At least one thing has gone according to plan during an unpredictable and chaotic regular season: No. 1 Clemson and No. 2 Alabama are as good as expected and seemingly destined for a postseason renewal of the cross-conference rivalry.
Meanwhile, the Big Ten is already reeling after just one week of play. An outbreak of positive test results for COVID-19 forced No. 11 Wisconsin to cancel Saturday's game against Nebraska, highlighting how difficult it will be for the conference to cram a nine-game schedule into an unforgiving window.
The cancellation raises concerns over whether No.