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The Horned Frogs left little doubt to the legitimacy as they rolled New Mexico 51-10. TCU remained at #4 in the BCS Top 25 rankings, but it is unlikely they will get a shot in the big game. TCU will need a Texas loss in the Big 12 Championship Game to have a shot, but given history voters may even look to bypass both TCU and Boise State to ensure the BCS Championship game features two BCS automatic qualifier teams. BYU moved up five slots to #14 with their thrilling victory over rival Utah. With the loss Utah dropped four slots to #25.

The Horned Frogs of TCU dominated UNLV 41-0, but despite their impressive resume TCU remains at #6. TCU will travel to San Diego State on November 7th. Utah moved up 2 slots to #14 with their 22-10 victory over Wyoming. The Utes will have an easy time when they host New Mexico on November 7th. With Utah poised for a Poinsettia Bowl berth, BYU seems headed to yet another Las Vegas Bowl in the latest 2009-2010 bowl predictions.

The TCU Horned Frogs come in at #8 in the initial BCS standings. Behind a great defense TCU has rolled to a 6-0 record as they thumped Colorado State last weekend and will now face their stiffest test of the season when they travel to BYU on October 24th. The Cougars come in at #16 heading into the biggest game of the year in the Mountain West. The Mountain West Conference can also boast another Top 25 team as 5-1 Utah falls in at #18. The preseason conference favorite Utes hosts Air Force on October 24th as both teams are slated to go bowling this winter in the latest 2009 bowl projections.