Week 3 is not much of a factor in the playoff scheme of things but it was rather exciting.
- BYU pulled off another win in OT over the [erroneously] ranked USC Trojans. This was the most put together and complete BYU team I've seen in a long, long time. The offense was consistent and played four quarters while the defense stepped up their game against a very capable passing game. BYU has go tot feel good about their chances with #22 Washington next week.
- Iowa and Iowa State had a showdown until the end.
- Penn State had a scare with Pitt but showed they have work to do.
- ASU is showing some life hanging in there with Michigan State.
- Maryland was...well maybe can be....or we just don't know yet. There's something there we're just not sure what.
- Florida showed some depth in a last minute win over Kentucky. They'll need it with Franks out for the season.
Playoffs
Clemson is just on cruise control. Bama "just" has to prep for showdowns with LSU, Auburn and likely Georgia. The LSU - Auburn will be a factor as will Georgia - Florida and Georgia - Notre Dame next week. OSU has a fairly easy road ahead. Oklahoma has a few tests (Texas and OK State) but are looking every bit as good as the last two years. And Utah appears to be the only hope for a PAC-12 entry. The dark horse: maybe OK State.