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DETROIT -- Amid all his talk about taking things one game at a time and staying focused on the process, Western Michigan coach P. Twins Jerseys From China .J. Fleck acknowledged reality.Yes, his players realize how significant this opportunity is.Were not going to sit there and trick them -- they know how big this is, Fleck said. Theyre very mature. Theyve been through a lot. They understand exactly where they are, and how hard it is to get to this point.The 13th-ranked Broncos take on Ohio on Friday night in the Mid-American Conference title game, with a chance to win WMUs first league championship since 1988. Theres more at stake than just that, of course. At No. 17 in the playoff rankings, the Broncos are trying to hold off No. 19 Navy for the Group of Five spot in a New Years Six bowl.For Ohio, this game is about more than just being a spoiler. The Bobcats (8-4) have an even longer title drought than WMU (12-0). Ohio hasnt won the MAC since 1968.I feel like there are some sleepers out there that may not think that we belong here on this stage playing this game, Ohio defensive end Tarell Basham said. Were going to play hard, physical, were going to be enthusiastic about it, and were going to show all those people that this is exactly where Ohio needs to be.The MAC title game had the same matchup for the past three years -- Northern Illinois against Bowling Green. The presence of two new teams -- one of which is undefeated and playing in its home state -- has added some significant buzz. WMU athletic director Kathy Beauregard said as of Thursday morning, ticket sales had exceeded 46,000, which would almost triple the attendance at Ford Field for last seasons championship game.Its fun to be a part of this, and fun to have this opportunity, and also to see the pride in the community, WMU quarterback Zach Terrell said.Here are a few things to watch when WMU and Ohio play for that elusive conference title:NO LOBBYINGFleck hasnt gotten too involved in the debate over where WMU should be in the rankings. He said Thursday that trying to lobby publicly probably would be pointless.Our body of work speaks for itself, Fleck said. I think everybody understands how hard it is to go undefeated, even to get to this point, especially with the coaches that are on the (playoff) committee, former coaches. But Im not going to say anything thats going to make them think differently.PRESSUREFrom the moment they beat Northwestern 22-21 in the season opener, the Broncos had a chance for a special season -- and plenty of people realized it even then. The players have had to avoid getting too far ahead of themselves.The question after Northwestern was, `So you guys think you can go undefeated? I mean, we are 1-0, Fleck said. And these guys have had to handle all those questions the entire year.LINE OF SCRIMMAGEOhio has 41 sacks on the season, and Basham has 11. He was named MAC defensive player of the year, while WMU receiver Corey Davis earned offensive player of the year honors.WMU has allowed only 12 sacks this season, so the Bobcats upset hopes could hinge on their ability to rush the passer. Ohio also has the top-ranked run defense in the MAC.Were not concerned about where were at in terms of an underdog and how most people are looking at it and whats in store for us, Ohio coach Frank Solich said. Were excited about the opportunity, well play our best football, and well see what happens.RECORD SETTERDavis is the career FBS leader with 5,068 yards receiving. He broke the mark held by Trevor Insley of Nevada during last weeks victory over Toledo.TURNOVERSThe Broncos are plus-18 in turnover margin, thanks to the fact that theyve given the ball away only five times. Terrell has thrown one interception all season (with 30 touchdown passes) and although WMU has 17 fumbles, it has lost only four of them.---More AP college football: www.collegefootball.ap.org and https://twitter.com/AP-Top25 .---Follow Noah Trister at www.Twitter.com/noahtrister Wholesale Twins Jerseys . 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Especially not in a game of this magnitude.Liufau threw for 345 yards, rushed for 108 more and scored three touchdowns as No. 12 Colorado beat No. 20 Washington State 38-24 on Saturday in a matchup of unlikely Pac-12 division leaders.Phillip Lindsay added 144 yards rushing and two TDs for the Buffaloes (9-2, 7-1, No. 10 CFP), who can wrap up the Pac-12 South and a spot in the conference title game by beating Utah at home next week.A loss would give the South to No. 15 Southern California, which stayed in the race by routing rival UCLA 36-14 on Saturday night for its seventh straight victory.It means the world to go out there and win, keep our hopes alive, said Liufau, who had 23 carries. Its more fun than anything. Weve been in close games for a long time now. Weve gotten a little older and a little better at being consistent and executing.Liufau briefly left in the fourth quarter only to return and pick up a crucial third-and-short that led to a game-sealing TD run by Lindsay. Liufau becomes the second-ever Colorado QB to throw for 300 and rush for 100 in a game, joining Steven Montez, who accomplished the feat at Oregon in September while filling in for a banged-up Liufau.Sefo got hit on the hip and was hurting, Colorado coach Mike MacIntyre said. He played really well. He played like I figured Sefo would.Luke Falk threw for 325 yards and three scores for Washington State (8-3, 7-1, No. 22 CFP), which had won eight in a row. The Cougars can still win the North Division with a victory against No. 7 Washington next week.I just thought we were incohesive as far as doing our jobs, Washington State coach Mike Leach said.Colorados defense stepped up after the Buffaloes fell behind 24-21 late in the third quarter. The next four Washington State drives went like this: Turned the ball over on downs, punt, fumble and interception.We lost focus and in the second half we buckled down, said defensive back Chidobe Awuzie, whose team snapped a 23-game skid against ranked teams.Washington State and Colorado werent really expected to be in position for a division title this late into November. The Cougars were picked to finish foourth in the North during the preseason conference poll and the Buffaloes last in the South. Youth Twins Jerseys. Leachs gambling mentality cost the Cougars a possible field goal when he went for it on fourth-and-4 in the fourth quarter. Colorado safety Nick Fisher tackled receiver Kyle Sweet short of the first down.Earlier, Leach rolled the dice on fourth-and-1 at his own 41 and Jamal Morrow rewarded his faith by gaining 30 yards. John Thompson later hauled in a 7-yard TD pass to give the Cougars a 24-21 lead.The Cougars finished 2 of 4 on fourth-down attempts.We were close on two of those, Leach said. One of them I probably should have kicked a field goal. In the end, it probably wouldnt have mattered.TAKEAWAYSWashington State: Standout receiver River Cracraft didnt play because of whats been reported as a torn ACL suffered last week. The Cougars made up for his absence by spreading around the wealth. Ten different players caught at least one pass.Colorado: The defense came up big in the fourth quarter with the only two sacks of Falk. This after being dealt a big blow in the first quarter when safety Afolabi Laguda was ejected for targeting.POLL IMPLICATIONSThe Buffaloes have dubbed this season The Rise. That should continue in the polls. Hard to see Washington State dropping much after this thriller.1,000-YARD CLUBLindsay went over the 1,000-yard mark for the season, becoming the first Colorado running back to accomplish the feat since 2010.It was a great feeling knowing that I helped my team win, Lindsay said. Ill put my body on the line for them.AIRING IT OUTFalk topped the 300-yard mark for the 23rd time in his career.We had a couple miscues, a couple miscommunications, and who knows how it would be? Falk said. But it didnt happen.UP NEXTWashington State: The annual Apple Cup takes on added importance on Friday. The Pac-12 North title will be at stake.Colorado: Close out the regular season by hosting Utah on Saturday. 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