Conference Roundups ACC | Big East | Big Ten | Big 12 | Big West | C-USA Independents | MAC | MWC | Pac-10 | SEC | WAC Saturday Breakdown Rk School Rec Result Next 1 Florida State 7-0 W: 17-14 at Clemson at Virginia Bobby Bowden finds tough going for No. 300 against son Tommy. 2 Penn State 8-0 W: 31-25 at Purdue at Illinois Lions escape for fourth win over ranked team; Paterno wins No. 315. Dennis Dodd: Brees has 'em guessing, but Sandusky's defense prevails. 3 Nebraska 6-1 L: 24-20 at Texas at Kansas A full-fledged jinx: Cornhuskers lose to Longhorns for third time in a row. Keith Gave: Eyes of Texas shining brightly again 4 Virginia Tech 6-0 Idle at Pittsburgh Hokies showed in 62-0 win over Syracuse that they're the real deal. 5 Tennessee 5-1 W: 21-7 at Alabama South Carolina Vols' defense steps up and offense does enough to win again. 6 Florida 6-1 Idle Georgia Gators can use the rest before facing Georgia next week in Jacksonville. 7 Kansas State 7-0 W: 44-21 at Okla. St. Baylor On day of comebacks, Wildcats weigh in by overcoming 21-0 OSU lead. 8 Georgia Tech 5-1 Idle N.C. State Jackets get a chance to recharge batteries as they aim for BCS spot. 9 Michigan 5-2 L: 35-29 vs. Illinois at Indiana Wolverines blow 27-7 lead in one of their most stunning defeats ever. Michael Happy: Illinois dances while Michigan melts down. 10 Alabama 5-2 L: 21-7 vs. Tennessee Southern Miss. Shaun Alexander manages 98 yards, the rest of 'Bama offense does little. 11 Michigan State 6-2 L: 40-10 at Wisconsin Ohio St. (Nov. 6) Torched by Brees last week, run over by Dayne this week. Mark Alesia: Badgers make big statement for Big Ron in big win 12 Mississippi State 7-0 W: 17-16 vs. LSU Kentucky (Nov. 4) Bulldogs use late rally to avoid upset and stay unbeaten. 13 Texas A&M 5-2 L: 51-6 at Oklahoma Oklahoma St. Aggies humiliate themselves in worst defeat since 1901. 14 Georgia 6-1 W: 49-34 vs. Kentucky Florida (J'ville) Bulldogs record 11 sacks; stay on track for showdown in Jacksonville. 15 Marshall 7-0 W: 59-3 at Buffalo Northern Illinois Herd thunders against overmatched MAC foe; more of same next week. 16 Purdue 5-3 L: 31-25 vs. Penn State at Minnesota Boilers come close (throwing to end zone at the end), but come up short. Dennis Dodd: Brees has 'em guessing, but Sandusky's defense prevails. 17 Wisconsin 6-2 W: 40-10 vs. Mich. St. at Northwestern Put Ron Dayne (214 yds vs. No. 1 rushing defense) back in Heisman race. Mark Alesia: Badgers make big statement for Big Ron in big win 18 Texas 5-2 W: 24-20 vs. Nebraska at Iowa State Big Orange beats Little Red for the third time in a row. Keith Gave: Eyes of Texas shining brightly again 19 BYU 6-1 W: 29-0 vs. UNLV Air Force Cougars fall back on kicking game (5 FG's) in shutout of UNLV. 20 East Carolina 6-1 W: 52-7 vs. Tulane at Houston Pirates roll a 38-0 second half to become qualified for bowl. 21 Southern Miss. 5-2 W: 28-20 vs. Cincinnati at Alabama Defense put Eagles into Top 25 … offense helping them to league title. 22 Ohio St. 5-3 W: 20-17 at Minnesota Iowa Buckeyes finally show some gumption with tough road win. 23 Miami (Fla.) 3-3 W: 31-28 at BC West Virginia 'Canes wake up from 28-0 deficit to win in final seconds. 24 Minnesota 5-2 L: 20-17 vs. Ohio State Purdue Gophers couldn't hold second-half lead, fumble away chance at the end. 25 Mississippi 5-2 Idle at LSU Rebels are progressing quietly, and can use this week off wisely.
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