Week 7 of the college football season had plenty of hype attached, and it did not disappoint. Arguably three of the best games this season came this past weekend, from Tennessee’s shootout victory over Alabama to the OT thriller between TCU and Oklahoma State and the late-night clash that saw Utah take down USC. But how did those games and the rest of a busy slate impact the conference championship and College Football Playoff outlook? Here’s a look at some of the biggest movement from the week that was, using insights from SI Tickets’ postseason reservations.
Vols Join National Title Conversation
Saturday’s 52–49 win over Alabama wasn’t just one of the most significant games of the year in college football. It had major College Football Playoff and national title implications for the Vols, who remain undefeated and now have a signature win that could move the needle come selection time. Hendon Hooker and the Volunteer offense shredded Alabama’s defense, an impressive feat even though the Tide have underperformed on that side of the ball this season.
