College Football Playoff Rankings: Projected Top 10 after Week 13

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 25, 2016; Pullman, WA, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Jake Browning (3) throws a pass against the Washington State Cougars during the second half at Martin Stadium. The Huskies won 45-17. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports /

There just aren’t that many teams in the Pac-12 that can compete with the Washington Huskies. While it’d be exciting to see a rematch of USC and Washington in the conference championship this weekend, it will be the Huskies playing the biggest surprise of the Pac-12 this season, Colorado.

People have been knocking Washington’s strength of schedule this year and that could be put to rest against the Buffaloes who I believe will come in at No. 9 in this week’s playoff rankings. If Washington wins, that would give the Huskies four wins over teams that were, at the time, ranked.

Luckily for Washington, that 44-6 win over Stanford is looking better now that the Cardinal are creeping back up the rankings. Add that to victories over Utah and Washington State and you have a decent resume.

The Week 13 victory over No. 23 Washington State on the road was more impressive than folks realize. The Cougars were red-hot coming into the game and a trip to the Pac-12 title was on the line. Washington took care of business and blew out Washington State, 45-17.

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