So Alabama breezed through its first two games by a collective score of 72-6, rebuilt defense and all.

Tamanaha: With some strong challengers for Ohio State, including a potentially rejuvenated Michigan program, the Big Ten appears to returning to national prominence.

Notre Dame's Brian Kelly awakened Sunday morning to a strange feeling. For the first time in nearly two years he went to work after a team he coached had lost a regular-season game.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -Texas opened up the playbook to show off Garrett Gilbert's arm.

The Oregon Ducks have piled on the points so far this season. They don't plan on slowing down anytime soon.

After September losses each of the last two seasons, the overriding emotion for the Ohio State Buckeyes following their big win over Miami was relief.

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) - Winning at the Rose Bowl in September is one thing. Making a return trip in January is what Stanford's players really want.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) -Nearly all of Iowa's 11 victories came down to the fourth quarter last season. The Hawkeyes don't seem to be interested in such drama this season.

LaMichael James ran for 134 yards, including a 72-yard touchdown, in his first game back after a one-game suspension and No. 7 Oregon scored 45 consecutive points to beat Tennessee 48-13 on Saturday night.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Miami quarterback Jacory Harris and the 12th-ranked Hurricanes came into their showdown with No. 2 Ohio State confident and comfortable.

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) -Kansas followed one of the worst losses in school history with a big upset over No. 15 Georgia Tech.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - When Tennessee started slowing down, LaMichael James and his Oregon teammates picked up the pace.