The Fighting Irish have gone nuclear on overmatched opponents in recent weeks in an attempt to strengthen their playoff case

John Mateer threw two touchdown passes to lead No. 8 Oklahoma to a 17-6 victory over No. 23 Missouri. The win moves Oklahoma closer to a College Football Playoff spot.

The college football playoff bracket is coming into focus ahead of Week 13, with the best teams emerging and setting themselves up for a run at the College Football Playoff National Championship.

The NCAA Division II College Football Playoffs get underway today as the Central Washington Wildcats (10-1) take on the Western Colorado Mountaineers (9-2) in a first round showdown.

The Michigan Wolverines need to win their last two games of the regular season to have a chance at the College Football Playoff.

Several of the top teams in the country face lesser opponents this week, but there are still a handful of games with playoff implications.

The battle between No. 15 USC and No. 7 Oregon in Eugene seems likely to determine a spot in the CFP. A win for USC would seemingly put it in the top 10, while Oregon would improve to 10-1 with a victory and strengthen its chances to make the 12-team field.

Alabama needs to hope that the Oklahoma Sooners used all its ammo last week against the Tide and get caught sleeping at the wheel against the Tigers. Even with the head-to-head advantage, three losses would send Oklahoma packing, and it wouldn't be for the playoff.