There's been two paths for college football coaches at power conference universities this fall: get fired... or get rich. James Franklin at Penn State, Brian Ke

Many of the season's earlier rivalry results have helped set the narratives that have guided fans through an unpredictable year.

But Clark Lea stands apart as the SEC's best hire of the past five years. Other coaches hired in that span have already accomplished more. Lea has Vanderbilt -- Vanderbilt -- on the precipice of its first College Football Playoff appearance in program history. That alone is enough to vault him ahead of his competitors.

How can each college football team in contention for conference championships make it to the title game? Take a look at Week 14 scenarios.

College football's Rivalry Week is the perfect opportunity to rank the best rivalries in the sport. Check out USA TODAY Sports' top 10.

With James Franklin out, Penn State is weighing candidates — including FCS winner Bob Chesney, a two‑decade program builder under consideration.

No. 14 Vanderbilt needs a win over No. 19 Tennessee in order to reach 10 wins for the first time in program history and have a shot at College Football Playoff inclusion. The game will also provide a perfect opportunity for Diego Pavia to make a compelling final case in the Heisman Trophy race.

There’s hardly a richer or quirkier tradition in college football than rivalry trophies. They're one of the few elements of the game remaining the same in the new era of revenue sharing as decades ago when a 10-team conference was considered full.