College football Week 7 results trigger playoff chaos

Week 7 of the college football season saw significant volatility, with five of the top seven teams in the AP poll losing their matchups. This chaos has major implications for the College Football Playoff (CFP) landscape, particularly as the tournament expands to a 24-team format.

Following the weekend's results, 50 teams remain mathematically alive for a CFP bid, including 11 teams from the Big Ten and 11 from the SEC. In the ACC, 14 of the 17 teams remain in contention for an automatic bid, though several programs such as Florida State and Louisville have been removed from the playoff chase.

In individual player news, Washington State quarterback Owen Eshelman emerged as a notable fantasy football waiver wire option. After taking over play-calling and signal-calling duties, Eshelman recorded 136 rushing yards and a touchdown, providing a significant offensive boost for the Cougars despite the team's loss.