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by Chris Asbrock

The college football season has provided us with some incredible and surprising moments so far. As college football fans, you can‘t ask for much more. The rise of the Colorado Buffaloes and Washington Huskies have made the news out in the Pac-12. The conference pictures are starting to take shape with teams staking their claim to the early top spots. With this being a long and stressful season, it is crucial for these teams to stay on course. The teams that can stay focused on the task at hand will be left standing when the playoff starts. Let‘s take a look at some of the storylines coming into this week and moving forward.

1. Clemson looks to make statement in primetime?

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2. The Big 10 starting to take shape

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3. Can the Huskies survive a trip to Utah?

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College Football Playoff Pairings:

1. Alabama vs 4. Clemson
2. Michigan vs 3. Washington

Top 10 Power Rankings:

1. Alabama
2. Michigan
3. Washington
4. Clemson
5. Louisville
6. Ohio State
7. West Virginia
8. Texas A&M
9. Baylor
10. Wisconsin

Heisman Trophy Finalists:

1. Lamar Jackson
2. Jake Browning
3. J.T. Barrett

Game picks (51-21 overall, 3–5 upset)
USC over Cal 
Navy over USF
Houston over UCF
Michigan over Michigan State
Florida over Georgia
Notre Dame over Miami
Utah over Washington
Wisconsin over Nebraska
Clemson over Florida State    
Upset: Kentucky over Missouri 
 
Chris Asbrock is a staff writer and analyst for FTI Sports and can be followed on Twitter  and