The college football world is anxiously awaiting the release of the initial College Football Playoff rankings scheduled for Nov. 3, but the Week 7 polls give a snapshot into the postseason picture.
Undefeated power conference teams are in the driver’s seat for playoff positioning, and championship contenders are gradually emerging. There are also a couple of unheralded schools lurking near the bottom of the Top 25 ready to snag a New Year’s Six bowl spot with a late-season charge.
With that in mind, here is a look at the complete Week 7 polls and some teams to watch moving forward.