Another great month of college football

Originally Published: November 1, 2005

USC and its Song Girls may be the top two teams in the land, but there were plenty of other things to celebrate in the second month of the season.

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By Beano Cook
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As the leaves change and provide a panoramic backdrop en route to stadiums and tailgate parties all over the country, in the midst of harvest and autumn festivals, there is no Octoberfest quite like the one on college football's grand stage.

Especially this year.

This October in college football may go many years before its performance is topped -- in this sport or any other.

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