In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we preview the 2012 Fall Classic, discuss how the Kansas State Wildcats have become a national championship contender, and recap the week that was in the National Football League!

- World Series Preview: The Detroit Tigers and San Francisco Giants are the last teams standing in Major League Baseball. We review how the clubs got here, and break down what each must do to being home the Commissioner's Trophy.

- Watch Out For K-State: Coach Bill Snyder has quietly put together a very solid team in Manhattan, Kansas, as the Wildcats currently sit at #3 in the BCS Standings. Can Kansas State run the table and make it all the way to the BCS Championship Game? Hear our take.

- Week 7 in the NFL: Week 7 saw the 49ers knock off the Seahawks in a defensive battle, the Texans blowout the Ravens in a battle of top AFC teams, and RG3 and the Redskins go toe-to-toe with Eli and the Giants at the Meadowlands. We break down these games and more in our Week 7 recap.

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We discuss what the Oregon Ducks must do to get some respect in the BCS standings, and tell you which team currently ranked in the top 5 of the BCS faces the toughest road ahead in their quest for a national championship.

All this and more in this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast!

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