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College Football Playoff Rankings: Projected Top 10 after Week 12

By Connor Muldowney

Nov 19, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban brings his team onto the field prior to the game against Chattanooga Mocs at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban brings his team onto the field prior to the game against Chattanooga Mocs at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 19, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Jake Browning (3) shakes hands after a game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Husky Stadium. Washington won 44-18. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Jake Browning (3) shakes hands after a game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Husky Stadium. Washington won 44-18. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /

How would the young Washington Huskies respond to losing their first game of the season last week against USC at home? Well, how about a 44-18 breeze of a win over Arizona State. The Huskies looked like the team that started the season 9-0 instead of the one that got burned by the Trojans last weekend in Seattle.

Washington got back to physical play and Chris Petersen’s team played to its potential for an easy win. The Huskies are the Pac-12’s best chance at a playoff berth and winning out and capturing a conference title will be crucial for those hopes.

Should Washington be concerned with Jake Browning’s play, though? The sophomore quarterback has thrown four interceptions in his last two games after have just three total in his first nine. I’d venture to say he will be fine, but he needs a strong showing this weekend against in-state foe Washington State.

Browning’s Heisman hopes have taken a big hit as of late.

The Huskies are in good shape at No. 5 this week, presumably, and if they can win out and take home the Pac-12 crown, there’s a good chance that a loss ahead of them will mean a playoff berth.

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