Clemson

Oklahoma

Alabama

"elite season"

ten to twelve season

Washington#7 faces Colorado

) Georgia#11 against Mississippi State#17

Oklahoma State#6 hosts TCU#16.

There are basically two types of college football seasons. There is thewhere three to four teams are obviously better than the rest. Then there is the "" where ten to twelve teams seem to be neck and neck.Here in the 2017 season so far its shaping up to be an "elite season". Clemson, Oklahoma, and Alabama clearly better than the rest. After these three teams there is a steep drop off in competition. It's still early (three weeks in) but there is no evidence of any team belonging to this group....yet.Week four has a few matchups that could shed some light on the question is there a 4th team? Right now Penn State is #4 but they will not remain there. Penn state is not an elite team. USC is #5 but they are nowhere near the 5th best team in the nation.Next coming in at #6 is Oklahoma State. Oklahoma State would beat the jock strap straight off Penn State or USC. I mean no offense by the last sentence but it's true.Teams ranked 7th through 17 are about the same caliber as Penn State and USC (not elite). If there is another team worthy to make the cut its one of these four teams: Washington, Georgia, Mississippi State or Oklahoma StateNow for three pivotal games in week four .1)who is not ranked but close. Washington would need to have a blowout here(+21). Even with a blowout Washington still has work to do to arrive as an elite but the statement win would help. Game 9-23-17 in Colorado 10pm ET. A solid win by either of these teams could reveal a potential elite. Mississippi State has serious momentum and I believe is a top team in the country. I'm adding a bonus here Mississippi is most likely going to win this match up. Game 9-23-17 in Georgia pm ET3)If OK State gets a solid win(+7) in this game they are in fact the last elite #4....for now. TCU on the other hand needs a convincing win. If TCU pulls off a massive upset here and somehow beats up on OK State(+14) then TCU has a real opportunity to become an elite this year. Game 9-23-17 in Oklahoma 3:30pmET