The Original 2008 College Football Championship Series: Week Eleven

CFB Championship Series: Week Ten (other weeks linked inside)

Top Ten entering Week Eleven:

1. Southern Cal 8-0

2. Florida 8-0

3. Oklahoma 9-0

4. Ohio State 8-1

5. BYU 9-0

6. Auburn 8-1

7. Clemson 7-1

8. Missouri 8-1

9. Wisconsin 8-1

10. West Virginia 7-1

Key Games in Week Eleven:

Clemson at Florida State

Clemson travels to Florida State to take on the 'Noles in Bowden Bowl "Who's keeping count anymore."  This should be a really good game.  The Tigers will be coming off a road game at Boston College, while the Seminoles could come into this game with hopes of getting back in the ACC race with a big home win.

The fact that Clemson is playing their second straight road game is of concern for the Tigers, but they should have their inexperienced offensive line straightened out by now.  The Seminoles will be coming off a road game at Georgia Tech and will be fired up to play at home in what will probably be a national TV game.

I should go with the better team—that would be Clemson—but I think the Seminoles get the job done, so we'll go with the upset here.  Think Bobby Bowden wants to end that losing streak to son Tommy?  Might be good to do it before you retire, Bobby.

Winner: Florida State

Oklahoma at Texas A&M

The Sooners come in undefeated and rolling in conference play.  They've beaten Texas, Kansas, and Nebraska in the last four weeks, and now go on the road to face a good Aggie team.  The Aggies, however, come in after facing Iowa State and Colorado the last two weeks and should be ready to go for this big home game.

Bottom line?  The Sooners are too much—too good a defense and way too good of an offense for the Aggies from College Station.  You know A&M will keep it close and play inspired football like they always do, but Oklahoma is on a mission, and they won't be derailed here.

Winner: Oklahoma

Cal at Southern Cal

The Cal Bears travel to Los Angeles to take on the number one team in the nation.  The Trojans are rolling, beating Pac-10 cellar dwellers Washington State, Arizona, and Washington the last three weeks—good tune-ups for Cal coming to town.

Cal is having a solid season as well and will be coming off a tough game against Oregon.  Cal will have to be at their best to stay in this one.  Cal coach Jeff Tedford has played USC tough in his years, though this will be a tough task.

Although I expect Cal to come in and play well, it won't be enough.  The Trojans are undefeated and plan to stay that way, and Cal won't stop them this week.

Winner: Southern Cal

Other Key Games:

Alabama at LSU (Winner: LSU)

Cincinnati at West Virginia (Winner: West Virginia)

Top Heisman Candidates after Week Eleven:

1. Tim Tebow, QB, Florida

2. Chris Wells, RB, Ohio State

3. Pat White, QB, West Virginia

4. Joe McKnight, RB, Southern Cal

5. Chase Daniel, QB, Missouri

6. Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech

Top Ten after Week Eleven:

1. Southern Cal 9-0 (beat Cal, next: Stanford)

2. Florida 9-0 (beat Vanderbilt, next: South Carolina)

3. Oklahoma 9-0 (beat Texas A&M, next: bye)

4. Ohio State 8-1 (beat Northwestern, next: Illinois)

5. BYU 10-0 (beat Air Force, next: Utah)

6. Auburn 9-1 (beat Tenn-Martin, next: Georgia)

7. Missouri 9-1 (beat Kansas State, next: Iowa State)

8. Wisconsin 9-1 (beat Indiana, next: Minnesota)

9. West Virginia 9-1 (beat Cincinnati, next: bye)

10. Kansas 9-1 (beat Nebraska, next: Texas)

Others receiving votes: Georgia (8-2), Texas Tech (8-2), South Florida (8-1), LSU (8-2), Texas (8-2)

Also, a reminder that at the end of the season, there will be an eight-team playoff that will be voted upon by you.  You will be able to go to my blog and vote for the winner of each matchup, and the winners will move on each week.

You will also be able to vote for who wins the 2008 Heisman Trophy after the season as well.  So get out the word, and you decide the outcome of the 2008 season.

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