Six Games To Watch

No. 19 IOWA (7-2) at MINNESOTA (6-4)

Kickoff: 9 a.m. Saturday.

TV: ESPN.

The line: Minnesota by 3.

Iowa update: Iowa has won four in a row. Drew Tate, who passed for 270 yards and two touchdowns in a 23-21 victory over Purdue last week, has completed 174 of 280 passes for 1,980 yards and 13 touchdowns. The Hawkeye defense is ranked fourth nationally against the run (62.8 yards) and 10th overall (287.1 yards). The offense averages only 313 yards.

Minnesota update: The Golden Gophers seem to be burrowing further each week. Against Wisconsin last week they rushed for only 73 yards in a 38-14 loss. Still, the Gophers rank seventh nationally in rushing with a 246.9-yard average. Part of their recent woes stem from falling behind early and having to pass. Wisconsin scored touchdowns on its first four possessions.

Story line: Iowa remains in the thick of the Big Ten race and Minnesota is trying to reclaim its self respect in this battle for Floyd of Rosedale -- a bronze pig trophy.

The pick: Minnesota. The Gophers are 5-0 at home, where they've outscored opponents, 204-66.

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No. 8 GEORGIA (8-1) at No. 3 AUBURN (9-0)

Kickoff: 12:30 p.m. Saturday.

TV: Channel 2.

The line: Auburn by 4.

Georgia update: Senior David Greene has an NCAA-record 40 victories by a quarterback and is moving closer toward setting a record for most consecutive pass attempts without an interception. The record is 271; Greene's streak is at 206. He ranks 10th nationally in passing efficiency with a 156.0 rating.

Auburn update: The Tigers were idle last week to prepare for perhaps their toughest test. Jason Campbell, who has completed 114 of 173 passes for 1,724 yards and 14 touchdowns, leads the Southeastern Conference and is third nationally in passing efficiency with a 172.8 rating. The Tigers are averaging 39 points over their last six games.

Story line: The Tigers are third in the BCS standings and need to win out to have a chance at the national championship. The Bulldogs are intent on improving their bowl position. To many, this is the real SEC championship game.

The pick: Auburn in a close game, although it's difficult to go against Greene and a team that is 15-1 in road games under Coach Mark Richt.

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UCLA (5-4) at OREGON (5-4)

Kickoff: 12:30 p.m. Saturday.

TV: Channel 7.

The line: Oregon by 6 1/2 .