Scratch Stanford off the list of College Football Playoff contenders. Baylor is in big trouble, too. And the Bears' loss could be Notre Dame's gain.
The Cardinal were felled be a familiar nemesis Saturday night, losing to Oregon 38-36 in a game that left the Pac-12's playoff hopes in a precarious position. The Bears had their unbeaten season ended at home by Oklahoma. The Sooners' 44-34 victory flips the focus in the Big 12 from the Lone Star state to the state of Oklahoma.
Baylor and TCU were the favorites coming into the season, but now it looks as if Bedlam will decide the Big 12.