Paterno, two short of Bowden's win mark, looks to ND; Lions climb to 14

Penn State Coach Joe Paterno, now just two victories short of Bobby Bowden's record, talks about Notre Dame today and offers updates in his weekly press conference.

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Joe Paterno paces the sidelines during the third quarter against Michigan. CDT file/Christopher Weddle

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Florida State lost Monday night, keeping Bowden's total at 366 wins. Paterno added one to bring his mark to 364 wins.

Our new poll today asks whether he'll tie or overtake Bowden this year. Join the voting.

Football beat writer Jeff Rice reports on the press conference in his blog, Nitt Notes. Will TE Quarless play? Find out.

Meanwhile, in the Associated Press poll, the Nittany Lions climbed three spots to No. 14.

Michigan, losers to Appalachian State, tumbled from No. 5 to out of the top 25.

The top five: USC, LSU, West Virginia, Florida and Wisconsin.

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