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Games to watch Keep an eye on these matchups
OHIO STATE VS. PENN STATE
This is a matchup of two teams that are shocked to see Iowa perched atop the Big 10 standings. Penn State lost at home to the Hawkeyes earlier this season, and Ohio State already has two losses this season. The winner of this game still has a shot at the conference title.
O OREGON VS.
STANFORD
How will the Ducks handle their first game as a top 10 team? After defeating USC last week at home, Oregon hits the road to play Stanford, who sits at 5-3. Stanford still has to face USC and California, so a win would be huge. Oregon is the hottest team in the country right now.
Tim Tebow and the Gators finally looked like the best team in the nation last week in their thrashing of Georgia. But they can't afford to suffer a letdown at home against Vanderbilt. The Commodores are just 2-7 overall, but any game in the SEC can be a challenge.
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CONNECTICUT VS. CINCINNATI
The Bearcats have moved into the top 5 and show no signs of slowing down. Connecticut is 4-4 and is eager to move closer to bowl eligibility. The Huskies have dropped their last two games by a combined eight points and have not been blown out in any games so far this season.
Alabama's Mark Ingram (22) runs away from South Carolina defenders Devin Taylor (98) and Chris Culliver (17) in the first half of the Crimson Tide's 20-6 victory this season. Ingram, the Crimson Tide are侵犯 for an SEC West matchup with LSU on Saturday.
LSU VS. ALABAMA
Tigers take on Crimson Tide in pivotal SEC West matchup
The Tigers head east to face Alabama and their former head coach, Nick Saban. Many LSU fans are still upset that Saban is now coaching the Crimson Tide, and this will be one of the best SEC matchups of the season. The winner of this game will have the inside track to the SEC Championship. The Tigers still have hopes of winning the SEC West and earning a rematch with Florida in the conference championship, but they must beat Alabama to do so. Mark Ingram leads the Crimson Tide attack and is tough to stop running the football. Alabama and LSU have stellar defenses that overshadow their offenses, so turnovers will be key. Whichever team takes better care of the ball should be able to win this game.
APTOP25
Team (First place votes) Record Total Votes Prev. Rank
1. Florida (38) 8-0 1448 1
2. Texas (13) 8-0 1408 3
3. Alabama (8) 8-0 1390 2
4. Cincinnati 8-0 1212 5
5. Boise State 8-0 1211 6
6. TCU 8-0 1147 8
7. Oregon 7-1 1130 10
8. Iowa 9-0 1127 7
9. LSU 7-1 1036 9
10. Georgia Tech 8-1 949 11
11. Penn State 8-1 886 12
12. USC 6-2 741 4
13. Houston 7-1 707 15
14. Pittsburgh 7-1 690 16
15. Ohio State 7-2 636 17
16. Miami (FL) 6-2 602 18
17. Utah 7-1 552 19
18. Oklahoma State 6-2 361 13
19. Notre Dame 6-2 352 25
20. Oklahoma 5-3 348 22
21. Arizona 5-2 322 23
22. Virginia Tech 5-3 185 14
23. California 6-2 181 NR
24. Wisconsin 6-2 172 NR
25. Brigham Young 6-2 130 NR
Dropped from rankings: West Virginia 20. South Carolina 21. Mississippi 24
Others receiving votes: South Florida 115, Clemmon 35, Abucon 30, TewaTech 24, West Virginia 15, Rutgers 11, Boston College 6, Central Michigan 4, Oregon State 4, Tennessee 3, Idaho 2, Richmond 1, Carolina 1, Temple 1.
The Wave's Top 25 Wave editor Scott Toland ranks the nation's best teams
1. Florida - Georgia never had a chance once Tim Tebow and the Gators got rolling last week.
2. Alabama - The Crimson Tide used its bye week to prepare for this week's matchup against LSU.
6. **Cincinnati** - Even without quarterback Tony Pike, the Bearcats keep rolling through the Big East.
3. Texas - Colt McCoy and the Longhorns are rolling and have a clear path to the Big 12 Championship.
7. **lowa** — The Hawkeyes keep finding new ways to get the job done and stay undefeated.
4. Boise State - Kellen
Moore and the Broncos should finish the regular season 13-0.
11. Pittsburgh - The
Panthers are 7-1 and are gearing up for the toughest part of their schedule.
8. Oregon – The Ducks have the clear path to the Pac-10 title after thrashing USC at home last week.
12. Penn State - Joe
5. TCU – The Horned Frogs picked up a 41-0 victory against UNLV to improve to 8-0.
Paterno and the Nittany Lions still have hopes of winning the Big 10.
9. LSU - The Tigers can take the lead in the SEC West division with a victory at Alabama on Saturday.
16. Utah  The Utes are 7-1 after a 22-10 victory against Wyoming and get to play at TCU next week.
13. USC – The Trojans got destroyed at Oregon, but they still have the talent to beat anyone.
21. Arizona - The Wildcats defeated UCLA to quietly improve to 5-2 and 3-1 in the Pac-10.
10. Georgia Tech – The Yellow Jackets improved to 8-1 with a 56-31 thumping of Vanderbilt.
17. Oklahoma - The
14. Houston - The Cougars piled up 750 yards of total offense in a 50-43 victory against Southern Miss.
Sooners got by Kansas State 42-10 at home to improve to 5-3 for the season.
22. Notre Dame - Jimmy Clausen and the Irish had no problem defeating Washington State 40-14.
18. Oklahoma State - The
15. Ohio State - The Buckeyes dismantled New Mexico State 45-0 at home last week.
Cowboys lost big at home to Texas, but they are still a very good team.
19. Miami - The Hurricanes
23. Virginia Tech - There is
needed a late fourth-quarter comeback to pick up a 28-27 victory at Wake Forest.
23. Virginia lech – There is
having the Hokies should
have lost to North Carolina
at home last week.
24. California - The
Golden Bears slipped past Arizona State 23-21 to improve to 6-2.
20. BYU - The Cougars are eager to play again after getting steamrolled by TCU two weeks ago.
25. Wisconsin - The Badgers are 6-2 after a 37-0 thrashing of Purdue and have earned a place in this week's Top 25.
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THE WAVE NOVEMBER 6,2009