November 3rd 2024.
As the college football season entered Week 10, there were some major developments on the field that had everyone talking. Let's break down some of the key takeaways from the action-packed weekend.
First up, the Big Ten conference. It was a big day for two teams in particular: Ohio State and Oregon. Both teams took care of business in their respective games against Penn State and Michigan, and in doing so, they did the conference a huge favor. You see, November had started with an interesting scenario looming over the Big Ten. The top of the standings featured three undefeated teams: Oregon, Penn State, and Indiana. With no head-to-head matchups between them on the schedule, it was easy to see the potential for a messy tiebreaker situation that could leave a deserving team out of the conference championship game. But with their dominant performances in Week 10, the Ducks and Buckeyes effectively cleaned up the mess and put themselves in a strong position to secure a spot in the title game. The Buckeyes, in particular, were in desperation mode as they faced off against Penn State, but they came out on top and knocked the Nittany Lions out of the three-way tie for first place. If they can continue their winning ways in their remaining games, they will have the tiebreaker advantage over Indiana and Penn State and likely face Oregon in the highly-anticipated title game matchup.
Speaking of Oregon, their victory over Michigan was certainly impressive, but let's not get carried away. The Wolverines have had a tough season, with four losses (two of which were at home) and none of them close games. Nonetheless, the Ducks are now heavily favored in their remaining games against Maryland, Wisconsin, and Washington, and should have no trouble securing a spot in the conference championship game.
Meanwhile, in a less high-profile matchup, Washington and USC provided some entertaining drama for neutral viewers. The Huskies ultimately came out on top, but not without some ups and downs along the way. It was a back-and-forth game that saw Washington take a commanding lead, only to have USC come back and make things interesting. In the end, the Huskies made a costly mistake with 1:42 remaining that nearly cost them the game, but they managed to hold on for the win. It was a fitting result for two teams that have been struggling to find their footing in a conference filled with powerhouse programs.
Now let's shift our focus to the Big 12, where chaos reigns supreme. In Week 10, we saw some major upsets that shook up the conference standings. Undefeated Iowa State fell to Texas Tech, while second-place Kansas State lost to Houston. With the season now 10 weeks old, Brigham Young is the only unbeaten team left in the Big 12, with two teams (Iowa State and Colorado) just one game behind them. Yes, you read that right – Colorado, a team that many didn't expect to be in contention, now has a clear path to the conference title game. If they can make it there, they will have a chance to make a statement and potentially secure a spot in the College Football Playoff.
In other news, we have to give a shoutout to Arizona State, who clinched a bowl berth with their win over Oklahoma State. This is a remarkable turnaround for a team that finished with a 3-9 record last year and was picked to finish last in the conference. But with an experienced transfer quarterback and a second-year coach who has impressed with his leadership, the Sun Devils have defied expectations and are now bowl eligible. Meanwhile, USC and Washington – two teams that were expected to have successful seasons – are struggling and are now facing the possibility of not making it to a bowl game.
Speaking of struggling teams, let's talk about Arizona. Their decision to travel across the country to face UCF did not pay off, as they suffered a humiliating 56-12 loss. The Wildcats were simply outmatched in every aspect of the game and looked like they had given up at times. It's a tough situation for head coach Brent Brennan, who may be facing some tough decisions during the upcoming bye week. On the bright side, basketball season starts soon, so there's something for Arizona fans to look forward to.
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