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College Football Playoff Rankings: Projected Top 10 after Week 13

By Connor Muldowney

Nov 26, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Curtis Samuel (4) celebrates after scoring the game winning touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines in the second overtime at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won the game 30-27 in double overtime.Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Curtis Samuel (4) celebrates after scoring the game winning touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines in the second overtime at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won the game 30-27 in double overtime.Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 19, 2016; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) celebrates with wide receiver James Washington (28) after running for a touchdown during the second half against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) celebrates with wide receiver James Washington (28) after running for a touchdown during the second half against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

Oklahoma State had a much-needed week off before the showdown in Norman next Saturday afternoon. For yet another season, the Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma State game could decide the conference champion and the Sooners have had the better luck in years past.

However, the Cowboys are clicking on all cylinders lately, winning seven straight games after starting the season just 2-2 with losses to Baylor and Central Michigan. This team has made a complete 180-degree turn and looks completely improved since the first month of the year.

Unfortunately, the Cowboys won’t be making any moves up the rankings this week because of the lack of upsets in the top 10. However, if enough happens in front of them this week and they beat Oklahoma on Saturday, then there’s a good chance the Cowboys will make a push at one of those top four spots.

It would almost take a miracle, but if you’ve watched the Cowboys’ season, it took a miracle for Central Michigan to defeat Oklahoma State, but it still happened on a last-second Hail Mary. That could be the difference between a sure playoff berth and this No. 10 ranking.

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