College Stuff for Real Men: 11/08/14

Saturday, November 8, 2014

Ducks take advantage of Utah blunder in win

Joe Walker returned Kaelin Clay's careless goal-line fumble 100 yards for a touchdown, Marcus Mariota threw three touchdown passes and ran for another score and No. 4 Oregon turned back No. 17 Utah 51-27 on Saturday night. From ESPN.com - College Football - Ducks take advantage of Utah blunder in win

Freaky fumble return helps Oregon beat Utah 51-27

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Joe Walker returned Kaelin Clay's careless goal line fumble 100 yards for a touchdown, Marcus Mariota threw three touchdown passes and ran for another score and No. 5 Oregon turned back No. 20 Utah 51-27 on Saturday night. From College Football News : CBSSports.com - Freaky fumble return helps Oregon beat Utah 51-27

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Ohio St. makes playoff case with rout of MSU

Ohio St. makes playoff case with rout of MSU From College Football News : CBSSports.com - Ohio St. makes playoff case with rout of MSU

Ohio State runs over Michigan State 49-37 in statement win

Michigan State had no answer for Ohio State’s high-powered offense Saturday night.

Playing in front of a packed house at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, the Buckeyes put up 568 yards and scored on six straight possessions in a statement 49-37 win over the No. 8 Spartans. Now 8-1 and a perfect 5-0 in conference play, the No. 14 Buckeyes are in the driver’s seat in the Big Ten east division and more importantly, could be back in the conversation for the College Football Playoff.

On top of that, the win offers the Buckeyes a bit of revenge for last year's Big Ten title game loss at the hands of the Spartans.

Michigan State actually controlled the game early and had a chance to take a two-touchdown lead late in the first half after a Dontre Wilson fumble gave the Spartans the ball at OSU’s 18-yard line. It appeared that the Spartans would do just that, but a would-be 11-yard touchdown run by Jeremy Langford was called back due to a holding penalty.

After an incomplete pass, Michael Geiger missed a 39-yard field goal and the Buckeyes regained possession. On the next play, quarterback J.T. Barrett connected with Michael Thomas for a 79-yard catch-and-run. Just like that, the game was tied and the Buckeyes ran away with things from there.

Led by Barrett (300 yards passing, 86 yards rushing 5 total TDs) and running back Ezekiel Elliott (154 yards, 2 TDs), the Buckeyes scored on each of their next four possessions, eating up clock and dominating the vaunted MSU defense.

The Spartans did manage to keep things close for much of the third quarter, but the Buckeyes scored twice in a five-minute span to increase their lead from 28-24 to 42-24 early in the fourth quarter. The Ohio State offense was simply too much to handle.

As previously mentioned, the win is paramount for the Buckeyes for multiple reasons. First, with games against Minnesota, Indiana and Michigan left on the schedule, the Buckeyes have a clear path to the Big Ten title game. As long as Urban Meyer’s squad takes care of business in two of those three games, it’ll be on its way to Indianapolis.

With a handful of other teams ranked ahead of it in the College Football Playoff standings losing Saturday (No. 3 Auburn, No. 7 Kansas State, No. 10 Notre Dame and MSU), the Buckeyes could make a significant leap in next week’s rankings. OSU certainly still has work to do to ascend into the top four, but a spot in the Top 10 seems likely.

A win against 7-2 Minnesota next week would also bolster the Buckeyes’ resume. If the Buckeyes and Big Ten west leaders Nebraska win out and meet in the Big Ten title game with 11-1 records, would the winner of that game crack the final four? We’ll just have to wait and see.

For more Ohio State news, visit BuckeyeGrove.com.

For more Michigan State news, visit SpartanMag.com.

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From Dr. Saturday - NCAAF - Yahoo Sports - Ohio State runs over Michigan State 49-37 in statement win

TCU demolishes Kansas State, but it still won't be enough to crack CFP top four

A week ago, TCU quarterback Trevone Boykin apologized to his teammates for a poor performance in a one-point victory against West Virginia.

On Saturday, he was celebrating one of the best performances of his career with a career high with 123 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 17 carries and 219 yards passing and another score in 41-20 win against No. 7 Kansas State.

The performance couldn’t have come at a better time as the No. 6 Horned Frogs needed to add yet another signature win to their College Football Playoff resume.

TCU has defeated four ranked teams this season, but it still might not be enough to push the Horned Frogs into the coveted top four.

TCU was already behind No. 5 Alabama, which won in overtime at LSU. No. 3 Auburn lost, which means the Tide probably will slip into the top four leaving the Horned Frogs on the outside looking in, at least for the time being.

Saturday’s win against Kansas State was TCU’s last opportunity for a marquee win. It's final three games are against Kansas, Texas and Iowa State. Of those teams, Texas has the best record at 5-5; the other two teams have five wins combined.

Every other team ahead of the Horned Frogs faces at least one ranked team before the final playoff rankings are decided, which could help or hurt the Horned Frogs depending on the outcomes.

Still, TCU has done everything it can to be considered one of the nation’s top teams and Saturday’s win against Kansas State just accentuated that point.

TCU jumped out to a 17-7 lead in the first half and then, on the first possession of the second half, Boykin scrambled for 19 yards, met two defenders at the goal line and flipped head over heels into the end zone. Boykin added a 24-yard touchdown run in fourth quarter and he got lots of rushing help from Aaron Green, who had 18 carries for 171 yards, which included a 65-yard touchdown run.

Even if TCU wins out, it might not make the playoff. It’s clear it needs at least one of the teams ahead of it to lose to find its way in. Still, if TCU falls short, it won’t because the Horned Frogs didn’t make a valiant effort. With the exception of a stunning loss to Baylor, the Horned Frogs have answered every bell.

They just might not get rewarded for it.

For more TCU news, visit PurpleMenace.com.

For more Kansas State news, visit GoPowerCat.com.

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From Dr. Saturday - NCAAF - Yahoo Sports - TCU demolishes Kansas State, but it still won't be enough to crack CFP top four

Hundley Carries UCLA Past Washington

Visit ESPN.com for the complete story. From ESPN.com - College Football - Hundley Carries UCLA Past Washington

Alabama stays in title hunt with OT win at LSU

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) Blake Sims drove Alabama 55 yards in the final 50 seconds of regulation for a tying field goal, and threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to DeAndrew White in overtime to lift No. 4 Alabama to a 20-13 victory over No. 14 LSU on Saturday night. From College Football News : CBSSports.com - Alabama stays in title hunt with OT win at LSU

Solomon powers No. 21 Arizona past Colorado 38-20

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) Anu Solomon threw for four touchdowns and ran for a career-best 115 yards, and No. 21 Arizona kept Colorado winless in the Pac-12 by beating the Buffaloes 38-20 on Saturday night. From College Football News : CBSSports.com - Solomon powers No. 21 Arizona past Colorado 38-20

Ohio St. makes statement with win over Spartans

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) J.T. Barrett threw for three touchdowns and ran for two in a sensational performance, and 13th-ranked Ohio State scored almost at will against Michigan State's vaunted defense, beating the seventh-ranked Spartans 49-37 on Saturday night. From College Football News : CBSSports.com - Ohio St. makes statement with win over Spartans

Hundley's 4 total TDs leads UCLA past Washington

SEATTLE (AP) Jim Mora's return to Washington and the showdown between dual-threats Myles Jack and Shaq Thompson became a showcase for UCLA quarterback Brett Hundley. From College Football News : CBSSports.com - Hundley's 4 total TDs leads UCLA past Washington

Utah's Kaelin Clay drops ball before crossing goal line, Oregon returns fumble for TD (GIFs)

One of the wackiest plays of the year changed the course of Saturday night's Pac-12 showdown between Utah and Oregon.

On a third-down play, Utah quarterback Travis Wilson found wideout Kaelin Clay on a deep slant. The speedy Clay separated himself from the Oregon defenders and ran toward the end zone for what appeared to be a 79-yard touchdown that would give the Utes a 14-0.

There was a problem, however.

Right before Clay crossed the goal line, he inexplicably dropped the ball.

As the Utah players celebrated what appeared to be a touchdown, the ball was picked up by defensive back Erick Dargan near the goal line. In a scramble with a Utah player, Dargan then fumbled and linebacker Joe Walker scooped up the loose ball.

With a convoy of blockers in front of him, the 6-foot-2, 240-pound Walker returned the fumble 100 yards for a Ducks touchdown, capping off a wild play.

Instead of taking a 14-0 lead, the wild sequence of events allowed the fourth-ranked Ducks to tie the ballgame.

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For more Oregon news, visit DuckSportsAuthority.com.

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From Dr. Saturday - NCAAF - Yahoo Sports - Utah's Kaelin Clay drops ball before crossing goal line, Oregon returns fumble for TD (GIFs)

Utah miscue leads to Ducks' 100-yard return

No. 17 Utah thought it had a 13-0 lead early in its showdown with No. 4 Oregon on Saturday night. One problem: It celebrated too early. From ESPN.com - College Football - Utah miscue leads to Ducks' 100-yard return

Utah QB Thompson exits game with leg injury

Utah quarterback Kendal Thompson injured his left leg in the first quarter and is out for the rest of the game against No. 5 Oregon on Saturday night. From ESPN.com - College Football - Utah QB Thompson exits game with leg injury

Boykin, No. 6 TCU win 41-20 over No. 9 Kansas St

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) Trevone Boykin ran for 123 yards and three touchdowns and threw for another score, leading No. 6 TCU to a 41-20 victory over No. 9 Kansas State on Saturday night that had huge Big 12 title and playoff implications. From College Football News : CBSSports.com - Boykin, No. 6 TCU win 41-20 over No. 9 Kansas St

Boykin, TCU take charge of Big 12 with rout

Boykin, No. 6 TCU win 41-20 over No. 9 Kansas St From ESPN.com - College Football - Boykin, TCU take charge of Big 12 with rout

Les Miles ate grass in the second half against Alabama (Video)

LSU coach Les Miles still has his eating grass habit.

The coach has admitted to eating grass during games, saying it makes him feel like he's part of the field. Heck, it's such a joke that Miles has filmed a commercial of himself making a grass smoothie.

And during the third quarter against Alabama on Saturday night, Miles did it again. CBS cut away from Miles during a live shot as the coach bent down to pick up some grass off the field. (While we understand there was a play to show, the possibility of Miles eating grass is worth missing a play) But after the sequence, CBS came back and showed us that yes, Miles had indeed put a couple of blades in his mouth.

Never quit being Les, Les.

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From Dr. Saturday - NCAAF - Yahoo Sports - Les Miles ate grass in the second half against Alabama (Video)

Hundley sets UCLA TD passing mark in win

Brett Hundley threw for two touchdowns to become UCLA's all-time leader in TD passes, ran for two more scores and Myles Jack added a highlight-reel 28-yard touchdown run in No. 18 UCLA's 44-30 win over Washington on Saturday night. From ESPN.com - College Football - Hundley sets UCLA TD passing mark in win

FSU rallies to beat Virginia, win 25th straight

Jameis Winston rallied No. 2 Florida State to a 34-20 victory over Virginina on Saturday night for the Seminoles 25th straight victory. From ESPN.com - College Football - FSU rallies to beat Virginia, win 25th straight

No. 2 FSU erases early deficit against Virginia

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) Jameis Winston rallied No. 2 Florida State to a 34-20 victory over Virginina on Saturday night for the Seminoles 25th straight victory. From College Football News : CBSSports.com - No. 2 FSU erases early deficit against Virginia

Watch TCU QB Trevone Boykin go head-over-heels into the end zone (Video)

TCU quarterback Trevone Boykin knew if he wanted to get his team into the College Football Playoff — and earn an invitation to the Heisman ceremony — he’d have to have a big game against No. 7 Kansas State.

Nothing bigger than ignoring personal safety for a touchdown.

Boykin took advantage of strong blocking from his line and scrambled toward the end zone. As two Kansas State defenders tried to block his path, Boykin didn’t slide, he ran right on through and the result was fantastic.

While there’s always that initial fear of injury, Boykin popped right back up and sprinted toward his bench celebrating with every teammate along the way.

The touchdown put TCU up 24-7 early in the third quarter.

Nothing will fire up a team more than watching a quarterback put his body on the line for a great play.

For more TCU news, visit PurpleMenace.com.

For more Kansas State news, visit GoPowerCat.com.

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From Dr. Saturday - NCAAF - Yahoo Sports - Watch TCU QB Trevone Boykin go head-over-heels into the end zone (Video)

One-Handed Touchdown Catch

Visit ESPN.com for the complete story. From ESPN.com - College Football - One-Handed Touchdown Catch

DT Orr leaves Gators over role as reserve

Florida defensive tackle Leon Orr will not participate in the Gators' game against Vanderbilt in Nashville Saturday, electing to return home after learning he wasn't going to start. From ESPN.com - College Football - DT Orr leaves Gators over role as reserve

Northern Iowa snaps North Dakota St. streak, 23-3

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) Northern Iowa kept three-time defending FCS champion North Dakota State out of the end zone and handed the Bison their first loss, 23-3 on Saturday. From College Football News : CBSSports.com - Northern Iowa snaps North Dakota St. streak, 23-3

Arizona State's 55-31 win against Notre Dame is first step toward playoff spot

Arizona State’s path to the College Football Playoff just got a lot less bumpy.

The Sun Devils handled its biggest obstacle to date with a 55-31 win against No. 10 Notre Dame to likely put themselves on the doorstep of the Top 6 of the College Football Playoff standings depending on what happens the rest of the college football Saturday.

And while the Arizona State offense was seemingly clicking on all cylinders, it was the much-maligned defense that was the star of the game.

The Sun Devils forced five turnovers, including three in the first half that resulted in three touchdowns. Arizona State was up 31-3 early in the second quarter and had only had the ball for a little more than 7 minutes.

However, Arizona State rested on its 34-10 halftime lead and Notre Dame slowly chipped away at the score during the second half with 21 consecutive points. But when the Sun Devils needed a touchdown, quarterback Taylor Kelly marched his team 75 yards in just over two minutes to give the Sun Devils a 10-point cushion. Defensive back Lloyd Carrington put the exclamation point on the win by intercepting a pass from quarterback Everett Golson, his fourth of the game, and running it back for a 58-yard score.

Arizona State still has three conference games remaining before a possible spot in the Pac-12 title game.

It has to get past Oregon State and Washington State, two teams with losing Pac-12 records, before it faces rival Arizona on the road. If it wins those games, it potentially sets up a date with Oregon for a spot in the College Football Playoff.

It’s a long way to go, but the way Arizona State is currently playing, it has to feel good about its chances.

Last week, Arizona State moved up five spots in the College Football Playoff rankings and figures to keep ascending, especially after No. 3 Auburn lost to Texas A&M, the Tigers second loss of the season, which essentially puts them out of playoff contention.

Arizona State is one of the few teams that controls it own destiny on the path to the inaugural playoff. So far, the Sun Devils have handled that responsibility well.

For more Arizona State news, visit ASUDevils.com.

For more Notre Dame news, visit IrishIllustrated.com.

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From Dr. Saturday - NCAAF - Yahoo Sports - Arizona State's 55-31 win against Notre Dame is first step toward playoff spot

Florida DT Leon Orr gets on bus back to Gainesville after learning he wouldn't start at Vanderbilt

Well, this is a new one.

After learning he would not be in the starting lineup Saturday night at Vanderbilt, Florida senior defensive tackle Leon Orr opted to get on a bus and return to Gainesville. For real. That’s close to a nine-hour trip.

According to Gatorzone.com, Florida’s official website, Orr “expressed displeasure” when he found out he would not start. Even though it was explained to him that he would “be heavily involved in a game plan featuring an eight-man rotation” of defensive linemen, Orr decided to “leave the team and return to Gainesville on a bus.”

“He was more concerned with starting than being part of the team,” Muschamp said.

Orr, in his fifth year with the program, has played in 37 games during his career, including 10 starts. The 6-foot-5, 305-pound Orr has 16 tackles this season.

Coming into this season, Orr tallied a total of 46 tackles, 4.5 sacks and 11 tackles for loss in his previous three seasons with the program.

The Gators are 4-3 after last weekend’s win over Georgia.

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From Dr. Saturday - NCAAF - Yahoo Sports - Florida DT Leon Orr gets on bus back to Gainesville after learning he wouldn't start at Vanderbilt

LSU suspends cornerback Robinson indefinitely

SU sophomore cornerback Rashard Robinson has been suspended indefinitely and will miss Saturday night's game against fifth-ranked Alabama, LSU head coach Les Miles announced. From ESPN.com - College Football - LSU suspends cornerback Robinson indefinitely

Prescott powers No. 1 Miss. St. by UT Martin

No. 1 Mississippi State tops UT Martin 45-16 From ESPN.com - College Football - Prescott powers No. 1 Miss. St. by UT Martin

ASU withstands second-half rally, tops Irish

Taylor Kelly threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Demario Richard in the fourth quarter and Lloyd Carrington followed with a 58-yard interception return for another score, helping No. 11 Arizona State withstand a furious second-half rally to beat Notre Dame. From ESPN.com - College Football - ASU withstands second-half rally, tops Irish

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Gray pushes Texas over No. 24 West Virginia 33-16

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) Johnathan Gray scored three touchdowns and Texas inched closer to a possible bowl game in head coach Charlie Strong's first season with a 33-16 win over No. 24 West Virginia on Saturday. From College Football News : CBSSports.com - Gray pushes Texas over No. 24 West Virginia 33-16

No. 1 Mississippi State tops UT Martin 45-16

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) Dak Prescott threw for two touchdowns and ran for another score, leading No. 1 Mississippi State to a 45-16 victory over Tennessee-Martin on Saturday. From College Football News : CBSSports.com - No. 1 Mississippi State tops UT Martin 45-16

No. 9 Arizona St. outguns No. 10 Notre Dame

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Taylor Kelly threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Demario Richard in the fourth quarter and Lloyd Carrington followed with a 58-yard interception return for another score, helping No. 11 Arizona State withstand a furious second-half rally to beat No. 8 Notre Dame 55-31 on Saturday. From College Football News : CBSSports.com - No. 9 Arizona St. outguns No. 10 Notre Dame

Gray's 3 TDs help Texas past No. 24 WVU

Johnathan Gray scored three touchdowns and Texas inched closer to a possible bowl game in head coach Charlie Strong's first season with a 33-16 win over No. 24 West Virginia on Saturday. From ESPN.com - College Football - Gray's 3 TDs help Texas past No. 24 WVU

Reading Assignment: Dress Skinny by Joyce Corrigan

We’ve decided to bring back “reading for fun” with our new series Reading Assignment. Every two weeks, we’ll be reviewing one of our favorite books in the hope that you, dear CF reader, will consider reading it, too. Then, in the comments, we hope to get a great discussion going. Yep, consider this our version […] From College Fashion - Reading Assignment: Dress Skinny by Joyce Corrigan

No. 9 Arizona St. outguns No. 10 Notre Dame

No. 9 Arizona St. outguns No. 10 Notre Dame From College Football News : CBSSports.com - No. 9 Arizona St. outguns No. 10 Notre Dame

UGA rips Cats

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Jessica Lowndes: Her 21 Sexiest Photos For Her 25th Birthday

Jessica Lowndes is turning 25 years old today–that being November 8, 2014–and she’s already left a legacy of hot Jessica Lowndes photos. In fact, it’s... From College Life, Hot Girls, Funny Pics, Sexy Cheerleaders: COED - Jessica Lowndes: Her 21 Sexiest Photos For Her 25th Birthday

Auburn WR Williams ruled out with knee injury

Auburn wide receiver D'haquille 'Duke' Williams injured his right knee early in the second quarter Saturday against Texas A&M and has been ruled out for the remainder of the game. From ESPN.com - College Football - Auburn WR Williams ruled out with knee injury

Minnesota coach Jerry Kill showed off his dancing skills after Iowa win (GIF)

Minnesota head coach Jerry Kill had plenty to be happy about after his team dismantled Iowa on Saturday afternoon. The Gophers racked up 429 yards – 291 on the ground – and improved to 7-2 (4-1 Big Ten) in a dominant 51-14 win.

It was a joyous scene in the Minnesota locker room after the game, and Kill let loose and showed off some hilarious dance moves (Full video here).

This is not the first time we’ve seen Kill show off his dancing skills after a win. When the Gophers knocked off Penn State at home last November, Kill pulled out some similar moves.

The Gophers host No. 14 Ohio State next weekend.

For more Minnesota news, GopherIllustrated.com.

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From Dr. Saturday - NCAAF - Yahoo Sports - Minnesota coach Jerry Kill showed off his dancing skills after Iowa win (GIF)

Arizona State WR Jaelen Strong makes a spectacular one-handed catch for a TD (GIF)

Arizona State jumped out to a big first-quarter lead against Notre Dame thanks in-part to its defense and thanks in-part to a spectacular touchdown catch by receiver Jaelen Strong.

Strong ran a crossing route from the 13-yard line to the end zone and turned just in time to see the pass from quarterback Taylor Kelly. He reached up with his left hand and made a one-handed catch for the score.

He even bobbled it a little bit while trying to secure it, but he had possession heading to the ground.

The score was a result of a fumble by Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson following a sack by Tashon Smallwood. Smallwood picked up the ball and returned it six yards. The touchdown made the score 10-3.

At the end of the first quarter, Arizona State leads 17-3 after turning two Notre Dame turnovers into touchdowns.

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From Dr. Saturday - NCAAF - Yahoo Sports - Arizona State WR Jaelen Strong makes a spectacular one-handed catch for a TD (GIF)

Baylor scores 45 unanswered points in 48-14 throttling of Oklahoma

How much did Saturday do to change the perception of Baylor in the College Football Playoff rankings?

After spending the second week of the College Football Playoff rankings as discussion fodder because of a weak nonconference schedule, Baylor scored 45 unanswered points against Oklahoma in a victory that's sure to move the Bears from No. 12 in the rankings.

Now we just have to wait until Tuesday to see how far the win pushes the Bears up.

After trailing 14-3 at the end of the first quarter, quarterback Bryce Petty found wide receiver Corey Coleman for a 33-yard touchdown. Then Oklahoma quarterback Trevor Knight, who was carted off in the fourth quarter after being tackled awkwardly by three Baylor defenders, threw his lone interception of the day to Baylor linebacker Bryce Hager.

In just 126 seconds, Baylor had a 17-14 lead and the rout was beginning.

While the Bears had five rushing touchdowns, the key to the offense was Petty and the passing game. Namely the connection to Coleman. Coleman torched the Oklahoma secondary for 15 catches and 224 yards, a total that was 58 percent of Petty's 387 passing yards.

It's no surprise, but when Oklahoma was rolling in the first quarter, Knight was playing well. Once the interception to Hager happened, Oklahoma's offense was all sorts of out of sync. On the drive following the pick, Michael Hunnicutt missed a field goal.

And the six drives after the field goal attempt? Four punts and two turnovers on downs while Baylor scored on every drive save for a punt and a clock-killing possession at the end of the game. It was an exceptionally ugly way to give Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops his first back-to-back losses at home since his tenure began in Norman. Two weeks ago, Oklahoma lost to Kansas State 31-30 in Norman.

But back to Baylor's role in the playoff conversation.

While the Sooners started the year ranked in the top five, preseason rankings are meaningless and Oklahoma is simply a power in name only at the moment. Is a road win over a now-three loss Sooner team impressive enough to put the Bears past many one-loss teams it entered the week behind?

Our guess is probably not. Barring any upsets, Baylor will vault ahead of three teams – two-loss Ole Miss, and the losers of Notre Dame-Arizona State and Kansas State-TCU. The Bears will still need some help and repeat this Oklahoma performance against Kansas State in December for a sniff of the four-team field.

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For more Oklahoma news, visit SoonerScoop.com.

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From Dr. Saturday - NCAAF - Yahoo Sports - Baylor scores 45 unanswered points in 48-14 throttling of Oklahoma

UGA rebounds with rout behind Mason TDs

Hutson Mason threw a career-best four touchdown passes, Nick Chubb rushed for 170 yards and a TD and Georgia (No. 17 AP, No. 20 CFP) steamrolled Kentucky 63-31 on Saturday. From ESPN.com - College Football - UGA rebounds with rout behind Mason TDs

Coleman-led Baylor cruises past Oklahoma

Corey Coleman set career highs of 15 catches and 224 yards to help Baylor (No. 12 CFP, No. 10 AP) get a landmark win by rolling past Oklahoma (No. 15 CFP, No. 16 AP) 48-14 on Saturday. From ESPN.com - College Football - Coleman-led Baylor cruises past Oklahoma

No. 22 Duke beats Syracuse 27-10

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) Anthony Boone threw two touchdowns to Issac Blakeney, Jamison Crowder returned a punt 52 yards for another score, and No. 22 Duke survived another scare, beating Syracuse 27-10 on Saturday with a late rally. From College Football News : CBSSports.com - No. 22 Duke beats Syracuse 27-10

Georgia Tech beats NC State 56-23

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) D.J. White and Quayshawn Nealy scored defensive touchdowns in the second quarter to help Georgia Tech beat North Carolina State 56-23 on Saturday. From College Football News : CBSSports.com - Georgia Tech beats NC State 56-23

No. 10 Baylor rolls past No. 16 Oklahoma

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) Corey Coleman set career highs of 15 catches and 224 yards to help No. 10 Baylor roll past No. 16 Oklahoma 48-14 on Saturday. From College Football News : CBSSports.com - No. 10 Baylor rolls past No. 16 Oklahoma

Gordon, Wisconsin roll to easy win over Purdue

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) Joel Stave threw two touchdown passes and Melvin Gordon ran for 205 yards Saturday as No. 25 Wisconsin rolled past Purdue 34-16. From College Football News : CBSSports.com - Gordon, Wisconsin roll to easy win over Purdue

No. 17 Georgia pummels Kentucky 63-31

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) Hutson Mason threw a career-best four touchdown passes, Nick Chubb rushed for 170 yards and a TD and No. 17 Georgia steamrolled Kentucky 63-31 on Saturday. From College Football News : CBSSports.com - No. 17 Georgia pummels Kentucky 63-31

OU's Knight injured

OU's Knight injured From College Football News : CBSSports.com - OU's Knight injured

Oklahoma's Trevor Knight carted off in fourth quarter of blowout loss to Baylor (GIF)

Oklahoma quarterback Trevor Knight was carted from the field in the fourth quarter against Baylor on Saturday after he was tackled awkwardly by three Baylor players.

As Knight was being sacked, his head got pinched between two defenders as he was converged upon.

After the hit, Knight moved his hips from side to side and relaxed and extended the fingers in his right hand. He was attended to by Oklahoma trainers and placed on a backboard and taken off the field.

While being taken off, Knight raised his right hand to the crowd. He was replaced by Cody Thomas in the blowout loss. Baylor won the game 48-14.

Knight finished the game 12-27 passing for 146 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. He also had 13 carries for 46 yards.

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From Dr. Saturday - NCAAF - Yahoo Sports - Oklahoma's Trevor Knight carted off in fourth quarter of blowout loss to Baylor (GIF)

Missouri's Penton suspended for drug charge

Missouri starting cornerback Aarion Penton has been suspended indefinitely after he was cited with a misdemeanor count of marijuana possession on campus. From ESPN.com - College Football - Missouri's Penton suspended for drug charge

Sooners QB Knight immobilized, carted off

Oklahoma quarterback Trevor Knight was knocked out of the Sooners' game against Baylor after he was driven into the turf on a sack early in the fourth quarter. From ESPN.com - College Football - Sooners QB Knight immobilized, carted off

Ole Miss has no trouble in rout of Presbyterian

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) Bo Wallace threw for two touchdowns and ran for another as No. 12 Mississippi snapped a two-game losing streak Saturday with a 48-0 win over Presbyterian. From College Football News : CBSSports.com - Ole Miss has no trouble in rout of Presbyterian

Ole Miss snaps losing skid with shutout win

Bo Wallace threw for two touchdowns and ran for another as Mississippi (No. 11 CFP, No. 12 AP) snapped a two-game losing streak Saturday with a 48-0 win over Presbyterian. From ESPN.com - College Football - Ole Miss snaps losing skid with shutout win

Louisville suspends WR James Quick for violation of team rules

Louisville sophomore wide receiver James Quick has been suspended for a violation of team rules.

Louisville sophomore wide receiver James Quick has been suspended for a violation of teams rules, head coach Bobby Petrino announced.

— Howie Lindsey (@howielindsey) November 8, 2014

The Cardinals play at Boston College on Saturday. Quick is tied for the lead in catches for the Cardinals at 31 and has the most yards on the team with 459 receiving yards. He also has three touchdowns.

However, he's not the Cardinals' main threat in the passing game. DeVante Parker, who has 17 catches is. Parker has only played in Louisville's last two games because of a foot injury and will undoubtedly be even more of a focal point of the passing attack.

Quick was a four-star recruit in the class of 2013 according to Rivals and was the top player in Kentucky and ninth-rated wide receiver overall.

Louisville is also going to be without linebacker Lorenzo Mauldin against Boston College. Mauldin, who has 6.5 sacks and 12 tackles for a loss, has a hamstring injury.

For more Louisville news, visit CardinalSports.com.

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From Dr. Saturday - NCAAF - Yahoo Sports - Louisville suspends WR James Quick for violation of team rules

Alt-J’s ‘Left Hand Free’ Version 2 Video Ends Awesomely Bad

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Judge orders NCAA to turn over Penn St. emails

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Wacky deflection off defender's foot leads to Georgia Tech interception (GIFs)

A strange sequence of events took place early in the second quarter as NC State tried to take the lead over Georgia Tech.

Trailing 14-13, the Wolfpack faced second and goal from the 5-yard line and quarterback Jacoby Brissett looked to Bryan Underwood on a slant toward the goal line. Tech cornerback Chris Milton was tight in coverage and delivered a hit that caused the ball to pop out. As Milton and Underwood fell to the ground, the ball deflected off Milton’s foot and into the waiting arms of Quayshawn Nealy.

Nealy took off in the other direction and picked up a few blocks. He scampered 71 yards until NC State’s Jaylen Samuels tracked him down from behind. Not only did Samuels save a potential pick six, he actually stripped the ball away from Nealy and the Wolfpack regained possession.

The wackiness didn’t end there. Two plays later, Brissett threw another interception, but this time Tech was able to score as D.J. White took it 38 yards for a score. The pick six increased the Yellow Jackets’ lead to 28-13.

For more Georgia Tech news, visit JacketsOnline.com.

For more North Carolina State news, visit TheWolfPacker.com.

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Ex-UNC player files suit citing sham classes

Former North Carolina football player Michael McAdoo has filed a lawsuit against the school, saying it failed to provide him and other athletes a quality education by guiding them toward sham classes. From ESPN.com - College Football - Ex-UNC player files suit citing sham classes

Minnesota's Maxx Williams' toe drag was so good his catch was first called incomplete (GIFs)

Maxx Williams is having himself a heck of a day against Iowa.

Minnesota's sophomore tight end has two touchdowns in the first half, but his best catch of the day was on a pass near the sideline that was originally called incomplete.

If you watch the play at full speed, you think there's no way that Williams got his feet down on the 3rd-and-7 pass attempt. Heck, it looks like he's not even protesting very much when the pass is ruled incomplete.

But watch his left toe on the replays in slow-motion. Williams did an incredible job of somehow keeping his left toe on the ground as he extends to catch the football.

Since you only need to have one foot down in college football for a completion, the incomplete pass call was overturned and Minnesota got a first down.

Through the first 30 minutes of Minnesota's blowout of Iowa, Williams has four catches for 43 yards and the two touchdowns. He now has six touchdowns on the season.

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AC/DC Drummer Phil Rudd Has Murder Charges Dropped — Let’s Hit “Sin City” [VIDEO]

On Thursday, AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd was arrested and accused by New Zealand authorities with attempting to “procure murder.” Within 24 hours, a judge dropped... From College Life, Hot Girls, Funny Pics, Sexy Cheerleaders: COED - AC/DC Drummer Phil Rudd Has Murder Charges Dropped — Let’s Hit “Sin City” [VIDEO]

Nail Art How-to: Fall Foliage

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Ex-UNC player sues school over academic fraud

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