You don't have to wait until the Camping World Kickoff between Florida State and LSU on Sunday to see a game that will impact the College Football Playoff. In addition to the matchup in Orlando, Florida, Week 1 features multiple contenders in what could be some tricky matchups.
The CFP selection committee doesn't release its first of six rankings until Halloween, but teams can begin to build their playoff résumés this week. Here are the top four highest-leverage games, according to ESPN analytics, and what's at stake for each playoff contender.
