Eight college football programs under the most pressure in Week 14

Rivalry week in college football brings significant implications for teams vying for conference championships and College Football Playoff (CFP) positions. No. 7 Ole Miss faces pressure in its Egg Bowl matchup against Mississippi State amid uncertainties surrounding coach Lane Kiffin's potential departure. The CFP committee has hinted that Kiffin's absence could affect the Rebels' ranking if he leaves before the playoff bracket is set.

No. 12 Miami seeks to strengthen its playoff case by defeating No. 23 Pittsburgh, aiming to overcome its ranking behind No. 9 Notre Dame despite a head-to-head victory. Miami's path to the ACC championship is complicated but not impossible, requiring a series of outcomes beyond their control.

Texas, ranked 16th, faces a must-win situation against undefeated No. 3 Texas A&M. A victory would bolster its at-large playoff hopes, though the Longhorns face an uphill battle with three losses already on their record.

Alabama, ranked 10th,