The Week 7 slate was loaded with big games for national title contenders, as only one team ( Miami ) which entered Saturday with national title odds of +2000 or better was off. As expected, the day brought some clarity to college football's big picture.
Oklahoma's title odds plummeted following an ugly 23-6 loss to rival Texas , and Oregon's odds took a similar plunge amid a home defeat against Indiana . Even a victory couldn't save one team from sliding down the odds sheet, as Ole Miss dropped a bit following a concerning performance against Washington State .
Although the Rebels escaped with a 24-21 win, a sloppy performance did little to inspire confidence. In the end, No. 1 Ohio State maintained its status as a significant favorite to win another national championshi