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SCS.com In a week of near-upsets and status-confirming victories, the college football world was one of huge emotion, both highs and lows. From the status-assuring victory of Texas to the near-upset of #1 Ohio State by Illinois, this weekend reminded us all why we love this game. With their victory last Thursday, Louisville solidified its hold on the Big East. Texas, meanwhile, staked its claim on the Big XII South with a victory over Oklahoma State. Elsewhere, Kentucky won a game against Georgia that may have saved Rich Brooks� job while at the same time ending a nine-game losing streak to the Dawgs.

BEST GAME

Ohio State over Illinois

In a game they started strongly, the Buckeyes were soon feeling the pressure as the Illini came fighting back to bring the margin within seven points. However, Ohio State sealed the deal when they recovered the attempted onside kick late in the game to preserve the victory.

Runner-Up: LSU over Tennessee

BIGGEST UPSET

Kentucky over Georgia

Not that Georgia was something to write home about, but they were the defending SEC Champs and they did hold a nine-game win streak over the struggling Wildcats. Andre Woodson passed for 204 yards and two touchdowns for UK.

Runner-Up: Mississippi State over Alabama

BEST TEAM PERFORMANCE

Texas Longhorns

Texas pretty much erased any doubts of who the top dog is in the Big XII with a resounding win over Oklahoma State this weekend. Colt McCoy looked like a stud and routinely beat the young OSU secondary, while the defense did a masterful job of slowing down the high-octane Cowboy offense.

Runner-Up: Nevada Wolf Pack

MOST DISAPPOINTING TEAM PERFORMANCE

Iowa State

A team that was picked by some to challenge for the North Division title this year, the Cyclones were absolutely walloped by the Kansas Jayhawks this week.

Runner-Up: Ohio State Buckeyes

PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

JaMarcus Russell � Quarterback - LSU

Although he threw three interceptions, Russell�s play was critical in a game that saw him complete 24 of 36 passes for 247 yards and three touchdowns.

Brady Quinn � Quarterback � Notre Dame

Quinn was 23 of 35 for 346 yards and four touchdowns in a win over North Carolina.

Colt Mccoy � Quarterback � Texas Longhorns

McCoy was 23 of 29 for 346 yards and three touchdowns in the victory over Oklahoma State.

THREE THINGS WE LEARNED

#1. Any quarterback would look like Joe Montana playing for Texas.

While I am not discrediting Colt McCoy, after watching their game this week, I feel that while he is indeed a tremendous talent, it is excellent coaching coupled with a great team surrounding him that has produced the rookie's numbers this year. He has inherited a dream situation.

#2: Texas A&M is overrated.

A team that has been just barely getting it done, TAMU just barely didn�t get it done against Oklahoma.

#3: Brady Quinn is for real.

Although I am open with my dislike for the Irish, I have to admit that after watching Brady Quinn the last few weeks, I am starting to buy into the hype.

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