Extra Points: Football

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Gridiron nation: Week five

Games of the week:�

#4 LSU @ #18 Georgia

Les Miles leads a hard-hitting LSU team down to Georgia to take on the Bulldogs in what has all the makings of a classic SEC showdown. The Tigers have a tremendous defense once again, and they have gotten consistent quarterback play from Jordan Jefferson. The Bulldogs on the other hand, have struggled on defense, and they will need to elevate their play to beat LSU.�

#7 USC @ #24 California

This game would look a whole lot better if USC took care of business against Washington and if California earned a win at Oregon. Regardless, this is still a huge matchup that could go a long way in deciding the PAC 10. USC needs to get it’s swagger back with a big road win, while Cal is looking to prove that they are better than that embarrassing performance they put out last week in Eugene.�

#8 Oklahoma @ #17 Miami (FL)

Despite an early loss and an injury to Sam Bradford, the Sooners are still alive. Oklahoma has played well in recent weeks and they are hoping to get Bradford back next week. The Hurricanes are going through a brutal stretch in their schedule and it ends with a visit from the Sooners. Miami needs to bounce back from a tough loss to ACC rival Virginia Tech, and a win over OU could carry them through a relatively easy remaining schedule.�

Player to Watch:

Daryll Clark, Penn State

The Nittany Lions quarterback is coming off a�forgettable�outing against Iowa and he and his teammates are going to look for a rebound against a reeling Illinois squad. Penn State is �going to let out some frustration against the Illini so you can expect Clark to put up big numbers. �

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