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          25 players, teams, and games that will define 2023 College Football Playoff race

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          • Bill Connelly, ESPN Staff WriterNov 8, 2023, 06:40 AM ET
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          With three regular-season games remaining, plus conference championships, it's safe to say we're approaching the "And DOWN the stretch they come!" portion of the 2023 college football season.