Buffs will have to play their way into the Rose Bowl, no matter what. They will not back in if they lose in the CCG, which might have been the case if not for USC's turnaround. If USC beats Notre Dame, they will have ended their season on a huge win streak, and might be a lock for the Rose Bowl if the CCG winner goes to the playoff. What would be interesting, is if CU beats UW in the CCG and does go to the playoff, would USC get into the Rose Bowl ahead of UW, who lost head-to-head against USC? I think they would. Unless Notre Dame pulls off the huge upset next week. So, GO IRISH.