Wisconsin finished off their two most impressive victories of the season beating Iowa and Michigan in back-to-back weeks with dominating defense. Some thought maybe Wisconsin could move up to the number four position and overtake Oklahoma. That didn’t happen. Wisconsin stays knocking on the door of the CFB Playoff by being at the five spot. There are many games this weekend that have direct implications, therefore, if Wisconsin does their job against Minnesota, it’s not crazy to think they could be through the door and in the CFB Playoff house by next Tuesday.

There are games that Badgers fans should keep a close eye on Friday and Saturday that could help shape what next week looks like for the committee. Starting with Alabama-Auburn, Wisconsin should be huge Crimson Tide fans this weekend. If Auburn gets eliminated from the playoff contention, there’s no fears of a one-loss Bama sneaking in without playing in the SEC Championship. You and I both know that will happen. Miami would be bounced in my opinion if they lose to Pittsburgh. That’s not a good team, and it would be a very bad loss. Clemson also could find their way out if their rival South Carolina knocks them off. Oklahoma will be without Baker Mayfield to start, but I can’t see them losing to West Virginia at home.

To me, there are some doomsday scenarios for Wisconsin that could be developing if things break a certain way. Miami losing to Clemson next week and having only one loss is scary. Same goes if Alabama drops their game to Georgia. It will be very tough for the committee to not include both Alabama and Georgia leaving Wisconsin in the cold. Maybe, it’s the jaded side of me, but the idea that Wisconsin wins and they’re in hasn’t registered yet. College Football Playoff chairman Kirby Holcutt gave me zero faith in his process especially when they overrated Mississippi State showing they have an SEC hard-on.

Wisconsin needs to stay focused and let the fans worry about these things yet it’s hard not to be worried about other possible outcomes.

Charlie.