... of schedule and chance this Saturday with three contests that could easily be called the game of the week.

Historically, fate has been unkind to favorites playing on the first Saturday after Halloween. The following are examples from each of the past five decades:

No.1: 1962– Undefeated Auburn, talented and powerful, met a Florida team sporting a 3-3 record. The Gators upset  the Auburn Tigers 22-3 on the first Saturday in November. 

No.2: 1975– Undefeated Southern California, in coach John McKay's final season, met 4-3 California on the first Saturday in November. The Bears shocked USC, 28-14.

No.3: 1980– Undefeated Alabama, winner of 28 straight games, met a Mississip...

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