Jeff Sagarin, a sports computer rankings expert, is still refining his system for evaluating college football teams at 77, despite knowing perfection is impossible.

As recently as three weeks ago, the Miami Hurricanes appeared to be a shoo-in for the 12-team College Football Playoff. They were off to a 5-0 start, had three wins over ranked teams at the time of the matchup and looked like one of college football’s more complete teams in a season filled with parity.

Ohio State running back Bo Jackson, top, is tackled by Penn State defensive back Antoine Belgrave-Shorter during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

No. 2 Indiana will be without starting guard Drew Evans when it plays Saturday at Penn State. Evans also missed last weekend’s 55-10 victory at Maryland with an undisclosed injury after starting the Hoosiers' first eight games.

As we head into Week 11 of the college football season, the playoff race is heating up. And so are several programs making noise across the nation. Some are undefeated juggernauts; others are surging dark horses finding their stride at the perfect time.

Week 10 of the College Football season is in the books, and their is a new Heisman Trophy favorite, and a new leader in the Power Rankings.

The Sooners and Vols have each suffered big losses in the trenches already. After his 71-yard scoop and score, Oklahoma defensive lineman R Mason Thomas entered the injury tent with a hamstring injury, according to the ABC broadcast. He did return for the next Tennessee possession, which resulted in a Max Gilbert field goal.

Here are the biggest FCS games in the final month of the season that will impact the playoff and conference title outlook.