QBs Harrell and Tebow rising; Fellow passers Stafford, Freeman on the slide

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The opportunity is there every week. Some players seize it; others let it slide away. Here's a look at the players who shined or slipped in Week 8:

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3. Notre Dame WRs Golden Tate and Michael Floyd
Notre Dame came up short in its four-overtime struggle versus Pitt, losing 36-33, and while we're not in the business of rewarding failure, the effort turned in by Tate and Floyd is worthy of being an exception to the rule. Tate and Floyd combined for 211 yards and three scores on 16 receptions. Blessed with an outstanding combination of size and athleticism, Floyd is a mismatch waiting to happen. He's complemented well by Tate, an instinctive route-runner with very good ball skills, and with Tate a sophomore and Floyd a freshman, the future appears promising for coach Charlie Weis' offense.

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Todd McShay

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• ESPN College Football and NFL Draft Analyst
• Joined ESPN in 2006
• Played quarterback in high school and was a backup QB for the University of Richmond.