25 biggest games of college football season that will shape playoff race

Don’t get distracted with No. 1 vs. No. 2 right out the gate. Tantalizing eye candy, no doubt.

But this demolition derby of a College Football Playoff beauty pageant goes much deeper. Or 25 games, to be specific.

Every game matters has been replaced by every week matters. More to the point, every week contains a game that will, in one way or another, shape the College Football Playoff race .