College football is nothing if not fraught with upsets, letdowns, surprises and heartbreak. Nowhere is that more evident than the staple of every team's schedule: the trap game.

Here's a look at the Leaders division and each team's potential pratfall heading into 2012.

Illinois: vs. Louisiana Tech: It's easy to see a team from a conference that's rapidly dissolving and think "easy win." Tech is coming off an 8-5 season, though, and returns underrated QB Colby Cameron, who came on midseason and threw 13 touchdowns with only three picks. The game's in Champaign, but this should be a battle if Illinois isn't careful.