Following the results from a loaded Week 10 college football slate, most teams who’ve managed to work their way into the upper echelons of the US LBM Coaches Poll can seemingly feel pretty good about their chances of reaching the College Football Playoff. Then there are the less fortunate teams with multiple losses that are most likely on the outside. But some of those in the latter category can still be dangerous, able to play with the proverbial freedom of one with nothing left to lose.
Southern California offensive lineman Elijah Vaikona celebrates while leaving the field after his team's defeat of Ohio State on Oct. 31 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
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LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt looks to pass the ball while under pressure from Alabama linebacker Luke Metz during the second half at Tiger Stadium on Nov. 7 in Baton Rouge, La.
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Missouri quarterback Austin Simmons passes the ball during the second half against Texas at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 7 in Columbia, Mo.
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SMU wide receiver Yamir Knight celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Virginia Tech during the second half at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on Nov. 6 in Dallas.
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Duke linebacker Luke Mergott lifts wide receiver Brody Keefe to celebrate during the second half against NC State at Carter-Finley Stadium on Nov. 7 in Raleigh, N.C.
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It’s important to remember that it’s no longer September but now November, when the hijinks of non-conference play are replaced by serious business.
Southern California offensive lineman Elijah Vaikona celebrates while leaving the field after his team's defeat of Ohio State on Oct. 31 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt looks to pass the ball while under pressure from Alabama linebacker Luke Metz during the second half at Tiger Stadium on Nov. 7 in Baton Rouge, La.
Missouri quarterback Austin Simmons passes the ball during the second half against Texas at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 7 in Columbia, Mo.
SMU wide receiver Yamir Knight celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Virginia Tech during the second half at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on Nov. 6 in Dallas.
Duke linebacker Luke Mergott lifts wide receiver Brody Keefe to celebrate during the second half against NC State at Carter-Finley Stadium on Nov. 7 in Raleigh, N.C.
