A win over Pittsburgh coupled with losses by Virginia (to Virginia Tech) and SMU (to California) clinches an appearance in the ACC title game. Then, a win in that one on Dec. 6 would push Miami to, at worst, the No. 11 seed in the final bracket.

Michigan now sets its sights on a bowl game. "Ten wins in college football is huge," coach Sherrone Moore said.

It was a fun, wild and often topsy-turvy year in one of the best leagues in America. But as is often the case, by the end, the cream rose to the top.

Will Texas make the College Football Playoff? Here's a look at this week's results and how they impacted the Longhorns.