Longhorn Stampede Texas was undefeated and ranked in the top 10 as it entered conference play last year before back-to-back Big 12 losses derailed its national title hopes. This year’s Longhorns appear determined to avoid a similar letdown.
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Offensive Struggles Auburn, struggling to score, is trying to be patient with first-year offensive coordinator Tony Franklin. Building an offense that contributes to a successful team often takes a few games, or in Vanderbilt’s case, seven years.
Kansas Rolls Into Ames Despite getting off to another strong start, Kansas would like to see some improvement in its running game. Facing Iowa State could help make that happen.
Quaterback Blues A successful first few weeks last season lifted Connecticut into the Top 25 for the first time in school history, and another dominant start in 2008 has helped it return to the rankings.
Monday Night Thriller Jeff Reed kicked a 46-yard field goal in overtime and the Pittsburgh Steelers overcame a 10-point deficit, numerous injuries and a late Baltimore comeback to outlast the Baltimore Ravens 23-20 on Monday night.
Midway Monsters No meltdowns for the Chicago Bears this time. Instead, they came up with a big stand.
Big Time Win Jim Zorn will go down in history as the only Washington Redskins coach with a perfect regular-season record at Texas Stadium.
Broadway Brett Sore ankle and all, Broadway Brett joined Broadway Joe in the Jets’ record book.
One Last Game The Chicago White Sox finally came up with a win when they needed one on Sunday to stay alive in the race for the AL Central title.
Still Perfect Derrick Williams came to Penn State in 2005 as one of the most hyped recruits Joe Paterno had ever lured to Happy Valley.