The stakes in the games couldn't be higher as the college football season's final weekend approaches.

Real College Football Playoff drama exists. After losing to the No. 11 Utah Utes in the Pac-12 championship game, the No. 4 USC Trojans are eliminated.

The remaining top-four teams must win on Saturday in order to maintain or preserve their positions, while two formidable opponents are waiting in the wings with a chance to advance to the semi-finals.

In the SEC championship game, the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs take on the No. 14 LSU Tigers.

Purdue Boilermakers and No. 2 Michigan Wolverines will compete for the Big Ten championship.

In the Big 12 championship game, the No. 3 TCU Horned Frogs take on the No. 10 Kansas State Wildcats.

No matter what happens in Atlanta, the Bulldogs are most certainly guaranteed a spot.

The Ohio State Buckeyes gain from USC's loss. The most recent ranking had Ohio State at No. 5.

The No. 6 Alabama Crimson Tide would return to the fray if there were any further mistakes.

National championship runs have a history of being ruined or derailed by the Big 12 championship game.