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A Double Dose of Dangerous Dogs

Favorites dominated the college football landscape last week, covering at a 61% clip after two straight winning weeks by the underdogs. However, there are two dogs to keep an eye on this week and both are getting at least a touchdown.

No. 12 Oklahoma State survives scare from Colorado

Keith Toston ran for 172 yards and a touchdown and added a receiving score, and the 12th-ranked Oklahoma State Cowboys -- playing without starting quarterback Zac Robinson -- narrowly avoided an upset with a 31-28 win over Colorado.

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Keith Toston ran for 172 yards and a touchdown and added a receiving score, and the 12th-ranked Oklahoma State Cowboys -- playing without starting quarterback Zac Robinson -- narrowly avoided an upset with a 31-28 win over Colorado. Robinson sat after taking a vicious hit at the end of last week's win over Texas Tech, and Brandon Weeden threw for 168 yards and two touchdowns on 10-of-15 passing for Oklahoma State (9-2, 6-1 Big 12), which kept its slim hopes for a BCS berth alive with its third straight win. Weeden played only the second half after starter Alex Cate went 0-for-9 passing with an interception in the first half. Perrish Cox added a punt return for a touchdown in the victory. Tyler Hansen completed 23-of-37 passes for 169 yards and two scores for Colorado (3-8, 2-5), which has lost four of five. Hansen exited for a brief period of time with a thumb injury before returning, and Cody Hawkins thre

Oklahoma State QB Robinson out against Colorado

Oklahoma State quarterback Zac Robinson is out for Thursday's game against the Colorado Buffaloes after suffering an injury late in last week's win over Texas Tech.

Is Saturday Eric Berry's last game at Neyland?

All-America safety Eric Berry wouldn't directly answer a question as to whether this would be his last game at Neyland Stadium. Berry would almost certainly be a high first-round draft choice if he opted for the NFL after his junior season is over.

Memphis visits No. 24 Houston

The 24th-ranked Houston Cougars open a regular- season ending two-game homestand this weekend, as they try to bounce back against the Memphis Tigers in Conference USA play at Robertson Stadium.

Beavers hope to keep pace in Pac-10 title race

The 20th-ranked Oregon State Beavers try to remain in the Pac-10 title race this weekend, as they take on the Washington State Cougars at Martin Stadium in Pullman.

Hokies host Wolfpack in ACC action

The 16th-ranked Virginia Tech Hokies host the NC State Wolfpack in an ACC matchup this weekend at Lane Stadium/Worsham Field in Blacksburg.

Buffs and Pokes lock horns in Stillwater

The 12th-ranked Oklahoma State Cowboys will look to take advantage of the struggling Colorado Buffaloes this Thursday night, as the two Big 12 clubs clash in Stillwater.

No. 4 TCU heads to Laramie to tangle with Wyoming

Having now cleared the most serious hurdles standing between themselves and a shot at a BCS bowl, the fourth-ranked TCU Horned Frogs now turn their attention to the rest of their Mountain West Conference schedule, and in particular, the Wyoming Cowboys in Laramie this weekend.

Utes try to get back on track in clash with Aztecs

With their six-game win streak having recently ended, the 23rd-ranked Utah Utes now turn their attention to the San Diego State Aztecs and the Mountain West Conference challenge that lies before them at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City this weekend.