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The Mississippi State Bulldogs are 12th in the initial BCS standings and bowl eligible after their win over Tennessee.

Thursday, Oct. 18

NFL (7:30-11 p.m. NFL Network) first place in the NFC West is on the line as the 4-2 San Francisco 49ers meet the 4-2 Seattle Seahawks. ... College football (8-11 p.m. ESPN) undefeated Oregon gets a major test against surprising Arizona State in a big PAC-12 Clash.

Friday, Oct. 19

College football (7-10 p.m. ESPN) Big East showdowns between Connecticut and Syracuse in a game both need a win to keep their bowl hopes going strong.

Saturday, Oct. 20

College football (6-9 p.m. ESPN 2) Mississippi State puts their undefeated season on the line against a good Middle Tennessee football team. ... (6-9 p.m. CBS Sports Network) Southern Miss looks to avoid their first losing season in 18 years against Marshall.

Sunday, Oct. 21

NFL (12-3 p.m. Fox) New Orleans tries to make it two wins in a row coming off their bye week against NFC South rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Monday, Oct. 22

NFL (7:30-11 p.m. ESPN) One of the oldest rivalries in the NFL is featured on Monday Night Football as the Chicago Bears host the Detroit Lions.

Tuesday, Oct. 23

Documentary (7-8:30 p.m. ESPN) 30 for 30: Benji, the story of Ben Wilson a Chicago basketball star who was killed a day before the start of his senior high school basketball season.

Wednesday, Oct. 24

MLB (TBA Fox) Game one of the 2012 World Series is set to feature the American League Champion against the National League Champion.

MSU needs to focus on Middle Tennessee and not look ahead to their game against Alabama. The Blue Raiders are no pushover, just ask Georgia Tech.