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College Football Playoff 2017: Projected Top 4 for Week 9

By Jesse Smith

COLLEGE STATION, TX - OCTOBER 07: Jalen Hurts #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide hands off to Da'Shawn Hand #9 in the first quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field on October 7, 2017 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
COLLEGE STATION, TX - OCTOBER 07: Jalen Hurts #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide hands off to Da'Shawn Hand #9 in the first quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field on October 7, 2017 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /
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2. Penn State Nittany Lions

Besides Notre Dame beating up on USC, Penn State dominating Michigan was the best win of the weekend. Penn State put up 42 points on one the best defenses in the country, topping the Wolverines 42-13.

Saquon Barkley went Saquon Barkley on Michigan he ran for 108 yards on 15 carries and two touchdowns. He also had 3 catches for 53 yards and one touchdown. If you are counting at home that is 163 total yards.

Trace McSorley had himself a game also as he threw for 282 yards on 17-for-26 passing, one touchdown and one interception. He also ran for 76 yards on 11 carries and three touchdowns. He accounted for four touchdowns and 358 total yards.

DaeSean Hamilton had himself a nice game racking up 6 catches for 115 yards.

The Penn State defense held the Michigan offense to under 300 yards. Penn State racked up 7 sacks and 8 tackles for loss. Linebacker Jason Cabinda had 13 tackles and one sack. They had too many answers for the struggling Michigan offense, this is a complete team.

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