There are only two meetings of ranked squads, however, and unsurprisingly both contests are in the SEC. Naturally there are playoff implications for those as well, as No. 2 Georgia pays a visit to No. 12 Mississippi and No. 11 Alabama heads to No. 13 LSU.

There might also be differences of opinion among our panelists in this week’s Big 12 action. Texas Tech looks to spring a second consecutive upset with No. 24 Colorado coming to Lubbock, and No. 9 Brigham Young renews acquaintances with ‘Holy War’ rival Utah.

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Where else might there be potential for surprises? Here’s what our experts have to say.