The Vols are safely in the Playoff, may even get a home game, and they have a week off to start preparing. They will be playing with house money: They were not one of the SEC’s top four or even five most likely picks to make the Playoff.

There were some major games involving SEC programs in Week 14. Here's where SEC teams landed in the updated Coaches Poll and AP Top 25 for Week 15:

Here is how the CFP rankings and bracket should look going into Conference Championship Week. 1. OREGON (12-0). Won 49-21 vs. Washington (6-6). Next game: Dec. 7 vs. Penn State (11-1) in Indianapolis for Big Ten championship. 2. TEXAS (11-1). Won 17-7 at Texas A&M (8-4). Next game: Dec. 7 vs. Georgia (10-2) in Atlanta for SEC championship.