Sophomore center Greg Monroe returned to his native city and led 20th-ranked Georgetown with 18 points and 11 rebounds, as the Hoyas opened their season with a 74-58 win over Tulane.

The 20th-ranked Georgetown Hoyas lift the lid on the 2009-10 season with a trip to the Big Easy for a clash with the Tulane Green Wave.

Tulane's football commitment class for 2010 has grown to 19.

The last place Tulane might want to be on Saturday night is Tiger Stadium.

LSU #9 in latest BCS rankings.

Favorites dominated the college football landscape last week, covering at a 61% clip after two straight winning weeks by the underdogs. However, there are two dogs to keep an eye on this week and both are getting at least a touchdown.

Keith Toston ran for 172 yards and a touchdown and added a receiving score, and the 12th-ranked Oklahoma State Cowboys -- playing without starting quarterback Zac Robinson -- narrowly avoided an upset with a 31-28 win over Colorado.

Oklahoma State quarterback Zac Robinson is out for Thursday's game against the Colorado Buffaloes after suffering an injury late in last week's win over Texas Tech.

The 24th-ranked Houston Cougars open a regular- season ending two-game homestand this weekend, as they try to bounce back against the Memphis Tigers in Conference USA play at Robertson Stadium.

The 20th-ranked Oregon State Beavers try to remain in the Pac-10 title race this weekend, as they take on the Washington State Cougars at Martin Stadium in Pullman.