Bevo Beat, Austin American-Statesman: An economic impact study concludes that visitors to Texas home games will pump $142 million into Austin's economy.
Angelique S. Chengelis, Detroit News: It's likely that Steven Threet will replace Nick Sheridan as Michigan's starting quarterback.
Desmond Conner, Hartford Courant: Is the Mid-American Conference better than the Big East? If you thought Pittsburgh losing to Bowling Green was bad, imagine the embarrassment if Connecticut falls Saturday to Temple.
Ian R. Rapoport, Birmingham News: Georgia's Mark Richt got permission from Nick Saban to be in the Georgia Dome to watch Alabama and Clemson. The reason? Richt's son, Jon, is a quarterback for Clemson.
Rick Bozich, Louisville Courier-Journal: Want to know how a writer voted in the Associated Press poll? Click here to find out.
Doug Lesmerises, Cleveland Plain Dealer: Injured Ohio State running back Chris Wells won't play Saturday against Ohio but is expected to return for the Sept. 13 game at USC.
Chris Dufresne, Los Angeles Times: OK, UCLA beat Tennessee, but the Bruins should know by now not to get on the emotional roller coaster.
Jon Wilner, San Jose Mercury News: What is part of Tyrone Willingham's problem at Washington? When Notre Dame is the weakest nonconference opponent on your schedule, it's a tough schedule.
Ed McGranahan, Greenville News: Tommy Bowden defends calling Saban, Richt and Virginia Tech's Frank Beamer — among others — after the Tigers' humbling loss to Alabama.
Paul Zeise, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Pittsburgh starting outside linebacker Adam Gunn is likely out for the remainder of the season. He fractured a vertebrae in his neck in a helmet-to-helmet collision.
Mark Snyder, Detroit Free Press: Michigan's running game should get a boost with the return of Kevin Grady.
Corey Clark, Tallahassee Democrat: Florida State has sacked quarterback Drew Weatherford, who started 33 games the past three seasons. Christian Ponder will start Saturday against Western Carolina.
Mark Tupper, Decatur Herald & Review: Ron Zook says Illinois' lack of run defense against Missouri had as much to do with poor coaching as poor tackling.
FanBlogs: Florida is No. 1 on the list of ESPN GameDay Appearances. Ohio State is No. 2.
Burnt Orange Nation: Yes, it would appear Texas A&M's loss to Arkansas State has dashed the Aggies' national title hopes.
Paul Gattis, Huntsville Times: Should polls start at midseason? Absolutely not.
John Hunt, Oregonian: The NFL Players Association is investigating an incident that resulted in the suspension of Oregon tackle Fenuki Tupou, who sat out the opener against Washington.
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