Big East showdown looms as WVU and Louisville move up
West Virginia and Louisville rose to Nos. 3 and 4 after USC fell from the top five. The top of the AP poll stayed Ohio State at No. 1 and Michigan No. 2 with Ohio State to host Michigan later this season. Texas sits No. 4 after a comeback win over Texas Tech.
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Rutgers remains undefeated after edging UConn 24 13
Rutgers defense and special teams carried the No. 15 Scarlet Knights to an undefeated 8 0 record as Ray Rice was held well below his rushing average by Connecticut. A fumble return by Manny Collins and a blocked punt score sealed the victory, setting up a showdown with No. 5 Louisville.
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BCS chaos looms as Oregon State upset stirs title race
AP notes the Beavers 33 31 upset reshapes the path to the Jan 8 title game. With six unbeaten teams and no clear second slot, Ohio State and Michigan lead while West Virginia and Louisville vie for the crucial second berth. USC remains damaged but alive as contenders debate a fair national championship.
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KU football notebook notes Buekel sit out indefinitely
Kansas cornerback Blake Buekel did not suit up Saturday due to an undisclosed ailment and is expected out indefinitely. Coach Mark Mangino says the health issue has hindered development as Anthony Webb and Aqib Talib hold starting or near-starting roles. The Jayhawks won Saturday, returned to practice, and eye a road game at Iowa State as a one point underdog despite a 1-17 road mark since 2002.
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Mangino downplays KU quarterback situation and Meier health
Kansas coach Mark Mangino downplayed the quarterback controversy noting Reesing and Meier differ in style. Meier, 6-3, 210, has run more and helped the run game but missed four games with shoulder injuries while Reesing showed improvisational ability and a strong arm on a 31 yard third down completion to Jeff Foster.
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Baylor QB Bell Out For Season With Knee Injury
Baylor seniors Shawn Bell and leader of the offense suffers a torn ACL ending his season after suffering a late fourth quarter hit in a loss to Texas A&M. Redshirt freshman Blake Szymanski will start at Texas Tech as Baylor fights for bowl eligibility. Bell set school records with 2,582 passing yards and 19 touchdown passes in a record career.
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