The Original 2008 College Football Championship Series: Week Thirteen

Previous CFB Series: Week Twelve (other weeks linked inside)

Top 10 entering Week Thirteen (November 22nd):

1. Southern Cal 10-0

2. Florida 10-0

3. Oklahoma 10-0

4. Ohio State 10-1

5. Auburn 10-1

6. BYU 10-0

7. Missouri 10-1

8. Wisconsin 10-1

9. West Virginia 8-1

10. Texas 9-2

Key Games in Week Thirteen:

Texas Tech at Oklahoma

Last season, the Red Raiders pulled off the huge upset by beating the Sooners in Lubbock.  Of course, Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford was injured in that game, and they weren't the same team without him healthy.

The Sooners have a great season going and will be looking for some revenge at home this year.  This game should produce a lot of points, but the Sooners should come out on top.

Winner: Oklahoma

Michigan at Ohio State

Last time these two got together in Columbus two years ago, they were playing for the national title.  Ohio State is in a similar position—Michigan, not so much.

Rich Rodriguez should have the kinks worked out in his offense by now to give the Buckeyes a good game and could give them some trouble.  The Buckeyes, though, have too much to play for and are just too talented, plus are playing at home.

Winner: Ohio State

BYU at Utah

In what could be one of the most important games of the year, an undefeated BYU team comes in to play Utah in the regular season finale for the Cougars.

BYU is looking to finish their undefeated season and crash the championship series party, but Utah playing at home, will ruin it all for BYU.  The pressure will get to the Cougars, and Utah will take advantage of the home crowd and pull off the mild upset.

Winner: Utah

Other Key Games:

West Virginia at Louisville (winner: Louisville)

Top Heisman Candidates after Week Thirteen:

1. Tim Tebow, QB, Florida

2. Chris Wells, RB, Ohio State

3. Chase Daniel, QB, Missouri

4. Joe McKnight, RB, Southern Cal

5. Pat White, QB, West Virginia

6. Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech

Top 10 after Week Thirteen (November 22nd):

1. Southern Cal 10-0 (this week: off, next: Notre Dame)

2. Florida 11-0 (this week: beat Citadel, next: Florida State)

3. Oklahoma 11-0 (this week: beat Texas Tech, next: Oklahoma State)

4. Ohio State 11-1 (this week: beat Michigan, next: season over)

5. Auburn 10-1 (this week: off, next: Alabama)

6. Missouri 10-1 (this week: off, next: Kansas)

7. Wisconsin 11-1 (this week: beat Cal Poly, next: season over)

8. Texas 9-2 (this week: off, next: Texas A&M)

9. South Florida 10-1 (this week: Connecticut, next: off)

10. BYU 11-1 (this week: lost to Utah, next: season over)

Others receiving votes: Kansas (9-2), Clemson (9-2), LSU (9-2), West Virginia (8-2), Georgia (8-3), Texas Tech (8-3)

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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