The weekend is a test of true contenders and hopeful pretenders at the College level. Football Playoff chase.From fringe hopefuls to conference contenders, these games could tighten up or widen the race for the 12 team field. With résumé-defining wins and season-altering losses on the line, below we’ve identified five games that have massive CFP implications, along with conference title clinching scenarios.Games with Big CFP Implications15 USC at 7 OregonBarring highly unlikely losses from Indiana and Ohio State, both of these teams will not have an opportunity to make the Big Ten title game and need a ranked win to bolster their respective CFP résumés. Oregon has only lost to the Hoosiers, and both teams have suffered losses against Notre Dame and Illinois. A loss at home would change the Ducks’ position in Saturday’s field. USC has a record of 2-7 against teams ranked among the top 10 in CFP history. A loss in Eugene would eliminate them from the discussion. 22 Missouri at 8 OklahomaThe CFP chances for the Sooners were not looking good after their 23-6 loss to Texas early in October. But Brent Venables, who won three straight games versus No. The Sooners’ chances of making the CFP were not looking good after a 23-6 loss to Texas in early October, but Brent Venables is now 3-1 with wins against No. 4 Alabama. Oklahoma’s only defeat in this span came in a close game against Ole Miss. The team is currently ranked 6th. A win vs a ranked Missouri team and taking care of business against LSU the following week would all but guarantee them a spot in the 12-team field.Louisville at SMUBoth of these teams have one thing in common— a victory against No. 13 Miami. SMU can still make it to the ACC championship game with a win over the Cardinals, who beat a Hurricanes team that was ranked number two in the nation at the time. While Rhett Lashlee & Co. would most likely need a win in the ACC title game in addition to winning out to guarantee a spot in the CFP, that is a scenario that is very possible (see ACC title game paths below).Pittsburgh at 16 Georgia TechBoth of these teams can make the ACC title game, with Georgia Tech securing a spot in the game with a win vs Pitt. If the Panthers can get a win, they get Miami next week which would give them the opportunity to record two straight wins vs ranked opponents— assuming the Hurricanes handle business against Virginia Tech this week.11 BYU at CincinnatiIf BYU beats Cincinnati and UCF, they’ll secure a…
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