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College football Week 6 games to watch

By Kevin Dunleavy
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LOCAL GAMES

Central Michigan at Virginia Tech

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Players to watch Stephen GarciaLast time out, the South Carolina QB was benched by coach Steve Spurrier after fumbling twice in a loss to Auburn. Will Garcia be subject to a quick hook if he makes mistakes early against the swarming, physical defense of visiting No. 1 Alabama? (Sat., 3:30 p.m., CBS)Brandon JenkinsIn his first year as a starter, the sophomore DE for No. 22 Florida State has emerged as the top pass rusher for a defense that leads the nation in sacks (25). On Saturday night at No. 14 Miami, Jenkins will zero in on Hurricanes QB Jacory Harris in a rivalry full of history. (Sat., 8 p.m., ABC)   Jarrett LeeThe junior QB and No. 9 LSU showed life on offense last week against Tennessee but were nearly undone by four turnovers and terrible clock management by coach Les Miles. This week at No. 13 Florida, the Tigers can’t afford as many mistakes. (Sat., 7:30 p.m., ESPN)Ray GrahamPittsburgh RB Dion Lewis entered the season as a Heisman candidate but is averaging only 47.7 yards a game and is in danger of losing carries to Graham, who rushed for 277 yards in a win over Florida International. It will be interesting to see who gets the most work at Notre Dame. (Sat., 3:30 p.m., NBC)Andrew LuckVisiting USC and No. 17 Stanford are in recovery after suffering their first losses last week. The game will match a pair of standout quarterbacks, the Trojans’ Matt Barkley and Luck. Barkley was intercepted three times in last year’s 55-21 loss at the Los Angeles Coliseum. (Sat., 8 p.m., ESPN Gameplan)

Where » Lane Stadium, Blacksburg
When » Saturday, noon
TV » ESPNU; Radio » 106.7 FM

This is the first meeting between the schools. After winning three MAC titles in the last four years, Central Michigan (2-3) is struggling. Sophomore QB Ryan Radcliff, who took over for record-breaking Dan LeFevour, has thrown as many interceptions (seven) as touchdowns. This begins a stretch of four straight home games for Virginia Tech (3-2).

Virginia at Georgia Tech

Where » Bobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta
When » Saturday, 3:30 p.m.
TV » ESPNU; Radio » 570 AM

Intriguing matchup as Virginia (2-2) faces former coach Al Groh, the defensive coordinator at Georgia Tech (3-2). In switching from a 4-3 to a 3-4 scheme, Groh’s unit has struggled (25.4 points a game). Groh’s successor at Virginia is his former assistant Mike London, who will try to notch his first ACC win after a 34-14 loss to Florida State.

Navy at Wake Forest


Where » Groves Stadium, Winston-Salem, N.C.
When » Saturday, 6:30 p.m.
TV » ESPN3; Radio » 570 AM

Navy (2-2) is struggling on offense with a battered line and injuries to QB Ricky Dobbs (91 carries, 217 yards), who is averaging 2.4 yards a rush. Wake (2-3) looks to end its three-game losing streak. The Deacons rank No. 111 (out of 120 teams) in defense (36.8 points a game). The teams have split four games in the last three years.

Wagner at Georgetown

Where » Multi-Sport Field
When » Saturday, 1 p.m.

Georgetown (3-2) will try to recover from a 34-3 loss at Colgate, a game in which the Hoyas were outgained 430-113. QBs Scott Darby and Isaiah Kempf were under a heavy rush (five sacks) and completed 15 of 24 passes for only 76 yards. Wagner (2-2) of the NEC has played Georgetown once, losing 28-21 in 2000.

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