Longhorns Longshot - Texas Attempts to

Texas Tech's Mike Leach should be feeling a bit proud of his team going into this weekend's game. But overconfident he is not.

Perhaps the biggest game for Tech in it's 84-season history, fans are already lining up around the stadium, pitching tents, and preparing for Saturday when they take on #1 ranked Texas.

With Leach's interesting passing offense has even caught the eye of Donald Trump.

But Leach has much to prove on the turf this weekend. A win would give the Raiders a bit of an edge in their schedule, especially in games against Oklahoma and OK State.

Getting the guys physically prepared, with players like Graham Harrell, completing 78 of 11o passed with 985 yards in 2 games alone is proof that the talent is there. But those stunning stats weren't enough for the Raiders and they'll need to step up even more this Saturday.

A win would be huge for the Raiders and devastating to the Longhorns. As first place has been a bump about every week this season, it won't be difficult for Texas to take a fall to #4 in the rankings. Ouch, indeed.

From ESPN's Tim Griffin:

"I hope we have enough depth," Tech defensive coordinator Ruffin McNeill said. "Texas does such a great job. Our kids aren't worried about who they are playing next. And they'll be ready to play."

Ole Miss Rebels vs. Alabama Crimson Tide

The Ole Miss Rebels prepare for their home game against the Alabama Crimson Tide next week.

It should be an easy wash over the Rebels for the Crimson Tide. Ole Miss will put forth a good effort with senior leaders BenJarvus Green Ellis and Seth Adams. But neither are a match. But it's still no match for University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban's Crimson Tide men.

Recently heralded for their performances, junior running back Glen Coffee earned his fourth offensive award of the season from the coaching staff after rushing for 218 yards with a 78-yard burst in the first quarter of their recent game.

Senior center Antoine Caldwell was also honored after leading the way for 282 yards on the ground. He had the key block on Coffee’s long TD run.

The Southeastern Conference announced that CBS will televise this run fest game to a national audience beginning at 2:30 p.m. (CDT) from Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, October 18.

Alabama and Mississippi will be meeting for the 56th time with Alabama holding a 44-9-2 lead in the series that began in 1894. Alabama has won the last four meetings, including a 27-24 victory last year in Oxford. The two teams have met every year since 1992.

The Creeping Lion: Penn State Crawling up the Ranks

Even with Paterno off the sidelines with a hip injury, the Nittany Lions were still able to clinch their win easily against Purdue.

Evan Royster ran for 141 yards, one touchdown, and tallied 53 yards on 4 catches in Penn State's (ranked #6) win.

Daryll Clark completed 18 out of 26 passes for 226 yards and ran for a score for Penn State (6-0, 2-0 Big Ten), which outgained Purdue 422 yards to 241.

Penn State ran out the clock to finish the game and Paterno earned his 378th career win.

Penn State receiver Derrick Williams said though the other coaches communicate well on the field, Paterno's presence is irreplaceable. "It was very difficult," he said. "With Joe there, you're always alert about what's going on." (complete story)