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.

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.

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.

On top of spoiling James Madison's playoff run, the Cougars can also earn coach Jimmy Rogers’ first signature victory Saturday.

Washington State dropped a close contest to College Football Playoff hopefuls James Madison in Virginia Saturday by a final score of 24-20. While the Cougs gave