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NFL Week 4 featured a historic 40-40 tie between the Packers and Cowboys, a dominant Chiefs victory over the Ravens, and the continued success of the Bills and Eagles as the only remaining unbeaten teams, while other surprises included the Colts' first loss and key injuries impacting playoff hopes.
As the college football season nears its end, the bowl projections remain relatively stable, with the playoff favorites continuing to win. However, there is potential for chaos in the SEC and Pac-12 conferences, as Georgia faces Alabama and Washington faces Oregon in upcoming games. While it seems likely that four unbeaten teams from Power Five leagues will secure the playoff spots, past experience has shown that unexpected outcomes are always possible.
South Dakota State remains the only unbeaten team in FCS college football, while eight one-loss teams, all with losses against FBS opponents, are ranked in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll. The top-ranked Jackrabbits earned their third Top 25 win and are set to face rival South Dakota in a first-place showdown. Lafayette made its first appearance in the national media poll since 2009 after ending Holy Cross' 18-game Patriot League winning streak.
Gahanna Lincoln defeated Pickerington North 35-28 in double overtime in a highly anticipated battle of unbeaten teams in central Ohio high school football. Gahanna's Terrell Holcomb sealed the victory with an interception at the goal line. The win also secured Gahanna's second consecutive OCC-Ohio championship. The outcome of the game may impact the top seed in Division I, Region 3. In another game, Ready captured the Central Buckeye League title with a 28-7 win over Columbus Academy.
SB Nation ranks the nine unbeaten NFL teams through two weeks by their Super Bowl chances. The Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are ranked ninth and eighth, respectively, with tough upcoming schedules. The Washington Commanders and New Orleans Saints are ranked seventh and sixth, with the Commanders needing to prove themselves against stronger competition. The Baltimore Ravens are ranked fifth, with a strong offense and defense but concerns about injuries. The Philadelphia Eagles are ranked fourth, despite a shaky start. The Miami Dolphins are ranked third, boasting the best offense in the league. The San Francisco 49ers are ranked second, showing versatility in winning games. The Dallas Cowboys claim the top spot, with a strong defense and potential to be a Super Bowl contender.