College football match-ups give you a reason to stay in front of the TV

Last weekend's match-ups in college football were so delectable, you could put 'em on a plate and sop 'em up with a biscuit. Then number two Longhorns of Texas battled with then number three Oklahoma in a game that has taken place 96 previous times. Florida State pushed in-state rival Miami to the utter limits of its winning streak. Meanwhile, in SEC country, Tennessee was out to prove that it deserved the number nine ranking it received in last week's poll against equally disrespected Georgia.

Man, I was upset! While I was caught in a torrential downpour at Trinity College, Oklahoma completed a total comeback against Texas. The Horns did not trail once through the first three quarters of the contest. However, what Texas did not plan on for the entire game was Sooner running back Quentin Griffin.

Griffin had 248 rushing yards on the day, which stood out even more because preseason All-American Texas running back Cedric Benson only tallied 54 yards by game's end. Griffin added two touchdowns (one rush, one reception) in the fourth quarter as Oklahoma outscored Texas 21-7 in the last stanza to win 35-24.

It was truly a terrible day for both quarterbacks. Longhorns quarterback Chris Simms, son of former New York Giant quarterback Phil Simms, played like absolute doo-doo. Not only did Simms throw for just 156 yards on the afternoon, but added to his problems by tossing three picks. Needless to say, his QB rating was garbage. Sooner QB Nate Hybl only threw for 131 yards and compiled four interceptions. But, the difference in the game was that Hybl tossed for two touchdowns compared to Simms' zero. Texas dropped to 5-1, while Oklahoma continues its perfect season at 6-0.

Wow, Miami must really believe in God as the Hurricanes escaped with their 28th straight victory 28-27. The latest victim was then 12th-ranked Florida State Seminoles. The story of the game was wide left.

Florida State completely abandoned its passing attack and relied on Heisman hopeful Greg Jones for a powerful running attack. Jones got 31 touches to amass 191 yards and one touchdown. Nick Maddox also provided a viable run source with 12 carries reaching a total of 76 yards, 30 of which came on a touchdown run in the second quarter.

Miami does not have a bad running back either: Heisman hopeful Willis McGahee finished just short of 100 yards with 92. The difference in the game is clear _ the Hurricanes QB Ken Dorsey stepped his game up when Seminole QB Chris Rix just did not. Dorsey got dirty with 360 yards in the air, connecting on two touchdowns.

Even with the lopsided passing totals, Florida State had a legitimate opportunity to seal the victory. With seconds left, Florida State kicker Xavier Beitia hooked a 43-yard field goal wide left. The missed attempt saved Miami's nation-leading winning streak and sent Florida State back north devastated with its second loss of the season.

With starting quarterback Casey Clausen, the Volunteers needed every bit of overtime to defeat a decent Arkansas Razorback squad. Without Clausen, the prospect of beating then sixth ranked Georgia was bleak.

Though the game ended 18-13 Georgia, the contest was not as narrow as the score suggests. The Bulldogs never trailed and were actually pitching a shutout through three quarters.

Georgia kicker Billy Bennett was clutch, hitting on field goals from 27, 44, and 47 yards out. Quarterback David Greene (230-1-1) who might be the best QB Georgia has seen since Quincy Carter, was also big for the Bulldogs. Running back Musa Smith is normally a force, but was stifled by an excellent Volunteer run defense.

Although Tennessee was getting beat in most categories, trick plays and tough running helped put 13 points on the board in the fourth quarter and pushed the Volunteers within 5 points. Unfortunately for Tennessee, there was not enough time in the game for the Vols to mount a full comeback, leaving Georgia still perfect on the season at 6-0. Tennessee is now 4-2, with its only two losses to top-ten teams, then-top-ten Florida and now fifth-ranked Georgia.

And oh yes _ Florida has completed its total nosedive by getting rolled by the 13th ranked LSU Tigers 36-7. The Gators are now 4-3 and ranked 24th in the ESPN/USA Today Coaches Poll and are unranked in the AP poll.