On this edition of The College Survivor Show, Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah are looking at the two most important games in the College Football Playoff race: Ohio State-Michigan and Notre-Dame USC.

First, they whittle down the field of playoff contenders to seven, and discuss which team at No. 5 is most ready to walk through the door if one of the four most likely playoff teams stumbles.

Then it's on to Ohio State-Michigan and the 2 vs. 3 matchup in Columbus. Are the teams more likely to win with what they do best -- the Buckeyes throwing the ball and the Wolverines running it? Or will they have to win with their other versions of offense? Is C.J. Stroud ready for a big game? Will Blake Corum be healthy? And how much better is the Ohio State defense compared to a year ago?

Then it's Notre Dame-USC, where Caleb Williams will look to continue his surge in the Heisman race. Can Notre Dame slow down the game like it did against Ohio State? Or is this a bad matchup for the Fighting Irish, as the Trojans are rolling and putting up big points?

Doug and Shehan make their picks in each game. Thanks for listening to The College Football Survivor Show.

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