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Big 12 says controversial Oklahoma State-Texas officiating wasn’t perfect, but that’s about it

Wake up and read up, college football fans!

Saturday brought the flags. Sunday brought the accusations. But Monday was Explanation Day. Big 12 supervisor of officials Walt Anderson defended the officiating of Oklahoma State-Texas while admitting to “a few mistakes” by his officials and attempting to explain the two most egregious flags.

Charlie Strong added fuel by saying he hadn’t seen such one-sided officiating before. And fans from across the Big 12 laughed as Texas, beneficiary of some of the most questionable officiating of the last decade, complained about phantom flags.

Seriously. LSU at Syracuse. Peter Berkes went to see Tiger tailgates and watch Leonard Fournette add a piece to his legend on Jim Brown’s campus.

Maybe they should go see a quack! Bill Connelly asks: what the heck happened to Oregon? There is no single answer.

Florida State: Underrated? The S&P+ rankings have the ‘Noles at No. 2 in the country.

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It's like 1993 broke out up in here. The composite top 25 has four new entrants: Michigan, Florida, Cal and Miami. Ohio State remains king of the mountain.

Oh no! He’s a werewolf. Arizona linebacker Scooby Wright, the defending SB Nation Defensive Player of the Year, will miss “several weeks” with a right foot sprain. However, there are no signs of broken bones, nor is there any ongoing problem with Wright’s previously injured left knee.

The investigation has ... gone cold. Ole Miss head coach Hugh Freeze hinted that offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil could return to action soon. Tunsil has been sitting out while the NCAA completes an investigation into statements by his stepfather indicating Tunsil met with agents.

What happens when you give Holgo a really good defense? West Virginia is about to find out.

Don’t worry, Coach. We already have. Tennessee coach Butch Jones tells the media that they can put the Volunteers’ late collapse against Florida -- the program’s second such this season -- on him.

Chubb is a guy who can’t get no love from me. While the world crowns Fournette as the best player in the country, Georgia halfback Nick Chubb is almost matching him carry-for-carry.

This week’s ‘How to Fix the Ohio State Offense’ segment: Give the ball to Braxton Miller.

So we’re not doing #IUFB4Gameday? Notre Dame’s clash with Clemson on Saturday will go a long way toward the Irish’s hopes of a mythical ACC title and a very real Playoff appearance.

Roll damn tape. Roll Bama Roll breaks down Alabama’s continuing quarterback controversy point-by-point.

Too Close University. Are all of TCU’s close calls and a rash of injuries hurting its chances of making the College Football Playoff?

Iowa’s always a touchdown from being nice. How is it possible that the Hawkeyes are scoring 62 points with Kirk Ferentz still on the sideline?

Remember how Adidas is uncool? At least when it comes to football uniforms? GQ looks into how Adidas is finally finding opportunities to out-cool Nike among sneakerheads. Now how long until it makes good Nebraska unis?

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