Alabama Falls, Spartans Beat the Wolverines, Florida Drops Another and More

One of the best moments in South Carolina history came when they faced the Number 1 team in the country, Alabama. They had never defeated a #1 team before but they ignored that fact and came out and took control of the game. Stephen Garcia threw 3 TDs passes to give the Gamecocks the lead 21-9 at half time. As expected, the Crimson tide regrouped a bit at the half and managed to bring it within 7 a couple of times. However the shift of momentum didn't stop South Carolina as they answered with a couple TDs by Marcus Lattimore. The Gamecocks would hold off McElroy and pull of the upset of the year, 35-21. The Crimson Tide's 19 game winning streak is ended by #19 South Carolina. As for the Number 2 and 3 teams, they both passed with flying colors. Ohio State beat Indiana, 38-10, and Oregon beat Washington State, 43-23.

Another SEC rivalry faced off in Gainesville featuring Florida and LSU. LSU finds a way to win this one with a TD pass to Terrence Toliver from Jarrett Lee leaving just 6 seconds left in regulation. LSU wins, 33-29. Meanwhile an all Michigan showdown happened at the Big House with Michigan state vs. Michigan. The lack of defense by the Wolverines was going to come back and haunt them sometime and it certainly did here. 249 rushing yards and 3 Rushing Tds helped fuel the Spartans. Denard Robinson was figured out finally as he was picked off 3 times and limited to under a 100 yards running. Spartans blowout the Wolverines, 34-17.

Another in state rivalry featured Florida State vs. Miami. The Seminoles won this game, 45-17, thanks to a great rushing attack of 298 yards and 4 rushing TDs. Boise State and TCU win their games respectively as they try to remain relevant. The Broncos beat Toledo, 57-14, and TCU beats Wyoming, 45-0. Regrettably, their national presence is slipping away. Auburn wins another game late in regulation beating Kentucky, 37-34, thanks to a game winning Wes Byrum field Goal as time expired. They got to stop cutting it close.

Alabama's loss will push them back in the polls and will likely put Ohio State at #1 and Oregon at #2. It will be interesting to see where #19 South Carolina ends up after this week.