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The week of rivalry was marked by decisive games with implications for the title, including the Apple Cup, the State of Michigan and Ohio and so much more.
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Most of the playoff contenders have survived the week of rivalry, leaving a clear priority in the Amway Coaches poll with upcoming conference championship weekend.

Alabama, Clemson and Notre Dame continue to rank in the top three places. The Scarlet Tide moved away from Auburn after intermission and continues to receive all but one vote. The Tigers, ranked second, once again take first place after a similar surge that took them away from South Carolina.

The Irish No. 3 fighter are in the club at 12-0 after eliminating a 10-0 deficit early to calm Southern California.

Georgia, which will face Alabama next week, and Oklahoma, who played in the second leg against Texas, round out the top five.

Store: State of Ohio. The Buckeyes occupy four places in sixth place and are back in the playoffs conversation after their impressive …

Low stock: Michigan. The Wolverines regular season is over. They fall from four places to No. 8 and are almost sure to play in a big bowl, but this failure in Columbus will last a long time.

Store: Texas. The Longhorns moved away from Kansas and climbed two positions to 9th before the Big 12 championship game.

Low stock: Washington state. The Cougars still can not beat their rival in the Apple Cup, Washington, and miss the Pac-12 title match. They take a hit of six places and check at No. 13.

Store: Washington. The Huskies go five places to 11th after the win in Washington. They will meet Utah No. 17 for crown Pac-12

Low stock: West Virginia. The Mountaineers lost four places in 16th place after a short victory over Oklahoma.

New Kids On The Block: No. 22 Texas A & M.

College dropouts: Pittsburgh.

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