With the 2016 season having crossed the halfway point, each week is becoming more and more important as the College Football Playoff eventually takes shape.

While Week 8 didn't feature a high volume of upsets, it produced arguably the single biggest surprise of the season so far—the Penn State Nittany Lions' 24-21 win over the previously unbeaten Ohio State Buckeyes.

Week 9 features a number of intriguing matchups that will almost certainly have playoff implications down the road. This weekend will also be an opportunity for many teams hoping to stand out from t...

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