A enjoyable weekend of Rivalry Games

It was a enjoyable and thrilling weekend of rivalry video games. Only one high 10 group bought upset, although. It was nonetheless a enjoyable weekend of College Football.

Best win of the weekend: Texas 27-Texas A&M 17

Texas beat its rival, Texas A&M, 27-17. It was a powerful win for Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian as his Longhorns improved to 9-3 within the season. Texas had a disappointing season. They nonetheless have an out of doors probability at making the school soccer playoffs.

Got the monkey off his again award: Ryan Day

Ryan Day and Ohio State beat Michigan 27-9 on Saturday. It is the first time since 2019 that they beat Michigan. Day now improves to 2-4 towards his rivals. It was a much-needed win for him towards Ohio State’s rival.

Locks for the College Football Playoff:

Ohio State– 12-0 within the Big Ten Championship Game subsequent week

Indiana– 12-0 within the Big Ten Championship Game subsequent week

Texas Tech-11-1 within the Big 12 Championship Game subsequent week

Georgia-11-1 within the SEC Championship Game subsequent week

Texas Tech-11-1 within the Big 12 Championship Game subsequent week

Alabama– 10-2 SEC group taking part in within the SEC Championship Game subsequent week.

Oregon- 11-1 and appears like 1st at-large group

Ole Miss– 11-1 and appears like 2nd at-large group

Oklahoma-10-2 and appears just like the third at-large group

 That’s 9 groups together with the American Champion, or the Sun Belt Champion/ACC Champion (More on that later).

Bubble groups for the College Football Playoff:

Notre Dame– 10-2 and has gained 10 straight video games, however they could possibly be bumped by a Miami group that beat them.

Miami– 10-2 group that’s not taking part in within the ACC Championship recreation, however beat Notre Dame earlier this yr.

BYU-11-1 Big 12 group that most likely must upset Texas Tech within the Big 12 Championship to make the school soccer playoff.

Utah-10-2 Big 12 group that’s most likely trying like they’re out of the dialogue for the College Football Playoff.

Vanderbilt-10-2 Vanderbilt has had an incredible season, but it surely seems like they’re out of the race for the College Football Playoff.

Texas-9-3 Texas, as a 9-3 SEC group, is out of the College Football Playoffs as of now.

Dumpster Fire of a Conference Championship Game: ACC

In a loopy situation, Duke, which is 7-5, made the ACC Championship vs. Virginia. This was based mostly on a 5-way tie for 2nd place within the ACC. The College Football Playoff takes the highest 5 highest-ranked convention championships. If Virginia wins (they’re presently 18th within the College Football Playoff rankings), they’re within the playoff. The American champ (Tulane, Twenty fourth-ranked) will make it. The Sun Belt, James Madison has had an excellent yr, they usually might make the playoffs over Duke. So, if Duke upsets Virginia, there’s a probability they don’t make the College Football Playoff, which exhibits how far the ACC has fallen.  

Heisman Trophy Showdown: Big Ten Championship recreation

Next Saturday, you’ll have Ohio State led by quarterback Julian Sayin vs. Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza. Whoever performs higher and wins ought to wrap up the Heisman Trophy.