The 5 boxes Alabama still must check to get back to the College Football Playoff, which include motivated rivals who want to play spoiler.

Here's a team we'll be talking about this week, the only three-loss squad potentially being inside the top 25. Why? The Fighting Illini's strength of schedule ranks No. 6 and their setbacks have come against Ohio State, Indiana and Washington. Wins over Duke and USC were impressive.

The first College Football Playoff poll of the 2025 season was released Tuesday. Check out the Top 25 and where Oklahoma is ranked.

Oklahoma wants a playoff berth. They have their chance with a tough November slate of games. Here is who needs to step up for the Sooners.