College football is making it easy on the 12 judges of the sport -- again.
When the College Football Playoff selection committee releases its first of six rankings on Tuesday, Alabama, Clemson, Michigan and Washington -- all still undefeated -- should comprise their top four.
The biggest question is in what order, following No. 1 Alabama.
Week 9 was the final chance for teams to impress the selection committee before their first meeting of the season, which begins on Monday at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine, Texas. Here's a look at five lasting impressions from Saturday which could influence the committee's top 25:
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