17. Louisville (19): The Cardinals found a tough test in a letdown spot after beating Miami with Boston College bringing four quarters of fight despite entering the game with a 1-6 record. Louisville thankfully could rise the steady hand of star running back Isaac Brown, who totaled 205 yards rushing in the win.

No. 6 Oregon overcame the loss of its starting quarterback and rain that never stopped falling to defeat Wisconsin 21-7 Oct 25 in Autzen Stadium.

The College Football Playoff race is practically wide open as the season enters week 9. On ESPN's College GameDay, the cast of the popular morning show discusse

The Iowa Hawkeyes could be a few wins away from an at-large College Football Playoff bid after a dominant win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

Brock Thomas threw a 1-yard TD pass to offensive tackle Gernorris Wilson to give the Ducks a three-touchdown lead with 14:17 to play in the game. It was Thomas' first touchdown pass of his career and the second career TD reception for Wilson.

The Ducks used their backup quarterback for most of the second half, and the Badgers couldn't get much going on offense. How would you grade Wisconsin's efforts in the loss?

Oregon State does not play in Week 9 of the college football season. OSU is one of the last FBS programs in the nation to take its first bye week. The extra week of preparations will give the Beavers an opportunity to be well-rested and focused ahead of its first Pac-12 game of the season with Washington State. The Cougars host Toledo this week.

The Big Ten Conference is arguably the best in the country with Ohio State, Indiana, and Oregon all leading the way. With the College Football Playoff expanding