Another exciting week of FCFB action has gone past, with juggernauts like WKU and Virginia Tech falling. But there is no calm after the storm for the Eliminator. And with that, here is your week 3 Eliminator! This week, the Contenders section will be added, along with a trending up and down section. And unfortunately this week, we will see more teams be eliminated.

Contenders (in no particular order)

Georgia Tech (3-0) : The Yellow Jackets have emerged as a powerhouse in the ACC, taking down two T25 teams, and beating a decent Penn State team. GT has some key games coming up that will certainly affect their path to the playoff, including UMass, Duke, and another playoff contender in Georgia.

Oklahoma State (3-0) : Oklahoma State is certainly an intriguing team that has vaulted them self into the race for the playoff by beating another two top 25 teams. They currently have the computer on their side, being ranked 1, 1 , and 2 by our ranking systems. They currently have the 7th hardest schedule/ They have a very similar final stretch to GT, with the Cowpokes big game coming against the Wildcats of Kansas State week 9.

Oklahoma State is certainly an intriguing team that has vaulted them self into the race for the playoff by beating another two top 25 teams. They currently have the computer on their side, being ranked 1, 1 , and 2 by our ranking systems. They currently have the 7th hardest schedule/ They have a very similar final stretch to GT, with the Cowpokes big game coming against the Wildcats of Kansas State week 9. Utah State (3-0) : A surprise contender as we head into week 4 has put the Mountain West on red alert. Normally the joke conference of FCFB, the MW has been cooking up something special for this season that comes out as Utah State. They have started against 3-0 against solid teams, but their test comes in week 4, as they travel to the City of Angles to take on UCLA. Will they prove themselves, or will they fall? Either way, Utah State has gained some early steam.

A surprise contender as we head into week 4 has put the Mountain West on red alert. Normally the joke conference of FCFB, the MW has been cooking up something special for this season that comes out as Utah State. They have started against 3-0 against solid teams, but their test comes in week 4, as they travel to the City of Angles to take on UCLA. Will they prove themselves, or will they fall? Either way, Utah State has gained some early steam. Best of the Rest : Western Kentucky, Air Force. Oregon, ECU, Kansas State, Georgia, NC State, Texas, Virginia Tech, Maryland, Texas State, Akron, UCLA

Trending Up

Tulane (2-1) : The infamous Green Wave are picking up steam, beating solid teams Temple and MTSU in resounding fashion. Their only loss comes to contender Georgia, and if the Wave win out, they are in solid shape, but first they have to run the gauntlet of the 3rd hardest schedule.

: The infamous Green Wave are picking up steam, beating solid teams Temple and MTSU in resounding fashion. Their only loss comes to contender Georgia, and if the Wave win out, they are in solid shape, but first they have to run the gauntlet of the 3rd hardest schedule. Iowa (3-0) : I held off on putting Iowa in the contender section because of their current SOS. They currently have the WORST schedule in the whole league, with only 4 top 50 teams. We will see if they can hang with the big boys (or girls in this case) as they take on the upstart Maryland team week 6.

: I held off on putting Iowa in the contender section because of their current SOS. They currently have the WORST schedule in the whole league, with only 4 top 50 teams. We will see if they can hang with the big boys (or girls in this case) as they take on the upstart Maryland team week 6. Troy (2-1) : The 0-12 wonder coach has moved to Troy to escape the shame of FAU, but he may have found something here with the Trojans. After being demolished week 1 by Auburn, they’ve beaten two teams in a row to bring them up to 2-1. They have a very weak schedule, and when they take on Texas State next week, we will see what they can do to legitimize themselves against a very daunting Texas State defense.

: The 0-12 wonder coach has moved to Troy to escape the shame of FAU, but he may have found something here with the Trojans. After being demolished week 1 by Auburn, they’ve beaten two teams in a row to bring them up to 2-1. They have a very weak schedule, and when they take on Texas State next week, we will see what they can do to legitimize themselves against a very daunting Texas State defense. Best of the Rest : Colorado State, Vanderbilt, Rice, CMU, WMU, Georgia State, Baylor. TCU, Arizona, Purdue, Cal

Trending Down

Charlotte (1-2) : A very shaky start for a #9 ranked team last year. They struggled to beat a poor Houston team and have now taken losses to Akron and Rice. They have plenty of time to turn it around, but they take on a tough 3 week gauntlet, playing MTSU, Marshall, and National Champions WKU.

: A very shaky start for a #9 ranked team last year. They struggled to beat a poor Houston team and have now taken losses to Akron and Rice. They have plenty of time to turn it around, but they take on a tough 3 week gauntlet, playing MTSU, Marshall, and National Champions WKU. West Virginia (1-2) : The Mountaineers have been having a rough start, barely edging out Liberty by 3 and then dropping two in a row. They need a bounce-back game against Pitt as they prepare for Oklahoma State in week 7.

: The Mountaineers have been having a rough start, barely edging out Liberty by 3 and then dropping two in a row. They need a bounce-back game against Pitt as they prepare for Oklahoma State in week 7. Auburn (1-2) : After a dominating start against Troy, things were looking up for War Eagle fans. Then, disaster struck. Free thro- *cough* Two losses against Mississippi State and Minnesota have the TIgers against a wall. They travel to Arkansas next week.

: After a dominating start against Troy, things were looking up for War Eagle fans. Then, disaster struck. Free thro- *cough* Two losses against Mississippi State and Minnesota have the TIgers against a wall. They travel to Arkansas next week. Worst of The Rest : FIU, UAB, Arizona State, San Jose State, Clemson, Georgia Southern, Toledo, FAU, Tulsa, Kentucky, Army, Oklahoma.

ELIMINATED

Well, it sure is sad to see more teams go this week, but to them we say “Better luck next year!”. Note: South Carolina was eliminated week 1,

New Mexico State (0-3) : Weak SOS and very poor performance has led to the Aggies getting the ax.

Hawaii (0-3) : It is embarrassing enough to start 0-3, but losing to the worst team in FCFB history? Even worse. Hawaii’s electric offense is bottlenecked by their poor defensive play. I could see them gaining traction and turning it around, but far to late for a playoff bid to happen.

USF (0-3): 2 losses to terrible teams and a blowout to ECU will end USF’s playoff hopes for now.

Missouri (0-3) : Getting pummeled on defense 3 games in a row and playing in a very weak division (Fun Fact: The SEC East has the most 0-3 teams with 3) will end Mizzou’s playoff aspirations.

125 Teams Remain. See you next week.