As the sun sets on a week of upsets, us here at The Eliminator are prepared to keep trimming down the playoff field to 8. This week we saw #3 Maryland cough overrated cough fall to a solid Indiana team. #1 Oklahoma State survived an upset scare against Oklahoma, while #5 Oregon continues to win comfortably against winless UAB. #4 Georgia also is upset at home in Athens by UTSA. We saw ten ranked teams lose this week, with two of those being ranked-vs-ranked match-ups. Anyways, here is your Eliminator Week 4! This week our team will be categorizing ALL FCFB teams. Exciting, right?

Contenders

Oklahoma State (4-0) : Everyone’s favorite Oklahoma team took on the Sooners in Bedlam this week. Early on, they appeared to struggle, but a rebound second half secured a win for the Cowpokes. They take on Kansas State, who is coming off a 7 point loss to Texas Tech. Don’t sleep on the wildcats, expect a close game next week.

Everyone’s favorite Oklahoma team took on the Sooners in Bedlam this week. Early on, they appeared to struggle, but a rebound second half secured a win for the Cowpokes. They take on Kansas State, who is coming off a 7 point loss to Texas Tech. Don’t sleep on the wildcats, expect a close game next week. Utah State (4-0) : An unexpected team from the Mountain West continues to win games like nobodies business. 3 wins over top 50 teams certainly look good on the aggies. They face their biggest test as they take on fellow contender Air Force next week. Expect a close game, but I predict that Air Force takes this one.

An unexpected team from the Mountain West continues to win games like nobodies business. 3 wins over top 50 teams certainly look good on the aggies. They face their biggest test as they take on fellow contender Air Force next week. Expect a close game, but I predict that Air Force takes this one. Oregon (4-0) : The Ducks continued to roll in Eugene this week, taking down UAB 30-10. Another instance of a sloppy first half, but they took control in the second. I am still not 100% sold on Oregon, they have played nobody and currently have the 3rd easiest schedule. We will see if they are for real when they take on UCLA, Wyoming, and Washington State in the coming weeks.

The Ducks continued to roll in Eugene this week, taking down UAB 30-10. Another instance of a sloppy first half, but they took control in the second. I am still not 100% sold on Oregon, they have played nobody and currently have the 3rd easiest schedule. We will see if they are for real when they take on UCLA, Wyoming, and Washington State in the coming weeks. Texas State (4-0) : I still have major doubts about this TSU team. They barely survive Troy, ULL, and Wake Forest. Not to mention how sloppily they played against Troy. Unfortunately, they seem to have no tests on their schedule yet, but for now, they remain contenders.

: I still have major doubts about this TSU team. They barely survive Troy, ULL, and Wake Forest. Not to mention how sloppily they played against Troy. Unfortunately, they seem to have no tests on their schedule yet, but for now, they remain contenders. Best of the Rest: Air Force, Western Kentucky, Akron, UCLA, Georgia Tech, Georgia, Iowa, Arizona, Purdue, UMass, Kansas State, Maryland, Tulane, Texas, UTEP, MTSU, ECU, Ball State, Colorado State, Virginia Tech, NC State, LA Tech, Arkansas State. Cincinnati, UConn

Trending Up

Northwestern (1-3) : Before you get your pitchforks out, Northwestern survives this week due to them having the 8th hardest schedule. Their offense came alive this week at #10 Vanderbilt, and if they right the ship and win out expect them to be closer than you think to the coveted 8th seed.

Before you get your pitchforks out, Northwestern survives this week due to them having the 8th hardest schedule. Their offense came alive this week at #10 Vanderbilt, and if they right the ship and win out expect them to be closer than you think to the coveted 8th seed. Memphis (2-2) : Even though they lost by two this week to Cincinnati, I see a bright future for this Memphis team. All they need to do is take down Tulane and they are launched into contention.

Even though they lost by two this week to Cincinnati, I see a bright future for this Memphis team. All they need to do is take down Tulane and they are launched into contention. Washington State (2-2) : After dripping two to start, things looked somber around Pullman. Picking up two wins certainly helps. They current have to run the 6th hardest schedule, but be on the lookout for the Cougs.

After dripping two to start, things looked somber around Pullman. Picking up two wins certainly helps. They current have to run the 6th hardest schedule, but be on the lookout for the Cougs. FAU (1-3) : Can FAU turn it around for good? After dropping 3 to top teams, they take down a solid ODU. Running the gauntlet of the C-USA and finishing 9-3 is certainly good enough to make the playoff.

Can FAU turn it around for good? After dropping 3 to top teams, they take down a solid ODU. Running the gauntlet of the C-USA and finishing 9-3 is certainly good enough to make the playoff. Best of The Rest: Wisconsin, Miami, Penn State, Washington, Boise State, Louisville, Michigan, Troy, Ohio, California, Virginia, Wyoming, Marshall, Temple, Arkansas, Indiana, Minnesota, Buffalo, UNLV, Kansas, Rice, Charlotte

Trending Down

Oregon State (2-2) : While they just beat USC, the Pac-12 doesn’t look good as a whole this year, and it will be a struggle to get in.

Michigan State (2-2) : Two losses to C-USA teams in a row have certainly hurt morale in East Lansing. Iowa travels to MSU this week, and a win could put them back on track.

Two losses to C-USA teams in a row have certainly hurt morale in East Lansing. Iowa travels to MSU this week, and a win could put them back on track. UCF (2-2) : The Golden Knights looked so strong to start, but has now dropped two to top teams. I still have hope for the Knights.

The Golden Knights looked so strong to start, but has now dropped two to top teams. I still have hope for the Knights. Worst of The Rest: TCU, USC, Notre Dame, Mississippi State, LSU, Boston College, Texas A&M, West Virginia, North Texas, Duke, Texas Tech, Central Michigan, Syracuse, Colorado, SMU, Vanderbilt, UTSA, Western Michigan, Georgia State, North Carolina, Baylor, Old Dominion, Louisiana, South Alabama, Nevada, Georgia Southern, CCU, Kent State

ELIMINATED

Alabama (1-3) : The third SEC team goes down due to a poor start and a weak schedule. Don’t sleep on them to turn it around however.

The third SEC team goes down due to a poor start and a weak schedule. Don’t sleep on them to turn it around however. Clemson (1-3) : What happened guys? Started off looking strong against Marshall and has now dropped 3 straight. Better luck next year!

What happened guys? Started off looking strong against Marshall and has now dropped 3 straight. Better luck next year! Oklahoma (0-4) : 0-4 is just to much to not eliminate. Their skill is not reflected by their record in my opinion.

0-4 is just to much to not eliminate. Their skill is not reflected by their record in my opinion. Ohio State (1-3) : I almost held off on eliminating the Buckeyes this week, but a blowout to Army seals it,

: I almost held off on eliminating the Buckeyes this week, but a blowout to Army seals it, Auburn (1-3) : 3 losses in a row seals it for the Tigers.

3 losses in a row seals it for the Tigers. Stanford (1-3) : A decent team plagued by their offense. Still have a chance to turn it around.

A decent team plagued by their offense. Still have a chance to turn it around. Fresno State (0-4) : 0-4. Enough said,

0-4. Enough said, Wake Forest (1-3) : Keeping it close isn’t enough for the Deacons. They have kept all their games close but just can’t finish it out.

Keeping it close isn’t enough for the Deacons. They have kept all their games close but just can’t finish it out. Iowa State (1-3) : Iowa State wins this week, but upon further review of their schedule, they don’t have enough for the Committee to give them the 8th seed.

Iowa State wins this week, but upon further review of their schedule, they don’t have enough for the Committee to give them the 8th seed. SDSU (1-3) : Close games certainly aren’t SDSU’s forte. 3 blowout losses is enough to send them home for the season.

Close games certainly aren’t SDSU’s forte. 3 blowout losses is enough to send them home for the season. Florida State (1-3) : Good luck next year! The Seminoles only win comes from a very bad USF team and a loss this week will send them home.

Good luck next year! The Seminoles only win comes from a very bad USF team and a loss this week will send them home. Army (1-3) : Army will narrowly be eliminated this week due to their schedule rapidly decreasing in strength. However, I think they turn it around and make a solid bowl, finishing 8-5.

Army will narrowly be eliminated this week due to their schedule rapidly decreasing in strength. However, I think they turn it around and make a solid bowl, finishing 8-5. Utah (1-3) : Another solid team will be eliminated. Keep your eyes on the Utes though.

Another solid team will be eliminated. Keep your eyes on the Utes though. Arizona State (1-3) : Not enough in the tank for Arizona State to make the playoffs.

Not enough in the tank for Arizona State to make the playoffs. Appalachian State (1-3) : Weak SOS dooms the mountaineers.

Weak SOS dooms the mountaineers. Toledo (1-3) : While they just beat EMU, going 0-3 against .500+ teams isn’t a good look.

While they just beat EMU, going 0-3 against .500+ teams isn’t a good look. Kentucky (1-3) : Bad play and the SEC send Kentucky packing.

: Bad play and the SEC send Kentucky packing. Navy (1-3) : A good effort this week isn’t enough to save our sailors from elimination.

: A good effort this week isn’t enough to save our sailors from elimination. Houston (1-3) : This week was their last shot to save the season, and they come up short to Tulane.

: This week was their last shot to save the season, and they come up short to Tulane. Ole Miss (2-2) : Having a weak SOS sends the Rebels packing.

Having a weak SOS sends the Rebels packing. Northern Illinois (1-3) : Having a solid schedule isn’t enough to save NIU.

: Having a solid schedule isn’t enough to save NIU. Florida (2-2) : Weak SOS sends the Gators to the couch.

: Weak SOS sends the Gators to the couch. UAB (0-4) : 0-4. Worst C-USA team needs to step it up soon.

: 0-4. Worst C-USA team needs to step it up soon. Southern Miss (1-3) : A sleeper team that will be back after some close losses.

A sleeper team that will be back after some close losses. Pittsburgh (1-3) : Not enough opportunities left to get the 8th seed for Pitt.

Not enough opportunities left to get the 8th seed for Pitt. Tennessee (1-3) SEC teams are dropping like flies so far. No chance for the vols.

SEC teams are dropping like flies so far. No chance for the vols. FIU (1-3) : 0-3 against .500+ teams will end it.

0-3 against .500+ teams will end it. Nebraska (0-4) : Yep. 0-4.

: Yep. 0-4. Eastern Michigan (1-3) : Really bad SOS ends it for EMU.

: Really bad SOS ends it for EMU. Liberty (1-3) : Weak SOS curses Liberty.

Weak SOS curses Liberty. Miami, Ohio (1-3) : Blowout losses end it for the lesser Miami.

Blowout losses end it for the lesser Miami. Rutgers (1-3) : Another decent team that can’t finish games goes down.

Another decent team that can’t finish games goes down. Louisiana-Monroe (1-3) : Just no shot for ULM this year.

Just no shot for ULM this year. BYU (1-3) : Nothing going right so far for the Fightin Mormons.

Nothing going right so far for the Fightin Mormons. New Mexico (1-3) : Well, it was a good effort guys.

Well, it was a good effort guys. Illinois (1-3) : Nothing going good for the Illini.

Nothing going good for the Illini. Tulsa (0-4) : Say it with me guys…. 0 AND 4!

Say it with me guys…. 0 AND 4! San Jose State (1-3) : A decent team with poor showings.

: A decent team with poor showings. Bowling Green (1-3) : The final team goes down this week.

86 Teams Remain. Who’s in?