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Alabama
Crimson Tide |
11-0 |
8-3 |
The Tide looked sluggish in the first half against Mississippi State last Saturday, but still got the job done. Now they get a week off before facing Auburn. |
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Texas Tech
Red Raiders |
10-0 |
5-3 |
Texas Tech will shut up all their doubters with a win in Norman this week. Of course, the Red Raiders haven't won at Oklahoma since 1996. |
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Florida
Gators |
9-1 |
8-2 |
Florida didn't have much to worry about against Steve Spurrier after all. The Gators will get a nice breather this week against the Citadel before facing Florida State on Nov. 29. |
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Texas
Longhorns |
10-1 |
8-3 |
Texas finally paid off its backers this week by covering against the Jayhawks. It's the first time the 'Horns have cashed since beating Mizzou on Oct. 18. |
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USC
Trojans |
9-1 |
5-4-1 |
The Trojans may have beaten Stanford, but they have to stopping taking stupid penalties. They are seventh worst in the nation with 8.3 penalties per game for 75.3 YPG. |
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Oklahoma
Sooners |
9-1 |
7-2 |
The Sooners stumbled in their only match against a Top 5 school this year. Can they pick up the pace against Texas Tech? |
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Penn State
Nittany Lions |
10-1 |
6-3-1 |
Penn State throttled the Hoosiers last Saturday. Now the Nittany Lions can secure a trip to Pasadena with a win over Michigan State this week. |
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Utah
Utes |
11-0 |
6-4 |
If the Utes were looking ahead the BYU, they didn't show it by killing the Aztecs this week. |
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Boise State
Broncos |
10-0 |
5-4 |
Boise State stayed perfect by bullying the Vandals. But don't be shocked if the Broncos stumble in Reno this week. |
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Ohio State
Buckeyes |
9-2 |
4-6 |
The Buckeyes roasted the Illini by gaining 310 yards on the ground. Next up is the rebuilding Wolverines in Columbus. |
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Georgia
Bulldogs |
9-2 |
3-7 |
The 'Dawgs might have won at Auburn, but you wouldn't know it by the way they played. |
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Oklahoma State
Cowboys |
9-2 |
8-2 |
Oklahoma State failed to cover the spread for the second straight week. Now the 'Pokes get a week off before facing the Sooners on Nov. 29. |
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Missouri
Tigers |
9-2 |
4-5-1 |
Mizzou won its fourth straight contest, but covered the line for the first time since Oct. 25. The Tigers close out their regular season against the hobbling Jayhawks this week. |
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TCU
Horned Frogs |
9-2 |
7-3 |
The tough loss at Utah a full week behind them means the Horned Frogs can stomp the Air Force Academy. |
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Ball State
Cardinals |
10-0 |
7-2 |
Ball State got a mild scare out of the Redhawks last week. Now the Cards get their biggest challenge of the season at Central Michigan. |
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LSU
Tigers |
7-3 |
2-7 |
Les Miles' Tigers went from the doghouse to the penthouse in the span of 60 minutes. You can rest assured that Ole Miss won't let LSU pick up 30 points in the fourth quarter. |
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Cincinnati
Bearcats |
8-2 |
5-4 |
The Bearcats continue to find ways to win. This time in a driving rainstorm at Louisville, despite trailing at the half. Now Brian Kelly's squad must find a way past a well rested Pittsburgh side. |
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BYU
Cougars |
10-1 |
3-7 |
BYU sure looked like it would fall to Air Force in a look ahead spot. But the Cougars found a way to win, 38-24. It was the first time since Sept. 20 that they covered the spread. |
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Michigan State
Spartans |
9-2 |
6-5 |
The Spartans have an outside chance at the Big Ten title this weekend. Not bad from a program that was in ruins just two seasons ago. |
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West Virginia
Mountaineers |
6-3 |
3-5 |
Bill Stewart's Mountaineers have had a week to digest their loss to Cincy. Now can they blow out Louisville this Saturday? |
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Maryland
Terrapins |
7-3 |
5-4 |
The Terps are in the driver seat of the ACC Atlantic after a nice win over North Carolina in a monsoon. |
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North Carolina
Tar Heels |
7-3 |
5-4 |
Butch Davis saw his Tar Heels' chances at the ACC title game disappear in Maryland last Saturday. |
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Oregon State
Beavers |
7-3 |
7-3 |
The Beavers have cashed tickets in seven of their last eight contests. Now they're just two wins from their first Rose Bowl trip since LBJ was in office. |
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Pittsburgh
Panthers |
7-2 |
4-5 |
The Panthers might be the quietest 7-2 team in the nation thanks to the league they play in. They can win the Big East title by winning out. |
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Oregon
Ducks |
8-3 |
5-6 |
The Ducks almost got caught looking ahead versus the Wildcats last week. Now Oregon gets to rest before the "Civil War." |
