This year could feature the same type of highscoring affair

Had Texas A&M actually beaten the Longhorns, Oklahoma State would just need a victory in Norman to win the Big 12 South.Easier said than done. What the 6-5 Sooners must avoid are mistakes by quarterback Landry Jones (12). This game is a role reversal as Oklahoma State comes in ranked with a shot at BCS, glory while the Sooners muddle around .500. The Iron Bowl is always fun, and this year is no different as the Tigers would love nothing more than to squash Alabamas national championship dreams.Its the second straight season the Crimson Tide enter the matchup unbeaten. The Tide shut out Auburn 36-0 last year, but that was an Auburn offense that struggled to score all season.This year the Tigers have the nations No.

16 offensive unit, and hope to find success against Alabamas top-ranked defense. Auburn had won six straight in the series before last seasons loss. In order to start a new streak, the Tigers must contain Alabama tailback Mark Ingram (pictured). The super sophomore has rushed for 1,399 yards and 12 touchdowns this season for an offense averaging better than 32 points per game.. Both teams still have an outside shot at the Mountain West Title should unbeaten TCU lose to 1-10 New Mexico, but that's highly unlikely.Utah and BYU bring identical records (9-2) and conference marks (6-1) to Provo for the Holy War.Utah is led by wideout David Reed, who has over 1,000 receiving yards, while the Cougars have steady senior Max Hall under center. Utah has won six of the last eight in the series, and six of its last eight trips to Provo.. Nevada, while 8-3 overall, is 6-0 in conference play and will try to claim a share of the WAC title by knocking off defending champion, and unbeaten Boise on the Smurf Turf.Boise State wants to keep its perfect overall record intact to get itself into a BCS bowl game, but it wont be easy against a Nevada team that has found its stride, winning eight straight.Nevada has scored more than 50 points five times this season, including a 70-point outburst against Idaho.

This year could feature the same type of high-scoring affair.. Pittsburgh can take one step closer toward claiming the Big East crown by knocking off the Mountaineers. The Panthers are 9-1 and have undefeated Cincinnati next week, which could be for all the marbles.If the Mountaineers win, and then Pitt beats the Bearcats, then its a three-way tie atop the conference standings. Fifth-ranked Cincinnati should have no problem at home Friday afternoon against struggling Illinois.It will be on the Pittsburgh defense to slow down WVU quarterback Jarrett Brown and speedy tailback Noel Devine while trying to contain playmaking receiver Jock Sanders. The Mountaineers have playmakers all over their offense, but the defense is susceptible to the big play and Pittsburgh quarterback Bill Stull will try to exploit this.Stull (pictured) has been the poised senior leader, quietly completing 66 percent of his passes for 2,115 yards and 18 touchdowns to only four interceptions.Pitt ended West Virginias BCS dreams two years ago, and the Mountaineers would love to do the same in this years edition of the Backyard Brawl..