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The College Football Playoff's expansion to 12 teams creates additional paths for teams with regular season losses to maintain championship eligibility. In recent competition, Louisville defeated Miami (FL), resulting in Miami's first loss of the season. Louisville holds a 6-1 record with one conference loss in Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) play.
In Southeastern Conference (SEC) action, Georgia defeated Ole Miss while Alabama won against Tennessee. Both outcomes affect conference standings and postseason possibilities.
A contest between Duke and Georgia Tech yielded changes in ACC standings. Duke generated more offensive yards in the first half. A play near the goal line resulted in Georgia Tech gaining possession and completing a 97-yard return for points. Following a missed field goal attempt by Duke, Georgia Tech secured the win. Georgia Tech remains undefeated in conference competition.
James Madison accumulated 624 offensive yards in their 63-27 win over Old Dominion in Sun Belt Conference play. Old Dominion recorded 285 yards. The outcome affects conference championship qualification standings.
In Mountain West Conference competition, Boise State recorded a 56-31 win against UNLV, who entered the game without a loss. This result influences conference standings.
Additional outcomes include Arizona State defeating Texas Tech, and Vanderbilt winning against LSU. These results contribute to updates in conference standings and postseason considerations.
Week 9 features multiple contests with conference implications. South Florida meets Memphis, with quarterback availability listed as a factor. Oklahoma hosts Ole Miss in a matchup between teams pursuing postseason opportunities. Western Michigan and Miami (OH) compete with matching conference records in Mid-American Conference play. Missouri travels to Vanderbilt, while Texas A&M visits LSU in SEC competition.
These scheduled games present opportunities for teams to advance their positions in conference standings and maintain relevance in postseason discussions as regular season play continues. Each outcome contributes to determining conference championships and postseason participation.
Teams across multiple conferences continue working toward end-of-season goals through remaining regular season contests. Conference standings and postseason possibilities evolve with each game's results. The expanded playoff format provides increased opportunities for teams to achieve postseason qualification through consistent performance in remaining competitions.