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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- Army coach Jeff Monken and Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson have spent three years building their programs toward bowl eligibility.Their teams meet Saturday with the host Demon Deacons a win away from qualifying for a bowl, while the Black Knights are having one of their best seasons in years to put them at least within reach of that same goal.After two straight 3-9 seasons, Wake Forest (5-2) can become bowl eligible for the first time since 2011. And Army (4-3) has already matched its best season win total since last having a winning season and bowl trip in 2010.With both coaches in their third year, Clawson sees parallels in each programs growth.I speak from experience: when youre in your third year, the kids understand the offense and the defense, Clawson said. So theyve had the same offensive system for three years and the same defensive system for three years. Theyre not playing a lot of guys theyve recruited that have bought in, and now theyre more multiple on both sides of the ball.So theyre not only doing what they do better, theyre doing more things that make them hard to prepare for.The Demon Deacons are coming off a bye week following a loss at Florida State, while the Black Knights have lost three of four since a 3-0 start. Still, Army has reached four wins before November for just the second time since a 10-win season 20 years ago.Army is coming off a 35-18 home loss to North Texas that included the Black Knights committing seven turnovers.Show me a team that isnt down after a loss and Ill show you a bunch of losers, Monken said. When you care and you lose, its going to hurt, and it should hurt. Hopefully it will tick them off, and well come back and play better. When thats the case, then you know you have guys that care.---Some other things to know about Saturdays Army-Wake Forest game:HINTONS STATUS: Its unclear whether mobile Wake Forest quarterback Kendall Hinton will return after a four-game absence due to a knee injury. Clawson said the sophomore is making progress but hasnt looked fully ready at times during practice. Hintons mobility would certainly help loosen things up for the offense, though junior John Wolford has 28 career starts.NATIONALLY RANKED: Army ranks second nationally in rushing offense (357.6 yards) and leads the country in possession time at roughly 36 minutes per game, led by Andy Davidson (615 yards rushing, seven touchdowns) and Ahmad Bradshaw (494 yards, four TDs). And that ball-control offense is a big reason why the Black Knights also rank third in total defense (255.9) and 10th in scoring defense (17 points).TURNOVER MARGIN: Turnovers could be a big factor. Armys seven turnovers led to 21 points in last weeks loss to North Texas, and the Black Knights are tied for 76th nationally in turnover margin. Wake Forest is tied for 18th and has had two turnover-free games this season. With an up-and-down offense, Wake Forest cant afford to lose possessions and give Army extra chances to get its clock-eating offense in a rhythm.SERIES SUCCESS: Wake Forest has beaten Army in four straight seasons, winning each of the past two by three-point margins since Clawson and Monken had taken over their respective programs. We just havent been able to find a way to beat them, Monken said.BOWL MENTALITY: Clawson said the team talked in the preseason about the realistic goal of becoming bowl eligible, but he said the coaches wouldnt bring it up this week. 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Lose, and it could all vanish.Those who doubt the potential danger in Purdues home finale only need to hear coach Paul Chryst recite the evidence from last weekend: Iowa 14, No. 2 Michigan 13; Pittsburgh 43, No. 3 Clemson 42; Southern California 26, No. 4 Washington 13.Theres recent history, real recent, if you just assume something. We do a little dictionary game and make sure they understand what assume says, Chryst said, drawing laughter. Thats the truth, weve got to make sure we put the focus on the things we can control.For most of the season, Wisconsin (8-2, 5-2, No. 7 CFP) hasnt had a choice.Over the first eight weeks, they faced five top-10 opponents -- beating LSU, Michigan State and Nebraska while losing 14-7 at Michigan and at home against Ohio State, in overtime.The last two weeks as the schedule lightened up, the Badgers won by double digits at Northwestern and routed Illinois. Another win coupled with losses by Nebraska and Minnesota on Saturday gives Wisconsin the West Division title.Purdue (3-7, 1-6), has lost five straight including all four since interim coach Gerad Parker replaced the fired Darrell Hazell. The Boilermakers also are in the midst of a record 10-game losing streak in this series.Just dont expect the Boilermakers to roll over on Senior Day.We talk about all the time, what is the right thing, Parker said. The right thing to do is to play your guts out, to celebrate playing a great football team this weekend and celebrate your seniors, those seniors have been awesome. And I hate we couldnt do for them -- I hate that I couldnt do more for them -- to put them in the position of winning.The Badgers know they still must earn it.You have to take them seriously each and evvery week no matter who youre playing, Wisconsin linebacker T.ddddddddddddJ. Watt said. When you see it (the upsets) happen, its kind of a reality check of we need to take each and every game seriously.Here are some other things to watch Saturday:FLOUNDERING FINISHESDuring Parkers short tenure, Purdue has been competitive with just about every team its played -- for one half. In the final two quarters, the Boilermakers have been blown out 114-17. Parker has been hard-pressed to find a solution and knows that if he doesnt this weekend, Wisconsin could roll.AT THE TOPWisconsin likes dictating the pace of the game, leading the nation with an average possession time of 35 minutes, 6 seconds. Theyve done it this year with a running back rotation of Corey Clement, Dare Ogunbowale and Bradrick Shaw. Plus, after some instability on the offensive line, the Badgers have settled on a lineup anchored by left tackle Ryan Ramczyk and center Michael Dieter. The result: Last weekend Wisconsin rushed 64 times for a season-high 363 yards against Illinois.TURNOVER TROUBLEIf theres one glaring difference this weekend, its the turnovers. Wisconsin is a solid plus-four. The Boilermakers are last in the Big Ten at minus-16. No other conference team is worse than minus-6. If Purdue cant clean it up, theyll be in trouble.GOOD HANDSPass-happy Purdue is facing a defense that has picked off 14 passes, including four interceptions against the Illini. The staunch play of the front seven has overshadowed a secondary that has played well all season, capitalizing on the errors forced by the linebacker-led pass rush. The secondary has been rejuvenated with the return of No. 3 cornerback Natrell Jamerson, who missed much of the year with a leg injury.---More AP college football: www.collegefootball.ap.org and https://twitter.com/AP-Top25 ' ' '