**Top 12 Shakeup and Conference Championship Implications**
The College Football Playoff picture saw significant movement as several ranked teams suffered crucial losses. Most notably, Indiana (#5) dominated Maryland 55-10 to strengthen their playoff position, while Ohio State (#2) handled Penn State 38-14 in a key Big Ten matchup. However, chaos struck elsewhere as Duke stunned #17 Clemson 46-45, severely damaging the Tigers' ACC Championship and playoff hopes. Texas barely escaped Vanderbilt 34-31, maintaining their Big 12 title game positioning, while Ole Miss rolled past South Carolina 30-14 to boost their SEC tournament seeding.
**Conference Race Developments**
Several conference championship races gained clarity this weekend. In the American Athletic Conference, UTSA demolished Tulane 48-26 to take control of their division, while Memphis cruised past Rice 38-14. The Mountain West saw major movement as Fresno State upset Boise State 30-7, shaking up the conference hierarchy, and Arizona State edged Iowa State 24-19 in a crucial Big 12 match