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Each Sunday, our bloggers review what happened during the past weekend. What did they learn in Week 10?

ACC

Clemson has gotten over the hump. Admit it, Clemson fans, you were waiting for it -- the self-destruction following the win over Wake Forest. There were hints against Miami, and plenty of missed opportunities against Florida State, but the Tigers have been able to overcome their mistakes this year and put themselves in prime position to win the Atlantic Division and play for the ACC championship. Their toughest opponents are behind them -- and so is their one "Clemson flop." It came against Maryland. You can stop waiting for it now.

Big 12

The meek made their presence known in the Big 12 -- at least for one day. The two teams with seemingly the least to play for on Saturday came up with the biggest performances. Baylor was mired in a 13-game conference road losing streak and had produced only 34 points in its first four Big 12 games. Despite those earlier struggles, backup quarterback Nick Florence responded with a record-setting day to help the Bears claim a 40-32 victory at Missouri and keep their slim bowl hopes alive. And at Colorado, the Buffaloes charged back from an 11-point halftime deficit and a 10-point hole midway through the fourth quarter to claim a wild 35-34 triumph over Texas A&M to keep their postseason hopes alive, too. The two cellar dwellers have not only scrambled the Big 12's bowl prospects, but also provided a little rare hope after their triumphs.

Big East

West Virginia has lost is offensive mojo. Ever since Jarrett Brown's concussion early in the Marshall game, the Mountaineers have not been the same on offense. They scored 30 points in each of their first five games and haven't done so in any of their past four contests. After putting up just 19 in a loss to South Florida, they mustered only 17 points in an uninspiring win over Louisville on Saturday. Defenses have managed to bottle up the running game the past two weeks, and the passing game has lacked rhythm. Going into this week's cauldron at Cincinnati, West Virginia will need to figure out what's wrong and get back on track.

Big Ten

Once again, Ohio State is the team to beat. Completely written off after a loss to Purdue, Ohio State is in position to win its fifth consecutive Big Ten title and reach the Rose Bowl for the first time since 1997. The Buckeyes crushed Penn State in Happy Valley as the defense flexed its muscles and sophomore quarterback Terrelle Pryor stepped up on a very big stage. Ohio State enters this week's clash against a reeling Iowa team riding a wave of confidence, having dominated the Hawkeyes in Columbus ever since 1991. It has been a strange road for the Big Ten preseason favorites, but Ohio State is hitting its stride at the perfect time.

Pac-10

The Pac-10 is out of the national title hunt (again). With Oregon's defeat at Stanford, every Pac-10 team now has at least two losses. That's not going to get a team to the late game in Pasadena. Athletic directors and conference administrators might want to think about two things: 1. Less ambitious nonconference scheduling; 2. End the nine-game, round-robin conference schedule. The way to remain unbeaten -- or to maximize win potential in the conference, top to bottom -- is to play schedules like most of the teams that are presently unbeaten play. On the positive side, the Oregon vs. Boise State rankings debate is likely solved. At least in terms of its meaning within the BCS picture.

SEC

Alabama vs. Florida one more time. For the seventh time, Alabama and Florida will meet in the SEC championship game. The Gators have won four of the previous six affairs. It's never too early for a quick preview, even if there's still three weeks left in the regular season. Both teams have some holes offensively, and in particular, they've struggled in the red zone. Both teams have dominant defenses with difference-makers all over the field on that side of the ball. They both have dangerous return men and reliable kickers, although Florida is better in its coverage units and better across the board on special teams. Alabama looks to be the more physical team, but the great equalizer is the guy pulling the trigger at quarterback for Florida. He's the reason the Gators beat the Crimson Tide last season in Atlanta. Tim Tebow made some pinpoint throws in the fourth quarter, especially on third down. And remember, Percy Harvin had a bum ankle and didn't play in that game. Let the hype begin. Dec. 5 can't get here soon enough.

Non-AQ

Showdown in Fort Worth. All eyes will be on Fort Worth next weekend as TCU and Utah meet up for the biggest game of both of their regular seasons. This could be the game to decide whether the Horned Frogs go to the BCS. Last season, Utah won this game and it helped propel the Utes into a BCS bowl. The Horned Frogs will be looking for payback. It should be an exciting game, especially after both teams dismissed this week's opponents -- San Diego State and New Mexico -- with relative ease.

Notre Dame

Charlie Weis is firmly back on the hot seat. Even with two losses in the first eight games, Weis appeared relatively safe because of the obvious progress the team had made and the bright prospects for the rest of the season. All that changed with a loss to Navy at home. Weis may have to win out and finish 9-3 to save his job now. At the very least, his status now becomes a major talking point and a possible distraction for a team that's not going to the BCS.

"It comes with the territory," Weis said Saturday night. "You know, the sad part about it is that's this job every week. It's a week-to-week deal. "