The Group of Five is no cakewalk either. Tulane and Navy can reach the American title game by winning out but North Texas can get in if it wins and Navy loses to either Memphis or Army. Tulane was the only Group of Five team in the committee's last rankings, so James Madison needs the Green Wave to lose in order to have a shot at the CFP.

The Razorbacks kept it close for a half against the Longhorns, but lost for the ninth straight time — sixth in a row under interim coach Bobby Petrino. We should know shortly after Arkansas’ season ends on Saturday who the next coach will be. This week’s game: vs. Clemson, 11 a.m., SEC Network

There are four teams that can make it to the SEC Championship game, and the conference announced the clinching scenarios on Monday.

Texas A&M or Alabama need to lose this weekend for the Bulldogs to play in a fifth-straight championship, which would tie Florida’s record.

Georgia picked up a crucial win in the SEC race following a win over Texas. How can the Bulldogs make the conference title game?

Alabama's path is now simple: beat Auburn, and the Crimson Tide will play in the SEC Championship Game. The opponent would be either Texas A&M or a rematch against Georgia. The Aggies control their own destiny. If they beat Texas, they will play in the SEC Championship. If Texas wins, it would be Georgia slotting in.

American-Statesman staff selections for the top college football matchups in Week 13, including Texas vs. Arkansas.

The No. 7 Oregon Ducks remain one of the top favorites in college football to win the national championship heading into their pivotal home Big Ten matchup agai