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No. 13 CLEMSON gets its first real test of the season today when it visits Atlanta for a 1:30 p.m. tilt with GEORGIA TECH. While the Tigers' offense has posted some impressive numbers, the defense is suspect.

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No. 15 GEORGIA climbed seven spots in the AP poll following the Bulldogs' overtime victory over then-No. 16 Alabama. Georgia plays host to OLE MISS today between the hedges.

PENN STATE fell from No. 10 to No. 21 in the polls after losing to the woeful Wolverines in Ann Arbor last Saturday. Will the Nittany Lions be able to regroup today at ILLINOIS?

1. STEVE SLATON, RB, West Virginia — Tallied only 65 total yards in West Virginia's loss to No. 18 South Florida Friday night. Next up: at Syracuse

2. ANDRE WOODSON, QB, Kentucky — Has led surprising Wildcats to No. 14 ranking. Next up: Florida Atlantic

3. MATT RYAN, QB, Boston College — 356 yards passing and 3 TDs against Army kept Eagles undefeated. Next up: UMass

4. TIM TEBOW, QB, Florida — Rushed for 166 yards, passed for 261 and scored 4 TDs in win over Ole Miss. Next up: Auburn

5. DARREN MCFADDEN, RB, Arkansas — Rushed for 174 yards and TD, but team lost — again. Next up: North Texas