By mid-November most teams have revealed who they are, but even top-25 clubs still need to sharpen parts of their game for the stretch. Saturday's results left several spots precarious; close finishes, offensive lapses and injuries create clear areas of focus as teams try to hold or improve their standing. — Adam Rittenberg
1. Ohio State Buckeyes (Prev: 1) Undefeated and holding the top spot, Ohio State's priorities are finishing the regular season strong and locking up the No. 1 CFP seed with a first-round bye. A win over Michigan would all but guarantee that; a Big Ten title would cement their place and give them a chance to defend the national championship. — Jake Trotter
2. Texas A&M Aggies (Prev: 3 → up) A double-digit road victory over a ranked opponent masked issues: a conservative passing attack with few throws beyond 10 yards and 207 rushing yards allowed. A&M controls the line of scrimmage and normally scores in the 30s, but must open the passing game and shore up run defense before facing Texas. — Dave Wilson
3. Indiana Hoosiers (Prev: 2 → down) On track for the Big Ten title game, Indiana escaped at Penn State but showed offensive-line injury concerns and pre
