One of the more fascinating subplots in the first year of the 12-team College Football Playoff is how all of these realigned and suddenly crowded conference races are factoring into that Playoff picture.

Some might be scared by the hook, but I wouldn’t be. Purdue was outscored 146-7 in losses to Ohio State, Oregon and Notre Dame. Expect something similar. The pick: Penn State -28.5

This week's Tennessee vs. Georgia spread is the latest example. The Bulldogs are somehow a 10-point betting favorite, according to DraftKings Sportsbook, in the latest showdown with College Football Playoff implications.