Updated: Nov 1, 2006, 12:02 PM

Vote: Could Louisville or West Virginia win it all?


	Will Brian Brohm and Louisville handle West Virginia?

While the potential battle of unbeatens between No. 1 Ohio State and No. 2 Michigan is already drawing plenty of attention, another pair of teams will put spotless records and championship aspirations on the line when West Virginia travels to Louisville on Thursday (7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN).

But even if the winner of Thursday's game runs the table, will the Mountaineers or Cardinals have a chance to play for the national championship?

The Big East's football reputation suffered following the departure of Miami, Boston College and Virginia Tech to join the ACC, with some critics suggesting as recently as a year ago that the Big East no longer deserved an automatic BCS bid. With two teams in this week's top five and Rutgers enjoying a successful season, the league seems to be back on its feet, but would an unbeaten Big East champion get the nod over potential one-loss teams like Texas, Florida, Tennessee or even Notre Dame?

What's your take on the game on the field this Thursday, SportsNation? And what's your take on the games being played in the polls?

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Vote: Could Louisville or West Virginia win it all?

1) Which team will win Thursday's showdown in Louisville?

2) Will the winner of Thursday's game play for the national championship if they finish the regular season undefeated?

3) Which of these conferences is the strongest this season?

4) If all scenarios developed, which team would be more deserving of a spot in the title game against an undefeated Big Ten team?

5) Which team matches up better against Michigan or Ohio State?

6) What do you think is most true of West Virginia's weak non-conference schedule?

7) Who is the most dangerous offensive player in Thursday's game?

8) Which team has a better defense?

9) Which coach will make better use of having 10 days to prepare for the game?

10) Will you watch Thursday's game? (7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)

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Vote: Could Louisville or West Virginia win it all?

1) Which team will win Thursday's showdown in Louisville?

2) Will the winner of Thursday's game play for the national championship if they finish the regular season undefeated?

3) Which of these conferences is the strongest this season?

4) If all scenarios developed, which team would be more deserving of a spot in the title game against an undefeated Big Ten team?

5) Which team matches up better against Michigan or Ohio State?

6) What do you think is most true of West Virginia's weak non-conference schedule?

7) Who is the most dangerous offensive player in Thursday's game?

8) Which team has a better defense?

9) Which coach will make better use of having 10 days to prepare for the game?

10) Will you watch Thursday's game? (7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)

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