Here is a list of non-con games that can put teams in, or keep them out of the playoffs. These games are almost "must win" games because a loss allows for no room for error for the rest of the season. Other good non-con games are included. * indicates critical games:
9/2. Michigan vs Florida*. Alabama vs Florida State*. LSU @ BYU.
9/3. West Virginia @ Va. Tech. Texas A&M @ UCLA. Tennessee vs Ga. Tech (9/4).
9/9. Auburn @ Clemson*. Oklahoma @ Ohio State*. Nebraska @ Oregon. Pitt @ Penn St. Georgia @ Notre Dame.
9/16. Wisconsin @ BYU. Texas @ USC*. Oklahoma St. @ Pitt.
10/21. USC @ Notre Dame*
9/2. Michigan vs Florida*. Alabama vs Florida State*. LSU @ BYU.
9/3. West Virginia @ Va. Tech. Texas A&M @ UCLA. Tennessee vs Ga. Tech (9/4).
9/9. Auburn @ Clemson*. Oklahoma @ Ohio State*. Nebraska @ Oregon. Pitt @ Penn St. Georgia @ Notre Dame.
9/16. Wisconsin @ BYU. Texas @ USC*. Oklahoma St. @ Pitt.
10/21. USC @ Notre Dame*