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Three and Out: Biggest takeaways from Week 4 in college football

It’s always the weeks with uninspiring schedules that produce some of the greatest games, and Week 4 was no exception. There were some thrilling finishes across the country (though surprisingly none from #Pac12AfterDark) that provided both answers and more questions but definitely made for a memorable week.

Here are the three biggest takeaways from Week 4:

1. Pac-12 reveals its contenders and pretenders

The national picture at this point looks very muddled: Who deserves to be No. 1? Who’s a playoff favorite? Which conference is toughest? Those questions lack definitive answers. Luckily the Pac-12 may be the last bastion of clarity.