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Even with Tony Pike injured, Cincy was able to put up 286 yards through the air with three touchdowns.The Bearcats have a manageable slate of games down the stretch with Syracuse, West Virginia, UConn, Illinois, and a possible de facto Big East championship game with Pittsburgh.Penn State - Following their loss against undefeated Iowa in Week Four, The Nittany Lions have belted out four resounding victories in a row. Penn State has stepped up its play on defense to allow only 30 points combined in its last four contests.Penn State has a huge matchup at theHorseshoe with Ohio State in two weeks, which will help shape the front of the Big Ten pack.Texas - Colt McCoy and Co. McCoy's 269-yard performance and three-TD performance propelled the Longhorns to a 41-7 victory on the road this week. Texas made a statement in this game, and the rest of the country should take notice.Navy - Navy's win against Wake Forest was a huge step in the right direction for the Midshipmen. Navy has come up just short in its bids to knock off a top-notch BCS opponent in its bid to upset Ohio St and Pitt.

The win against a team who can count wins against NC State and Stanford to its credit, does wonders for Navy.Oregon - Since its opening loss to Boise St., the Ducks have rallied off seven wins in a row and have thrust themselves into the Pac-10 title picture. TCU boasts the fourth-ranked defense in the country, and an offense that posts 30-plus points per game.TCU may not just be a BCS buster, but they also may be in the discussion for being one of the best teams in the country.TCU holds a win over Clemson to its credit, who went out and defeated No. 8 Miami this past weekend, which adds further credibility to TCU's resume. Stocks StagnantNotre Dame - What does one make of the Irish Their last six games have all boiled down to the last plays of the game, no matter what the caliber of theopponent is.Last week, the Irish were able to orchestrate a huge comeback against the country's fifth-ranked team and get down to the one-yard line, down seven with only seconds left on the clock.This week's game involved Notre Dame holding off Boston College for a four-point victory, even though the Eagles had no business being in the game, turning the ball over five times. Notre Dame's defense stepped up to bail out their usually high-powered offense, who decided to take the day off.Notre Dame plays to the level of their opponent.

While it provides plenty of entertainment for the fans, their style of coming back at the last second can lead to trouble down the stretch. The Irish still have a strong schedule with games against Navy, Pitt, and Stanford.The Irish need to learn when to step on the gas, and not let up if they have any goals of reaching the Top 12 of the BCS.Florida - The Gators proved they could win ugly with their win over Mississippi State. The Gators proved they could pull out the tough one against MSU, but to set themselves up for a solid run at another SEC and national championship, they will need to improve their style of play.Alabama - "Roll tide, roll!" was the phrase rolling off the tongues of every college football fan during the early set of games.Solid victories against Virginia Tech, South Carolina, and Ole Miss had voters penciling Alabama in as their selection as the top team in the land.Alabama's recent struggle with a struggling Tennessee squad has people questioning the the Crimson Tide's claim as being the best team in the country.Tennessee (3-4) was an onside kick away from possibly knocking the Tide off their perch as one of the best teams in the country.Alabama has a chance to silence any doubters when it plays host to the ninth-ranked LSU Tigers in two weeks. Alabama can use its bye week to get quarterback Greg McElroy back in rhythm, and figure out a way to move the ball on the vaunted Tigers D. Stocks DownSouth Florida - Their 5-0 start is a thing of the past, as the Matt Grothe-less Bulls have gotten pummeled by their last two Big East rivals, Cincinnati 34-17 and Pittsburgh 41-14.Freshman replacement B.J. Daniels has not been able to fill the huge shoes left by Grothe, as his 50 percent passing performance and four INTs through the two losses exhibit.