Miami is No. 1 to the BCS computers, but it still fell to No.3 in the standings released Monday.
USC stayed atop the standings at .9843, with Oklahoma moving up one spot to second at .9325 and Miami third at .9239. The top two teams in the final standings meet Jan. 4 in the Orange Bowl.
Also of note was Utah moving from seventh to sixth. If it is in the top six in the final standings released Dec.5, it is guaranteed a BCS bid. Coach Urban Meyer said he found out from his wife, who left him a phone message.
"Her comment on this message ... was, "Hey, you're No.6. Make sure you stay there. That's really great coaching,"' he said. "I'm glad she's cleared that up."
Utah would be the first BCS team from outside the ACC, Big East, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-10 and SEC whose champ gets and automatic berth. Boise State, the other unbeaten from a non-BCS conference, moved up a spot to 13th.
The BCS uses a new formula that relies more on the Associated Press and ESPN /USA Today polls. The Sooners have been No.2 in both all season but trailed Miami last week because of their weaker computer ranking.
Oklahoma beat Kansas 41-10 on Saturday, which helped improve its computer ranking from fifth to fourth. But coach Bob Stoops said he is unfazed.
"It just doesn't matter much yet," he said. "We have to play Oklahoma State this week. That's the only thing we're focused on."
Miami has the top computer ranking, just ahead of USC, which is No.1 in both polls.
"There's a lot of football left. We do not have a lot of control over it, other than winning," Miami coach Larry Coker said. "And we feel the BCS formula will take care of itself."
Fulmer decries deposition
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer wants a judge to postpone or bar a deposition set for next month. The deposition is scheduled for Nov.10, a bye week for the Volunteers.
Two former Alabama assistants are suing the NCAA for being implicated in recruiting violations, alleging Fulmer conspired with the NCAA to damage the program.
"The true purpose of the noticed deposition is to gather information with respect to a lawsuit pending in Alabama and to harass and annoy Coach Fulmer," according to the motion filed.
If a deposition is held, Fulmer wants the questions restricted to relevant topics to protect him from "annoyance, embarrassment, oppression and undue burden and expense."
ALABAMA: Fullback Tim Castille is out for the season after tearing his right ACL and lateral collateral ligament Saturday. The sophomore, hurt when he was tackled, is scheduled for surgery today. He has 247 yards and six touchdowns on 62 carries and 14 receptions for 104 yards.
KENTUCKY: Coach Rich Brooks said he is convinced he and his staff are doing what is necessary to rebuild despite a five-game losing streak and won't resign as reported last week by ESPN.com. The Wildcats offense ranks 116th among 117 I-A teams.
NORTHWESTERN: Coach Randy Walker checked himself into a hospital. The school said only that Walker, 50, was to be kept overnight and it will give details today.
SOUTH CAROLINA: Coach Lou Holtz said he has not decided on a starting quarterback for Saturday against Tennessee. Senior Dondrial Pinkins, out since Oct.2 with a bruised rotator cuff, was cleared to throw. Sophomore Syvelle Newton, who sprained an ankle Oct.16, was cleared only for limited reps. Other candidates are freshman Blake Mitchell and Mike Rathe, who replaced Mitchell and led the Gamecocks to a win Oct.16.
SOUTHERN MISS: Quarterback Dustin Almond, who pulled a hamstring Oct.7, will return to the starting lineup Nov.6 against Cincinnati after this week's bye.
SYRACUSE: Tailback Walter Reyes, who did not play Saturday because of the flu, is expected to return Saturday against UConn. Cornerback DeAndre LaCaille, who separated his shoulder Saturday, will be limited during practice but also is expected to play.
