Alabama appeased its fans by giving Derrick Henry 38 carries, while Oklahoma State, Navy and Northern Illinois also made big statements. Last week also brought us another controversial finish in Lincoln, the season's biggest upset in Albuquerque and unrest in Athens and Columbia.
This week, the conference races heat up with key clashes in the AAC West, Mountain West Mountain and MAC West, and of course it's the second week of the Big 12's back-loaded stretch run.
We ponder this week if anybody can beat Bama, check the hot seats in the Sun Belt and peek in on the latest national title futures at the Westgate.