hopefully, some good games this weekend
with a few upsets to spice things up
rooting for the Utes, Mildkitties, and Purdue, of course
We've discussed this around the margins but let's get more thorough, what is actually at stake in each P5 CG:
ACCCG, UNC vs Clemson:
There are no CFP implications but there is still a good bit at stake because the winner goes to the Orange Bowl but the loser has no realistic shot at a NY6 bowl. Thus, while the winner is in the major and famous Orange Bowl, the loser goes to Orlando for the Cheez-it Bowl.
B12CG, KSU vs TCU:
For TCU there is a CFP bid to play for. The Frogs could theoretically make it even with a loss especially if USC also loses but there are no guarantees. KSU gets a NY6 bowl with a win. With a loss they might still sneak in but they'd be sweating out the selections.
B1GCG, M vs Purdue:
Michigan is in the CFP either way and this might not even matter for seeding depending on what happens with UGA and USC. For Purdue this game is the difference between the Rose Bowl and probably the Citrus.
P12CG, USC vs Utah:
USC is the only CG participant that is clearly in with a win and clearly out with a loss so they have the biggest stakes this weekend. Utah is in a situation similar to Purdue in that this game is the difference between the Rose Bowl and the Alamo Bowl.
SECCG, LSU vs UGA:
Georgia has slightly higher stakes than Michigan because with a win they are clearly #1 but with a loss they'd have almost no shot at #1. That said, #1 might not actually be a good thing. It depends on how good you think TCU, USC, and/or tOSU are relative to each other. For LSU in similar fashion to the other underdogs this game makes a big difference in bowl destination between the NY6 and the Citrus.