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* Alabama's pass defense vs. Texas Tech (Cotton Bowl). Safeties Roman Harper (46) and Charlie Peprah (50) will get quite a workout for scouts against the Red Raiders' passing machine.

* Virginia Tech vs. Louisville (Gator Bowl). Cardinals end Elvis Dumervil (51) will look to build his sack stock, and the Hokies' Jimmy Williams will try to keep his status as the top-rated cornerback and No. 2 senior overall.

* Penn State vs. Florida State (Orange Bowl). If the final is 3-2, you'll know why. The Lions have end Tamba Hali (27) and cornerbacks Alan Zemaitis (17) and Anwar Phillips (30); the Seminoles counter with linebacker A.J. Nicholson (11), safety Pat Watkins (21) and end Kamerion Wimbley (26).

* Texas vs. Southern California (Rose Bowl). It's not just our No. 1, Matt Leinart-any player near the ball in this game will soon be at an NFL stadium near you.--Vinnie Iyer

See page 38 for bowl dates and TV times.

[7] YOU HEARD IT HERE

'I am absolutely stunned more teams don't run it.'

--Marv Levy on the no-huddle offense (page 60)

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