Conference Championship Week is upon us, as the penultimate College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings draw near. With a handful of undefeated teams from Power Five conferences remaining after a rivalry weekend, the potential for upsets still abounds before the CFP committee unveils the final rankings.

Despite most of the top teams securing their places, there’s still room for some shuffling after Conference Championship Week. Sports Illustrated’s updated CFP projection speaks volumes about the fluidity of the process. Besides the excitement this championship weekend brings, it raises a question that could either make or break the playoff scenario.

For instance, Ohio State’s shock defeat now prompts inquiries about their odds of making the playoffs. Does Michigan’s victory over their arch-rivals give them an ascendancy in the rankings? The anticipatory calculations about the CFP committee’s next ranking round are reaching a feverish peak.

Each team vying for the final four has a strong argument. The intensifying debates revolve around their performances, strength of schedule, and conference victories.

This could potentially be the most thrilling conference championship weekend in the history of the CFP. The four-team playoff might witness an unforgettable conclusion with the final CFP ranking depicting a competitive collegiate football season.