College Football Saturday: Oregon, TCU, Georgia Win Big; Penn State Falls

Heisman Trophy 2011 Watch: Kellen Moore's Stock Falling After First Loss

Kellen Moore and Boise State suffered their first loss of 2011 on Saturday. Is Moore out of the Heisman Trophy race as a result?

BCS Rankings Projections, Week 12: Bye Bye Boise State, And The Rematch Still Looms

This week's BCS standings are now out. Fellow frequent insurgent TCU may have kicked Boise State all the way out of a BCS appearance, while teams that have lost to LSU are piling up behind Oklahoma State.

Oregon Vs. Stanford Final: The Luck Runs Out For The Cardinal, Ducks Win 53-30

The Stanford Cardinal had won 17 straight games, the longest active streak in the FBS division. Their last loss was against the Oregon Ducks, who snapped the current streak tonight in dominant fashion. It was a rough night for Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck, who threw for just 227 yards with 3 touchdowns, but also threw 2 interceptions. Turnovers killed the Cardinal, as they had five total for the night after just seven turnovers for the rest of the season.

The Oregon Ducks offense rolled right along like it has all season, most of it on the ground. LaMichael James once again made a push to be in the running for the Heisman Trophy, picking up another 146 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns on just 20 carries. As a team, the Ducks ran the ball for 232 yards. The Ducks had just a 6 point lead at the half, but poured it on and Stanford just couldn't keep up.

With Stanford no long undefeated, there is an outside chance the Ducks can get back into the National Title picture.

For more on this game, visit Oregon blog Addicted To Quack and Stanford blog Rule of Tree, plus Pac-12 blog Pacific Takes.

Maryland Vs. Notre Dame Final Score: Irish Stomp Terrapins In 45-21 Victory

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish picked up a seventh win this season by defeating the Maryland Terrapins, 45-21. The Irish tallied 508 total yards of offense on the strong play of quarterback Tommy Rees and running backs Jonas Gray and Cierre Wood.

Rees was deadly accurate, competing 30-of-37 passes for 296 yards and two touchdown passes. Michael Floyd caught a 19-yard touchdown pass from Rees and Tyler Eifert hauled in a 34-yard score late in the fourth quarter.

Jonas Gray found the end zone twice on his way to 136 rushing yards while Cierre Wood pounded the end zone once and gained 99 rushing yards. Lo Wood picked off Danny O'Brien and returned it for a 57-yard touchdown.

O' Brien did throw a touchdown pass in the second quarter, but his team didn't score again until the fourth quarter. C.J. Brown found the end zone on a 24-yard run early in the fourth quarter and D.J. Adams entered the zone with 37 seconds left in the game.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit SB Nation's Maryland blog Testudo Times and SB Nation's Notre Dame blog One Foot Down. Stay tuned to SB Nation College Football for more on this week's action.

Alabama Vs. Mississippi State Final Score: Trent Richardson, Eddie Lacy Lead Tide To 24-7 Victory

The Alabama Crimson Tide didn't let last week's loss to the LSU Tigers spoil this week's contest against the Mississippi St. Bulldogs, pulling off a 24-7 victory. However, it was another low-scoring contest for most of the game, as the Tide went up against a team that has allowed just under 19 points per game this season.

The Tide had just a 7-0 lead at halftime lead. Eddie Lacy rushed into the end zone for a two-yard score in the second quarter. However, Alabama did start to pull away in the second half, building the lead to 17-0 early in the fourth quarter. Trent Richardson pounded the ball relentlessly, picking up 127 yards on 32 carries. He scored the second Alabama touchdown of the game.

Tyler Russell did give a brief bit of hope for a comeback in the fourth quarter when he found Chris Smith for a 12-yard touchdown reception shortly after Richardson's touchdown run. The Tide, however, secured the game with Eddie Lacy's second touchdown run of the game, a 32-yard run, with 1:18 left in the game.

The Bulldogs struggled offensively during the game, amassing just 131 total yards (119 passing, 12 rushing). The two teams combined to miss four field goals and to go 5-for-37 on third-down conversions

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit SB Nation's Alabama blog Roll Bama Roll and SB Nation's Mississippi State blog For Whom The Cowbell Tolls.

VIDEO: Stanford Kicker Eric Whitaker Narrowly Misses Field Goal Attempt

LSU Vs. Western Kentucky Final Score: Tigers Dominate 2nd Half For 42-9 Victory

After a frustrating first half against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, the LSU Tigers came back with a scoring touch in the second half. They scored 28 points over the final two quarters to win, 42-9.

The Hilltoppers held the Tigers to just seven points in the first quarter and kept the game tied at seven until late in the second quarter. Kenny Hilliard scored a one-yard touchdown at that point and then found the end zone for the next touchdown, a one-yard run in the third quarter. Alfred Blue gained 50 yards on his two rushes for touchdowns. Jarrett Lee, previously the starter while Jordan Jefferson was suspended, came in for garbage time and threw a five-yard touchdown pass to Kadron Boone. Jefferson had a 59-yard touchdown strike to Rueben Randle in the first quarter.

The Hilltoppers scored points on a Keshawn Simpson two-yard run and a safety-sack of Jefferson in the third quarter.

The 10-0 LSU Tigers visit Ole Miss next Saturday before the regular season finale against the Arkansas Razorbacks on Nov. 25.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit LSU blog And The Valley Shook. Here’s the complete Week 11 college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation’s college football news hub for more.

VIDEO: Joe Adams May Not Be Mortal

Oregon Vs. Stanford Score Updates: Dangerous Ducks Gain Distance

The Stanford Cardinal are in trouble in the third quarter against the Oregon Ducks. Another Andrew Luck turnover led to another Ducks touchdown, this time a four-yard rumble by LaMichael James, whose arm fell off in that one game a few weeks ago. He's OK. It's now 36-16, Oregon.

Head here for Oregon-Stanford score updates and discussion.

The yardage game is similar (272 to 236, Oregon) and the turnover battle is even. The Ducks have been able to strike quickly, while Stanford's put together some accomplished series that don't amount to a whole lot.

James and De'Anthony Thomas have been the stars, along with Thomas. James has two touchdowns and 110 yards on 14 touches.

If Stanford can't pick up its pace while slowing Oregon's, we could be looking at another team exiting this week's top five.

For more on this game, visit Oregon blog Addicted To Quack and Stanford blog Rule of Tree, plus Pac-12 blog Pacific Takes.

Maryland Vs. Notre Dame Score: Jonas Gray, Cierre Wood Have Fighting Irish In Commanding 38-14 Lead

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have experienced very few bumps in the road in Saturday's game against the Maryland Terrapins. The Fighting Irish lead, 38-14, in the fourth quarter.

Notre Dame quarterback Tommy Rees has been accurate and sharp, completing 28-of-35 passes for 252 yards and one touchdown pass. He connected with Michael Floyd for a 19-yard score in the second quarter. Floyd has nine receptions for 89 yards.

The ground attack has also been impressive for the Irish. Jonas Gray has found the end zone twice while carrying the ball 21 times for 136 yards. Cierre Woods has complemented him with 97 yards and one touchdown.

For Maryland, Danny O'Brien threw one touchdown pass, a 13-yard pass to Quintin McCree. C.J. Brown added a 24-yard rushing touchdown early in the fourth quarter.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit SB Nation's Maryland blog Testudo Times and SB Nation's Notre Dame blog One Foot Down. Here’s the complete Week 10 college football TV schedule and stay tuned to SB Nation College Football for more on this week's action.

LSU Vs. Western Kentucky Score: Hilltoppers Record Safety, But Losing To Tigers, 35-9

After the stout play of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in the first half, it was going to be a tough task to keep it that way in the second half. Western Kentucky was unable to keep the game close in the second half. Early in the fourth quarter, the Tigers are up, 35-9.

Kenny Hilliard rushed for his second touchdown of the game midway through the third quarter. Alfred Blue found the end zone on the ground twice, one on a 45-yard run. He has 110 yards on seven carries.

Western Kentucky did put points on the board when Bo Adebayo sacked Jordan Jefferson for a safety with 5:22 left to play in the third quarter. The Hilltoppers have just 202 total yards of offense.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit LSU blog And The Valley Shook. Here’s the complete Week 11 college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation’s college football news hub for more.

Oregon Vs. Stanford Halftime Score: De'Anthony Thomas Is A Racecar

The play of the night so far: Oregon Ducks freshman De'Anthony Thomas gathered in a Darron Thomas screen on fourth-and-seven, then vanished and reappeared in the Stanford Cardinal end zone. Pretty sure his Signing Day to-do was worth it for Oregon. It's now 22-16 at the break.

Head here for Oregon-Stanford score updates and discussion.

Andrew Luck struck back in the closing minutes of the half, lasering a 13-yarder to Griff Whalen to complete an 84-yard, 2:28 drive. Andrew Luck is pretty great at sports, no matter what contrarian analysts may try to tell you.

Only 410 (only) total yards at the half, but a flurry of excitement toward the end. If the momentum in this one keeps going, we could be looking at a mighty watchable second half.

For more on this game, visit Oregon blog Addicted To Quack and Stanford blog Rule of Tree, plus Pac-12 blog Pacific Takes.

Tennessee Vs. Arkansas Final Score: Tyler Wilson Throws Three TD Passes In 49-7 Razorbacks Victory

The Tennessee Volunteers fell to 0-6 in the SEC following Saturday night's 49-7 loss to the Arkansas Razorbacks. Arkansas, though, will stay in a tie for second place in the SEC West with the Alabama Crimson Tide. Arkansas plays the West-leading LSU Tigers in the regular season finale.

Arkansas quarterback Tyler Wilson threw for 224 yards and three touchdowns on 16-of-26 passing. His second touchdown pass was a 40-yard strike to Joe Adams, but the best catch of the night belonged to Jarius Wright, who made a juggling one (and had 94 receiving yards). Adams, though, had a 60-yard punt return for a touchdown to add to his own highlight reel. Dennis Johnson ran for two Arkansas touchdowns, including a 71-yard run in the second quarter. He finished with 11 carries for 97 yards.

Tennessee freshman quarterback Justin Worley threw for 210 yards on 15-of-29 passing while his running backs combined for 137 rushing yards. Da'Rick Rogers caught five passes for 106 yards.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit SB Nation's Arkansas blog Arkansas Ex Pats and SB Nation's Tennessee blog Rocky Top Talk. Here’s the complete Week 11 college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation’s college football news hub for more.

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UCF Vs. Southern Miss Score: Golden Eagles Out To 10-3 Lead Over Knights

The Southern Miss. Golden Eagles hold a 10-3 lead over the Central Florida Knights in a Saturday night Conference USA battle. The Golden Eagles have pretty much wrapped up the East division title, but they won't want to squeak by in this one.

The Knights took an early 3-0 lead over the Golden Eagles on a Nick Cattoi 48-yard field goal. Roughly seven minutes later, Austin Davis and Bruce Johnson connected on a one-yard touchdown to go ahead, 7-3. Danny Hrapmann added a 28-yard field goal to extend the lead, 10-3.

Davis is 9-of-17 for 191 yards and had been most of the offense until Quentin Pierce picked up 23 yards in one play on the ground during that scoring drive. Kelvin Bolden and Ryan Balentine each have over 80 receiving yards for the Golden Eagles.

Here’s the complete Week 11 college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation’s college football news hub for more.

Alabama Vs. Mississippi State Halftime Score: All Territory Is Four-Down Territory

The Alabama Crimson Tide lead the Mississippi St. Bulldogs by only a touchdown at halftime. Now that we've gotten that out of the way, let's note the Tide have missed two field goals. But let's also note the Bulldogs missed a pair of field goals of their own. And that's four missed field goals by four different kickers.

Nothing makes sense. This game could easily be anywhere from 13-0 to 7-6.

Hoping you won't read far enough to make me recite offensive stats. You did! MSU has been held to 69, while Bama only has 124. A.J. McCarron has thrown for 75 yards, 25 of them to Kevin Norwood on a single completion. Eddie Lacy banged in a short touchdown. Nothing else has happened except for a bunch of defense and some missed kicks.

So exactly like last week for Alabama, except nobody's watching.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit SB Nation's Alabama blog Roll Bama Roll and SB Nation's Mississippi State blog For Whom The Cowbell Tolls. 

Henry Josey Injury: Missouri RB Tears Three Knee Tendons, According To Report

Missouri running back Henry Josey suffered a gruesome leg injury in the Tigers' win over Texas on Saturday afternoon. Josey, the Tigers' leading rusher and workhorse out of the backfield, tore three tendons in his left knee and will be out of action for a significant amount of time as a result.

Earlier reports indicated Josey had suffered some kind of rupture, but it turns out the injury was far worse than anticipated.

Just heard news about Tigers' Henry Josey. Triple tear--ACL, MCL, patellar tendon. Please keep him in your prayers.

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Just an absolutely awful injury for any player to have to go through. He'll likely have a long road of rehab ahead after surgery to reconstruct his knee. Thoughts go out to the sophomore as he recovers.

For the season, Josey had 1,149 yards and nine touchdowns on 134 attempts for the Tigers, an average of 8.9 yards per carry.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Missouri blog Rock M Nation.  Stay tuned to SB Nation's college football news hub for more.

Oregon Vs. Stanford Score Updates: No Extra Points, Please

The game of the equinox or so started out looking like the game of the century, with both high-powered offenses delivering rare three-and-outs. The Oregon Ducks were the first on the scoreboard, taking advantage of a gruesome Andrew Luck interception.

Head here for Oregon-Stanford score updates and discussion.

Darron Thomas passed to Lavasier Tuinei (pass the Lavasier) for six, then David Paulson found Mike Garrity on a USC-esque two-point conversion. Eight points!

The good news for Stanford: that's about all the offense Oregon has mustered. The other good news: a 13-play, 78-yard drive followed, capped by a Griff Whalen touchdown catch. But the bad news: a missed extra point. Nobody will score seven points, but fans of points will probably end up liking this game more than they did last week's.

For more on this game, visit Oregon blog Addicted To Quack and Stanford blog Rule of Tree, plus Pac-12 blog Pacific Takes.

Alabama Vs. Mississippi State Score: Crimson Tide Lead Bulldogs, 7-0, In Defensive Battle

Offense is at a premium between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Mississippi St. Bulldogs. The Tide should be no stranger to this after last week's game against the LSU Tigers. The Bulldogs entered the game allowing just under 19 points, which makes the 7-0 Alabama lead not much of a surprise.

Eddie Lacy put the Crimson Tide in a 7-0 lead on a two-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. But that's almost literally all the offense in the game. The two teams have combined for 107 total yards of offense, 92 belonging to Alabama.

Alabama quarterback A.J. McCarron has 70 passing yards on 6-of-12 passing while Trent Richardson and Lacy have combined to rush for 38 yards. Mississippi State, meanwhile, has 15 passing yards. The running attack sits at zero with 18 positive yards and negative-18 yards.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit SB Nation's Alabama blog Roll Bama Roll and SB Nation's Mississippi State blog For Whom The Cowbell Tolls. Here’s the complete Week 11 college football TV schedule.

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LSU Vs. Western Kentucky Score: Tigers Fending Off Hilltoppers, 14-7

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers have managed to not only score against the LSU Tigers, but they also deadlocked the Tigers for a good portion of the first half.

The Tigers weren't able to get on board until 6:18 remained in the first quarter. Jordan Jefferson connected with Rueben Randle for a 59-yard touchdown strike. Over the next 4:52, the Hilltoppers worked their way down the field for a 10-play, 65-yard touchdown. Quarterback Kawaun Jakes completed three passes for 10-plus yards on the drive and saw Keshawn Simpson rush for a two-yard touchdown.

Western Kentucky failed to capitalize on its next drive, which came just seconds later as a result of LSU fumbling the kick return. In the second quarter, the Hilltoppers missed a 49-yard field goal and the chance to take the lead.

However, later in the second quarter LSU took a 14-7 lead on a Kenny Hilliard one-yard run. Jefferson connected on passes of 29 and 24 yards to set up that score.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit LSU blog And The Valley Shook. Here’s the complete Week 11 college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation’s college football news hub for more.

PHOTO: Virginia's Mike London Coaching In Camo

Texas A&M Vs. Kansas State Final Score: Wildcats Win Marathon Game Over Aggies, 53-50 (OT)

Apparently, Texas A&M and the Big 12 have agreed on the exit fees for the Aggies' move to the SEC: A&M has to suffer through the most heart-breaking season in college football history.

The latest chapter in A&M's novel of swooning came Saturday in Manhattan, when the Aggies took a 14-0 early lead and a 10-point lead late in the fourth quarter and turned into a 53-50, four-overtime loss to Kansas State in a marathon game in Manhattan. The match-up took more than four hours to play.

After the first three overtimes ended with both teams gridlocked, Texas A&M took over on offense with the teams tied at 47, but a third-down play came up about a yard short of the first down. Rather than try to go for it and work towards a touchdown, Mike Sherman decided to take the field goal.

Kansas State countered with a three runs, including the apparent third-down conversion by Klein that was subject to instant replay. On first down, the Wildcats took a shot to the end zone -- which was interfered with by Texas A&M to set up a first and goal. Two quarterback sneaks got the ball across the goal line and give Kansas State the win.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Texas A&M blog I Am The 12th Man and Kansas State blog Bring On The Cats. Here's the complete Week 11 College football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation's college football news hub for more.

Tennessee Vs. Arkansas Halftime Score: Razorbacks Open Up 21-7 Lead

The Tennessee Volunteers are going to have a tough time picking up an SEC victory on Saturday night. They are down, 21-7, to the Arkansas Razorbacks at halftime. The best thing that should come out of this game is Jarius Wright's ridiculous catch in the first half. Wright also caught a seven-yard touchdown pass from Tyler Wilson.

Arkansas scored two more touchdowns before Tennessee found the end zone. Joe Adams returned a punt for a 60-yard touchdown while Dennis Johnson broke off a 71-yard touchdown run in the second quarter for the 21-0 lead.

The Volunteers, though, answered right back with a couple of nice throws by freshman Justin Worley. Rajion Neal caught a 50-yard pass that brought him to Arkansas' 27-yard line. He followed that with a 17-yard throw to Da'Rick Rogers for a 17-yard gain before Neal ran the ball 11 yards for Tennessee's only score of the game so far.

Worley threw an interception after he had brought his team to Arkansas five-yard line. But that happened with less than a minute to go, allowing Arkansas to run out the clock before heading to the locker room.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit SB Nation's Arkansas blog Arkansas Ex Pats and SB Nation's Tennessee blog Rocky Top Talk. Here’s the complete Week 11 college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation’s college football news hub for more.

Texas A&M Vs. Kansas State Overtime Score: Aggies, Wildcats Knotted At 47 Entering Fourth OT

Texas A&M has made a season of giving up leads late. This week, Kansas State has decided to join them.

Texas A&M stormed out to a 14-0 lead on a six-yard pass from Ryan Tannehill to Ryan Swope and a three-yard run by Jameill Showers. Kansas State close the gap, though, on a pair of Collin Klein rushing touchdowns. Eventually, Texas A&M staked itself to a 31-21 lead with 7:27 left in the game. But about a minute later, Collin Klein hit Chris Harper for a 53-yard touchdown; Anthony Cantele followed up a few minutes later with a field goal to tie it.

The first overtime started unconventionally, with Klein fumbling the ball -- to Tramaine Thompson, who recovered it for a touchdown. When A&M got the ball, Tannehill hit Jeff Fuller for a 9-yard touchdown reception. Both teams traded field goals in the second overtime.

Klein took control in the third overtime, running the ball in for his 23rd rushing touchdown of the year on the first play. But the Wildcats missed the two-point conversion. Then, on fourth-and-goal with the game on the line, Tannehill hit Uzoma Nwachukwu for an eight-yard touchdown -- and TAMU missed the two-pointer.

Cyrus Gray already has 211 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 28 carries. Ryan Tannehill was 24-of-43 for 195  yards, three touchdowns and an interception. Kansas State had more success throwing the football -- Collin Klein was 17-of-27 for 282 yards, a touchdown and an interception. He's rushed for 93 yards and four touchdowns on 31 carries

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Texas A&M blog I Am The 12th Man and Kansas State blog Bring On The Cats. Here's the complete Week 11 College football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation's college football news hub for more.

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Miami Vs. Florida State Final Score: Seminoles Send Hurricanes To 5th Loss, 23-19

The Florida St. Seminoles had to sweat things out late in its 23-19 victory over the Miami Hurricanes on Saturday afternoon. The Seminoles had essentially wrapped up the game in the second quarter when they scored two touchdowns in the last five minutes, but those final minutes of the game always prove to be a contest.

Miami had taken a 7-3 lead earlier in the second quarter when Jacory Harris found Clive Walford for a two-yard touchdown pass with about eight minutes left to play in the quarter. Three minutes later, EJ Manuel connected with Rodney Smith for a 21-yard touchdown pass. With less than one minute remaining, Greg Reid returned a punt 83 yards for a touchdown and a 17-7 halftime lead.

Florida State managed just two field goals in the second half. In the final seven minutes of the game Miami scored two touchdowns. Mike James rushed for both touchdowns, but the two-point conversion failed on both tries.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit SB Nation's FSU blog Tomahawk Nation and SB Nation's Miami blog The 7th Floor. Here’s the complete Week 11 college football TV schedule.

Michigan Vs. Illinois Final Score: Wolverines Brush Aside Illini, 31-14

Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson left Saturday's matchup with Illinois after suffering a mysterious injury, but it didn't matter as the Wolverines rolled to a 31-14. Robinson's backup, Devin Gardner, threw the only passing touchdown of the game as the ground game took center-stage for the Wolverines once again.

Fitzgerald Toussaint rushed for a game-high 192 yards and a touchdown in the win for the Wolverines, For comparison's sake, Illinois rushed for just 37 yards on 33 carries as a team. Robinson finished with 30 yards and two touchdowns on the ground while completing 6-10 passes for 92 yards and an interception.

Nathan Scheelhaase led the way through the air, finishing with a game-high 170 yards. However, Scheelhaase was unable to find the end zone, throwing no touchdowns and one interception.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Michigan blog Maize N Brew and Illinois blog Hail to the Orange. Here’s the complete Week 10 college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation’s college football news hub for more.

Georgia Vs. Auburn Final Score: Bulldogs Win SEC East With

Georgia's likely going to Atlanta to face an SEC West champion to be determined. And if the Bulldogs can play like they did in annihilating Auburn 45-7, they might just stand a chance against whatever talented titan that ends up being.

Aaron Murray threw for 224 yards and four touchdowns — he only had four incompletions — and both Isaiah Crowell (132 yards) and Carlton Thomas (127 yards) both eclipsed the century mark on the ground in the massive win, and Georgia's defense forced three Auburn turnovers while holding the Tigers to a mere 195 yards of offense.

Since trailing 17-3 in the second quarter against Florida two weeks ago, the Bulldogs have outscored their opponents 129-26. And now all that stands between the Dawgs and a trip to Atlanta to play for the SEC title is a date with lowly Kentucky.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Georgia blog Dawg Sports and Auburn blog Track 'Em Tigers. Here's the complete Week 11 college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation's college football news hub for more.

TCU Vs. Boise State Final Score: Two-Point Call Ends Broncos' Streak

For months, this game has been circled as the Boise St. Broncos only potential challenge of the year, besides their opener against the Georgia Bulldogs. And a challenge it was! The TCU Horned Frogs walk away with a 36-35 victory in Boise. Nobody ever beats Boise State in Boise.

TCU had the chance to tie with a minute to go, but elected to go for two points to take a one-point lead. Casey Pachall found Josh Boyce near the goal line -- Boyce nearly saw the ball get picked off, but shrugged a tackler and made his way from blue turf to orange turf. Here's video of the play:

The Broncos' emergency strategy appeared to be having Kellen Moore hurl the ball as far as possible while hoping for pass interference calls. Referees didn't bite until a fourth down near midfield, flagging an uncatchable pass. Whatever works. The drive remained alive, and Boise State reached field goal territory.

A 37-yard field goal attempt sailed wide right, and there you have it.

Boise State hasn't lost at home in 10 years. The Broncos haven't lost a conference game at home since 1998. For once, TCU isn't threatening to crash the BCS. But for once, Boise State suddenly isn't. I blame the Mountain West for insisting on non-blue home uniforms.

For more on this game, visit TCU blog Frogs O War and Boise State blog One Bronco Nation Under God.

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Wisconsin Vs. Minnesota Final Score: Badgers Demolish Gophers, 42-13

Wisconsin had made a habit of blowing out hapless Big Ten teams this year. And there is no Big Ten team more hapless this year than Minnesota. So it really came as no surprise when the Badgers laid down a 42-13 thrashing of the Gophers.

Russell Wilson was 16-of-17 for 177 yards and four touchdowns. He tacked on 20 yards rushing on seven carries. Montee Ball has 167 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 23 rushes. James White added 87 yards on 14 attempts. Wilson's favorite target was undoubtedly Nick Toon, who grabbed eight passes for 99 yards and both scores.

Minnesota, for its part, managed just 160 yards and 10 first downs all day. MarQueis Gray had a passer rating of 59.2 -- which, for those of you unfamiliar with the vagaries of that statistic, is very, very bad. (He was 6-of-14 for 51 yards and an interception.) Gray did have 68 yards on 19 carries, which is the most any Minnesota player gained in any offensive category.

For more on this game, visit Wisconsin blog Bucky's 5th Quarter and Minnesota blog The Daily Gopher, plus Big Ten blog Off Tackle Empire.

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Sammy Watkins Injury Update: Sprained AC Joint, Status Uncertain

Clemson wide receiver Sammy Watkins left Saturday's matchup with Wake Forest after suffering an apparent shoulder injury. At the time, the Tigers trailed by 11, but railed back to come away with a three-point win, 31-28. With the win in hand, the attention turned to Watkins, the speedy multipurpose threat, after the game.

According to ESPN's Heather Dinich, Watkins suffered a sprained AC joint.

Clemson receiver Sammy Watkins sprained the AC joint in his shoulder, and his status is uncertain for next week's game at NC State, according to a school spokesman. I'm told it's not serious, but we'll have to see how Watkins does through the week in preparation for NC State.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Clemson blog Shakin the Southland and Wake Forest blog Blogger So Dear. Here's the complete Week 11 college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation's college football news hub for more.

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Auburn Vs. Georgia Halftime Score: Bulldogs Dismantling Tigers, 35-7

Last year, Georgia tried taking a 21-7 lead against Auburn in the first quarter. It didn't work, as Cam Newton led the Tigers back to defeat the Bulldogs convincingly. This year, Georgia has decided to take an even bigger lead and hold it even longer. Georgia is routing the Tigers at halftime, with a 35-7 shellacking that includes four Aaron Murray touchdowns.

Overall, Murray is 13-of-16 for 217 yards and hasn't thrown an interception. Carlton Thomas has already rushed for 72 yards on eight carries. The Bulldogs have piled up 326 yards of total offense.

After a promising first drive, things have gone much worse for Auburn. The Tigers have turned the ball over twice and have just 90 yards of total offense -- including minus-11 rushing. Barring a comeback that even Cam Newton might not be able to key, the Bulldogs will role into Kentucky next week needing only an expected win there to clinch the SEC East.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Auburn blog Track Em Tigers and Georgia blog Dawg Sports. Here's the complete Week 11 college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation's college football news hub for more.

Baylor Vs. Kansas Final Score: Robert Griffin Completes Comeback, 31-30, In Overtime

Baylor had already stormed back in regulation. Kansas decided to make its collapse total in overtime, failing on a potential game-winning two-point conversion in the first overtime and losing, 31-30, after holding a 24-3 fourth quarter lead.

Baylor's Robert Griffin III had four touchdowns in the win, all in the fourth quarter or overtime, and both threw for 312 yards and three scores and ran for 103 yards and another touchdown. His 14-yard throw to Tevin Reese gave Baylor a 31-24 lead in overtime.

But Kansas answered with a Jordan Webb pass to Tim Biere in its first offensive possession of overtime. The Jayhawks couldn't make magic happen on the two-point try, though, with Webb unable to complete a pass.

With the win, Baylor is now bowl eligible at 6-3.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Kansas blog Rock Chalk Talk and brand new Baylor blog Our Daily Bears. Here's the complete Week 11 college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation's college football news hub for more.

Texas A&M Vs. Kansas State Halftime Score: Aggies, Wildcats Knotted Up

The Texas A&M Aggies opened up a 14-point lead and looked ready to run away with things in their matchup with Kansas State. After a scoreless first quarter, the Aggies scored twice in the first four minutes of the second to take a 14-0 lead over the 14th-ranked team in the nation.

But the Wildcats battled back, closing the half with a flurry to knot things up heading into the break. Colin Klein used his legs both times, running it in from two and three yards out. Klein has been kept relatively in check on the ground, rushing for 20 yards and those two scores. Klein also completed 8-of-10 passes for 96 yards in the half.

Ryan Tannehill completed 12-of-20 passes for 116 yards and a touchdown, but also threw an interception in the first half. Cyrus Gray led all rushers, carrying the ball 10 times for 54. Jameill Showers also rushed for a touchdown.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Texas A&M blog I Am The 12th Man and Kansas State blog Bring On The Cats. Here's the complete Week 11 College football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation's college football news hub for more.

TCU Vs. Boise State Halftime Score: Upset Alert? Upset Alert!

We don't get to say this very often, but the Boise St. Broncos are losing at halftime. At home! To a lowly conference rival! Actually, the last part is made up,  the TCU Horned Frogs appear to have gotten over their early funk. The score is 20-14.

Taking the field in orange-and-white due to the Mountain West's decree against blue-on-blue-on-blue, Boise State has given up three touchdowns and 286 yards to Casey Pachall, with Josh Boyce pulling in 161 of those yards. Despite that onslaught and a lost fumble, the Broncos are down by only a score. Sort of amazing.

Kellen Moore is 13-of-18 for 126 yards, while D.J. Harper has posted 95 on the ground already. Can't help but feel like the Broncos are just fine, despite the very rare deficit and TCU getting the ball to start the third. We'll see!

For more on this game, visit TCU blog Frogs O War and Boise State blog One Bronco Nation Under God.

Baylor Vs. Kansas Overtime: Robert Griffin Leads Massive Comeback To 24-24 Tie

So it turns out that a 24-3 lead isn't so safe for Kansas, and that Robert Griffin III is fairly good at playing quarterback. Griffin helped Baylor erase a 21-point deficit in the fourth quarter, and push a game that could have been a Kansas blowout to overtime at 24-24.

Griffin's pedestrian day turned into a massive one, with 298 passing yards and 103 rushing yards. And he got those numbers in part by making big plays happen in the fourth frame, completing touchdown passes of 67 and 36 yards and running for a 49-yard score.

Those three touchdowns allowed the Bears to tie the game. And now, headed to overtime periods against Kansas' suspect defense and anemic offense, it's hard to imagine Baylor failing to beat the Jayhawks, not long after it was difficult to imagine them even getting back into the game.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Kansas blog Rock Chalk Talk and brand new Baylor blog Our Daily Bears. Here's the complete Week 11 college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation's college football news hub for more.

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Wisconsin Vs. Minnesota Halftime Score: Russell Wilson Perfect So Far

The Wisconsin Badgers are beating a bad team by a lot of points, and the Minnesota Golden Gophers are losing to a good team by a lot of points. It's a 28-6 lead at the half for Wisconsin in the battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe, making it look like eight straight in the series for the Badgers.

Russell Wilson has yet to miss a pass in 13 attempts, throwing for three touchdowns and 162 yards. Montee Ball has rushed for 85 yards and another score -- Ball's total matches Minnesota's on the day so far. 

Trying to find something good to say about Minnesota's half. They converted a fourth down. That's pretty good. They also have only five penalty yards to Wisconsin's 10. Doing it the right way.

For more on this game, visit Wisconsin blog Bucky's 5th Quarter and Minnesota blog The Daily Gopher, plus Big Ten blog Off Tackle Empire.

Michigan Vs. Illinois Score Update: Fitzgerald Toussaint Driving Wolverines' Early Lead

Ladies and gentlemen, Fitzgerald Toussaint. The Michigan running back has already piled up 136 yards on 12 carries -- including a long rush of 65 yards -- early in the second quarter. Denard Robinson has rushed for two touchdowns while only passing for 16 yards, and the Wolverines have taken a 14-0 lead against Illinois.

Robinson, in all, has 27 yards on seven carries. He's 2-of-2 passing, with eight-yard passes to Jeremy Gallon and Junior Hemingway.

The Illini's first three drives, meanwhile, went for four yards, eight yards and minus-4 yards. Nathan Scheelhaase is 4-of-8 for 34 yards passing, while Illinois' rushing game has put together seven yards running so far on almost as many carries (six).

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Michigan blog Maize N Brew and Illinois blog Hail to the Orange. Here's the complete Week 11 college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation's college football news hub for more.

Baylor Vs. Kansas Score Update: Bears On Ropes Against Jayhawks

Kansas is taking Baylor to the cleaners ... in football. The Jayhawks added another touchdown in the third quarter to go up 24-3 on the Bears, and have shown no signs of letting up.

The Jayhawks converted great field position into their third touchdown on the ground, with Tony Pierson running in from 34 yards out for a touchdown to cap a 45-yard drive. And that running game, which has rolled up 243 yards on Baylor, is more than making up for Jordan Webb's two interceptions.

Meanwhile, Baylor can't do much at all on offense, going three and out after the Bears picked off Webb to keep the lead at 14 points. If Robert Griffin III wants to keep Baylor in the BCS rankings and hold on to his outside shot at an invitation to the Heisman Trophy ceremony, he may need a Herculean second half.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Kansas blog Rock Chalk Talk and brand new Baylor blog Our Daily Bears. Here's the complete Week 11 college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation's college football news hub for more.

Henry Josey Injury: Ruptured Tendon Could End Season For Missouri Running Back

The Missouri Tigers have quite a few options on the offensive side of the ball, as Saturday's victory over the Texas Longhorns detailed, but running back Henry Josey will seemingly no longer be one of them. The sophomore went down in the third quarter with a serious knee injury that could keep him out for the remainder of the college football season.

The running back was planting to make a cut along the left sideline before his knee gave out. The early diagnosis, courtesy of the Kansas City Star's Mike DeArmond, is not good.

Orthodepic surgeon Dr. Pat Smith just told me Henry Josey is "Done. Done for the year." Ruptured tendon in left knee. Will still have an MRI.

Josey carried the ball 134 times this season for 1,149 yards and nine touchdowns prior to the injury. Considering he was averaging nearly nine yards per carry, it will be nearly impossible for Mizzou to replace one of their biggest big-play threats.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Missouri blog Rock M Nation.  Stay tuned to SB Nation's college football news hub for more.

Auburn Vs. Georgia Score Update: Tigers And Bulldogs Hold Track Meet In Athens

It appears that Georgia and Auburn are determined not to face the same offensive criticisms that were flung at LSU and Alabama after the Game of the Century. In fact, with Georgia holding a 14-7 lead, the teams have already outscored the SEC West titans in the first quarter.

Georgia started the scoring on its first drive, with an eight-yard touchdown pass from Aaron Murray to Tavarres King capping off a 70-yard drive. Auburn answered with a 76-yard touchdown drive that finished on a four-yard trick pass from C.J. Uzomah to Philip Lutzenkirchen. Murray followed that up with a 27-yard scoring strike to Michael Bennett, the conclusion of a 77-yard drive. Murray is 8-of-10 for 123 yards and the two touchdowns.

In all, the teams have combined for 223 yards as we come close to the end of the first quarter. Auburn has the ball again, though, so the score is subject to change. Given the game so far, in fact, the smart money would be on precisely that result.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Auburn blog Track Em Tigers and Georgia blog Dawg Sports. Here's the complete Week 11 college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation's college football news hub for more.

Wisconsin Vs. Minnesota Score: Badgers Taking Care Of Gophers Early

Wisconsin isn't a national championship contender anymore, but the Badgers are still alive in the Big Ten. And taking care of Minnesota, as they are well on the way to doing, is just a thing the Badgers have to do. They've run up a 14-0 lead on the Gophers in the first quarter.

As per usual with Wisconsin, that offensive efficiency is all about balance. Russell Wilson's completed all eight of his throws for 97 yards and a touchdown, and Montee Ball has 29 yards and a touchdown for the Badgers' running game. And Wisconsin's averaging five yards a carry on the ground.

Minnesota, by contrast, had negative-four yards at one point in the quarter.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Wisconsin blog Bucky's 5th Quarter and Minnesota blog The Daily Gopher. Here's the complete Week 11 college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation's college football news hub for more.

Michigan Vs. Illinois Score: Denard Robinson Leads Wolverines To Early Lead

The Michigan Wolverines are clinging to their spot in the national rankings as they entered their game with the Illinois Fighting Illini as the 24th best team in college football. Denard Robinson, the dynamic quarterback, took a nine-yard keeper to the end zone to give the Wolverines the early lead.

Robinson capped off the opening-drive score quite nicely, but it was running back Fitzgerald Toussaint that did the majority of the heavy lifting. Robinson handed off to Toussaint for rushes of 65 yards and six yards before the quarterback capped the first drive off with a nine-yard run of his own.

The Illinois offense hasn't moved quite as efficiently, however. The Fighting Illini have gone three-and-out on their first three possessions as quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase isn't able to get anything going through the air -- or on the ground, for that matter, as he's rushed twice for a total of four yards.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit SB Nation's Ohio State blog Along The Olentangy and SB Nation's Purdue blog Hammer and Rails. 

TCU Vs. Boise State Score: Broncos, Horned Frogs Look Primed For High-Scoring Affair

The Boise St. Broncos and TCU Horned Frogs are battling on Saturday afternoon in a game that feels like the end of an era, as Boise St. will leave the Mountain West Conference next season. The Broncos started the rivalry game off strong, however, as the lead 7-0 early in the game before TCU knotted it up with a long touchdown of its own.

Kellen Moore completed four of his five passing attempts on the opening drive for 38 yards. Those statistics aren't inherently impressive, but they eventually culminated in a touchdown for the Broncos when Moore connected with Matt Miller on a 22-yard pass.

The Horned Frogs were not quite as successful on their first drive of the game, however, going three and out. They made up for that on the second drive, however, as Casey Pachall was able to hit wide receiver Josh Boyce in stride for a quick 74-yard strike on its second possession.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Boise State blog One Bronco Nation Under God and TCU blog Frogs O'War. Stay tuned to SB Nation's college football news hub for more.

West Virginia Vs. Cincinnati Final: Mountaineers Drop Bearcats, Risking Big East Chaos

At some point, someone will have to win the Big East. But it's going to be difficult to do it, given the way the conference has been turned upside down at various points this year. West Virginia, itself seen as a candidate at various times, upset Cincinnati 24-21 Saturday in a game that could prove significant as the season moves on.

Both teams had precisely 404 yards of total offense, with West Virginia passing for 372 of those yards and Cincinnati going more toward balance -- 208 passing, 196 rushing. The bigger news of the game for the Bearcats might have been the status of Zach Collaros, who was hurt in the game. His backup, Munchie Legaux, was shaky -- 9-of-20 for 138 yards and an interception.

Cincinnati still has a one-game lead in the standings, but has yet to face two of the teams with a pair of conference losses: Rutgers and UConn. And with Collaros out, who knows what might happen.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit West Virginia blog The Smoking Musket and Cincinnati blog Down The Drive. Here's the complete Week 11 college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation's college football news hub for more.

Baylor Vs. Kansas Halftime Score: Jayhawks Have Bears On Upset Alert

Kansas had been giving up more than 45 points per game, but on Saturday the Jayhawks almost shut out Baylor and fringe Heisman Trophy candidate Robert Griffin III for a full half. The Jayhawks have a surprising 17-3 lead over the Bears at halftime.

How have the Jayhawks made this upset alert possible? With two fumble recoveries in the first half, with both loose balls coughed up by Griffin. Those have helped Kansas control the ball for much of the first two quarters, rolling up 146 yards on the ground and holding the ball for better than 20 minutes of game clock. Darrian Miller had 93 rushing yards in the first half for the Jayhawks.

As for Griffin, he's got 79 passing yards and 29 rushing yards, and leads Baylor in both categories. But he's only been able to lead one scoring drive, and that field goal late in the first half came after the Bears gave up 17 straight points to begin the game.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Kansas blog Rock Chalk Talk and brand new Baylor blog Our Daily Bears. Here's the complete Week 11 college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation's college football news hub for more.

Michigan State Vs. Iowa Final Score: Kirk Cousins Leads Spartans To Victory

The Michigan State Spartans were able to pick up a solid victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday behind the arm of quarterback Kirk Cousins. The Spartans led 31-7 at halftime before leaving with a 37-21 win.

Cousins threw all three of his touchdown passes in the first half to give his team a large lead, eventually finishing with 260 yards through the air on 18-of-31 passing. That's actually a solid line considering Sparty converted on just four of 16 third-down attempts.

Running back Le'Veon Bell was solid on the ground, too, rushing 20 times for 112 yards and a touchdown. On the whole, Michigan State ran the ball 40 times for 155 yards, good for a solid 3.9 yards per carry average.

The Hawkeyes' statistics in the box score are nothing to be ashamed of, but quarterback James Vandenberg struggled to complete passes. The junior attempted 47 throws but completed just 22 -- albeit for a solid 262 yards and two touchdowns to offset an interception. The biggest problem for the Hawkeyes, however, was the running game, which managed just 87 yards on 30 rushing attempts.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Michigan State blog The Only Colors and Iowa blog Black Heart Gold Pants. Stay tuned to SB Nation's college football news hub for more.

Oklahoma State Vs. Texas Tech Final: Cowboys Thrash Raiders As Bedlam Looms

Which impressive statistic from the Oklahoma State game would you most like to read about? The 637 yards of total offense? The 49 first-half points that keyed a 60-point beatdown? Or Brandon Weeden's stat line: 31-of-37 for 423 yards and five touchdowns.

Because when one Big 12 team torches another by a 66-6 margin, it's kind of hard to choose which numbers are the most impressive. Even days that are normally good -- Herschel Sims had 109 yards on 13 carries; Joseph Randle had 78 and a touchdown on 18 rushes -- look almost pedestrian by comparison.

Of course, not much could make Texas Tech's 270 yards of total offense look great. Seth Doege was 25-of 43 for 169 yards, no touchdowns and an interception, as the Red Raiders' post-Oklahoma letdown continued for a third week. Speaking of Oklahoma -- Bedlam is in two weeks, and all that stands between the Cowboys and a massive showdown with their rivals is Friday's game against Iowa State.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Oklahoma State blog Cowboys Ride For Free and Texas Tech blog Double T Nation. Here's the complete Week 11 college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation's college football news hub for more.

Penn State Vs. Nebraska Final Score: PSU Loses First Game Without Joe Paterno

The Penn St. Nittany Lions have fallen to the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 17-14. This is important for many reasons, almost all of which you're likely aware.

What looked to be a decent Big Ten game turned into the game of the week due to off-field tumult. And what looked to be a disappointment for Penn State fans turned into a game with a tight fourth and a thrilling finish.

A little bit of trickery set the Nittany Lions up to pull within three. Curtis Drake threw a 16-yard pass back to quarterback Matthew McGloin, with Stephfon Green scoring his second touchdown on the next play. PSU's defense held strong on the next possession, giving their offense the chance to win with four minutes left.

The Nittany Lions faced a fourth down in their own territory with just under two to go, sending Silas Redd into the line. He was stopped short, and, after a review, all that was left was for the Huskers to burn through Penn State's time outs. A look at the Redd play, via @cjzero:

However, Penn State stuffed Rex Burkhead on a fourth down toss of their own, giving themselves life with 49 seconds left. A Nebraska holding penalty put Penn State at the Huskers 37, but a hurried Hail Mary was all they could muster. Nittany Lions fans gave a standing ovation as soon as the game ended, and both teams again gathered at midfield.

For more on this game, visit Penn State blog Black Shoe Diaries and Nebraska blog Corn Nation. 

Related: Jerry Sandusky fallout, replacing Joe Paterno, and Penn State's movement to support sexual abuse survivors. For more on the Nittany Lions, visit Penn State blog Black Shoe Diaries.

Texas Vs. Missouri Final Score: First Half Offense Is All Tigers Need To Win, 17-3

Missouri did not score in the final 23 minutes of its game against Texas today. The good news for the Tigers is that they didn't have to.

Missouri put two touchdowns on the board in the first half, tacked on a field goal early in the second and then shut down the Longhorns' offense for the 17-5 win. James Franklin started the game on fire, then settled down slightly to go 18-of-26 for 192 yards. Franklin and Kendial Lawrence both rushed for touchdowns, as Lawrence had 105 yards on 18 carries.

Texas' offense, meanwhile, managed just 249 yards of total offense on 65 plays. David Ash was 15-of-32 for 166 yards and an interception. Texas' top rusher, Jeremy Hills, ground out 36 yards on 11 carries. Now, the Longhorns wait to see if the loss will drop them from the Top 25.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Texas blog Burnt Orange Nation and Missouri blog Rock M Nation. Here's the complete Week 11 college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation's college football news hub for more.

South Carolina Vs. Florida Final Score: Gamecocks Win Defensive Struggle, 17-12

Florida's offense gave its defense a chance in the fourth quarter, and then its defense gave its offense a chance. But South Carolina's defense and offense, given their own late chances, took advantage of them to earn a 17-12 win that keeps the Gamecocks alive in the SEC East race.

Connor Shaw ran for 88 yards and two touchdowns, and ran a read option offense with Brandon Wilds (120 rushing yards) beautifully as South Carolina wore down a Florida defense that could do very little and was repeatedly put in tough situations by the Gators' anemic offense. Ace Sanders hauled in a 46-yard pass that was the longest play by the Gamecocks on the day.

John Brantley tried to lead that unit to its first win over a ranked team this season, but threw for just 119 yards and was hung out to dry by a leaky line. Chris Rainey fared far better on the ground, running for 132 yards to lead the Gators, and he added 31 receiving yards.

But Brantley and the Gators couldn't engineer more than one touchdown drive, and a sack ended their unlikely comeback attempt in the fourth quarter. The loss means Florida will have a losing SEC record for the first time since the conference moved to divisional play, and the win gives South Carolina a chance at the SEC East title, if Georgia loses today against Auburn.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit South Carolina blog Garnet and Black Attack and Florida blog Alligator Army. Here's the complete Week 11 college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation's college football news hub for more.

Clemson Vs. Wake Forest Final Score: Tigers Headed To ACC Championship Game

The Clemson Tigers were able to escape a near-upset at the hands of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Saturday afternoon, as its kicking game came through in the clutch to pull ahead 31-28 on the final scoreboard. There was quite a bit on the line, too, as Clemson was able to clinch a spot in the ACC title game with the victory.

The Tigers actually missed their first potential game-winner when Chandler Catanzaro missed a 30-yard field goal with less than two minutes remaining, but after the Clemson defense was able to force a quick punt from Wake Forest, Catanzaro was able to redeem himself with a 43-yard field goal as time expired.

Wake Forest looked like it was on its way to a sure victory when they opened the third quarter with three consecutive touchdowns to lead 28-14 midway through the third quarter. A pair of touchdown passes from Tajh Boyd knotted the game up at 28 points apiece with five minutes to go, however, allowing a whirlwind final five minutes to ensue.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Clemson blog Shakin the Southland and Wake Forest blog Blogger So Dear. Here's the complete Week 11 college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation's college football news hub for more.

South Carolina Vs. Florida Score Update: Close SEC East Tussle In Fourth Quarter

South Carolina and Florida aren't playing the prettiest game ever. But the two SEC East foes are locked in a close game despite their relative offensive failures. South Carolina leads, 17-12, with a little less than 10 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.

Florida got its first touchdown of the day on a Jacoby Brissett scramble in the fourth quarter that Chris Rainey set up with a long run. But the Gators couldn't tie the game on a two-point conversion attempt, with Brissett throwing a pick on the play.

Connor Shaw and the Gamecocks offense answered almost immediately with a big play of their own, connecting with Ace Sanders on a long pass to get South Carolina deep into Florida territory. Florida's defense held, though, and South Carolina could only muster a field goal to make its lead a five-point advantage.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit South Carolina blog Garnet and Black Attack and Florida blog Alligator Army. Here's the complete Week 11 college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation's college football news hub for more.

Penn State Vs. Nebraska Score: Fourth Quarter Sees Huskers In Charge

The fourth quarter began with the Nebraska Cornhuskers maintaining a 17-7 lead over the Penn St. Nittany Lions. PSU's had a monumental challenge in the days leading up to this game, and now they've got a long way to go to win it. Ten points doesn't sound like that much, but remember we're talking about Penn State.

The Nittany Lions opened the fourth with a drive into Nebraska turf, but elected to punt on fourth down. It was nearly downed at the one, but slipped into the end zone.

The lone PSU score was a five-yard run by Stephfon Green, countering a 14-yard Rex Burkhead rush earlier in the third.

For more on this game, visit Penn State blog Black Shoe Diaries and Nebraska blog Corn Nation. 

Related: Jerry Sandusky fallout, replacing Joe Paterno, and Penn State's movement to support sexual abuse survivors. For more on the Nittany Lions, visit Penn State blog Black Shoe Diaries.

PHOTO: Yeah, Texas Tech's Season Has Been Kind Of Like That

Sammy Watkins Injury: Clemson Speedster Heads To Locker Room

Clemson is already down to Wake Forest in Week 11, and the Tigers may have to try to make a comeback happen without their most dynamic player. Freshman wide receiver Sammy Watkins has left the game with an injury, and is headed to the locker room, reportedly after having his right shoulder and ribs examined.

Without Watkins, Clemson's chances of a comeback would seem to be fairly slim. He's totaled nearly 200 yards today, between receiving, rushing, and returning kicks, and he's been Clemson's most reliable big-play threat all season.

Watkins has 11 touchdowns in the 2011 season. 10 of those have come on receptions, with another coming on a kickoff return.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Clemson blog Shakin the Southland and Wake Forest blog Blogger So Dear. Here's the complete Week 11 college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation's college football news hub for more.

Texas Vs. Missouri Score Update: Longhorns Get A Safety But Still Trail

Texas has scored the ever-interesting safety against Missouri. A half-dozen more of those, and they'll have this thing all tied up.

The Longhorns still trail, 17-5, after the 12-yard loss by James Franklin to give them two more points. That followed a Trey Barrow 19-yard field goal that gave Texas its first score. The safety is almost as effective as anything else Texas has going on right now. Its quarterbacks are a combined 11-of-22 for 103 yards, and the running game has managed just 67 yards as the third quarter comes to a close.

For Missouri, Franklin is 15-of-20 for 178 yards. Kendial Lawrence has 93 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Texas blog Burnt Orange Nation and Missouri blog Rock M Nation. Here's the complete Week 11 college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation's college football news hub for more.

Clemson Vs. Wake Forest Score Update: Demon Deacons Lead ACC Leaders In Second Half

Clemson might want to get into gear against Wake Forest if it is interested in winning the ACC. The Demon Deacons have roared back in the second half, and hold a 28-14 lead on the Tigers in the third quarter.

Brandon Prendergrass is leading Wake in this one. He has 108 rushing yards and two touchdowns for the Demon Deacons, and both scores finished third quarter touchdown drives.

Clemson, meanwhile, has three turnovers, and has allowed a 21-0 third quarter in Wake's favor. And this is despite Sammy Watkins' best efforts, too: the freshman dynamo has 62 receiving yards, 32 rushing yards, and 103 yards on four kick returns.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Clemson blog Shakin the Southland and Wake Forest blog Blogger So Dear. Here's the complete Week 11 college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation's college football news hub for more.

Zach Collaros Injury: Cincinnati Quarterback 'Questionable' After Leg Injury

Zach Collaros has been one of the keys to the Cincinnati Bearcats being ranked No. 23 in the country, but the offense took a blow during the second quarter. Collaros was sacked, fumbled and -- worst of all -- underwent what looks like it might be an ugly leg injury that caused him to be carted off the field.

The play ended in a touchdown for the West Virginia Mountaineers following the fumble recovery, forcing the Bearcats to come back from a 17-7 deficit when the game resumes in the third quarter. Unfortunately, it seems as Collaros might not be available in the second half.

It was announced at the field, according to multiple media members, that Collaros "is under evaluation for a right leg injury and his return is questionable."

In place of Collaros is Munchie Legaux -- and no, that is not a spelling error.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit West Virginia blog The Smoking Musket and Cincinnati blog Down The Drive. Here's the complete Week 11 college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation's college football news hub for more.

West Virginia Vs. Cincinnati Halftime: Mountaineers Build Lead As Collaros Goes Down

Cincinnati looked poised to take the Big East and run away with it, perhaps putting together a respectable one-loss season before heading to the BCS as the league's AQ team. You knew it wouldn't be that easy, right?

After an early touchdown by the Bearcats, the Mountaineers have raced out to a 17-7 halftime lead, putting them on the verge of an upset that would make the race for the Big East that much more complicated. After a first-quarter touchdown, West Virginia scored on a 28-yard field goal and a Julian Miller fumble return to build the 10-point lead.

That fumble could end up costing the Bearcats more than the game; quarterback Zach Collaros was carted off the field afterward, a loss that could prove significant to Cincinnati over the season's last few weeks. His backup, Munchie Legaux, is 1-of-5 for minus-1 yard passing, though he has also has 13 yards on a pair of rushes.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit West Virginia blog The Smoking Musket and Cincinnati blog Down The Drive. Here's the complete Week 11 college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation's college football news hub for more.

PHOTO: Penn State Students Paint Their Chests For The Cause

Texas Vs. Missouri Halftime Score: Upset Brewing In Columbia

The Missouri Tigers have not been able to defeat the Texas Longhorns since 1997. That seems like it all might change this weekend, however, as Mizzou has taken a a 14-3 lead at halftime after keeping Texas off the scoreboard for the entire second quarter.

The Tigers quarterback, James Franklin, has been the early catalyst for the Missouri offense in the first half. Franklin has had an up and down season thus far, but Saturday looks like it will be an other 'up' week as he's completed 10 of his 12 passing attempts for 115 yards -- and ran in a touchdown to boot.

Running back Kendial Lawrence has also been solid for the Tigers as he's carried eight times for 79 yards and a score as Missouri looks to get away from its current losing record.

As far as Texas is concerned, the No. 16 team in the nation, their offense just hasn't been moving the ball. Quarterback David Ash has completed 8-of-15 for 90 yards, but also has thrown the game's only interception. His running game hasn't been able to help, either, as the Texas backs have combined for 55 yards on 22 attempts.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit SB Nation's Texas blog Burnt Orange Nation and SB Nation's Missouri blog Rock M Nation. For all of the news, score and interesting tidbits during this week's college football games, check our StoryStream.

Oklahoma State Vs. Texas Tech Halftime Score: Cowboys Annihilating Red Raiders

Texas Tech beat Oklahoma this year. Considering the fusillade Oklahoma State has rained on the Red Raiders, it seems that the Cowboys were aware of that fact, and determined to avoid a similar fate. And they've rung up a staggering 49-0 halftime lead as a result.

Brandon Weeden has thrown for 282 yards and three touchdowns, Joseph Randle has three rushing touchdowns on the ground, and the Cowboys have forced three turnovers: this is, essentially, how Oklahoma State beats teams, with opportunistic defense and devastating offense.

Here are a couple of stunning statistics after that first half: Oklahoma State's defense has 34 takeaways in 38 quarters of play this season, and Texas Tech has been outscored 173-44 in 12 quarters since taking a 24-7 lead to halftime against Oklahoma.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Oklahoma State blog Cowboys Ride For Free and Texas Tech blog Double T Nation. Here's the complete Week 11 college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation's college football news hub for more.

Michigan State Vs. Iowa Halftime Score: Spartans Dismantling Hawkeyes Behind Kirk Cousins

The rout is on in Iowa City now, as Michigan State's offense continues to pour it on against Iowa at the Hawkeyes' home field. It's 31-7 going into halftime, and you have to wonder how long it will take before the Iowa faithful start heading for the exits.

Kirk Cousins has thrown for 178 yards and three touchdowns; he's 13-of-20 on the day. Keshawn Martin has 79 receiving yards on three catches, two of B.J. Cunningham's catches have gone for touchdowns and Edwin Baker has a 17-yard touchdown grab. Le'Veon Bell has 71 yards on 10 carries, including a 25-yard touchdown carry.

Iowa's sole touchdown has come on an 8-yard pass from James Vandenberg to C.J. Fiedorowicz. Overall, Vandenberg is 10-of-20 for 121 yards; he's also thrown a pick.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Michigan State blog The Only Colors and Iowa blog Black Heart Gold Pants. Stay tuned to SB Nation's college football news hub for more.

South Carolina Vs. Florida Halftime Score: Gamecocks Rushing Past Gators

South Carolina's offense is running over Florida's undersized defense. And Florida's offense isn't doing much to help its defense out. The Gamecocks lead, 14-0, at the half in Columbia.

Connor Shaw has galvanized a Gamecocks running game that has rolled up 160 rushing yards. He has 71 rushing yards and two touchdowns, and has helped get Brandon Wilds space to run up 81 yards of his own by running the option well.

That Steve Spurrier's team is running the option should be jarring enough, but that it's doing so against his old pass-happy Gators — who are also relying on a ground attack, thanks to John Brantley's near-immobility — is just weird.

Not so weird? Florida's struggles on offense. The Gators have just five first downs, and have coughed up two fumbles.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit South Carolina blog Garnet and Black Attack and Florida blog Alligator Army. Here's the complete Week 11 college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation's college football news hub for more.

Ohio State Vs. Purdue Halftime Score: Boilermakers Finish Strong First Half With Lead

The Ohio State Buckeyes started their season with a disappointing 3-3 record, but it looked like they had improved quite a bit -- even taking a three-game winning streak into Saturday's game with the Purdue Boilermakers. Unfortunately the Buckeyes offense has reverted to its old form, however, trailing the Boilermakers to finish the first half down 17-7 at Ross-Ade Stadium.

The Boilermakers didn't have an excellent first half on the offensive side, but the quarterback tandem of Caleb TerBush and Robert Marve has been able to move the ball. Running back Ralph Bolden has been solid, too, as he's carried 11 times for 58 yards and a touchdown.

As far as the Buckeyes are concerned, quarterback Braxton Miller has completed four of eight passes for 79 yards and a touchdown, but the Buckeyes haven't been able to move the ball on the ground -- or even keep the ball in Ohio State's possession. The Buckeyes converted on just two of their seven third downs, giving the Boilermakers an eight-minute advantage in time of possession.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit SB Nation's Ohio State blog Along The Olentangy and SB Nation's Purdue blog Hammer and Rails. For all of the news, score and interesting tidbits during this week's college football games, check our StoryStream.

Clemson Vs. Wake Forest Halftime Score: Tigers Up On Demon Deacons In ACC Clash

Clemson's playing for a chance to play in the ACC Championship Game and represent the conference in the BCS, and the Tigers are off to a solid start against Wake Forest on this Saturday. Clemson has a 14-7 lead at the half at home.

Andre Ellington's run for 24 yards and two touchdowns for Clemson, which has gotten big plays out of its passing game. Tajh Boyd's completed just seven throws on 13 attempts, but they've gone for 123 yards.

By contrast, the Demon Deacons are relying on a more patient, less explosive passing attack. Wake Forest quarterback Tanner Price has 12 completions for 93 yards, and no plays of more than 20 yards through the air.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Clemson blog Shakin the Southland and Wake Forest blog Blogger So Dear. Here's the complete Week 11 college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation's college football news hub for more.

Nebraska Vs. Penn State Halftime Score: Rare Deficit For Nittany Lions

A little bit of offense peered through the Big Tenniness in the second quarter, as the Nebraska Cornhuskers fired in a 41-yard field goal at the 11-minute mark and drove within the red zone in the closing minutes. At the break, the Penn St. Nittany Lions trail, 10-0 -- they've given up 10 or fewer points in six of their nine games so far this year, so we could be in for a relative shootout.

An unpopular pass interference call on Nick Sukay gave the Huskers a first down inside the 10, setting up a two-yard bull for the score by Ameer Abdullah. The yardage game has been even, but the Huskers have done a better job at stringing plays together, acquiring three more first downs.

Nebraska will get the ball after the break.

For more on this game, visit Penn State blog Black Shoe Diaries and Nebraska blog Corn Nation. 

Related: Jerry Sandusky fallout, replacing Joe Paterno, and Penn State's movement to support sexual abuse survivors. For more on the Nittany Lions, visit Penn State blog Black Shoe Diaries. More college football news.

Penn State Vs. Nebraska: Jay Paterno Wears JoePa's Coat

Joe Paterno may be watching his former team take on Nebraska from home, but there's still one Paterno roaming Penn State's sidelines. Jay Paterno, Penn State's quarterbacks coach and JoePa's son, has come down from his usual perch high above the field in the pressbox to coach from the ground. And in a tribute to his father, he's wearing his father's coat. From Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer: 

Paterno passed Bryant on the all-time wins list on Oct. 27, 2001, defeating Ohio State 29-27 (box score). Highlights from that game are embedded below, and if you skip ahead to the 9:45 mark, you can see the post-game celebration, which featured Paterno being hoisted onto the shoulders of his players and his post-game speech to the Beaver Stadium crowd:

For more on the Nittany Lions, visit Penn St. blog Black Shoe Diaries. Here's the complete Week 11 college football schedule. For more news, stay tuned to SB Nation's college football hub. 

South Carolina Vs. Florida Score: Connor Shaw Helping Gamecocks Run By Gators

South Carolina's offense was limited early on by Florida's pass rush and coverage, so Steve Spurrier has given Connor Shaw free rein to run, and he's done so to great effect, giving the Gamecocks a 7-3 lead over the Gators midway through the third quarter in Columbia.

Shaw has run for 54 yards and a touchdown, on scrambles, draws, and option keepers, and has helped South Carolina find a way to make things happen after throwing an early interception that led to Florida's field goal.

The Gators, on the other hand, are suffering the ill effects of having a nearly immobile quarterback. John Brantley has been besieged by the Gamecocks' pass rush, coughing up a fumble to South Carolina once and missing receivers time and again. He's completed three of seven passes so far.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit South Carolina blog Garnet and Black Attack and Florida blog Alligator Army. Here's the complete Week 11 college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation's college football news hub for more.

Texas Vs. Missouri Score: James Franklin Leads Tigers To An Early Lead

James Franklin's season has had its share of ups and downs -- but so far, the game against Texas today would definitely go into the former category. Franklin completed his first nine passes for 113 yards through the air and ran for a two-yard touchdown to give his team an early 7-3 lead.

David Ash hasn't been bad for Texas, going 7-of-12 passing for 70 yards so far. Jeremy Hills is Texas' leading rusher, picking up 30 yards on seven carries; the Longhorns have ground out a total of 48 yards when you include Ash's 12-yard sack. Missouri's running game has 64 yards, including Kendial Lawrence's 31 yards on four rushes.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Texas blog Burnt Orange Nation and Missouri blog Rock M Nation. Here's the complete Week 11 college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation's college football news hub for more.

Wake Forest Vs. Clemson Score: Tigers With Early Defensive Problems, Tied 7-7 In Second Quarter

A 14-point loss to Georgia Tech last week ended Clemson's darkhorse hopes for an undefeated and potential national championship season. Early on in Saturday's game against Wake Forest, the Tigers still appear hungover from the loss, especially on defense, with the game tied 7-7 early in the second quarter.

It's no secret that Clemson's strengths lay mostly on the offensive side of the ball. Still, the defense has struggled much more than expected against the Demon Deacons. Wake Forest has 138 total yards through a little more than one quarter of play, mixing the run and the pass to positive effect. The Deacons' went 73 yards on 12 plays on their touchdown drive, capped by a 3-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Tanner Price.

Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd has struggled mightily early on, starting the game 4-for-8 passing for 67 yards and an interception. A loss on Saturday would be a major blow to the Tigers, who are still in prime position for a BCS bowl if they can win out.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Wake Forest blog Blogger So Dear and Clemson blog Shakin The Southland. Here's the complete Week 11 college football TV schedule. Stay tuned to SB Nation's college football news hub for more. 

Penn State Vs. Nebraska Score: After All That, A Big Ten Game Emerges

Nobody had planned on this being the game of the day, but circumstances are like that. One thing the storylines couldn't change is the fact that this is still very much a Penn St. Nittany Lions game. By that I mean it's scoreless after a quarter.

PSU and the Nebraska Cornhuskers have managed five first downs apiece, so movement is being made, but the only real scoring opportunity was a missed Nittany Lions field goal. Silas Redd is your statistical marvel so far, rushing for  32 yards on six carries, including a 14-yard long.

Penn State does have an uncharacteristic 107 yards early on, so the scoreboard might not remain static for long.

For more on this game, visit Penn State blog Black Shoe Diaries and Nebraska blog Corn Nation. 

Related: Jerry Sandusky fallout, replacing Joe Paterno, and Penn State's movement to support sexual abuse survivors. For more on the Nittany Lions, visit Penn State blog Black Shoe Diaries. More college football news.

West Virginia Vs. Cincinnati Score: Big Plays Lead To A 7-7 Tie

Did you realize Cincinnati was ranked this year? Not only that, but they're playing a football game against a team that used to be ranked not that long ago? And we have a game full of big plays in the Big East.

And about midway through the first quarter, we have a tie game. Isaiah Pead opened things up with a 40-yard touchdown run to cap off a 54-yard scoring drive for the Bearcats. Pead has 84 yards overall on six carries. Zach Collaros is 5-of-8 for 59 yards. Geno Smith is 5-of-11 for 96 yards, including a 59-yard pass to Stedman Bailey.

So far, though, the West Virginia running game is having trouble making any headway. The Mountaineers have lost four yards on the ground so far.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit West Virginia blog The Smoking Musket and Cincinnati blog Down The Drive. Here's the complete Week 11 college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation's college football news hub for more.

Oklahoma State Vs. Texas Tech Score: Cowboys Strike First, And Easily

Oklahoma State is playing as the No. 2 team in the nation for the first time in program history in Week 11. It's perhaps unsurprising that the Cowboys are also playing like they would like to remain the No. 2 team in the nation for more than just this week against Texas Tech. In the first quarter, Oklahoma State's up 21-0 on the Red Raiders.

Brandon Weeden has keyed the scoring so far, throwing for 150 yards and two touchdowns in the first quarter. A fumble recovery by the Cowboys helped them score their second of three touchdowns in the quarter, and added to an opportunistic defense's tremendous turnover margin in the 2011 season. Oklahoma State came into the game with 17 more takeaways than giveaways, and that number seems likely to swell as this Saturday wears on.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Oklahoma State blog Cowboys Ride For Free and Texas Tech blog Double T Nation. Here's the complete Week 11 college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation's college football news hub for more.

Michigan State Vs. Iowa Score: Spartans Strike fast, Up 14-0 Early In The First Quarter

The Iowa Hawkeyes have been dominant at home this season, going 6-0 at Kinnick Stadium. Michigan State is threatening to end the Hawkeyes' perfect home streak, however, taking a 14-0 lead with over eight minutes left in the first quarter.

The Spartans held the Hawkeyes after the game's opening kickoff, forcing an incomplete pass to Marvin McNutt on 3rd-and-7 from the Iowa 38-yard line. A bad punt put the Spartans on their own 36, leading to a methodical drive by MSU highlighted by the run game. Edwin Baker and Le'Veon Bell combined for 36 yards rushing on the drive, which was finally capped by an 8-yard touchdown pass from Kirk Cousins to B.J. Cunningham.

A James Vandenberg interception set up the Spartans' second touchdown, putting Cousins on Iowa's 19-yard line. On 3rd and 8 he found Edwin Baker out of the backfield to give Michigan State a commanding early lead.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Michigan State blog The Only Colors and Iowa blog Black Heart Gold Pants. Stay tuned to SB Nation's college football news hub for more. 

VIDEO: Penn State, Nebraska Share Pregame Prayer At Midfield

Fozzy Whittaker Injury: Texas Back's Leg 'Buckles,' Possible Knee Problem

Texas has been running over its opponents of late, and running back "Fozzy" Foswhitt Whittaker has been an integral part of that surge. Unfortunately for the Longhorns, Whittaker has sustained a leg injury early in Texas' Week 11 game against Missouri this Saturday.

The severity of the injury is unclear, but multiple sources on Twitter indicate that it was Whittaker's right knee that was hurt. CBS Sports' Tom Fornelli notes that Whittaker is being examined on the sidelines.

Whittaker had four carries for 15 yards against Missouri before going down. The senior had 151 yards over the last two weeks in Texas' blowout wins over Kansas and Texas Tech, and had compiled a career-high 371 yards in the 2011 season.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Texas blog Burnt Orange Nation and Missouri blog Rock M Nation. Here's the complete Week 11 college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation's college football news hub for more.

Oregon Vs. Stanford 2011: Can The 2010 Script Work A Second Time?

Thirteen months ago, Oregon annihilated Stanford over the game's final three quarters, utilizing speed and offensive diversity in the process. Will the same script work tonight, or will the Cardinal handle the Ducks a little better with some home cooking?

VIDEO: Penn State Players Exit Team Bus To Raucous Support

Penn State Bomb Threat Investigation Turns Up Nothing

On Friday night, Penn State University received an anonymous bomb threat for Beaver Stadium. Today, the Nittany Lions host Nebraska at noon, so this threat was taken very seriously. Beaver Stadium has been secured since Tuesday given the mess that has gone on in Happy Valley, but police have used bomb-sniffing dogs to check the stadium and no bombs or suspicious items were found.

Given the circumstances in Happy Valley, there is increased security for today's game at Beaver Stadium. The inspections prior to entering the game are expected to be more thorough than usual, to prevent anything out of the ordinary happening on what's sure to be a very emotional Penn State crowd for the first Nittany Lions game without Joe Paterno since 1966.

For more on the Nittany Lions, visit Penn State blog Black Shoe Diaries. Follow all of SB Nation's coverage of the Jerry Sandusky investigation in our StoryStream.

The GameDay Sign Of The Week Already, Maybe

Ohio State Vs. Purdue Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread And More

The Ohio State Buckeyes still have an outside shot to play in the first ever Big Ten Championship game and can keep towards that direction with a win on the road over Purdue.

Alabama Vs. Mississippi State Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread And More

After falling in the "Game of the Century" to LSU, Alabama looks to get back on their horse in a road SEC match up with Mississippi State.

Texas A&M Vs. Kansas State Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread And More

Kansas State looks to continue their quest to get to the Big 12 title game, while Texas A&M just wants to get their season back on track

Oregon Vs. Stanford Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread And More

Andrew Luck will look to cement his Heisman status, while Oregon will look to get back into the national title picture as the Oregon Ducks take on the Stanford Cardinal

Tennessee Vs. Arkansas Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread And More

The Arkansas Razorback's are making a late season push for the SEC as they host the Tennessee Volunteers, who are looking to pick up their first SEC win of the season.

Miami Vs. Florida State Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread And More

Despite disappointing records, this year's match up between the Florida State Seminoles and Miami Hurricanes could be a flashback to their match ups in each school's hay-day.

Notre Dame Vs. Maryland Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread And More

The struggling Maryland Terrapins will look to even their series with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, having played only one time in their history.

Washington Vs. USC Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread And More

No. 18 USC hosts the Washington Huskies at the Coliseum on Saturday afternoon.

Auburn Vs. Georgia Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread And More

The Georgia Bulldogs match up with the Auburn Tigers is their biggest game of the season thus far. The Dawgs can clinch a spot in the SEC Championship game with a win and a South Carolina loss.

TCU Vs. Boise State Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread And More

No. 5 Boise State hosts the TCU Horned Frogs in a Mountain West Conference battle on Saturday afternoon.

Texas Vs. Missouri Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread And More

Gary Pinkel could be facing the Texas Longhorns for the last time with Missouri's move to the SEC in 2012 and will be trying to pick up his first victory over a Mack Brown led Texas team.

UCF Vs. Southern Miss Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread And More

No. 22 Southern Miss hosts Conference USA rival Central Florida on Saturday night.

Baylor Vs. Kansas Game Time, Radio Schedule, Spread And More

The Kansas Jayhawks won't be able to stop Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III, but they'll hope to slow him down to avoid losing their eighth straight game.

Wisconsin Vs. Minnesota Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread And More

The Minnesota Golden Gophers are 27 point underdogs as they host the Wisconsin Badgers, but the Gophers have shown signs of life in their past two games.

Oklahoma State Vs. Texas Tech Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread And More

The second-ranked Oklahoma State Cowboys put their perfect record on the line once again as they pay a visit to the Texas Tech Red Raiders.

Florida Vs. South Carolina Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread And More

An SEC Eastern Division showdown will ensue in Columbia this weekend, as the 15th-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks entertain the Florida Gators.

Nebraska Vs. Penn State Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread And More

12th-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions will play its first game that doesn't involve Joe Paterno in some capacity since 1950 when they host the 19th-ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Michigan State Vs. Iowa Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread And More

The 13th-ranked Michigan State Spartans are poised to keep rising in the polls coming down the home stretch of the Big Ten season, but have a formidable challenge ahead this weekend when they visit Iowa City and the Iowa Hawkeyes in a crucial league game for both teams.

Western Kentucky Vs. LSU Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread And More

Coming off their win in the "Game of the Century", No.1 LSU hosts Western Kentucky on Saturday night.

Michigan Vs. Illinois Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread And More

Don't expect another 67-65 thriller this year, but this weekend Michigan-Illinois game should still be one of the weekend's best. Quarterbacks Denard Robinson and Nathan Scheelhaase provide more than enough reason to tune in.

Wake Forest Vs. Clemson Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread And More

The ninth-ranked Clemson Tigers set out to secure the ACC's Atlantic Division title and subsequent spot in the ACC Championship Game, when they play host to the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.

West Virginia Vs. Cincinnati Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread And More

No longer part of the national rankings, the West Virginia Mountaineers must again earn respect this weekend as they challenge the 23rd- ranked Cincinnati Bearcats in Big East Conference play at Paul Brown Stadium in Ohio.

Auburn Vs. Georgia 2011: Can The Tigers' Embattled Defense Keep The Dawgs Off Schedule?

Auburn has milked the most out of the "field position and special teams" game; can they ride that to their seventh win, or will Georgia's surprisingly efficient passing game take Mark Richt one step closer to an SEC East title?

College Football TV Schedule, Week 11: Oregon-Stanford, Auburn-UGA And So Forth

The college football world will keep happening this week. Stanford and Oregon play in the headliner.