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Battle in the Bayou

Coach Les Miles may not agree with his LSU team being ranked No. 1, but he and his Tigers are embracing the challenge of trying to defend the top ranking heading into a pivotal SEC clash with Florida on Saturday.

Red River Rivalry

The annual matchup between Oklahoma and Texas is one of the most eagerly awaited on the college football schedule. On Saturday, it's been ramped up to a must-win game for both sides.

Big East Battle

West Virginia quarterback Pat White might have seen his chances at winning the Heisman Trophy diminish when he suffered a thigh injury last week. Hours later, the Mountaineers may have watched their national title hopes disappear.

White's status is still uncertain for Saturday, when 13th-ranked West Virginia (4-1, 0-1) will look to bounce back from a loss when they travel to Big East rival Syracuse (1-4, 1-0).

SEC Showdown

Kentucky vs. South Carolina? Gamecocks coach Steve Spurrier knows too well where this game used to rank in the Southeastern Conference.

Hawaii 5-0

Hawaii has long had a reputation for putting up big numbers - and allowing them, too.
This year, the Warriors are still scoring in bunches, but now they're also stopping people.