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College football Week 8 area games to watch

By Kevin Dunleavy
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Maryland at Boston College

More college football: Dr. Frankenstein’s monster & national games to watchPlayers to watchDan PersaRunning a low-risk, no-huddle spread offense, Northwestern’s junior QB is the master of the passing possession game, leading the NCAA — by a wide margin — in completion percentage (78.0). He keys the Wildcats’ upset hopes against visiting No. 9 Michigan State.(Sat., ESPN, noon)Ricky StanziWith home games against No. 9 Michigan State, No. 10 Wisconsin and No. 11 Ohio State, Stanzi and No. 8 Iowa are set up for a run to the Rose Bowl. The Hawkeyes catch Wisconsin at the right time, with the Badgers coming off their upset of then-No. 1 Ohio State.(Sat., 3:30 p.m., ESPN)Justin BlackmonIs the prolific offense of No. 14 Oklahoma State (6-0) for real? The Cowboys and sophomore WR Blackman, who leads the NCAA in receiving yards (955) and receiving touchdowns (12), will be tested against the rugged defense of visiting No. 20 Nebraska.(Sat., 3:30 p.m., ESPN3)Aldon SmithNo. 18 Missouri (6-0) has weathered the loss of Smith (broken fibula), its top pass-rusher, who returns against visiting No. 4 Oklahoma (6-0). Smith will zero in on QB Landry Jones (299 yards a game) and RB DeMarco Murray (110 ypg), who pace a high-scoring OU offense. (Sat., 8  p.m., ABC)Matt ScottWith standout QB Nick Foles (knee) out, No. 17 Arizona looks to Scott, who managed the offense (14-for-20, 139 yards) but didn’t do anything spectacular in a 24-7 victory at Washington State. The plot thickens this week against visiting Washington and QB Jake Locker. (Sat., 10:15  p.m., ESPN)

Where » Alumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill, Mass.
When » Saturday, 1 p.m.
TV » ESPN3; Radio » 980 AM

To break their 10-game road losing streak, the Terps (4-2, 1-1) strive for balance. In last week’s 31-7 loss at Clemson, Maryland rushed 21 times and passed 47, leaving QB Danny O’Brien (302 yards, three sacks, three interceptions) exposed. Struggling BC (2-4, 0-3) is led by junior RB Montel Harris (578 yards), who has the same average per carry (4.7) as last year but has scored only one touchdown after accounting for 15 in 2009.

Duke at Virginia Tech

Where » Lane Stadium
When » Saturday, noon
TV » ACC Network; Radio » 106.7 FM

With RB Ryan Williams (hamstring) due back, the Hokies (5-2, 3-0) look to lengthen their lead in the ACC Coastal against the defenseless Blue Devils (1-5, 0-3), who rank 110th in rushing defense. This is the final tuneup for Virginia Tech before a tough November stretch — Georgia Tech, UNC and Miami. Duke has lost nine straight to Virginia Tech and has never won in Blacksburg.

E. Michigan at Virginia


Where » Scott Stadium
When » Saturday, 6 p.m.
TV » ESPN3; Radio » 570 AM

After a promising start, the Cavaliers (2-4, 0-3) have been outscored 111-45 in three ACC defeats. Against Eastern Michigan (1-6) of the Mid-American Conference, rookie coach Mike London has a good chance to notch his first victory over an FCS foe. The teams have never met. Virginia is 12-1-1 against teams now in the MAC.

Howard at N.C. A&T

Where » Aggie Stadium, Greensboro, N.C.
When » Saturday, 1:30 p.m.

Howard (1-4, 0-2) has lost 10 straight road games in the MEAC, a streak that dates to October 2007, but has a chance to end the hex at N.C. A&T (0-7, 0-4), which has lost 10 straight since winning at Howard 30-19 last October. The Aggies and the Bison rank 109th and 110th in the 117-team FCS in total offense.

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