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The Weekend Mississippi Became the Center of the College Football Universe

BY PETE THAMEL AND ANDY STAPLES

P. 44

WE DON'T BELIEVE WHAT WE JUST SAW

THE ROYALS OR THE ORIOLES ARE HEADED TO THE WORLD SERIES. READ THAT AGAIN!

BY TOM VERDUCCI

P. 60

Eric Hosmer's game-winning homer in Game 2 of the ALDS gave the Royals their third straight extra-inning victory in the postseason.

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION

SI HAS REGIONAL COVER THIS WEEK: PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY SI PREMEDIA. JOHN W. MCDONOUGH/SI (ROYALS)