Oregon State football is being overlooked in the Group of Six rankings, but could the Beavers have a stronger College Football Playoff argument than undefeated James Madison? Boise State remains the team to beat, but the race for a CFP spot is getting interesting.

On today's Locked On Pac-12 bonus episode, Colton Pool of The Pool Report joins the conversation to defend his latest Group of Six Top 25 rankings and debate whether Oregon State deserves significantly more respect.

The composite rankings have Boise State at No. 1, followed by James Madison, New Mexico, UTSA and Oregon State.

But should the Beavers really be ranked behind those teams?

Oregon State has one of the most explosive passing offenses in college football, an improving defense and a dominant victory over San Diego State.

Meanwhile, undefeated James Madison has built an impressive résumé despite questions about its strength of schedule.

We debate whether Oregon State's tougher competition should outweigh its losses and what a potential victory over Boise State could mean for the Beavers' playoff aspirations.

We also discuss why Boise State remains the Group of Six favorite, New Mexico's outstanding defense and where Texas State and Fresno State belong in the national conversation.

Then we look beyond the Pac-12 at three critical games that could reshape the CFP race.

James Madison travels to Appalachian State for a dangerous Sun Belt matchup. UTSA faces Tulane with its American Conference championship hopes on the line. And New Mexico hosts North Dakota State in a showdown featuring two of college football's strongest defenses.

Could an undefeated James Madison team miss out on a playoff opportunity in favor of a two-loss Oregon State team?

And which Group of Six program has the strongest College Football Playoff résumé?

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