What's next? The Horned Frogs (9-0) will take on in-state foe Texas in Week 11 ( Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
Dykes joins Francis Schmidt, who led the 1929 Horned Frogs to a 9-0-1 record. Key stat: Dykes is just the second coach in TCU history to win his first nine games. Although he didn’t light the world on fire from a statistical standpoint against Texas Tech, Max Duggan continues to show the college football universe why he is one of the top signal-callers in the nation. Why they’re ranked here: TCU’s magical season continues, and with every week that goes by, Sonny Dykes' team looks more and more like a legitimate College Football Playoff contender. Week 10 result: Defeated Texas Tech, 34-24 What's next? The Buckeyes will play host to unranked Indiana in Week 11 ( Saturday, 12 p.m. Key stat: Ohio State has scored 20 or more points in 70 consecutive games, which breaks a tie with Oklahoma for the longest streak among FBS teams. The Buckeyes didn’t do enough to rise to the top spot in the rankings, but they also don’t deserve to fall too far down the list. The Buckeyes didn’t look like a national title-caliber squad, but championship teams find a way to win, even if it is ugly at times. Why they’re ranked here: Although it wasn’t pretty, Ohio State took care of business on the road in a game that featured heavy rain and gusty winds. Week 10 result: Defeated Northwestern, 21-7 What's next? The Wolverines will travel to Lincoln to take on Nebraska in Week 11 ( Saturday, 3:30 p.m. Key stat: Michigan has won seven straight against Rutgers. It is looking like Big Ten fans could be in store for another classic Michigan- Ohio State matchup to close out regular season, with major College Football Playoff implications on the line. Perhaps most important for the Wolverines is that their defense continues to look better every week. Blake Corum continues to look like the best running back in the country, as he racked up 109 yards and two touchdowns. McCarthy turned it on in the second half, leading the Wolverines to a 52-17 victory over Rutgers. Why they’re ranked here: It didn’t look pretty for Michigan early, but J.J. What's next? The Bulldogs will travel to Starkville to battle Mississippi State in an SEC showdown ( Saturday, 7 p.m. They are the only team in the nation to do so. Key stat: After holding the Volunteers to just one touchdown, the Bulldogs defense has held every opponent they’ve faced this season to two touchdowns or fewer. Kirby Smart’s team looks like the best team in college football. Stetson Bennett threw for 257 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another, while the Bulldogs defense held Tennessee's high-octane offense without a touchdown until the final minutes. 1 spot after a dominant performance against Tennessee. Why they're ranked here: Georgia left little doubt which team belongs in the No. Week 10 result: Defeated Tennessee, 27-13
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