Jackson Free Press

I never thought I would wake up in the morning and a football team from Mississippi would be ranked No. 1 in the polls. This has been a special season so far for our SEC teams.

Thursday, Oct 16

College football (9 p.m.-1 a.m., Fox Sports 2): The wild Pac-12 looks to get crazier when the Utah Utes visit the Oregon State Beavers.

Friday, Oct 17

College football (7-10 p.m., ESPN): Two mid-majors that have slipped a bit clash as Fresno State hits the "Smurf Turf" to take on Boise State.

Saturday, Oct 18

College football (6-9:30 p.m., ESPN): Mississippi looks to stay undefeated as they face a Tennessee Volunteers team that has improved this season.

Sunday, Oct 19

NFL (12-3:30 p.m., Fox): The New Orleans Saints come off their bye week looking to get back to .500 as they travel to the "Motor City" to face the Detroit Lions.

Monday, Oct 20

NFL (7:30-11 p.m., ESPN): The Houston Texans travel to the Pittsburgh Steelers in a battle of 3-3 teams that could make the loser miss the playoffs.

Tuesday, Oct 21

MLB (7-11 p.m., Fox): Game one of the 2014 World Series will feature the National League Champion against the American 
League Champion.

Wednesday, Oct 22

MLB (7-11 p.m., Fox): Game two of the 2014 World Series again features the champion of the National League against the champion of the American League.

As players keep running into trouble off the field, Dak Prescott's lead in the Heisman race has strengthened. He can really build his lead with inspired play over weaker teams during the next three games.