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Several College Football Playoff contenders were making a clear case to the committee on the regular season's penultimate week

The Oklahoma Sooners had a statement-making Saturday last week, earning a hard-fought victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium. That win has greatly improved OU’s hopes of making the College Football Playoff.

It was the state semifinals of the Kentucky high school football playoffs. Our KHSAA football playoff recaps, KY results from the semis:

No. 17 USC recorded a statement win with a 26-21 victory over No. 21 Iowa at home. The Trojans held the Hawkeyes scoreless in the second half and erased an early 21-7 deficit to move to 8-2 (6-1 Big Ten). USC was powered by another big performance from star wide receiver Makai Lemon, who finished with 10 catches for 153 yards and a touchdown.

Alabama has won five straight Iron Bowl matchups over Auburn. Will the Crimson Tide make it six in a row with a spot in the SEC title game at stake?

Ole Miss football concluded a historic regular season in fitting fashion, taking down in-state rival Mississippi State, 38-19, at Davis

Who will make the College Football Playoff? USA TODAY Sports offers predictions on the final 12-team bracket after Week 13.