SEC and Big 12 finales set for title week but near certainties remain
National title picture unlikely to shift as Florida State and Virginia Tech loom. SEC title game pits Florida vs Alabama with a Sugar Bowl berth at stake, while Nebraska and Texas clash in San Antonio for Fiesta Bowl hopes. Predictions cover Florida State dominance and the varied outcomes for other top teams.
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Huskers seek revenge as they face Texas in big showdown
Nebraska coach Frank Solich jokes about a 100 point win while seeking payoff for past losses to Texas. Mack Brown worries Texas can rise to top rivals, as Major Applewhite prepares to start and the Sooners aim to reassert status in the Alamodome clash.
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Snyder: Wildcats blame self in BCS snub again
Kansas State coach Bill Snyder says the eighth ranked Wildcats control their fate but were passed over for a BCS bowl for a second straight year. The 10-1 team accepted a provisional Holiday Bowl bid to face Washington in San Diego on December 29.
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Marshall rallies to claim MAC title in dramatic comeback
No. 11 Marshall erased a 23-point deficit in the second half to beat Western Michigan 34-30, secure the MAC crown and a Motor City Bowl berth against BYU. Chad Pennington threw three second-half TDs, including a 11-yard strike to Eric Pinkerton with four seconds left.
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Western Michigan and Marshall Meet in Scoreful Box Game
Western Michigan and Marshall traded touchdowns and field goals as the Aggies competed in a 37-30 Marshall win. Key players included Pennington leading Marshall with two passing touchdowns and Chapman and Sanford contributing major rushing and receiving yardage.
Army Navy to celebrate 100th game centennial clash
The Army Navy rivalry marks its centennial with the 100th meeting in Philadelphia and events to honor the history. Navy leads rushing with 299.1 yards per game, Army close behind at 279, and past seven matchups came within 14 points. Both teams wear historic jerseys and plan a gala halftime show.
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