Northern Illinois upset of Notre Dame sent shockwaves through the playoff picture this past weekend. The Huskies went from MAC obscurity to launching themselves squarely into the playoff picture and launching Notre Dame into the trash heap with Florida State. The Huskies blocked a 62 yard field goal attempt by the Irish with no time remaining to pull off the shocker in South Bend. AND got $1.2 million dollars for it! As Jon Rothstein would say, "the epitome of brutality." Indeed.
This week also saw Boise State play the plucky underdog and give Oregon a lot more than they wanted. As a result Oregon probably slid in the bracket a bit. Ashton Jeanty is proving to be a hot commodity as a running back for the Broncos and will keep them in the playoff hunt all season long, as long as he's healthy.
Speaking of teams on the trash heap, welcome Michigan! After the Longhorns came into their house and made themselves at home, including planting the Longhorn at midfield after the game, I'd say the Horns will make a case for SEC title contender. Michigan, meanwhile, found how out much they're going to miss Jimmy Khakipants.
Onto the rankings and bracket..
Power 4 Top 20:
Georgia
Ohio State
Texas
Alabama
Ole Miss
Penn State
Oregon
Missouri
Utah
Oklahoma
Miami
Tennessee
Oklahoma State
Kansas State
Arizona
Michigan
Texas A&M
LSU
Clemson
Notre Dame
Last Four Out:
Tennessee
Oklahoma State
Kansas State
Arizona
Group of Five Top 10:
Northern Illinois
Boise State
UNLV
Memphis
Liberty
Texas State
Tulane
James Madison
Miami
Appalachian State
