This is it -- the last chance for teams to make a first impression on the College Football Playoff selection committee before its first of six rankings is revealed Tuesday.
Half of the top-10 teams are off this week -- Baylor, LSU, Ohio State, Michigan State and Alabama -- so the focus turns to the undefeated and one-loss contenders teams that will be playing. Here's a look at which teams have the most to gain in the Week 9 games with the biggest impact on the playoff picture:
1. Temple: Temple is in contention for a New Year's Six bowl as the highest-ranked team from a Group of 5 conference, and a win over the Irish would give the Owls their first win over a ranked opponent this season.