What Happened: Ohio State beat Michigan for the 6th straight year behind a punishing rushing attack, the following teams clinched spots in de facto and de jure conference championship games: Oregon State, Oregon, Nebraska, Texas, Alabama, Florida, Georgia Tech, Clemson, Cinci, and Pittsburgh. Les Miles made an awful decision.
Games of the Week
Oklahoma State at OU - Normal inter-state rivalry but in this case Ok State is the favorite with an at large BCS almost assuredely on the line for them.
Pittsburgh at West Virginia - The Backyard Brawl. While the game doesn't impact the Big East title a victory for Pitt could keep their at large BCS spot open if they lose to Cinci
Alabama at Auburn - The Iron Bowl. Auburn's high powered offense v. Alabama's suffocating defense. I'm not sure anything can stop an SEC team in the BCS championship but a loss here might do it.
Georgia v. Georgia Tech - Another rivalry game. Outside of Charlie Weis I think Mark Richt (Georgia) might be on the hottest seat at a major program. A blowout loss here for Georgia will mean some changes are in store at Athens.
Team To Watch
Virginia Tech - With V-Tech's win last week they manuevered themselves into the top 14 and therefore a possible choice for an at large bid. I think they are a long shot but if Ok State loses to OU watch for them to get serious consideration.
Bowl Predictions
No changes from last week. Iowa and P-State's victories will mean that the Big 10 will have 2 BCS teams. As of now I'm predicting Iowa gets the nod over Penn State.
BCS Championship: Alabama v. Texas
Orange Bowl : TCU v. G-Tech
Sugar Bowl: Florida v. Cincinnati
Fiesta: Ok State v. Iowa
Rose Bowl: Oregon v. Ohio State
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