Links at Lunch: TCU Bounces Boise, Frogs Back in BCS Hunt?

Week 11 is now in the books, and the Bowl Championship Series race would seemingly be more clear with Stanford and Boise State bounced from the ranks of the unbeaten. But the title picture may be even more muddled now than before, as the one-loss teams work their way back into the scene. Pete Fiutak at CollegeFootballNews.com analyzes what the Oregons, Oklahomas and Alabamas need to reach New Orleans.

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TCU eliminated BSU from championship contention with a very gutsy play, which Matt Zemek breaks down in his Monday Morning Quarterback at CFN.com. The budding TCU-BSU rivalry made have been nipped, but what a way to go out. The Frogs’ streak of consecutive BCS games will end despite a third straight MWC title — or will it? The Frogs are No. 19 in the BCS ratings, per MtnWestReport.com. With a lot of football left to be played, TCU could conceivably climb into at-large territory

As for BSU, a rubber match with Nevada could be on the horizon, once again via MtnWestReport.com.

• Washington State’s upset of Arizona State welcomed a new star to the Pac-12 fold. WSU Football Blog recaps Connor Halliday’s “stone cold” debut.
• A-State’s second consecutive loss throws a wrench into the Pac-12 South race, and UCLA was unable to capitalize. GoJoeBruin.com writes the Bruins’ own snow-capped loss sends UCLA reeling, and elevates Utah back into an improbable chase for the division crown per BlockU.com.
• Wyoming’s surprising season continued Saturday with a road defeat of Air Force. The Cowboys are now one win from bowl eligibility, with New Mexico next on the docket. 7220Report.com grades the Pokes’ win.
• One grade sure to garner an F is Nigel Bradham’s ejection from Saturday’s Florida State-Miami game. Reginald Eller of UnconqueredNoles.com provides a scathing, yet accurate rundown of the officiating crew.
• The Big East is embroiled in a wild and unpredicatble championship chase — surprise! BigEastCoastBias.com doles out honors for a Week 11 that included USF getting its first win, Syracuse continuing to reel, and West Virginia reascending in the race.