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          College football Week 9 buzz: Utah-Oregon, SEC, Michigan CFP drama, upset picks, more

          Can Kyle Whittingham and Utah upset another CFP hopeful in Oregon this week? Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports
          • Heather Dinich
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            Heather Dinich
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              Heather is an Emmy Award winner and Senior College Football Insider with 17 years of experience at ESPN. Heather's coverage the College Football Playoff includes the weekly Bubble Watch and Saturday night playoff prediction. In Heather's free time, she takes her three boys to whatever practices or games they need to be at, runs, skis with her family, and is a Steelers fan. You can reach out to Heather via Instagram or X @CFBHeather.
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              College football reporter; joined ESPN in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University.
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          Oct 26, 2023, 11:03 PM

          Week 9 is the final week of games before the first College Football Playoff rankings are announced on Tuesday. Right now there are six undefeated Power 5 teams for four playoff slots. However, the SEC could be on the outside looking in.