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Even though Alabama was more efficient on a per play basis, Clemson stalled Alabama's drives in the red zone, converted third downs, and made more explosive plays to create a game that looks lopsided on the scoreboard.

It seemed etched in stone that Alabama and Clemson, the preseason two top teams in the F/+ projections, would meet in the national title game following dominant wins over Oklahoma and Notre Dame in the semifinals. But there's still a lot to enjoy about that upcoming game (including Tigers receiver Justyn Ross), and the season as a whole.

Georgia tried to bring a little chaos to the playoff race, but Jalen Hurts' comeback win ensured that all Power-5 conference favorites would win.

There were a lot of great games in this year's Rivalry Week, but few notable teams failed to break through one-sided feuds. And Texas A&M and LSU played the craziest game of the year.

With Oklahoma State's upset of West Virginia, the Big 12 race will stay exciting until the end.

Everyone in the top ten won this week, with only LSU and Oklahoma winning close games. This season could use a shake-up or two at the top, as the preseason favorites have more or less stayed that way.

A lot of mid- and lower-ranked teams lost this week, but the country's elite teams -- especially Quinnen Williams and Alabama -- continued their dominance

Georgia bounced back from their LSU loss two weeks ago with a double-digit win over Florida, while Washington State held on to slim playoff hopes in a field goal-win over Stanford and Penn State squeaked by Iowa.

Purdue blew out second-ranked Ohio State, and Washington State's long-awaited College Gameday experience lived up to expectations in an overwhelming win over Oregon.

We finally got a week full of upsets: eight top-25 teams lost, and nearly everyone looked vulnerable.