The road to the College Football Playoff isn't the same for every contender.
While some top teams seem to have a straight shot at the final four this season, others are locked into a dead heat with each other—a race that could come down to a photo finish, so to speak.
Then there are the teams in the back of the pack who aren't eliminated just yet, but they need some big-time boosts down the stretch and maybe a crash or two in front of them.
As we head into rivalry weekend, it's time to pull out the road maps and outline each contender's journey to the College Football Playoff.