Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Alabama’s loss to Auburn last week has set the stage for a pretty clear set of options entering Championship Weekend. A Georgia win over LSU to win the SEC would still likely keep the Tigers in the top four, leaving Joe Burrow & Co. alongside Ohio State, Clemson and Georgia in the playoff bracket. If LSU wins Saturday, a fierce debate could ensue.
Utah has the pole position for a playoff spot given a Georgia loss, entering the weekend at No. 5 in the committee rankings. But the Utes could be jumped if Oklahoma wins in convincing fashion over No.