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Big Ten Matchup in Illinois

For the first 10 weeks of the season, coach Ron Zook was quietly leading a rejuvenated Illinois football program. Last weekend, the resurgence got a lot louder.

After beating the top-ranked team in the country for the first time since 1956, the No. 20 Illini look to close their first winning regular season in six years on a high note when they host Northwestern on Saturday.

Duck Soup

Oregon's national title dream has ended.

Quarterback Dennis Dixon's Heisman Trophy campaign also took a heavy blow.

Will Brennan Be Ready?

Nevada's defense might not be able to stop Colt Brennan from becoming the all-time NCAA leader in touchdown passes. It remains to be seen whether doctors can hold him back.

The Hawaii quarterback is expected to be a game-time decision Friday night when the No. 13 Warriors seek to remain unbeaten as they visit the Wolf Pack.

Ducks Rested & Ready

The recent bye week was beneficial for Dennis Dixon and the entire Oregon program.

With their quarterback healthy and expected to start, the second-ranked Ducks return to action Thursday night when they visit Arizona in a Pac-10 matchup.

KU Trying to Stay Focused

Kansas is in the midst of a remarkable run from nowhere to legitimate national title contender, but coach Mark Mangino doesn't want his team looking ahead.

It might be pretty hard not to.

Mangino hopes to keep his fourth-ranked Jayhawks focused and avoid a letdown against Big 12 basement dweller Iowa State on Saturday when they play their final home game of the season.