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Saban takes on former aide Dantonio as 'Bama faces Michigan State.

Auburn's landmark victory over No. 9 'Bama wasn't just about potential titles or Cam Newton (OK, maybe a little).

It was a testament to the Tigers' iron will to win, writes Andy Staples.

South Carolina's stunning 35-21 upset of No. 1 Alabama proved a couple of things, writes Andy Staples. First, the SEC title race is wide open.

And that means the BCS title race is, too.

Did you wonder a bit after that scare at Arkansas? Forget it. Alabama looked every bit like a No. 1 team Saturday night, dominating No. 7 Florida from start to finish in a 31-6 victory.

Oklahoma-Texas may not be what it used to be, but it still merits plenty of attention. Mallory Rubin looks at the Red River Rivalry along with nine other storylines you need to know about.

It has been a wild offseason in college football ... and it's only a week old. Taking stock of the NFL draft declarations and coaching craziness, Andy Staples lists his Top 25 teams for '10.

No. 1 Florida vs. No. 2 Alabama. It's only the biggest SEC championship game in history. Two unbeaten teams with a berth in the BCS title game on the line.

'Bama has an early 9-3 lead.

It's tough to imagine Alabama-Florida being anything but a defensive stalemate, writes Stewart Mandel, who picks a winner in the SEC title game, and in each of Saturday's matchups.

No. 2 Alabama took Auburn's best shot in the 74th Iron Bowl but pulled out a 26-21 win, while staying alive in the BCS title chase.

Can Alabama and Boise State cap their perfect regular-season runs? And will Pitt rule the latest Backyard Brawl?

SI.com's Stewart Mandel answers all this in his Week 13 picks.