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With conference schedules already underway and letdown losses lurking around every corner, the pressure on high-profile programs is starting to build heading into Week 4 of the college football season.

Every team faces pressure to win each week, but the following programs are facing some tough situations if they suffer defeat this weekend.

Some are needing to rebound from tough losses in Week 3 with a conference victory against a quality opponent. Others are trying to keep their strong chances at a berth in the College Football Playoff or in one of the major New Year's Six bowl games intact.

And then there are the few that just need to stop the bleeding.

Here are nine teams that should be under the most pressure to get a victory this weekend. As always, sound off on which team you think has the biggest weight on its shoulders heading into Week 4 in the comments below.