Power Rankings where nothing matters except what happens in between the white lines. No preseason rankings, recruiting talent composites or programmatic expectations are accounted for, the only formula is wins and losses as we dissect college football's top conference.

Miami, Clemson and Louisville all picked up big wins as they continue to separate themselves as the top contenders in the ACC. Meanwhile, teams like North Carolina and NC State both fell down the rankings this week as they suffered embarrassing losses.

The premier matchup of No. 11 USC at No. 18 Michigan highlighted the schedule. It provided a preview of what the rest of the season will hold. With top brands USC, Oregon and Washington now in the mix, nearly every weekend has at least one top-end, marquee game.