College football notes

While CLEMSON was upset last weekend, the Tigers have a great chance to rebound at home against VIRGINIA TECH. The Hokies are having trouble moving the football, ranking 112th in the nation in total offense (285.6 yards per game).

RISING

CALIFORNIA rose up to No. 3 in the polls after beating Oregon in a hostile Autzen Stadium and watching West Virginia, Oklahoma and Florida lose.

REELING

RUTGERS lost at home to Maryland and now must open the conference season at home against a Cincinnati team that is tough against the run.

HEISMAN WATCH

1. DARREN MCFADDEN, RB, Arkansas — Three games of 150-plus yards rushing.

2. DESEAN JACKSON, WR, Cal — Highlight-reel performance in win at Oregon.

3. MATT RYAN, QB, Boston College — Average game last week but has BC in top 10.

4. TIM TEBOW, QB, Florida — An upset on road over Tigers would make him front-runner.

5. ANDRE WOODSON, QB, Kentucky — Two costly turnovers in loss to South Carolina hurt chances.

Next up: No. 1 LSU