College football photos from Week 11
Wake Forest vs. Clemson
Clemson's Brandon Ford, right, pulls down a second quarter reception for a first down over Wake Forest's Matt James during an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011, at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C.
Aren't you cold?
Shirtless Utah defensive end Nate Fakahafua throws the ball in the snow while listening to music before the game against UCLA at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday.
Do the twist
Cardinal running back Stepfan Taylor had to do whatever he could to gain positive yardage against the Ducks.
Survey the landscape
Oregon quarterback Darron Thomas spots a mismatch he likes in the second quarter.
Touch of Luck
Stanford Cardinal quarterback Andrew Luck celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass during the second quarter, but he quickly found out keeping up with Oregon's offense is no easy task.
Need a hand?
Crimson Tide tight end Michael Williams has a pass broken up by a pair of aggressive Bulldogs defensive backs.
Falling for you
Crimson Tide quarterback Greg McElroy tries to throw from the end zone while Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive lineman Pernell McPhee holds his foot during the first half. The Tide seemed to come out a bit flat, no doubt still bummed out over last week's loss to LSU.
In for six
LSU running back Kenny Hilliard (27) scores a rushing touchdown past Western Kentucky linebacker C.J. Odom during the second quarter in Baton Rouge, La., on Saturday.
Watch me go
Arkansas running back Ronnie Wingo Jr. (20) escapes Tennessee defensive lineman Willie Bohannon (86) and linebacker A.J. Johnson (45) during the first quarter in Fayetteville, Ark.
Tennessee wide receiver Zach Rogers (83) makes a catch as he is pressured by Arkansas cornerback Tevin Mitchel (8) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Fayetteville, Ark., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011. (AP Photo/April L Brown)
Hello Mr. Montana
Southern California's Devon Kennard hits Washington quarterback Nick Montana during the second half in Los Angeles on Saturday. USC won 40-17.
Up for grabs
Rutgers' Brandon Jones (25) defends as Army receiver Davyd Brooks tries to pull in a pass during the fourth quarter. Rutgers won 27-12.
Flexin'
Boise State receiver Geraldo Boldewijn dives into the end zone during the second half against TCU at Bronco Stadium. TCU won 36-35.
Talk to the hand
Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson (16) fends off Minnesota defensive back Christyn Lewis during the second half in Minneapolis.
It's a fake!
Minnesota kicker Jordan Wettstein (39) takes the toss from Minnesota quarterback Adam Lueck on a fake field goal that went for a five-yard touchdown run during the first half against Wisconsin.
Booming kick
Shawn Powell of Florida State punts against Miami at Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday.
Gane tackle
Rutgers running back Jeremy Deering (18) is tackled by a slew of Army defenders at Yankee Stadium.
Coming for ya
Southern California's Nick Perry (8) moves in for a sack on Washington quarterback Keith Price during the first half in Los Angeles on Saturday.
Where is it?
Kansas State receiver Chris Harper misses a pass under pressure from Texas A&M defensive back Lionel Smith during the first quarter in Manhattan, Kan.
He's in
Kansas State quarterback Collin Klein scores a touchdown past past Texas A&M linebacker Shaun Ward during the second quarter on Saturday.
Stop moving
Georgia receiver Malcolm Mitchell (26) dives for a touchdown past Auburn defensive back Ryan Smith (24) during the second quarter in Athens, Ga.
Eye on the ball
TCU's Skye Dawson (11) holds on to a reception against Boise State during the first half on in Boise, Idaho.
In your face
Kansas State defensive end Adam Davis (97) tries to knock down a pass by Texas A&M quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
Go Denard!
Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson (16) runs for a touchdown against Illinois during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.
Miami vs. Florida State
Miami receiver Travis Benjamin (3) is tackled as he tries to pick up a loose ball against Florida State defensive end Toshmon Stevens during the first half at Doak Campbell Stadium.
Florida vs. South Carolina
South Carolina safety D.J. Swearinger, left, and linebacker Quin Smith rush Florida quarterback Jacoby Brissett as he attempts to throw for a two-point conversion during the fourth quarter on Saturday.
See the ball, be the ball
Cincinnati running back Isaiah Pead (23) dives in for a touchdown in the first half against West Virginia. The Mountaineers defeated the Bearcats 24-21.
Hang on
Justin Blackmon of Oklahoma State is tackled by Zach Winbush (27) and Cody Davis of Texas Tech.
I got this
Ace Sanders of South Carolina is tackled after making a catch in front of Florida's Jaylen Watkins during their game at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.
The beatdown is on
Isaiah Anderson of Oklahoma State makes a touchdown grab against D.J. Johnson of Texas Tech at Jones AT&T Stadium on Saturday in Lubbock, Texas.
Can he get there?
South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw dives for a touchdown as Florida' sJosh Evans can't tackle during their game at Williams-Brice Stadium n Columbia, S.C.
Here comes the boom
Missouri's Kendial Lawrence lands on his head while carrying the ball into the endzone for a touchdown as Quandre Diggs of Texas defends.
This may sting
C. J. Fiedororowics of Iowa is tackled by Denicos Allen (28) and Denzel Drone of Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday.
Up and good
Clemson's Andre Ellington goes over the top for a second-quarter touchdown against Wake Forest on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C.
Wake Forest vs. Clemson
Clemson's Brandon Ford, right, pulls down a second quarter reception for a first down over Wake Forest's Matt James during an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011, at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C.
W. Virginia vs. Cincinnati
Cincinnati running back Isaiah Pead (23) dives into the end zone for a 40-yard touchdown run against West Virginia defender Eain Smith (24) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011, in Cincinnati.
Michigan State vs. Iowa
Michigan State wide receiver B.J. Cunningham (3) catches a 22-yard touchdown pass over Iowa cornerback Micah Hyde during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011, in Iowa City, Iowa.
Feelin' good
Missouri defensive lineman Terrell Resonno (93) and linebacker Luke Lambert (33) celebrate after sacking Texas quarterback David Ash during the second quarter at Faurot Field on Saturday.
Celebration!
South Florida running back Marcus Shaw celebrates with teammates on Friday as the Bulls defeat Syracuse, snapping a four-game losing streak.
Punch it through
South Florida running back Marcus Shaw carries the ball during the win over Syracuse, the Bulls' first Big East victory this season.
Up in arms
Houston's Patrick Edwards (83) celebrates a touchdown against Tulane with teammates during their dominating 73-17 win in New Orleans. Edwards scored three TDs on the day, to go along with 129 yards receiving.
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Tech stars
Virginia Tech celebrates a second half touchdown in their 37-26 win over No. 21 Georgia Tech on Thursday night. The 10th-ranked Hokies scored the last 13 points of the game to take home the 11-point road victory.
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Doing the Hokie pokie
The Virginia Tech section prepares for Thursday night's Top 25 tilt against Coastal Division rival Georgia Tech in Atlanta. The winner of this game has gone to the ACC Championship Game the last six seasons.
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Bring it on, Atlanta
D.J. Coles of No. 10 Virginia Tech celebrates the Hokies' 37-26 win over No. 21 Georgia Tech on Friday night in a game that could very well decide which team plays in this year's ACC Championship Game.
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Record-breaking
Houston quarterback Case Keenum warms up prior to the game against Tulane. Keenum passed for more than 300 yards and threw three touchdowns in the mauling of Tulane.
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Top speed
Houston's Tyron Carrier avoids a tackle by Tulane's Darryl Farley as the Cougars try to remain undefeated and move into the top 10.
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Leading rusher
Houston's Nick Saenz grabs Tulane's Orleans Darkwa, who rushed for more than 100 yards and scored two touchdowns in the loss to the Cougars.
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Just short
Virginia Tech quarterback Logan Thomas, center, stretches for the goal line but comes up short of a touchdown in the second quarter in Atlanta against Georgia Tech.
Touchdown!
Virginia Tech quarterback Logan Thomas celebrates with wide receiver D.J. Coles after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter of the 37-26 win over Georgia Tech.
Extra yardage
Georgia Tech quarterback Tevin Washington dives for extra yardage in the loss against Virginia Tech on Thursday in Atlanta.
Collision course
Virginia Tech Hokies runningback David Wilson and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu collide during the first half at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
Hokies quarterback Logan Thomas is tackled by Yellow Jackets linebacker Julian Burnett but Georgia Tech couldn't contain Virginia Tech.
Jump!
Yellow Jackets runningback Roddy Jones jumps over a teammate during the first half against the Hokies.
Might as well jump
Temple Owls tight end Evan Rodriguez (No. 88) leaps over Miami (Ohio) RedHawks cornerback Dayonne Nunley (No. 3) during the first quarter Wednesday at Lincoln Financial Field. Temple won the game, 24-21.
Gotcha!
Miami (Ohio) RedHawks wide receiver Nick Harwell (No. 8) is tackled by Temple Owls defensive back Kee-ayre Griffin during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field.
Huddle up
Temple Owls quarterback Chris Coyer talks to his teammates Wednesday during the second quarter against the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks.
Atta boy!
Miami RedHawks wide receiver Nick Harwell (No. 8) celebrates scoring with offensive lineman Brad Bednar during the first quarter. But the Temple Owls had the last laugh in a 24-21 win.
First by air . . .
Northern Illinois quarterback Chandler Harnish threw for 294 yards and two scores on Tuesday as the Huskies easily won their MAC contest at Bowling Green's Doyt L. Perry Stadium, 45-14. His two scoring passes were long ones — 56 and 79 yards.
. . . then by ground
Along with his near-300 yards passing, Chandler Harnish ran for 151 yards and another score. In all, the Huskies had 623 yards in winning for the fifth time in a row and remaining in a first-place tie in the MAC West Division with Toledo.
A rare sight
Northern Illinois receiver Da'Ron Brown (No. 4) can't make this grab while defended by Bowling Green defensive back Cameron Truss on Tuesday, but he did finish with three grabs for 48 yards. In all, NIU amassed 340 yards and three TDs in the air during the 45-14 romp.
Ground aid
Northern Illinois running back Jasmin Hopkins added 59 yards and a first-quarter TD run on Tuesday that gave the Huskies the lead for good at 14-7.