At this point in the season, the question remains, can any team from the BCS suffer a loss and remain ahead of their non-BCS rivals?
Teams at the top of the polls are quickly realizing this season may come down to survival rather than style.
As the national title picture begins to take form, contenders must avoid losing to lesser opponents.
USC and Virginia Tech should roll to make up for the first two weeks, as well as Alabama with Mark Ingram set to return.