21.   The winner figures to vault into the middle of the national championship picture, while the loser will probably tumble off the board.

22.   The winner could jump into the national championship picture if two of the three unbeatens stumble.

23.   They are looking to regain the swagger that they once had when they were routinely in the national championship picture.

24.   Three conference games, one nonconference game, all will have major impact on the national championship picture.

25.   A victory over Oklahoma would put the Aggies in a tie for first place in the division and knock the Sooners out of the national championship picture.

26.   And hardly a season goes by without one, two or even all three, playing a leading role in the national championship picture.

27.   At the same time Oklahoma knocked Kansas State out of the national championship picture, the Sooners jumped into contention themselves.

28.   At the very least, it would keep the winner very much in the championship picture.

29.   College football has Michigan and Tim Biakabutuka to thank for simplifying the national championship picture.

30.   Douglas said he hopes to be back in top shape by the end of the year as he strives to get back into the heavyweight championship picture.