As we enter rivalry week, six SEC teams are still alive for a spot in the College Football Playoff, though the conference appears destined to land only three in the field. (Note: I'll always refer to this as "rivalry week" because I'm not emotionally prepared for the end of the regular season.

The main kicker is that regardless of what happens over the next two weeks, the Longhorns have a very high chance of reaching the College Football Playoff now that it has expanded to a 12-team format.