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College football Week 9 games to watch

By Kevin Dunleavy
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Wake Forest at Maryland

Players to watchKirk CousinsThe toughest game left on the schedule for No. 6 Michigan State (8-0) comes at No. 20 Iowa. Having much to say about the outcome will be Cousins, a junior QB who ranks 12th in the nation in passing efficiency and has been stellar in the Spartans’ biggest games.(Sat., 3:30 p.m., ABC)LaMichael JamesIf Auburn’s Cam Newton isn’t the Heisman Trophy front-runner, then Oregon’s lethal sophomore running back is. James (971 yards, 11 touchdowns) will face the leaky defense of upset-minded No. 24 USC in what is expected to be another Pac-10 track meet.(Sat., 8 p.m., ABC)Robert Griffin IIINo. 25 Baylor is ranked by the Associated Press for the first time since 1993. It will be fun to see whether their dynamic QB can keep them there. The Bears’ next four games are at Texas (Saturday) and No. 21 Oklahoma State, followed by games at home against Texas A&M and No. 12 Oklahoma.(Sat., 7 p.m.) Jeremiah MasoliThe last three weeks have seen the fall of a No. 1. This week, No. 2 Auburn (8-0), which ascended to No. 1 in the BCS standings, will try to avoid the trend at Mississippi (3-4), where Masoli is finally making an impact after a slow start following his transfer from Oregon.(Sat., 6 p.m., ESPN2)Kendall HunterWith the nation’s leader in receiving yards, Justin Blackmon, suspended for a game after a DUI arrest, Hunter (1,031 rushing yards, 12 touchdowns) will have to carry a heavier load for No. 21 Oklahoma State (6-1) at Kansas State (5-2), which is led by senior stud RB Daniel Thomas.(Sat., noon)

Where » Byrd Stadium
When » Saturday, 3:30 p.m.
TV » ESPNU; Radio » 980 AM

With a win, Maryland (5-2, 2-1) would become bowl eligible and remain in the race in the ACC Atlantic. Wake Forest (2-5, 1-3) has lost five straight and has struggled at QB since the graduation of four-year starter Riley Skinner. The Demon Deacons’ last outing, however, a 52-21 loss at Virginia Tech on Oct. 16, saw the emergence of freshman RB Josh Harris (20 carries, 241 yards, two touchdowns).

Miami at Virginia

Where » Scott Stadium
When » Saturday, noon
TV » ESPN; Radio » 570 AM

Virginia (3-4, 0-3) has yet to challenge in any of its ACC games under rookie coach Mike London. Doing that against No. 19 Miami (5-2, 3-1) might be too much to ask. The Hurricanes whipped the Cavaliers last year 52-17 and rank first in the conference in total defense this season. Miami’s offense is led by QB Jacory Harris and RB Damien Berry, a former DB who has exceeded 100 yards rushing in four straight games.

Duke at Navy

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

Two teams going in opposite directions. While Navy (5-2) has won three straight and is coming off its best game, a 35-17 win over Notre Dame, Duke (1-6) has lost six straight and is coming off its worst outing, a 44-7 loss at Virginia Tech. It’s a potential deadly mix for the Blue Devils: Duke ranks No. 107 in the nation in rushing defense, while Navy ranks No. 9 in rushing offense.

Norfolk State at Howard

Where » Greene Stadium
When » Saturday, 1 p.m.

The Bison were defenseless last week in a 52-32 loss at North Carolina A&T, which entered ranked No. 110 in the 117-team FCS in offense. Howard (1-6, 0-4) will try to climb out of the cellar in the MEAC against Norfolk State (2-5, 1-4), which has outscored the Bison 90-18 the last two seasons.

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