Sportsbook players are gearing up for what should be an exciting weekend in the college football ranks, and the top five could look different next week as a couple of them head on the road for crucial contests.

Florida (7-0) escaped Mississippi State last week with a win that was tougher than it needed to be, and Tim Tebow is taking a beating behind an offensive line that is half as good as they were last year. Georgia shouldn’t be a major test for them in this year’s edition of the “World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party”, but a decisive win would make a statement.

Alabama (8-0) needed two blocked field goals to beat Tennessee, and quarterback Greg McElroy has been awful the last couple of weeks, which allows teams to key on running back Mark Ingram. They’re wasting a huge talent at receiver in Julio Jones. The Crimson Tide have a bye this week before their showdown with LSU.

Texas (7-0) finally showed why they were one of the preseason online betting favourites, destroying Missouri on the road behind Colt McCoy and the nation’s No.2 defense. Saturday night’s visit to No.14 Oklahoma State will decide who has the edge in the Big 12 South.

Iowa (8-0) has won seven of their eight games by 11 points or less, so this team isn’t going to get style points, which means they may have to run the table. Tyler Sash leads a tough defense that loves to force turnovers. The Hawkeyes should have no problems with Indiana, and they need a blowout.

USC (6-1) heads to No.10 Oregon on Saturday night with the Pac-10 probably on the line, and the Trojans haven’t been themselves on defense. The Trojans ran up big leads on Notre Dame and Washington State before pulling it out, putting a lot of pressure on freshman quarterback Matt Barkley.