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Later Gator

Wes Byrum started celebrating before his kick even cleared the uprights. He knew it was good when it left his foot.

For Auburn, it was actually perfect. For Florida, it was a kick where it hurt most.

USC Looks To Stay Perfect

If there's one thing Southern California does better than run the football, it's defend against the run.

Top-ranked USC takes one of the nation's best rushing offenses and rushing defenses to Seattle on Saturday as it continues its quest for an unprecedented sixth straight conference title with a matchup against Washington.

Big Ten Showdown

Behind its best defensive effort of the season last week, Wisconsin was able to extend the nation's longest winning streak as well as its recent dominance of Big Ten opponents.

The ninth-ranked Badgers look to build on that performance and continue both runs when they host unbeaten Michigan State on Saturday.

Rivalry Resumed

Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer will be up against a familiar foe Saturday as his team kicks off its conference schedule.

Beamer resumes his rivalry with North Carolina coach Butch Davis when his 17th-ranked Hokies (3-1) host the rebuilding Tar Heels (1-3, 0-1 ACC).

Friday Night Lights

Jim Leavitt was in his office, watching film and making plans for the biggest game in South Florida's relatively brief football history when he decided to take a little night stroll.