- UCLA's Bob Chesney has engineered a stunning turnaround — the Bruins are 5-0, ranked No. 12, unbeaten at midseason and Chesney was voted Big Ten coach of the year after inheriting a program in disarray.
- Ohio State wideout Jeremiah Smith is having a breakout campaign — 48 catches for 916 yards and 11 TDs, producing one of the best single-season receiving performances in program history.
- Oregon has stumbled early — a key injury to QB Dante Moore and a shock home loss to UCLA dropped the Ducks out of the Top 25 despite high preseason expectations.
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