push Miami to, at worst, the No. 11 seed in the final bracket.

Julian Sayin threw three touchdown passes to lead the defending national champion Buckeyes to a 27-9 win over outmatched Michigan on Saturday at snowy Michigan Stadium. Ohio State snapped Michigan’s four-game winning streak in the series. Michigan's scoring came on three field goals from Dominic Zvada.

The playoff race has reached its most intense point. Every week now carries real weight. One strong game can lift a team back into the picture. One mistake can shut the door for good. Fans are watching every score and every ranking shift.

Ohio State finally broke it's four-year losing streak to hated rival Michigan on Saturday. The No. 1 Buckeyes went into Ann Arbor and downed the No. 15 Wolverines 27-9, clinching the final spot in the Big Ten Championship Game and an undefeated regular season.

Michigan hosts Ohio State on Saturday in The Game, a high-stakes rivalry showdown back in its Thanksgiving week spotlight.

Miami dominated Pitt, 38-7, to keep its College Football Playoff hopes alive. The Hurricanes' road victory moved them to 10-2 on the season.

The Game has had many upsets, including last year when Michigan stunned Ohio State as nearly 20-point underdogs