Week 13 takeaways: Kiffin and the CFP, Notre Dame's style points and more

"In the week's headline game, Oregon hosted USC. The Ducks, ranked No. 7 in the CFP rankings, still hold an outside shot at returning to the Big Ten title game following their 42-27 win over the Trojans. The loss likely knocks USC out of the playoff picture for the season. As Oregon gears up for a playoff run, it might have unlocked another offensive option."

"Notre Dame, sitting at No. 9, is now firmly in the style points business. In a 70-7 win over Syracuse, the Fighting Irish scored 70 points for the first time since 1932. It leads to a CFP hypothetical: Does that win separate the Irish any more from Miami, which beat them to start the season? Our college football experts break down key storylines and takeaways from Week 13."

"The College Football Playoff selection committee isn't going to drop the Rebels from No. 6 out of the playoff if they lose their head coach to another school -- but they could drop out if they lose the Egg Bowl, regardless of the coaching situation. If Kiffin is hired at Florida or LSU, and Ole Miss is heading into the postseason with an interim head coach,"

Week 13 produced few definitive outcomes in Power 4 conference races and only modest clarification of the College Football Playoff picture. Oregon, ranked No. 7, beat USC 42-27 and retains an outside shot at returning to the Big Ten title game; the loss likely ends USC’s playoff hopes and Oregon may have unlocked another offensive option. Notre Dame, at No. 9, scored 70 points in a 70-7 win over Syracuse — the first 70-point game since 1932 — boosting style points and prompting a comparison with Miami. Ole Miss remains No. 6 but coach Lane Kiffin’s potential departure could factor into committee evaluations of postseason readiness.

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