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Fighting to Rebound

An ultra-competitive conference slate has made things difficult for Florida in its attempt to repeat as national champions. The schedule is only getting tougher for Vanderbilt.

The 18th-ranked Gators (5-3, 3-3 SEC) look to avoid another loss when they host the Commodores (5-3, 2-3) on Saturday.

Dominating Duke

Clemson running back James Davis probably won't be guaranteeing a victory this time, but his prediction last week helped boost the Tigers back into the Top 25.

The 25th-ranked Tigers will try to hand Duke its 23rd straight ACC defeat when the teams meet Saturday in Durham, N.C.

Stumbling Bulls

After talk of possibly being included in the national title game just two weeks ago, South Florida might be in danger of falling out of the Top 25 if it fails to avoid its first three-game losing streak in nearly two years.

The 20th-ranked Bulls attempt to halt their skid Saturday when they host stumbling Cincinnati, a team that has already dropped out of the rankings.

Big East Battle

One week after beating a Top 25 team for the first time in school history, Connecticut finds itself ranked for the first time.

No. 16 Connecticut will try to extend its first-place lead in the Big East as it plays host to Rutgers on Saturday.

Duck Power!

Oregon defensive back Matthew Harper could sense it. Southern California was trailing by touchdown and on the march in the final moments.

The home fans were on their feet, urging the Ducks to make the one last play it needed to take down the kings of the Pac-10.