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West Virginia running back Rushel Shell (7) celebrates with wide receiver Shelton Gibson (1) after he scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against TCU, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson)
Something funny happened to the Big 12 on its way to College Football Playoff oblivion this season. There may be a ray of hope.
Ohio State's loss to Penn State didn't necessarily open a window as much as it illustrated the uncertainty that could happen.
Of the nine unbeaten teams left in the FBS, seven play on the road this week, just like Ohio State had to do in Happy Valley.