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3 things to watch in college football Saturday

Alabama running back Joshua Jacobs, left, is knocked out of bounds by Texas A&M defensive lineman Reggie Chevis during the first half on Oct. 22.
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By David Wharton
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Three thoughts for the coming week of college football:

1. No. 1 Alabama returns from a bye week with an intriguing matchup at No. 15 Louisiana State. The underdog Tigers have roared back since Ed Orgeron became interim coach and are riding a three-game winning streak.

2. The campaign to save Charlie Strong’s job continues. Well, maybe only his Texas players really care, but the Longhorns coach has a chance to build on his team’s upset of Baylor with a game against Texas Tech.

3. All the doubts about Nebraska were seemingly justified by a loss to Wisconsin. Now the No. 9 Cornhuskers face an even tougher test at No. 6 Ohio State.

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David Wharton

David Wharton has filled an array of roles – covering the courts, entertainment, sports and the second Persian Gulf War – since starting as a Los Angeles Times intern in 1982. His work has been honored by organizations such as the Society for Features Journalism and Associated Press Sports Editors and has been anthologized in “Best American Sports Writing.” He has also been nominated for an Emmy and has written two books, including “Conquest,” an inside look at USC football during the Pete Carroll era.

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