No. 9 Oklahoma at No. 1 Missouri

Oklahoma has won 17 of the last 18 games against Missouri, including a 41-31 victory in October. However, things have changed since that game.

Oklahoma will be without running back DeMarco Murray and defensive end Auston English is a game-time decision. Murray is a big loss since he averages six yards a carry and leads the team with 15 touchdowns. Allen Patrick filled in nicely with 202 rushing yards last week. English has 17 tackles for loss and averages a sack per game. He has been inactive since an ankle injury on November third.

Missouri's running back Tony Temple was not able to play in the regular season game. Now he's healthy and is a legitimate threat running the ball. With Temple, wide receiver Jeremy Maclin and a typical Chase Daniel performance Missouri can win this game.

The View's Take
Had Ohio State finished the regular season undefeated Buckeye fans would be pulling for Missouri to win this game.

As it stands, a Missouri loss is the only thing standing in the way of the Buckeyes making it to the BCS title game. OU is now the surrogate OSU.

Oklahoma 35, Missouri 28


Oklahoma’s History Against LSU

Overall Record: 64-23-5
Points Scored: 2,037-1,059
Avg. Score: 22-12

Players
QB
MIZ- Chase Daniel 3,951 yards, 33 TD, 9 INT, 70.5%
OK- Sam Bradford 2,670 yards, 32 TD, 7 INT, 70.2%

RB
MIZ- Tony Temple 732 yards, 4.9, 8 TD

OK- Allen Patrick 839 yards, 5.7, 7 TD

WR
MIZ- Jeremy Maclin 69 rec, 954 yards, 13.8, 9 TD
MIZ- Martin Rucker 75 rec, 739 yards, 9.9, 8 TD

OK- Malcom Kelly 45 rec, 749 yards, 16.6, 9 TD
OK- Juaquin Iglesias 57 rec, 822 yards, 14.4, 4 TD

Defense
OK- Auston English 13 sacks, 17 TFL

Pittsburgh at No. 2 West Virginia

Scott McKillop and Joe Clermond must lead Pittsburgh's defense on a mission most of America sees as impossible. That mission is to stop Pat White and West Virginia's offense.

McKillop leads the nation with 142 tackles and Clermond wreaks havoc in backfields (9.5 sacks and 11.5 tackles for loss), but White, Steve Slaton and Noel Devine have too much speed and talent to be stopped.

For Pitt to win this game three things have to happen. First, West Virginia needs to turn the ball over at least three times. Second, LeSean McCoy needs to rush for over 200 yards. Third, Pat Bostick cannot throw an interception.

Why Pitt will lose.

West Virginia doesn't turn the ball over. The Mountaineers have a plus 13 turnover/takeaway ratio and Pittsburgh is at negative six. West Virginia leads the Big East in rushing defense and will shut down the Panthers talented freshman. Pittsburgh's offense is ranked 99th passing the ball and Bostick has thrown more interceptions (11) than touchdowns (8).

West Virginia has won the last two games against Pitt 52-14 and 52-21. Mission impossible indeed.

West Virginia 52, Pitt 17

Pittsburgh's Record At West Virginia Last Ten Games
Away Last Ten: 4-4-2
Points Scored: 210-262
Avg. Score: 21-26

The Players
QB PIT- Tyler Lorenzen 2,118 yards, 12 TD, 5 INT, 58.0%
WV- Pat White 1,391 yards, 11 TD, 3 INT, 69.0%

RB
PIT- LeSean Bostick 1,180 yards, 5.0, 14 TD
WV- Steve Slaton 1,144 yards, 7.0, 14 TD
WV- Pat White 1,042 yards, 5.2, 17 TD

WR
PIT- T.J. Porter 35 rec, 327 yards, 9.3, 0 TD
PIT- Oderick Turner 33 rec, 467 yards, 14.2, 5 TD

WV- Darius Reynaud 56 rec, 645 yards, 11.5, 11 TD
WV- Steve Slaton 24 rec, 339 yards, 14.1, 1 TD

Defense
PIT- Scott McKillop 142 tackles
PIT- Joe Clermond 9.5 sacks, 11.5 TFL

WV- Reed Williams 53 tackles, 7.5 TFL

No. 11 Virginia Tech at No. 6 Boston College

Do you like offense or defense? If you're offensive minded Boston College is your team.

Matt Ryan has guided the Eagles to an ACC best 331.75 passing yards and 440 total yards of offense per game. BC's Achilles’ heel is pass defense as they are ranked 106th.

Virginia Tech is the ACC's best defensive team. The Hokies are second in the nation holding opponents to fewer than 16 ppg and are plus 13 in turnover margin. However, V-Tech is ranked 97th in total offense.

Boston College has won three of the last four games in this series. Unfortunately for them, the Hokies will win the game that matters the most.

If Oklahoma and Pittsburgh win Virginia Tech could be playing Ohio State in New Orleans.

Virginia Tech 27, Boston College 20

Virginia Tech's Record Against Boston College
Overall Record: 9-5
Points Scored: 357-260
Avg. Score: 26-19

The Players
QB VT- Sean Glennon 1,462 yards, 8 TD, 2 INT, 62.2%
VT- Tyrod Taylor 888 yards, 5 TD, 2 INT, 54.4%
BC- Matt Ryan 3,953 yards, 28 TD, 16 INT, 60.0%

RB
VT- Branden Ore 821 yards, 3.6, 8 TD
VT- Tyrod Taylor 395 yards, 4.5, 6 TD

BC- Andre Callender 905 yards, 4.7, 9 TD 4 Rec TD
BC- L.V. Whitworth 342 yards, 4.5, 3 TD

WR
VT- Justin Harper 35 rec, 549 yards, 15.7, 4 TD
VT- Josh Morgan 35 rec, 467 yards, 13.3, 4 TD

BC- Rich Gunnell 54 rec, 749 yards, 13.9, 5 TD
BC- Brandon Robinson 50 rec, 720 yards, 14.4, 5 TD

Defense
VT- Xavier Adibi 99 tackles 11 TFL
BC- Jamie Silva 110 tackles

Washington at No. 12 Hawaii

With a win Hawaii will join Utah and Boise State as the only non-BCS schools to play in a BCS bowl. The path to victory appears clear against Washington. Pass, pass, pass and pass some more.

The Huskies are ranked 85th in pass defense while Hawaii puts up more than 450 passing yards per game. On the season Davone Bess has gained 1,164 yards and Ryan Grace-Mullen has racked-up 1,214. Bess and Grace-Mullen have combined for 23 of Colt Brennan's 33 touchdown passes.

If Jake Locker and the Huskies play like they did against Cal two weeks ago Hawaii will lose.
If Washington (4-8) looks at this game as a nice beach vacation the Warriors will be celebrating a BCS bowl invitation.

Hawaii 49, Washington 28


Washington’s History Against Hawaii

Overall Record: 1-0
Points Scored: 53-13
Avg. Score: 53-13

The Players
QB HAW- Colt Brennan 3,732 yards, 33 TD, 14 INT, 69.9%
WAS- Jake Locker 1,920 yards, 14 TD, 14 INT, 46.9%

RB
WAS- Louis Rankin 1,149 yards, 5.4, 6 TD
WAS- Jake Locker 903 yards, 5.8, 12 TD

WR
HAW- Ryan Grice-Mullen 90 rec, 1,214 yards, 13.5, 11 TD
HAW- Davone Bess 96 rec, 1,164 yards, 12.1, 12 TD

WAS- Anthony Russo 46 rec, 728 yards, 15.8, 5 TD

Defense
HAW- Solomon Eliminian 120 tackles

No. 20 Connecticut at No. 3 West Virginia Week 13

The defensive unit is the strength of UConn's team. The Huskies have held ten of their last eleven opponents under 20 points and are ranked third nationally in scoring defense.

Danny Lansanah leads the defense with 109 tackles but will have his hands full with Pat White, Steve Slaton, Noel Devine and company.

This season White has thrown for 1,391 yards, 11 touchdowns and only three interceptions. White is putting up Heisman worthy numbers when you add his 958 rushing yards and 12 rushing touchdowns. The numbers most relevant to the Mountaineers will be getting to 10-1.

West Virginia 20, UConn 17


UCONN’s History Against West Virginia

Overall Record: 0-3
Points Scored: 43-113
Avg. Score: 14-38

Home Record: 0-2
Points Scored: 30-68
Avg. Score: 15-34

Away Record: 0-1
Points Scored: 13-45
Avg. Score: 13-4


The Players
QB CON- Tyler Lorenzen 2,118 yards, 12 TD, 5 INT, 58.0%
WV- Pat White 1,391 yards, 11 TD, 3 INT, 69.0%

RB
CON- Andre Dixon 742 yards, 5.1, 3 TD
CON- Donald Brown 620 yards, 4.6, 7 TD

WV- Steve Slaton 988 yards, 5.2, 15 TD
WV- Pat White 958 yards, 6.5, 12 TD

WR
CON- Terence Jeffers 39 rec, 522 yards, 13.4, 5 TD

WV- Darius Reynaud 51 rec, 569 yards, 11.2, 10 TD
WV- Steve Slaton 22 rec, 328 yards, 14.9, 1 TD

Defense
WV- Reed Williams 53 tackles, 7.5 TFL
CON- Danny Lansanah 6.5 sacks, 10.5 TFL

No. 4 Missouri at No. 2 Kansas

Mighty mites Chase Daniel and Todd Reesing have played well enough to get their teams in a position to possibly play for the national championship. Both quarterbacks are under 5'10” (don't believe their listed heights), but play much larger.

Missouri's Chase Daniel has thrown for 3,590 yards 30 touchdowns and 9 interceptions. Daniel likes to connect with Martin Rucker and speedster Jeremy Maclin. Maclin leads the team with 9 receiving touchdowns and averages 15 yards per reception.

Kansas' Reesing has thrown for 2,900 yards, 30 touchdowns and only 4 interceptions. Like Daniel, Reesing throws the majority of his passes to two receivers. Marcus Henry and Dexton Fields lead the Jayhawks in receptions. Henry averages 19.5 yards per catch and has 8 touchdowns.

Not only are Missouri and Kansas playing for a spot in the BCS championship game, but this is also a grudge match. Kansas would have a 54-52-9 series lead, but the Jayhawks had to forfeit a win from 1960. That means the series is tied 53-53-9.

Saturday's winner not only controls its own destiny, but gets bragging rights. A Missouri victory leads to Kansas misery.

Missouri 38, Kansas 35

Kansas’ History Against Missouri

Overall Record: 54-52-9
Points Scored: 1,769-1,906
Avg. Score: 15-17

Home Record: 26-17-3
Points Scored: 782-768
Avg. Score: 17-17

Away Record: 6-4
Points Scored: 239-212
Avg. Score: 24-21

The Players
QB MIZ- Chase Daniel 3,590 yards, 30 TD, 9 INT, 69.3%
KU- Todd Reesing 2,900 yards, 30 TD, 4 INT, 63.3%

RB
MIZ- Tony Temple 634 yards, 5.0, 8 TD

KU- Brandon McAnderson 1,019 yards, 6.3, 15 TD
KU- Jake Sharp 788 yards, 5.8, 7 TD

WR
MIZ- Jeremy Maclin 59 rec, 885 yards, 15.0, 9 TD
MIZ- Martin Rucker 70 rec, 699 yards, 10.0, 7 TD

KU- Marcus Henry 50 rec, 977 yards, 19.5, 8 TD
KU- Dexton Fields 48 rec, 617 yards, 12.9, 5 TD

Oklahoma State at No. 10 Oklahoma

After losing back-to-back games to Oklahoma State in 2001 and 2002 Oklahoma has won four straight in the series. A fifth straight win will earn the Sooners a spot in next week's Big 12 Championship game.

Oklahoma State's quarterback, Zac Robinson, gives the Cowboys a legitimate chance at winning this game.
Robinson is a threat through the air and ground. He has thrown for 2,417 yards and 19 touchdowns while rushing for 705 yards and seven touchdowns.

Not only will Oklahoma have to contend with Robinson, but injuries as well. Running back DeMarco Murray dislocated his kneecap and quarterback Sam Bradford suffered a concussion in last week's loss to Texas. Murray will not play, but Allen Patrick (637 yards) will fill in nicely for the Sooners.

Oklahoma 33, Oklahoma State 24


Oklahoma’s Record Against Oklahoma State

Overall Record: 78-15-7
Points Scored: 2,765-999
Avg. Score: 28-10

Home Record: 37-8-2
Points Scored: 1,335-434
Avg. Score: 28-9

The Players
QB OSU- Zac Robinson 2,417 yards, 19 TD, 8 INT, 60.6%
OU- Sam Bradford 2,520 yards, 28 TD, 6 INT, 70.0%

RB
OSU- Dontrell Savage 1,064 yards, 5.9, 7 TD
OSU- Zac Robinson 705 yards, 6.4, 7 TD

OU- DeMarco Murray 764 yards, 6.0, 13 TD
OU- Allen Patrick 637 yards, 5.4, 5 TD

WR
OSU- Adarius Bowman 61 rec, 932 yards, 15.3, 7 TD
OSU- Brandon Pettigrew 32 rec, 501 yards, 15.7, 4 TD

OU- Juaquin Iglesias 55 rec, 778 yards, 14.1, 4 TD
OU- Malcolm Kelly 43 rec, 739 yards, 17.2, 9 TD

No. 8 Virginia Tech at No. 16 Week 13

The winner of this game will win the ACC Coastal Division and play in next week's ACC Championship game.

Virginia is coming off of a bye week after spanking Miami 48-0 two weeks ago. Virginia Tech defeated the Hurricanes 44-14 last week. Don't expect these teams to combine for more than 44 points this week.

Led by Chris Long (12 sacks, 17 TFL), Virginia's defensive unit allows less than 18 points per game. Virginia Tech is even stouter allowing less than 15 ppg.

As good as the defenses are, the offenses are bad. Virginia Tech ranks 103rd in total offense and Virginia is 99th. Look for Virginia Tech's running back Branden Ore and return specialist Eddie Royal to be the difference in this game.

Virginia Tech 23, Virginia 20

Florida State at No. 12 Florida Week 13

Although Bobby Bowden has guided Florida State to a bowl game every year since 1982 there are some grumblings in Tallahassee.

After last season's 7-6 record Bowden was persuaded to overhaul the offensive coaching staff with a multi-million dollar make-over. That money bought the Seminoles the nation's 94th ranked rushing offense and a 7-4 record.

Tim Tebow should have another Heisman worthy performance as he hands FSU their fourth straight loss to the Gators. The 'Noles are staring down another 7-6 season.

Florida 45, Florida State 14


Florida State’s Record Against Florida
Overall Record: 19-30-2
Points Scored: 986-1,183
Avg. Score: 19-23

Home Record: 10-11-1
Points Scored: 521-463 Avg. Score: 24-21

Away Record: 8-18-1
Points Scored: 422-651 Avg. Score: 16-24

Sugar Bowl: 1-1
Points Scored: 43-69
22-35

The Players
QB FLA- Tim Tebow 2,870 yards, 26 TD, 6 INT, 68.5%
FSU- Drew Weatherford 1,585 yards, 8 TD, 1 INT, 59.7%

RB
FLA- Tim Tebow 749 yards, 4.1, 20 TD
FLA- Kestahn Moore 548 yards, 5.6, 6 TD

FSU- Antone Smith 657 yards, 3.8, 3 TD

WR
FLA- Percy Harvin 45 rec, 714 yards, 15.9, 3 TD
FLA- Andre Caldwell 48 rec, 665 yards, 13.9, 4 TD

FSU-Gregg Carr 38 rec, 688 yards, 18.1, 3 TD
FSU- De’Cody Fagg 44 rec, 657 yards, 14.9, 5 TD

Defense
FLA- Brandon Spikes 108 tackles 11 TFL
FSU= Geno Hayes 5 sacks, 71 tackles, 17.5 TFL

Arkansas at No. 1 LSU

For LSU to stay in the hunt for a national title the Tigers' defense will have to maintain its dominance.
This season the Bayou Bengals have held opponents to under 79 rushing yards a game and are ranked second in the nation in total defense. That might be easier said than done.

Arkansas is the SEC's best team at running the ball. Together, Darren McFadden and Felix Jones have gained 2,551 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns. As a team the Razorbacks are averaging over 288 yards on the ground per game.

LSU has won the last four games against Arkansas and hasn't lost at home to the Razorbacks since 1993. Les Miles may find it easier to prepare for Arkansas than handling the Michigan inquiries.

LSU 37, Arkansas 20


Arkansas’ History Against LSU
Overall Record: 17-32-2
Points Scored: 707-776

Home Record: 1-1
Points Scored: 562-37
Avg. Score: 23-19

Away Record: 1-6
Points Scored: 152-233
Avg. Score: 22-33

The Players
QB LSU- Matt Flynn 2,024 yards, 14 TD, 10 INT, 56.5%
ARK- Casey Dick 1,404 yards, 17 TD, 9 INT, 57.1%

RB
LSU- Jacob Hester 771 yards, 5.0, 9 TD
LSU- Keiland Williams 377 yards, 7.1, 6 TD

ARK- Darren McFadden 1,519 yards, 5.6, 12 TD
ARK- Felix Jones 1,032 yards, 9.1, 11 TD

WR
LSU- Brandon LaFell 42 rec, 554 yards, 13.2, 2 TD
LSU- Demetrius Byrd 23 rec, 475 yards, 20.7, 4 TD

ARK- Peyton Hillis 39 rec, 423 yards, 10.8, 3 TD

Defense
LSU- Kirston Pittman 6.5 sacks, 11.5 TFL
ARK- Ernest Mitchell 3.5 sacks, 9 TFL
ARK- Matt Hewitt 96 tackles

No. 19 Boise State at No. 15 Hawaii Week 13

At stake in this game is a possible BCS bowl and the WAC title. Boise State has won six straight against Hawaii and leads the series 6-2.

Provided neither team indulged on an abundance of turkey on Thanksgiving the scoreboard operator should be in for a long day. Hawaii leads the nation averaging 48 points per game and Boise State is ranked third scoring over 44 ppg.

Most people know about Hawaii's Colt Brennan and his record setting numbers, however Boise State's Taylor Tharp has been overlooked. Tharp has completed 69.1 percent of his passes for 2,839 yards and 27 touchdowns. That's a favorable comparison to Brennan's 3,237 yards, 28 touchdowns and 69.1 percent completion rating.

The deciding factor in this game will be Boise State’s defense and running game. Boise State leads the WAC in most defensive categories. Combine the solid defense with the running abilities of Ian Johnson and Jeremy Avery and Boise State will ruin Hawaii's BCS dreams.

Boise State 53, Hawaii 28


Boise State’s History Against Hawaii

Overall Record: 6-2
Points Scored: 318-212
Avg. Score: 40-27

Home Record: 3-0
Points Scored: 168-68
Avg. Score: 56-23

Away Record: 3-2
Points Scored: 150-144
Avg. Score: 30-29

The Players
QB HAW- Colt Brennan 3,237 yards, 28 TD, 12 INT, 69.1%
BSU- Taylor Tharp 2,839 yards, 27 TD, 8 INT, 69.1%

RB
BSU- Ian Johnson 944 yards, 5.2, 14 TD
BSU- Jermy Avery 563 yards, 6.6, 8 TD

WR
HAW- Ryan Grice-Mullen 85 rec, 1,159 yards, 13.6, 10 TD
HAW- Davone Bess 81 rec, 983 yards, 12.1, 10 TD

BSU- Jeremy Childs 74 rec, 943 yards, 12.7, 9 TD
BSU- Titus Young 35 rec, 577 yards, 16.5, 5 TD

Defense
HAW- Adam Leonard 87 tackles, 10 TFL
BSU- Kyle Gingg 85 tackles, 8 TFL

No. 13 Texas at Texas A&M Week 13

Texas will play Texas A&M for the 106th time today and leads the series 68-34-3. Last year the Aggies defeated the Longhorns 12-7 ending Texas' six game winning streak against them.

I didn't fork over $1,500 to Dennis Franchione for inside information, but I'm certain A&M will try to defeat Texas by running the ball. Behind the legs of quarterback Stephen McGee and Jorvorskie Lane, the Aggies are ranked 14th in the nation in rushing offense. McGee leads the team with 828 rushing yards and Lane has carried the ball into the endzone 16 times.

Texas has a decent runner in Jamaal Charles. Charles leads the Big 12 with 1,366 rushing yards and has 15 TDs. Colt McCoy's arm (2,900 passing yards) gives the Longhorns a balanced offense. Provided McCoy throws to his receivers, Texas should win this grind-it-out ball game. If the Longhorns win, and Oklahoma loses, Texas will play for the Big 12 title.

Texas 24, Texas A&M 21



Texas’ Record Against Texas A&M

Overall Record: 68-34-3
Points Scored: 2,011-1,307
Avg. Score: 19-13

Away Record: 23-21-2
Points Scored: 815-676
Avg. Score: 18-15


The Players
QB A&M- Stepehn McGee 1,785 yards, 9 TD, 5 INT, 56.2%
TEX- Colt McCoy 2,900 yards, 20 TD, 17 INT, 65.9%

RB
A&M- Stephen McGee 828 yards, 5.2, 4 TD
A&M- Jorvorskie Lane 677 yards, 4.8, 16 TD

TEX- Jamaal Charles 1,366 yards, 6.4, 15 TD

WR
TEX- Nate Jones 61 rec, 695 yards, 11.4, 5 TD
TEX- Quan Cosby 58 rec, 613 yards, 10.6, 5 TD

Defense
A&M- Mark Dodge 94 tackles
TEX- Lamarr Houston 4 sacks, 9.5 TFL

Nebraska at Colorado Week 13

Deserving or not, the winner of this game will become bowl eligible. Colorado could have won its sixth game of the season two weeks ago. Instead the Buffaloes lost to Missouri (10-55) and last week Iowa State defeated them 28-31.

Coming off of a record loss to Kansas (39-76) nobody expected Nebraska to show up last week. Instead the Cornhuskers lambasted Kansas State 73-31 to keep their bowl dreams alive.

Nebraska's backup quarterback, Joe Ganz, will try to repeat his school record 519 yards and seven touchdowns from a week ago to let head coach Bill Callahan finish on a positive note.

Nebraska 33, Colorado 28

The Game

The more things change, the more they stay the same. What a hackneyed cliché. However, it continues to ring true for the Big Ten. The conference champion will again be decided by the winner of The Game. Ohio State has won 30 Big Ten championships and Michigan has won 42. In the last thirty years Ohio State and Michigan have combined for at least a share of 26 Big Ten titles. Two things will separate Saturday’s game from the others. Both teams lost the week before The Game for only the second time and this could be Lloyd Carr’s last appearance against the Buckeyes.

Why are most Ohio State fans down this week? Because the Buckeyes lost to Illinois? Had someone told you in July that Ohio State would only have one loss and be ranked seventh in the country going into the Michigan game would you have believed them? Yet, that is where the team is and most fans have turned into a gang of gloom and doom. The Nancy nay sayers are braced for the upcoming loss to Michigan and the consolation prize of the Citrus or Outback Bowl.

I'd like to try and penetrate some rays of positivity down on the destitute Buckeye Nation. This isn't the first time a Jim Tressel coached team lost the week before playing Michigan. It's the third time. In 2001 Ohio State lost at home to Illinois (22-34) and defeated the Wolverines in the Big House 26-20. In 2004 Tressel and the Buckeyes lost at Purdue (17-24) and were able to beat Michigan 37-21 in Columbus. That was the first game of Troy Smith's trilogy against the Maize and Blue. This season, like 2001, the Buckeyes lost to the Illini at home and Tressel will have them ready to win again in Ann Arbor.

As a fan you should be excited about the opportunity Ohio State has. With a victory it will only be the third time in Ohio State’s history that the Buckeyes defeated Michigan four straight games. Francis A. Schmidt (1934-1937), Woody (1960-1963) and soon to be added to that short list, Jim Tressel.

As a fan you should be excited that Ohio State has an opportunity to go back to the Rose Bowl. Ohio State has not played in the Rose Bowl since the 1996 season. For some of you it may not match a “national championship”, but wouldn’t a win over Michigan and a Rose Bowl victory be a nice ending to a season in which Ohio State was supposed to finish fourth…in the Big Ten?

Ohio State 24, Michigan 16

Illinois at No. 1 Ohio State Week 11

Saturday you will be able to watch 16-point favorite Ohio State play Illinois on ABC. With a victory the Buckeyes will improve to 61-29-4 against the Illini, retain the IlliBuck trophy and extend their Big Ten regular season winning streak to 21 games.

Ohio State was fortunate that P.J. Hill was injured last week. This week the defense won't be as lucky. Illinois' Rashard Mendenhall comes into the game with 1,314 rushing yards, 573 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns. He averages over seven yards of offense every time he touches the ball.

Juice Williams is hoping to have a repeat of his performance against Minnesota last week. Williams had season highs in rushing (133 yards) and passing (207 yards). The sophomore will need to lean on Mendenhall and Arrelious Benn (46 receptions for 573 receiving yards) as he plays in Ohio Stadium for the first time.

Beanie Wells may find the yards hard to come by this week. J Leman (102 tackles) and Will Davis (10.5 TFL and 7.5 sacks) anchor a solid rush defense. Brian Robiskie (touchdowns in three straight games) and Brian Hartline should have big games against the Illini's 81st ranked pass defense.

The View's Take
Is it just a coincidence that annoy and Illinois rhyme? Not if you're an Ohio State fan old enough to remember the Cooper era. Between 1988 and 1994 the Illini were 6-1 against the Buckeyes. On the bright side, Illinois has lost the last nine games against Ohio State when the Buckeyes are ranked No. 1.

Ohio State 33, Illinois 24

No. 12 Michigan at Wisconsin Week 11

This week Michigan gets Ohio State's leftovers. The Wolverines have won eight straight games and are in the hunt for the Big Ten title. A major factor for this recent success is the defense. The Wolverines' defense is ranked in the top 20 in sacks, tackles for loss, pass and total defense.

Win or lose Michigan will be playing for the Big Ten title next week against Ohio State.

Michigan 28, Wisconsin 20

No. 18 Auburn at No. 10 Georgia Week 11

Georgia's freshman running back, Knowshon Moreno, has rushed for 1,006 yards and nine touchdowns in nine games. Moreno and the Bulldogs should face a challenge against Auburn's defense. The Tigers are holding opponents under 15 ppg and are ranked 8th in the NCAA in total defense. Auburn leads the series 53-49-8, but this year is for the Dawgs.

Georgia 17, Auburn 13

No. 15 Florida at South Carolina Week 11

South Carolina's top ranked pass defense is in jeopardy against Tim Tebow. Tebow ranks first in pass efficiency. Then again, the Gamecock's pass defense ranking might be safe.

Florida, like every other opponent, should be able to run all day against the Gamecocks. South Carolina's defense is allowing over 206 rushing yards per game.

This will be Spurrier's second straight loss to his former team after defeating the Gators in 2005.

Florida 30, South Carolina 14

Air Force at Notre Dame Week 11

If Air Force defeats Notre Dame it will be the first time since 1944 that the Irish lost to two service academies in the same season.

Like Navy last week, Air Force will use the run to defeat Notre Dame. The Falcons average over 270 rushing yards a game and could top 300 against the Irish. Notre Dame's defense is ranked 95th against the run and is allowing opponents to score over 31 ppg.

Air Force will make Notre Dame 1-9 for the first time since 1963. Going back to last season, the sliding Irish have won once in the previous eleven games. Make that twelve games.

Air Force 41, Notre Dame 28

Wisconsin at No. 1 Ohio State Week 10

Wisconsin has won the last two games against Ohio State and four out of the last six. However, the top-ranked Buckeyes are favored by 15.5-points over the 21st ranked Badgers.

Wisconsin is a heavy underdog because P.J. Hill has a bruised left foot and his backup, Lance Smith, is suspended from playing away games. That leaves freshman Zach Brown to carry most of the load if Hill can't perform.

If the running game has troubles Wisconsin's offense will need Tyler Donovan to show his senior leadership. Donovan has thrown for 1,855 yards and 12 touchdowns, but he has also thrown nine interceptions.

Donovan has a playmaker in tight end Travis Beckum. Beckum is among the nation's best tight ends with 625 receiving yards and three TDs. The Badgers might be without receiver Luke Swan, but senior Paul Hubbard should be at full speed after suffering a knee injury in the second week.

The View's Take
Most fans won’t be able to watch Beanie Wells pass the 1,000-yard rushing mark as the Buckeyes improve to 10-0. What happened to only missing the YSU and Akron games?

I find it ridiculous that Time Warner and the Big Ten are keeping the majority of Central Ohio from watching the No. 1 team in the country. They're also going to prevent fans from watching at least 13 of the basketball games. Shame on both of them.

Ohio State 27, Wisconsin 10

Ohio State's History Against Wisconsin
Overall
50-17-5
1,574-863
22-12

Home 27-7-3
923-426
25-12

Away
23-10-2
651-437
19-13

Last Ten
5-5 181-171
18-17

The Players
QB
O-State- Todd Boeckman 1,799 yards 21 TD 8 INT 66.5%
UW- Tyler Donovan 1,855 yards 12 TD 9 INT 59.2%

RB
O-State- Beanie Wells 996 yards, 5.7 ypc, 7 TD
UW- P.J. Hill 1,066 yards, 5.0 ypc, 14 TD

WR
O-State- Brian Robiskie 41 rec, 787 yards, 19.2 ypc, 8 TD
O-State- Brian Hartline 34 rec, 429 yards 12.6 ypc, 5 TD

UW- TE Travis Beckum 53 rec, 625 yards 11.8 ypc, 3 TD
UW- Luke Swan 25 rec, 451 yards 18.0 ypc, 2 TD

No. 4 Arizona State at No. 5 Oregon Week 10

Arizona State continues to win. If the Sun Devils can win the remaining games on their schedule, they should be in New Orleans. That will be a tough task.

ASU passed the first hurdle last week by defeating Cal. This week they face Dennis Dixon and the Pac-10's best offense. Although I normally like the team with the best defense to win the game, Oregon has too many weapons (Dixon, Jonathon Stewart and Jaison Swain) and the home-field advantage.

Oregon 31, Arizona State 23

Oregon's History Against Arizona State
Overall Record: 11-15
Points Scored: 697-749
Avg. Score: 27-29

Home Record: 7-7
Points Scored: 389-376
Avg. Score: 28-27

Away Record: 4-8
Points Scored: 308-373
Avg. Score: 26-31

The Players
QB
ORE- Dennis Dixon 1,885 yards, 16 TD, 3 INT, 68.8%
ASU- Rudy Carpenter 1,949 yards, 17 TD, 7 INT, 65.4%

RB
ORE- Jonathon Stewart 1,043 yards, 6.7 ypc, 9 TD
ASU- Ryan Torain 553 yards, 5.0 ypc, 5 TD,

WR
ORE- Jaison Williams 32 rec, 515 yards, 16.2, 5 TD
ASU- Chris McGaha 27 rec, 381 yards, 14.1, 0 TD
ASU- Michael Jones 432 yards, 16.6, 5 TD

No. 3 LSU at No. 24 Alabama Week 10

The talk going into this game will be about Alabama's head coach, Nick Saban, coaching against his former team. The Crimson Tide has lost the last three games against the Tigers, but still holds a 43-22-5 series lead.

Fortunately for Saban this game is being played in Tuscaloosa. Unfortunately for Saban he's going to find out what it's like to play against LSU's defense.

LSU 33, Alabama 17

Navy at Notre Dame

Navy has lost 43 straight games to Notre Dame. 1963 was the last time the Midshipmen had a victory over the Fighting Irish. That was when a guy named Kennedy was president.

After losing to Delaware (52-59) last week you would assume the 44th loss would be imminent. You would assume wrong. Navy will use its top ranked rushing offense (2,743 yards) to run over Notre Dame's deficient rushing defense.

Expect Navy's coach, Paul Johnson, to use misdirection and a couple of big play-action passes to pull off the victory.

Navy 44, Notre Dame 33

Notre Dame's History Against Navy
Overall Record: 70-9-1
Points Scored: 2,181-830
Avg. Score: 27-10

Home Record: 27-3
Points Scored: 946-353
Avg. Score: 32-12

Away Record: 43-6-1
Points Scored: 1,235-477
Avg. Score: 25-10

The Players
QB
ND- Evan Sharpley 596 yards, 3 TD, 3 INT, 53.1%
BC- Kaipo-Noa Kaheaku-Enhada 634 yards, 4 TD, 4 INT, 54.5%

RB
ND- James Aldridge 249 yards, 0 TD
Navy- Kaip-Noa Keheaku-Enhada 655 yards, 5.0 ypc, 11 TD
Navy- Eric Kettani 557 yards, 5.6 ypc, 6 TD

WR
ND- TE John Carlson 26 rec, 188 yards, 7.2 ypc, 1 TD
ND- Robby Parris 22 rec, 287 yards, 13.0 ypc, 1 TD

Navy- Zerbin Singleton 9 rec, 162 yards, 18.0 ypc, 0 TD
Navy- O.J. Washington 9 rec, 215 yards, 23.9 ypc, 1 TD

Florida State at No. 2 Boston College Week 10

Florida State is only one victory away from becoming bowl eligible, but that victory won't come this week. Boston College's second ranked rush defense will dominate Florida State's anemic rushing game. That will force Drew Weatherford or Xavier Lee to win the game for Florida State.

Florida State will need to defeat Virginia Tech, Maryland or Florida so Bobby Bowden won’t miss a bowl game for the first time since 1981.

Boston College 28, FSU 17

Florida State's History Against Boston College
Overall Record: 3-2
Points Scored: 123-77
Avg. Score: 25-15

Home Record: 1-1
Points Scored: 60-31
Avg. Score: 30-16

Away Record: 2-1
Points Scored: 63-46
Avg. Score: 21-15

WR
FSU- Drew Weatherford 981 yards, 5 TD, 1 INT, 60.5%
FSU- Xavier Lee 972 yards, 5 TD, 5 INT, 53.2%
BC- Matt Ryan 2,433 yards, 19 TD, 8 INT, 61.0 %

RB
FSU- Antone Smith 582 yards, 4.1, 3 TD
BC- Andre Callender 656 yards, 4.9, 8 TD
BC- L.V. Whitworth 307 yards, 4.7, 3 TD

WR
FSU- Preston Parker 37 rec, 516 yards, 13.9, 2 TD
FSU- Greg Carr 28 rec, 549 yards, 19.6, 3 TD
BC- Brandon Robinson 35 rec, 488 yards, 13.9, 4 TD