For the first time all season, multiple top-10 teams lost last week, creating some separation for the first time among the very large group of College Football Playoff contenders. We’re guaranteed to see at least one more top-10 team lose this week, and thanks to a few tough matchups, we could see more.
As we embark upon the second half of the college football season, the frequency of games with far-reaching implications for the College Football Playoff is starting to pick up. Meanwhile, some of the biggest names in the sport could be just a loss or two away from being on the hot seat.
Where should you focus your attention this weekend? We’ve narrowed it down to the five games most worthy of your time in our weekly ranking of the most watchable matchups.