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The SEC is widely regarded as the best college football conference in the nation.

So, who are the top defensive players in the SEC, and how would you rank them?

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The 2011 college football season enters week six this weekend, with a number of big games on the schedule, involving teams in the Associated Press top-25 poll.

The top-ranked LSU Tigers play host to the 17th-ranked Florida Gators on Satuday, in a big SEC contest.

Also in the SEC, The 15th ranked Auburn Tigers will face the Arkansas Razorbacks, who are ranked tenth this week.

In The Big Ten, #14 Nebraska will face Ohio St., in the first meeting between to two schools in 55 years.

And of course, it's the annual Red River Rivalry, featuring #3 Oklahoma, and #11 Texas.

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LSU cornerback and punt returner Tyrann Mathieu has landed on the latest Heisman trophy watch lists. With 35 tackles, 4½ for loss and 1½ sacks, four forced fumbles, two returned for TDs, one interception, four pass break-ups, and 11 punt returns for 85 yards, Mathieu continues to turn heads.

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The top seven ranked teams asserted their dominance in week five as each rolled to convincing victories. Meanwhile eight ranked teams suffered losses as the list of undefeated teams was trimmed.

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The top ranked LSU Tigers beat up the Kentucky Wildcats in Baton Rouge today by the score of 35-7. Cornerback Tyrann Mathieu set the LSU record for forced fumbles, and scooped up the record setting fumble for a touchdown on the play. Freshman wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. reeled in 3 passes for 75 yards and a score. Quarterback Jarrett Lee remained the starter, but Jordan Jefferson got snaps, running 4 times for 29 yards and a score. He did not attempt a pass.

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The #3 ranked LSU Tigers physically wore down #25 Mississippi State in Starkville Thursday night to earn a 19-6 victory. The Tigers only led by 3 entering the 4th quarter, put pulled away in the final period. The Tiger defense was dominant all night, holding an explosive Bulldog rushing attack to only 52 yards on the ground. The lone touchdown of the game came on a 19 yard TD pass (pictured left) from Jarrett Lee to Rueben Randle. Spencer Ware rushed for 107 yards in the winning effort.

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Who will be the nation's best college football defensive player in 2011?

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