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College football Week 7 games to watch

By Kevin Dunleavy
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Maryland at Clemson

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Players to watchCam NewtonTwo of the nation’s biggest and most productive quarterbacks meet as Ryan Mallett (6-6, 238) and No. 12 Arkansas travel to face Newton (6-6, 250) and No. 8 Auburn. Both QBs started their careers at other schools — Mallett at Michigan and Newton at Florida. (Sat., 3:30  p.m., CBS)Randall CobbAs a WR who also runs out of a Wildcat set, Cobb does it all for Kentucky, scoring touchdowns passing (three), receiving (four), rushing (three) and on returns (one). He will be the focus of visiting No. 9 South Carolina, which will try to avoid a trap after upsetting No.  1 Alabama. (Sat., 6 p.m., ESPN2)Adrian ClaybornIn the Big House, the Iowa senior DE — the Orange Bowl MVP and leader of the defense for No. 10 Hawkeyes — will zero in on another dreadlocked star, Michigan QB Denard Robinson, who ranks No. 2 in the NCAA in both total offense and rushing. (Sat., 3:30 p.m., ESPN)Jake LockerThe Washington QB (229 yards a game) pulled off an upset of ranked USC. At home in Seattle, can he do it again? Locker and the Huskies face No.  20 Oregon State, reeling from the loss of WR James Rodgers, who is done for the year with a knee injury. (Sat., 10:15 p.m., ESPN)Garrett GilbertThe last time Texas (3-2) lost three of its first six was 1997. Gilbert (five interceptions, four touchdowns), a sophomore QB, has struggled as a replacement for Colt McCoy and faces his most difficult task this year against the physical defense of No. 5 Nebraska in Lincoln. (Sat., 3:30 p.m., ESPN)

Where » Memorial Stadium, Clemson, S.C.
When » Saturday, noon
TV » ACC Network; Radio » 980 AM

After losing three straight, Clemson (2-3, 0-2) seeks a rally similar to last year, when it lost two of its first three ACC games but rallied to reach the conference title game. Maryland (4-1, 1-0) looks to freshman QB Danny O’Brien, who has not committed a turnover in the first two starts of his career but will be tested by the intimidating atmosphere of Death Valley. Maryland’s last road win came here in 2008.

UNC at Virginia

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

UNC (3-2, 1-1) has won three straight despite player suspensions and dismissals amid revelations of academic and agent improprieties that likely will cost coach Butch Davis his job. Virginia (2-3, 0-2), still seeking its first ACC win under Mike London, will look to the potent aerial combination of QB Marc Verica to WR Kris Burd.

Wake Forest at Virginia Tech

Where » Lane Stadium
When » Saturday, 3:30 p.m.
TV » ESPNU; Radio » 106.7 FM

Revitalized by a pair of ACC road wins, Virginia Tech (4-2, 2-0) has moved to the top of the Coastal Division behind the play of dual-threat senior QB Tyrod Taylor (1,030 yards passing, 449 yards rushing). Visiting Wake (2-4, 1-2) has lost four straight as its defense has surrendered 35.3 points a game. Virginia Tech held Wake to a combined one touchdown in victories in 2004 and ’06.

SMU at Navy

Where » Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
When » Saturday, 3:30 p.m.
TV » ESPN3; Radio » 1050 AM

In its third year in June Jones’ run-and-shoot offense, SMU (4-2) is gunning for a second straight bowl bid. The Mustangs gave the Mids all they could handle last year, leading at the half 21-7 before falling in OT 38-35. SMU looks to stop Navy FB Vince Murray, who rushed for 141 yards in last year’s win.

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