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College football Week 8
![Boise State Broncos defensive back Lee Hightower leads the Broncos on to the field prior to the first half of their game against the UNLV Rebels at Bronco Stadium.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/10/20/2012-10-20-boise-state-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Boise State Broncos defensive back Lee Hightower leads the Broncos on to the field prior to the first half of their game against the UNLV Rebels at Bronco Stadium.
Brian Losness, US Presswire![Michigan State Spartans quarterback Andrew Maxwell passes the ball in the first quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/10/20/2012-10-20-michigan-state-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Michigan State Spartans quarterback Andrew Maxwell passes the ball in the first quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium.
Rick Osentoski, US Presswire![Wisconsin Badgers defensive back Devin Smith, center, and wide receiver Reggie Love, left, celebrate with the Paul Bunyan Axe following the game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium. Wisconsin defeated Minnesota 38-13.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/10/20/2012-10-20-wisconsin-minnesota-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Wisconsin Badgers defensive back Devin Smith, center, and wide receiver Reggie Love, left, celebrate with the Paul Bunyan Axe following the game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium. Wisconsin defeated Minnesota 38-13.
Jeff Hanisch, US Presswire![LSU Tigers head coach Les Miles celebrates with cornerback Dwayne Thomas after the win over the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. LSU won 24-19.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/10/20/2012-10-20-lsu-les-miles-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
LSU Tigers head coach Les Miles celebrates with cornerback Dwayne Thomas after the win over the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. LSU won 24-19.
Thomas Campbell, US Presswire![Auburn Tigers defensive back Jonathan Mincy breaks up a pass intended for Vanderbilt Commodores wide receiver Jordan Matthews during the second half at Vanderbilt Stadium. The Commodores beat the Tigers 17-13.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/10/20/2012-10-20-vanderbilt-auburn-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Auburn Tigers defensive back Jonathan Mincy breaks up a pass intended for Vanderbilt Commodores wide receiver Jordan Matthews during the second half at Vanderbilt Stadium. The Commodores beat the Tigers 17-13.
Don McPeak, US Presswire![Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback Gary Nova drops the ball during the second quarter against the Temple Owls at Lincoln Financial Field.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/10/20/2012-10-20-college-football-rutgers-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=374&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback Gary Nova drops the ball during the second quarter against the Temple Owls at Lincoln Financial Field.
Howard Smith, US Presswire![A general view of Kyle Field during the first half of the game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the LSU Tigers.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/10/20/2012-10-20-college-football-texas-am-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
A general view of Kyle Field during the first half of the game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the LSU Tigers.
Thomas Campbell, US Presswire![Virginia Tech Hokies cornerback Antone Exum breaks up the pass intended for Clemson Tigers Sammy Watkins during the second quarter of the game at Clemson Memorial Stadium.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/10/20/2012-10-20-college-football-clemson-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Virginia Tech Hokies cornerback Antone Exum breaks up the pass intended for Clemson Tigers Sammy Watkins during the second quarter of the game at Clemson Memorial Stadium.
Joshua S. Kelly, US Presswire![Temple Owls linebacker Tyler Matakevich looses his helmet during the second quarter against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Lincoln Financial Field.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/10/20/2012-10-20-college-football-rutgers-temple-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=374&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Temple Owls linebacker Tyler Matakevich looses his helmet during the second quarter against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Lincoln Financial Field.
Howard Smith, US Presswire![Purdue Boilermakers' Cody Webster punts the ball against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/10/20/2012-10-20-college-football-purdue-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Purdue Boilermakers' Cody Webster punts the ball against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium.
Greg Bartram, US Presswire![Minnesota Golden Gophers players warm up prior to the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/10/20/2012-10-20-college-football-minnesota-wisconsin-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Minnesota Golden Gophers players warm up prior to the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium.
Jeff Hanisch, US Presswire![Florida Gators defensive lineman Dominique Easley reacts with fans after they beat the against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/10/20/2012-10-20-dominique-easley-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=374&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Florida Gators defensive lineman Dominique Easley reacts with fans after they beat the against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Kim Klement, US Preswire![Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Amari Cooper (9) and wide receiver Kenny Bell (7) celebrate after Cooper scored against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first quarter at Neyland Stadium.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/10/20/2012-10-20-amari-cooper-3_4.jpg?width=496&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Amari Cooper (9) and wide receiver Kenny Bell (7) celebrate after Cooper scored against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first quarter at Neyland Stadium.
Randy Sartin, US Presswire![The Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrate after defeating the BYU Cougars 17-14 at Notre Dame Stadium.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/10/20/2012-10-20-notre-dame-celebration-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=374&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrate after defeating the BYU Cougars 17-14 at Notre Dame Stadium.
Matt Cashore, US Presswire![Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Seth Doege celebrates the victory over the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/10/20/2012-10-20-seth-doege-3_4.jpg?width=497&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Seth Doege celebrates the victory over the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium.
Kevin Jairaj-US PRESSWIRE US PRESSWIRE![Toledo Rockets wide receiver Bernard Reedy (1) celebrates with teammates after returning a kick off for a touchdown in the third quarter against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Glass Bowl.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/10/20/2012-10-20-toledo-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Toledo Rockets wide receiver Bernard Reedy (1) celebrates with teammates after returning a kick off for a touchdown in the third quarter against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Glass Bowl.
Andrew Weber, US Prsswire![Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Collin Klein leaps over West Virginia Mountaineers safety Karl Joseph (bottom) on his way to scoring a touchdown during the second quarter at Milan Puskar Stadium.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/10/20/2012-10-20-collin-klein-3_4.jpg?width=497&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Collin Klein leaps over West Virginia Mountaineers safety Karl Joseph (bottom) on his way to scoring a touchdown during the second quarter at Milan Puskar Stadium.
Charles LeClaire, US Presswire![USC quarterback Matt Barkley leads the Spirit of Troy marching band to a rendition of Tribute to Troy after the game against the Colorado Buffaloes at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/10/20/2012-10-20-matt-barkley-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
USC quarterback Matt Barkley leads the Spirit of Troy marching band to a rendition of Tribute to Troy after the game against the Colorado Buffaloes at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Kirby Lee, US Presswire![Oklahoma Sooners receiver Sterling Shepard makes a catch in the second quarter against the Kansas Jayhawks at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/10/20/2012-10-20-sterling-shepard-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Oklahoma Sooners receiver Sterling Shepard makes a catch in the second quarter against the Kansas Jayhawks at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.
Matthew Emmons, US Presswire![Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Damian Copeland (7) and offensive linesman Chris Acosta (71) rush onto the field before the first half of play against the South Florida Bulls at Papa John's Cardinals Stadium.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/10/20/2012-10-20-louisville-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Damian Copeland (7) and offensive linesman Chris Acosta (71) rush onto the field before the first half of play against the South Florida Bulls at Papa John's Cardinals Stadium.
Jamie Rhodes, US Presswire![A fan runs onto the field during a play in the first quarter of the game between the Florida State Seminoles and the Miami Hurricanes at Sun Life Stadium.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/10/21/2012-10-20-miami-florida-state-fan-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=374&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
A fan runs onto the field during a play in the first quarter of the game between the Florida State Seminoles and the Miami Hurricanes at Sun Life Stadium.
Robert Mayer, US Presswire![Stanford Cardinal wide receiver Drew Terrell motions to the fans after a long run against the California Golden Bears during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/10/21/2012-10-20-drew-terrell-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Stanford Cardinal wide receiver Drew Terrell motions to the fans after a long run against the California Golden Bears during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium.
Kelley L Cox, US Presswire![Duke Blue Devils fans celebrate with the spirit bell after beating the North Carolina Tar Heels 33-30 at Wallace Wade Stadium.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/10/21/2012-10-20-spirit-bell-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=374&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Duke Blue Devils fans celebrate with the spirit bell after beating the North Carolina Tar Heels 33-30 at Wallace Wade Stadium.
Mark Dolejs, US Presswire![Florida State Seminoles head coach Jimbo Fisher reacts on the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the Miami Hurricanes at Sun Life Stadium. Florida State won 33-20.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/10/21/2012-10-20-jimbo-fisher-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Florida State Seminoles head coach Jimbo Fisher reacts on the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the Miami Hurricanes at Sun Life Stadium. Florida State won 33-20.
Steve Mitchell, US Presswire![Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Kyle Carter goes up over Iowa Hawkeye Micah Hyde for the ball in the first quarter at Kinnick Stadium.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/10/21/2012-10-20-kyle-carter-3_4.jpg?width=497&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Kyle Carter goes up over Iowa Hawkeye Micah Hyde for the ball in the first quarter at Kinnick Stadium.
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