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It seems like Texas and either Florida or Alabama have been written into the national championship game since August. With three weeks left before the regular season ends and bowl season begins, now is the time those teams will show why they deserved to be glorified.

So I dial the phone number of the Cotton Bowl, ask for the person I need to contact inquiring about Ole Miss' chances for a second straight trip to Dallas.

I'm put on hold for maybe five seconds and this is what I hear: "McCluster, in the Wildcat formation, takes the snap. . ."

It's an audio clip from last year's Ole Miss victory over Texas Tech in the Cotton Bowl.

Capsule previews for Week 11 around the NFL. All times Eastern.

SUNDAY:

Pittsburgh Steelers (6-3) at Kansas City Chiefs (2-7), 1 p.m.

Since the middle of the 2007 season, the Chiefs are a pitiful 4-30, a record only the Lions (3-31) can eclipse for futility. Should be a nice way for QB Ben Roethlisberger to spend his first game in Arrowhead Stadium.

Capsule previews for Saturday's top college games. All times Eastern and all rankings Associated Press.

No. 9 OHIO STATE (9-2) at MICHIGAN (5-6), Noon, ABC.

FAVORITE: Ohio State by 12.

COACHES: Jim Tressel (92-21 in 9th year at Michigan) and Rich Rodriguez (8-15 in second year at Michigan).

FOXBORO, Mass. - While many National Football League teams enjoy "Victory Mondays" -- when players get the Monday after a win off, New England Patriots Bill Belichick gave his players Monday off this week despite their loss at Indianapolis.

You might not have a lot to take to the bank these days, but in college football, there's plenty you can bank on:

With six unbeatens occupying the top six spots in the BCS standings heading into Week 12 -- and only two matched up before the bowl season -- BCS bashers will be coming out of the woodwork en masse.

The playoff debate will rage anew.

Howard Brody dealt with quite a shady lot while trying to become a successful pro-wrestling promoter:

A convicted murderer, a kidnapper, international smugglers, suspected yakuza (i.e., Japanese mobsters), con artists, drug addicts.

Not to mention World Wrestling Entertainment owner Vince McMahon.

Thoughts on football here and abroad:

Ballots for the 75th Heisman Trophy were mailed Monday. And finally, the race appears to be coming into focus.

Capsule previews for Thursday and Friday's top college football games. All times Eastern and all rankings Associated Press.

THURSDAY:

COLORADO (3-6) at No. 12 OKLAHOMA STATE (8-2), 7:30, ESPN.

FAVORITE: Oklahoma State by 16.

COACHES: Dan Hawkins (16-30 in fourth year at Colorado) and Mike Gundy (35-25 in fifth year at Oklahoma State).