It's only Week 3 and there is still so much of the season left to go, but when you look up and down a packed slate, it has a "moving day" feel to it.
Are you a real competitor? Or are you going to start fading off the pack?
Is your coach trending toward a massive extension? Or a massive buyout?
The results we see Saturday will have a real impact on establishing the season-long narratives around coaches and programs that matter.
With a loss to No. 16 Texas A&M , No. 8 Notre Dame's College Football Playoff hopes would take a massive hit a year removed from finishing as national runner-up. The 0-1 Fighting Irish likely won't have another top 25 opponent on the schedule, barring USC going on a run, and could have too weak a resume to get in even if they finished 10-2. Conversely, a