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In a college football season that seemed destined for BCS chaos from the start, we finally got some clarity. LSU and Oklahoma State were bound to meet in the BCS championship game if both teams could survive the last big test on their schedules. Last weekend was supposed to be the week where we could take a break from the chaos as we waited for the LSU vs. Arkansas and Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma St. matchups.

It turned out to be maybe the most chaotic weekend yet with four of the top seven in the BCS standings going down. How is this going to play out? Who knows at this point? LSU and Alabama could be headed for a rematch without either one winning the SEC West division (if Arkansas beats LSU, Alabama beats Auburn and Georgia beats Arkansas in the SEC championship game it could happen). I’ve given up trying to figure it out, but I do know there are some college football matchups coming up that I don’t want to miss. Here’s my top 5 games left in the season.

November 25

No. 8 Houston at Tulsa

Both teams are 7-0 in Conference USA. Houston is the only unbeaten left in the nation other than LSU and is in line for a BCS game. Tulsa’s three losses all came against teams in the top 10 (Oklahoma, Oklahoma St. and Boise St.). Tulsa averages 35 points a game. Houston has scored at least 35 in every game and 48 or more eight times. The winner will host the league championship game on Dec. 3.

November 25

No. 3 Arkansas at No. 1 LSU

If the Tigers win and stay unbeaten on the year, they will head to the SEC championship game to face Georgia. If Arkansas pulls the upset there could be a three way tie in the SEC West with LSU, Arkansas and Alabama which would be settled with the BCS standings and could give us another BCS controversy adding fuel to the playoff fire.

All eyes will be on Tiger Stadium Friday as (1) LSU looks to stay unbeaten against (3) Arkansas.

November 26

No. 2 Alabama at No. 24 Auburn

It is looking more and more like Auburn is all that remains between Alabama and the BCS championship game. With a win, Alabama should maintain its No. 2 BCS ranking even if the Tide doesn’t get to play in the SEC championship game. You never know what will happen in a rivalry game…especially when one team has nothing to lose.

December 3

No. 9 Oklahoma at No. 4 Oklahoma St.

This game has lost some of its luster after both teams lost on Saturday. But it will likely still determine the Big 12 champion and if Oklahoma St. gets a little help, a win could send the Cowboys to the BCS championship game.

December 3

SEC Championship Game

LSU, Alabama or Arkansas vs. Georgia

We know Georgia is one of the hottest teams in the nation. And we know that whoever takes the field against the Bulldogs is going to be in the national championship mix. So, depending on how things shake out in the next two weeks, Georgia will probably gain a lot of fans around the country for this game. It is pretty much a lock that one and probably two teams from the SEC will play for the national championship. But what happens if Georgia pulls the upset?