Oregon Ducks wide receiver Tez Johnson (15) and wide receiver Evan Stewart (7) celebrate after a touchdown against the UCLA Bruins in the first half of an NCAA college football game on September 28, 2024 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.

Coming out of a bitter Rivalry Week full of upsets and prove-it moments to help separate the contenders from the pretenders, let’s get a check-up on the Top 25

This has been one of the most unpredictable and exciting college football seasons in recent memory. That makes things fun, but it can also make things confusing, especially when you're trying to figure out whether YOUR TEAM will be playing in its conference championship game.

The College Football Playoff picture is coming into view. Bids haven't been officially clinched — conference championship game winners in the ACC, Big 12, Big Ten and SEC will gain automatic bids next week — but some teams have essentially secured spots in the 12-team tournament.

Ole Miss football has played its last regular season game. Now Lane Kiffin's Rebels have to wait to see if they will make the College Football Playoff