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Power rankings: Tight end spot up for grabs
Saturday’s showdown in Kansas City won’t merely decide the Big 12 champion. It also should determine the nation’s best tight end in the Rivals.com Power Rankings. The new No. 1, Oklahoma’s Jermaine Gresham, and Missouri’s Chase Coffman have established themselves as the top two and will see each other soo

Cincinnati coach Kelly says he’s staying (AP)
Coach Brian Kelly tried to end speculation Tuesday that he’s leaving No. 13 Cincinnati, saying that he’s happy with the football program’s development and he plans to stay. He was upbeat Tuesday following a meeting with the school’s president, AD and the head of its board of trustees to get an update on plans to expand the Bearcats’ small football stadium and to improve their practice fields.

Reports: Weis will return to Notre Dame (AP)
Charlie Weis will return for a fifth season at Notre Dame despite another disappointing year, several media outlets reported Tuesday night. WNDU-TV in South Bend, The South Bend Tribune and several other media outlets, citing anonymous sources, reported Weis will be back next year. Athletic director Jack Swarbrick did not respond to repeated phone messages and e-mails from The Associated Press on…

AP poll could give Texas share of title (AP)
The best chance Texas has to be crowned national champion this season likely lies with the members of the media who vote in The Associated Press college football poll. The Longhorns are the latest team to feel slighted by the Bowl Championship Series, though the twist this time was coach Mack Brown’s team has the Big 12 to blame as much as the BCS standings.

No. 4 Oklahoma set to break NCAA records (AP)
With memories of Heisman Trophy winner Jason White and stud running back Adrian Peterson still dancing in his head, it’s understandable that Bob Stoops had been hesitant to proclaim this year’s Oklahoma offense as his best ever. But that team never threatened to rewrite the NCAA record book like this one.

Gators minus two key defenders vs. Tide (AP)
No. 2 Florida will be without two defensive linemen against top-ranked Alabama in the Southeastern Conference title game. Defensive tackle Brandon Antwine tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee Saturday at Florida State and will have season-ending surgery, coach Urban Meyer said Tuesday.

Future looks bright for Ole Miss’ Snead
It’s probably news to Ole Miss’ sports information department, but the Jevan Snead-for-Heisman campaign has been launched. Ole Miss senior wide receiver Mike Wallace won’t be around next season to help the Rebels’ sophomore quarterback, but he’s already putting in a good word for Snead in the race for the 2010 Heisman Trophy. Snead, however, is focused on more immediate goals. Go inside for more

Inside the numbers: Championship insight
Each week, we’ll look at some statistics involving individuals and/or teams that we find intriguing. Interesting stats for this week include some conference title contenders and record-setting quarterbacks.