NCAA.com | October 27, 2013 Today's reads Share Grantland | From doormat to contender Before Art Briles's arrival arrived in Baylor, the Bears were trapped in a last-place cycle in the Big 12. Six years later, Briles has turned Baylor football into the state of Texas's answer to the Oregon Ducks: fast players, fast tempo, and even faster scoring, all infused with a long drawl and a gunslinger's mind-set. • Read the story Jim Brown / USA TODAY Sports Imagess The Oregonian | Ducks say UCLA is 'most talented defense' A strong foursome of UCLA linebackers has combined for 17.5 tackles for loss this season and could give No. 3 Oregon fits Saturday. Oregon starting left tackle Tyler Johnstone will be ready. • Read the story Doug Benc / Getty Images Kansas City Star | O-line’s play has been a treat for Missouri’s runners Finally, the secret is out. Junior running back Henry Josey spilled the beans about the stellar play of Missouri’s offensive line this season. He feeds the big guys ice cream every Thursday during film study. • Read the story Denny Medley / USA TODAY Sports Image