Seeking Nine Wins Quarterback Chase Daniel has led Missouri to its highest ranking in 28 years, but the team is still looking up in the Big 12 standings. The seventh-ranked Tigers look to reach the nine-win mark for the first time in 38 years when they meet struggling Texas A&M and embattled coach Dennis Franchione on Saturday in their final home game of the season.
Author: Anthony Rome
Top 20 SEC Showdown Behind a three-game winning streak, Georgia has moved another step closer to playing in the SEC title game. Auburn, meanwhile, still hopes to represent the West Division in the conference championship. The 10th-ranked Bulldogs and No. 18 Tigers both seek to build on their recent strong play when the teams renew their rivalry and meet for the 111th time on Saturday.
SEC Battle in Knoxville Following a blowout victory over a lesser nonconference opponent, Tennessee is set to close the regular season against three SEC opponents with a spot in the conference championship game at stake. The 22nd-ranked Volunteers begin their final push for the SEC East crown on Saturday as they try to slow down Arkansas and Heisman Trophy hopeful Darren McFadden at Neyland Stadium.
Thinking Upset Alabama look to rebound from a devastating loss by avenging one from last season. The Crimson Tide hope to hold on to their status as a Top 25 team Saturday when they visit SEC rival Mississippi State.
BCS Bowl Hopes Still Alive With its national title hopes all but gone, Arizona State is now trying to keep its BCS bowl hopes from slipping away. The ninth-ranked Sun Devils look to bounce back from their first loss of the year when they visit banged-up UCLA on Saturday at the Rose Bowl.
Should be a Breeze After grabbing a share of the Western Athletic Conference lead, Boise State shouldn’t have trouble staying on top before its regular season finale that could determine the league champion. The No. 19 Broncos look for an eighth consecutive victory and seventh straight over winless Utah State in a road matchup Saturday.
Key Big East Matchup In a year of unprecedented success, No. 16 Connecticut can add another first to its list Saturday if it can be the first ranked team this season to defeat Cincinnati in a key Big East matchup.
Still Seeking Victory The Hornets franchise wasn’t even in existence the last time the Portland Trail Blazers lost their first four games. New Orleans, meanwhile, has won its first four for the second consecutive year. The Hornets look to continue their hot start Wednesday night when they face the winless Trail Blazers in the season’s first game at the Rose Garden.
Back in the Top 25 Kentucky enjoyed its most productive weekend in a while, and it didn’t even play a game. Despite coming off two consecutive losses, the Wildcats moved back into the rankings at No. 24 during their bye week and look to stay in the poll with a victory Saturday at Vanderbilt.
Plenty on the Line Clemson’s winning streak has helped it get back into the race in the ACC’s Atlantic Division. Wake Forest’s run is over, but it’s also right in the mix for the division title. The 20th-ranked Tigers host the Demon Deacons on Saturday, with the loser likely to have its chance of playing in the ACC championship game come to an end.