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ESPN COLLEGE FOOTBALL LIVE
Monday Oct 26th, 2015

DARK HORSES:
GEORGIA TECH AND ILLINOIS QUIETLY MAKING A CASE:
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(RUNNING BACKS: #22 KEVIN WILLIAMS (GT), #28 RJ ROBINSON (ILL)

• Well not exactly quiet after last week's thrilling 49-46 win over Michigan State. But Illinois, who was perhaps just a win away from a national championship appearance a few years ago is back in the spot light sitting a 7th in the BCS. With RJ Robinson handling the carries tied for third in rushing touchdowns Illinois seems balanced on offense, they'll get their chnce to state their case later this season against Wisconsin. Georgia Tech seems to run out the gate with 6 and 7-0 starts before the nations gets a hold of their option attack, but this year they have more than one legitimate back they have three that includes quarterback James Riley. With only Georgia as a key opponent left Georgia Tech may win the ACC for back to back years and have a possible NC opportunity.

1. Alabama 1.000
2. Wisconsin .998 (9)
3. Oregon .998 (8)
4. UAB .994
5. Georgia Tech .993
6. Georgia .992
7. Illinois .990
8. Texas .983
9. Ole Miss .982
10. Michigan .982

AROUND THE NCAA:

• Close back to back wins has #10 (AP) Iowa looking vulnerable
• Undefeated Kansas State looks for media recognition after its #22 ranking
• Facing 8-0 Navy, Notre Dame hopes to rebound after humiliating loss to SC a week ago
• What used to be a marquee match-up in the SEC west now LSU and Auburn hope to finish strong
• Gators have an opportunity against Georgia, but Bulldogs have other plans
• USC can make a statement with win over Stanford
• Penn State knows they need to contain Michigan's Quinton Washington (18td's) for a chance
• Urban Meyer looks for his biggest win as a Buckeye when #2 Wisconsin visits the "Shoe"
• Boise looks for revenge as they face Air Force
• Illini knows Purdue will provide stiff challenge

AP Top 25
RK	TEAM	RECORD	PTS
1	Alabama (40)	7-0	1439
2	Wisconsin (21)	7-0	1401
3	UAB	8-0	1305
4	Oregon	7-0	1278
5	Georgia Tech	8-0	1241
6	Illinois	7-0	1148
7	Georgia	6-1	1096
8	Texas	6-1	1035
9	Ole Miss	6-1	976
10	Iowa	7-1	861
11	Michigan	6-1	851
12	Oklahoma	5-2	755
13	TCU	6-1	718
14	LSU	5-2	611
15	Florida	5-2	586
16	Auburn	5-3	553
17	Navy	9-0	536
18	California	6-3	446
19	Penn State	6-1	420
20	USC	5-2	384
21	Miami	6-2	323
22	Kansas State	7-0	230
23	Utah	5-3	128
24	Purdue	5-2	111
25	Washington	6-3	107

• Dropped from rankings: Michigan State 20, Notre Dame 25
  

• Others receiving votes: Stanford, Michigan State, Air Force, Nebraska, Florida State

RECRUITING:
TOP 10 RECRUITS:
AS WELL AS NEWS FROM RECRUITS:

Player	Grade	Pos	School
1. Calvin Hendrix	*****	HB	OKLAHOMA
2. Josh Fletcher	*****	HB	OKLAHOMA
3. Adam Hickman	*****	ATH	TOP 5
4. Chuck Fenton	*****	WR	TOP 3
5. Ryan Prince	*****	WR	GEORGIA TECH
6. Alex Petty	*****	ATH	TOP 5
7. Bryan Ashley	*****	WR	TOP 3
8. Michael Battle	*****	WR	TOP 3
9. Jimmy Johnson	*****	WR	Oregon
10. Shane Allen	*****	WR	Notre Dame

HEADLINES:

• California receiver Jimmy Johnson (#5) heading to Oregon
• Notre Dame gets Ohio playmaker Shane Allen
• 4th rated quarterback Landon Holt gives UAB a soft commit, nothing official yet
• Ducks continue to get talent landing Washington's top QB Adam Johnson
• #4 Running back Brandon Miles commits to GT
• Staying at home: Michigan back says Big Blue
• Jenks (OK) receiver headed to TCU
• Top tackle commits to Georgia

Heisman Highlight's back this season. The next few weeks we'll document Heisman candidates and give an insight at their season. The first candidate is Michigan's sensational running back Quinton Washington who at the moment looks to be the clear cut favorite. His Michigan Wolverines are 6-1. A 232 yard 3 touchdown performance against Purdue last week powered Michigan over ranked Boilermaker's but his 278 yard 4 touchdown performance on national television against Notre Dame is what put him on the map.

• 1,023 yards (1st Big Ten, 5th NCAA)
• 18 Touchdowns (1st NCAA)
• 8.4 ypc (1st NCAA)
• 8 20+ yard runs (1st NCAA)

TOP GAMES FOR WEEK 10

#17 Navy (9-0) at Notre Dame (6-3)
Air Force (5-2) at Boise State (6-2)
#14 LSU (5-2) at #16 Auburn (5-3)
#7 Georgia (6-1) at #15 Florida (5-2)
Oregon State (5-1) at #25 Washington (6-3)
Stanford (6-2) at #20 USC (5-2)
#2 Wisconsin (7-0) at Ohio State (5-2)
#6 Illinois (7-0) at #24 Purdue (5-2)

GAME OF THE WEEK:

#19 Penn State (6-1, 4-0) at #11 Michigan (6-1, 2-1)
Penn State starts what some experts call a murderous stretch when they face the Wolverines on the road this weekend, followed by #6 Illinois, #2 Wisconsin and #24 Purdue. If the Nittany Lions can come out alive, this could very well be a preview of the Big Ten Championship. For Michigan, who are currently chasing the #10 Hawkeys's have a tough stretch themselves, with Iowa on the horizon. A win this weekend will most certain give them a control your own destiny opportunity.
Penn State will focus on stopping the conference top tailback Q. Washington he is a break away king and has a nose for the end zone. Michigan will unleash the dogs at back up Don Martin who is playing for injured quarterback Kevin Austin, If tailback Brian Tyler can get going this should be quite the contest.