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This week, in what would have previously been a sign of the apocalypse, a USC football coach said of Stanford: "We'll just do the best we can, struggle our way through it and hope to slow them down some."

Utah takes its Mountain West Conference title hopes on the road Saturday.

No big deal.

Dallas Clark has gashed many a defense over the past two-plus seasons, as the Indianapolis Colt has become one of the best pass-catching tight ends in the NFL.

He hasn't, however, gotten the best of the New England Patriots as often as he has other teams around the league -- a big part of the reason for that was the presence of Rodney Harrison.

Capsule previews for Week 10 around the NFL. All times Eastern.

SUNDAY:

Cincinnati Bengals (6-2) at Pittsburgh Steelers (6-2), 1 p.m.

Sweeping the Ravens and the Steelers in the same season? It's certainly possible for the upstart Bengals, who are unbeaten on the road (3-0) and in the division (4-0). On second thought? Nah!

Prediction: Steelers, 27-13

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - One of three University of Tennessee football players arrested for an alleged robbery attempt near campus early Thursday morning has been freed without having to post bond, according to his defense attorney.

Bond for Janzen Jackson, 18, was reduced from $15,000 Thursday afternoon and he was released on his own recognizance, said attorney Donld Bosch.

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

No. 7 GEORGIA TECH (9-1) at DUKE (5-4), Noon, ESPN2.

FAVORITE: Georgia Tech 11.

COACHES: Paul Johnson (18-5 in second year at Ga. Tech) and David Cutcliffe (9-12 in second year at Duke).

For the first time since he signed with the Vikings in late August, Brett Favre was able to get away from football last week. The quarterback remained in town during the team's bye week -- he did spend part of a day watching film at Winter Park -- but Favre also was able to enjoy some time in the woods, hunting.

So what did he kill? "Time," Favre said during a news conference.

TNA Wrestling's "Turning Point" pay-per-view show is aptly named.

If you hadn't heard much about Jim Caldwell before January, it wouldn't be that surprising. He had spent the previous seven years as quarterbacks coach of the Indianapolis Colts, but most folks believe that Peyton Manning is his own coach and coordinator anyway.

If Charlie Weis somehow manages to squirm out from under the proverbial ax, Notre Dame should consider naming him its CEO.

Since, in the financial world, CEOs are often rewarded for their failures, perhaps the university should toss its $4 million-a-year football coach a bonus as well.