Two straight losses have derailed Gamecocks’ championship hopes ... SOUTH CAROLINA 35-24.

Kent State (plus 13½) at No. 18 Rutgers

Beware the MAC ... RUTGERS 31-14.

Washington State (plus 24½) at No. 19 Stanford

First season at Wazzu has been forgettable for Mike Leach ... STANFORD 43-14.

No. 20 Michigan (plus 2½) at Nebraska

Denard Robinson tends not to play well against good defenses. Not a problem this week ... MICHIGAN 33-27.

No. 21 Boise State (minus 16½) at Wyoming

Defense carrying the Broncos ... BOISE STATE 28-14.

No. 22 Texas A&M (minus 15) at Auburn

Coach Gene Chizik and Tigers desperately need a victory ... TEXAS A&M 35-24.

No. 23 Ohio (minus 7) at Miami, Ohio

Bobcats are unbeaten, but have been living dangerously ... OHIO 37-33.

No. 24 Louisiana Tech (minus 30½) at New Mexico State

Bulldogs hit 70 last week. Two straight? ... LOUISIANA TECH 66-24.

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Last week’s record: 18-3 (straight); 8-13 (vs. points)

Season record: 134-26 (straight); 77-65 (vs. points)

Best bets: 2-6.

Upset specials: 4-4.

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