Graham Harrell tossed a 28-yard touchdown pass to fellow Heisman Trophy contender Michael Crabtree with one second remaining, and Texas Tech recorded its biggest victory in school history with a 39-33 win over top-ranked Texas on Saturday night. Harrell, who may have positioned himself as the Heisman contender to beat, finished with 474 yards passing and two touchdowns on 36-of-53 passing. The Red Raiders finally notched a signature win for a program that has been labeled a "wannabe", most recently by myself. After this victory, I wholeheartedly believe that Texas Tech is a legitimate Big 12 and national contender. Well, the Red Raiders' ranking validates that for me. But, keep in mind that they now must continue a brutally similar schedule to the one Texas just finished up. Tech plays host to Oklahoma State next week before having a week off to prepare for a visit to Norman to play Oklahoma. Then, if they get by the 'Homa schools, they still have the Big 12 championship game. So...there is still hope for my skepticism to run its course and validate my concerns about the Red Raiders.
West Virginia continued its turnaround on Saturday, winning for the fifth consecutive game to remain unbeaten in Big East play. The Mountaineers took care of Connecticut 35-13, snapping the Huskies' 11-game home winning streak and setting up a huge matchup this Saturday in Morgantown against Cincinnati.
What a job Houston Nutt is doing in his first season with Ole Miss. The Rebels picked up their third SEC win of the season--Ed Orgeron's total SEC wins in three seasons--by beating reeling Auburn on Saturday in Oxford to snap a four-game skid against the Tigers, who dropped to 4-5. At 5-4, the Rebels sit one win away from bowl eligibility.
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