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Darron Thomas threw for 308 yards and three touchdowns and Heisman Trophy candidate LaMichael James ran for 123 yards and two touchdowns as top-ranked Oregon looked the part in a 60-13 thumping of UCLA. The Ducks (7-0, 4-0 Pac-10) amassed 582 total yards — 15 more than their season average — five different players scored and individual highlights were the norm. Remene Alston Jr. ran for 75 yards and three touchdowns and Jeff Maehl caught eight passes for 107 yards and a score in the victory.

Oklahoma's loss opens the door for just about everyone in the Big 12. Everyone expected the road to the conference title would go through Norman, but now that's not the case. Oklahoma State and Kansas State have the inside track, and Texas A&M and Baylor still have some say. Clemson can win the ACC title, but a BCS title seems far-fetched. The Tigers look virtually unstoppable on offense behind quarterback Tajh Boyd, but defense wins titles and Clemson gives up way too many yards and points to be a serious national title contender.

Quack attack Matt Murschel Orlando Sentinel If you are looking for the winner of Monday night's BCS national championship game, then look west, young man. Oregon will defeat Auburn and win its first national title. How can you go against the Quack Attack? All season, Oregon has shown it has one of the most dominant teams in college football. The Ducks' only real challenge this season was a 15-13 victory over California on Nov. 13. Other than that, they have run under, over and past most teams.

There's LSU and Alabama and then everyone else in the SEC. From the start of the season, everyone was pointing to these two as the cream of the crop in the SEC. Armed with stellar defenses and impressive wins, both can make a case as the top team in the nation. It was a tough week for the Big East. After spending most of the week scrambling from the aftermath of the defections of Syracuse and Pittsburgh, the conference was back in the news after it had to apologize for a blown call that cost Toledo a victory against the Orange.

Ducks superior, but … Chris Dufresne Los Angeles Times It might be the most exciting and high-scoring game in BCS title-game history. Auburn would have the two best players on the field in quarterback Cam Newton and defensive lineman Nick Fairley, but Oregon is the more balanced team. Oregon might score 60 on Auburn's defense, but Auburn might push 50 on Oregon. A turnover here or there and we could be looking at 55-55 headed into overtime.

Denard Robinson, QB, Michigan Buzz: He became the first player in FBS history to pass for 200 yards and rush for 200 yards in a regular-season game twice in his career when he led the Wolverines on a game-winning drive Saturday against Indiana. Up next: No. 17 Michigan State, Saturday. Terrelle Pryor, QB, Ohio State Buzz: A strained left quadriceps derailed his performance Saturday against Illinois and showed why the Buckeyes need Pryor in the lineup.

Cam Newton, QB, Auburn Buzz: The SEC's offensive statistical leader — first in total offense (303.2 ypg), rushing (117.9 ypg) and passing efficiency (183.6) — should be rested and ready for this week's Iron Bowl. Brushing aside the recent off-the-field noise, Newton could all but wrap up the Heisman with a stellar performance against Alabama. Up next: at Alabama, Friday. LaMichael James, RB, Oregon Buzz: Looking to recover from his first subpar performance last week against Cal — failing to crack the century mark for the first time this season — James will face possibly his biggest test against the Pac-10's best rushing defense.

Cam Newton, QB, Auburn Buzz: In a seesaw battle with Kentucky, Newton drove the Tigers 86 yards in 19 plays, setting up the game-winning field goal to beat the Wildcats 37-34. He finished with 418 yards of total offense and four touchdowns. Up next: Arkansas, Saturday. Terrelle Pryor, QB, Ohio State Buzz: Limited by a quad injury, the junior spent most of Saturday in the pocket, throwing for a career-high 334 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Buckeyes to a 38-10 win over Indiana.

Cam Newton,QB, Auburn Buzz: Putting aside distractions off the field, Newton continued his strong season on the field by accounting for five touchdowns on 341 total yards while sitting late in Auburn's 62-24 victory Saturday over Chattanooga. Up next: vs. Georgia, Saturday. LaMichael James, RB, Oregon Buzz: A slow start didn't hamper James against Washington. The sophomore tallied 121 yards on 26 carries, and the nation's leading rusher had three touchdowns for the second straight week.

The Southeastern Conference must think it invented football. Winning five straight Bowl Championship Series titles, and seven out of the 13 played, can give you a superiority complex. Never mind how much fortune, along with will and skill, was involved. Tennessee got to the first BCS title game — and won — only because Arkansas' quarterback fumbled without being touched. Florida owned 2006 after beating out Michigan for the No. 2 spot by a BCS score of .9445 to .9344.

The Southeastern Conference must think it invented football. Winning five straight Bowl Championship Series titles, and seven out of the 13 played, can give you a superiority complex. Never mind how much fortune, along with will and skill, was involved. Tennessee got to the first BCS title game — and won — only because Arkansas' quarterback fumbled without being touched. Florida owned 2006 after beating out Michigan for the No. 2 spot by a BCS score of .9445 to .9344.

Quack attack Matt Murschel Orlando Sentinel If you are looking for the winner of Monday night's BCS national championship game, then look west, young man. Oregon will defeat Auburn and win its first national title. How can you go against the Quack Attack? All season, Oregon has shown it has one of the most dominant teams in college football. The Ducks' only real challenge this season was a 15-13 victory over California on Nov. 13. Other than that, they have run under, over and past most teams.

  'Bama a big hurdle   Chris Dufresne Los Angeles Times I can't remember three day-after-Thanksgiving games better than the three we get treated to Friday. Last year Alabama needed to win at Auburn to get to the national championship game, and this year Auburn has to win in Tuscaloosa. This is by far Auburn's biggest obstacle of the season. Winner: Alabama. Arizona catches No. 1 Oregon coming off its worst performance of the year, a 15-13 head-scratcher two weeks ago at California.

Cam Newton, QB, Auburn Buzz: The SEC's offensive statistical leader — first in total offense (303.2 ypg), rushing (117.9 ypg) and passing efficiency (183.6) — should be rested and ready for this week's Iron Bowl. Brushing aside the recent off-the-field noise, Newton could all but wrap up the Heisman with a stellar performance against Alabama. Up next: at Alabama, Friday. LaMichael James, RB, Oregon Buzz: Looking to recover from his first subpar performance last week against Cal — failing to crack the century mark for the first time this season — James will face possibly his biggest test against the Pac-10's best rushing defense.

Ducks superior, but … Chris Dufresne Los Angeles Times It might be the most exciting and high-scoring game in BCS title-game history. Auburn would have the two best players on the field in quarterback Cam Newton and defensive lineman Nick Fairley, but Oregon is the more balanced team. Oregon might score 60 on Auburn's defense, but Auburn might push 50 on Oregon. A turnover here or there and we could be looking at 55-55 headed into overtime.

Cam Newton,QB, Auburn Buzz: Putting aside distractions off the field, Newton continued his strong season on the field by accounting for five touchdowns on 341 total yards while sitting late in Auburn's 62-24 victory Saturday over Chattanooga. Up next: vs. Georgia, Saturday. LaMichael James, RB, Oregon Buzz: A slow start didn't hamper James against Washington. The sophomore tallied 121 yards on 26 carries, and the nation's leading rusher had three touchdowns for the second straight week.

There's LSU and Alabama and then everyone else in the SEC. From the start of the season, everyone was pointing to these two as the cream of the crop in the SEC. Armed with stellar defenses and impressive wins, both can make a case as the top team in the nation. It was a tough week for the Big East. After spending most of the week scrambling from the aftermath of the defections of Syracuse and Pittsburgh, the conference was back in the news after it had to apologize for a blown call that cost Toledo a victory against the Orange.

Oklahoma's loss opens the door for just about everyone in the Big 12. Everyone expected the road to the conference title would go through Norman, but now that's not the case. Oklahoma State and Kansas State have the inside track, and Texas A&M and Baylor still have some say. Clemson can win the ACC title, but a BCS title seems far-fetched. The Tigers look virtually unstoppable on offense behind quarterback Tajh Boyd, but defense wins titles and Clemson gives up way too many yards and points to be a serious national title contender.

Darron Thomas threw for 308 yards and three touchdowns and Heisman Trophy candidate LaMichael James ran for 123 yards and two touchdowns as top-ranked Oregon looked the part in a 60-13 thumping of UCLA. The Ducks (7-0, 4-0 Pac-10) amassed 582 total yards — 15 more than their season average — five different players scored and individual highlights were the norm. Remene Alston Jr. ran for 75 yards and three touchdowns and Jeff Maehl caught eight passes for 107 yards and a score in the victory.

Cam Newton, QB, Auburn Buzz: In a seesaw battle with Kentucky, Newton drove the Tigers 86 yards in 19 plays, setting up the game-winning field goal to beat the Wildcats 37-34. He finished with 418 yards of total offense and four touchdowns. Up next: Arkansas, Saturday. Terrelle Pryor, QB, Ohio State Buzz: Limited by a quad injury, the junior spent most of Saturday in the pocket, throwing for a career-high 334 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Buckeyes to a 38-10 win over Indiana.