UTEP (plus 29) at No. 18 South Florida
Miners have lost 37 straight against current BCS AQ teams … USF 54-20.
Portland State (no line) at No. 20 TCU
Frogs, who led nation in total defense last three seasons, rank 102nd … TCU 58-13.
San Diego State (plus 10) at No. 22 Michigan
Wolverines fans get to see just how good coach Brady Hoke is … MICHIGAN 35-27.
No. 23 Southern California (plus 2 1/2) at Arizona State
Trojans have won five straight at Tempe … ARIZONA STATE 28-24.
Western Michigan (plus 13) at No. 24 Illinois
Illini rank 17th in nation in total defense … ILLINOIS 36-17
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