Wisconsin would be in a completely different position if it never lost to Arizona State in controversial fashion two months ago. With a 9-2 record, the Badgers will likely be contending for a BCS bowl -- especially since the Michigan State Spartans may make room for them if they lose the Big Ten title game.
Last week: 20
Fresno State and quarterback Derek Carr are severely underrated. The senior quarterback is one of the best in the nation with nearly 4,000 passing yards, 39 touchdowns and just three interceptions while the Bulldogs are 10-0 and rolling.
Last week: 13
Michigan State is on fire, winning seven straight games and capturing the Legends Division crown. They will be making their second appearance in the Big Ten title game in its three-year existence and will have won 10 or more games in three of the last four seasons under Mark Dantonio.
Last week: 16
Clemson still has an outside shot to make it to the national title game, but they will need losses from nearly everyone ahead of them. Sitting at 10-1 with a Top 10 ranking in the nation before their last game against the South Carolina Gamecocks looks like an impressive, successful season, though.
Last week: 7
Ohio State will likely keep its No. 3 ranking in the BCS this week after Baylor lost behind them. Will the Buckeyes win their final two games of the season against top rival Michigan and tough opponent Michigan State in the Big Ten title game?
Last week: 3
Week 13's blowout of the Idaho Vandals was no surprise as Jameis Winston and the Seminoles rolled to their 11th straight victory on the season. A Heisman title for Winston and a national title for the Seminoles are still completely possible.
Last week: 2
Alabama is, once again, the top team in the land. In the most anticipated Iron Bowl in recent memory, the Crimson Tide will face the surprisingly successful Auburn Tigers in week 14. A BCS title appearance is on the line in this one.
Last week: 1
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