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Rushing Aggies

Oklahoma is playing at home and well-rested coming off a bye week, but faces a unique test when it returns to the field on Saturday.

Bob Stoops' fifth-ranked Sooners go for their fourth straight win, needing to overcome Texas A&M's potent rushing offense to accomplish that feat.

Bragging Rights

Injuries to seniors Chad Henne and Mike Hart failed to derail resurgent Michigan after a poor start to the season. The Wolverines, though, are expected to have them back to face their biggest in-state rival for the final time in their careers.

No. 15 Michigan looks for its sixth win in a row over Michigan State and eighth straight overall when the teams meet on Saturday for the 100th time.

Top 10 Battle in Eugene

Expectations were not high for Oregon and Arizona State given their absence from the AP preseason poll. Now, a Pac-10 title and spot in the Bowl Championship Series title game could be in the offering for both teams.

The fourth-ranked Ducks and No. 6 Sun Devils meet in a pivotal matchup at Autzen Stadium on Saturday as each program looks to move closer to a conference title and potential BCS berth.

SEC Showdown in 'Bama

Four years ago, Nick Saban led Louisiana State to its first national title in 45 years. On Saturday, Saban, now the coach of Alabama, hopes to put an end to the Tigers' national title hopes.

In the highly anticipated matchup of his first meeting against his former team, Saban and the 17th-ranked Crimson Tide look to gain the inside track to the SEC West as they host No. 3 LSU in a battle of first-place teams.

Johnson to Return?

Boise State got back into the Top 25 without the help of Ian Johnson, but having the star running back would certainly improve the Broncos' chances of remaining there.

The 21st-ranked Broncos (7-1, 4-0) could have Johnson return to their backfield as they look to remain undefeated against San Jose State (3-5, 2-2) - and in WAC home games - on Saturday.