The Dukes don't join the list of five other CFP contenders we've officially declared dead, but they needed more help Saturday and a larger margin of victory.

Oregon’s move up to No. 5 in The Associated Press Top 25 means the Ducks would play at home against the Group of Five representative in the first round of the College Football Playoff if the bracket were based on the new poll.

The Tulane Green Wave, North Texas Mean Green, and James Madison Dukes are in pole position to steal the Group of 5 autobid in the College Football Playoff after the USF Bulls' loss to the Navy Midshipmen.

Here is what to watch for Saturday when Washington State takes on College Football Playoff hopeful James Madison.

Wayne Knight's 58-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter put No. 21 James Madison ahead to stay and the Dukes beat Washington State 24-20.