Moving on up...Florida State, Maryland, TCU, Tulsa, Minnesota (yeah...Minnesota)
On the outs...Ohio State, LSU, Pittsburgh, Georgia Tech
1. Texas (8-0, 4-0) LW:2
This was probably a long time coming, but I just needed to see if Texas could make it through their brutal stretch unscathed. They have so far, Colt McCoy is the probable Heisman winner, and Texas appears headed to the National Championship game.
NOT SO FAST! I've been saying ALL season how much I like me some Texas Tech. This game could turn out to be one of the best of the season. After finally reaching the top spot, THIS is the game I see Texas losing.
Red Raiders, 41-34
2. Alabama (8-0, 5-0) LW:1
Bama handled Tennessee, something I expected them to do quite handily, so no surprise for me there. But following that game up with...Arkansas State? Come on.
Bama looks ready to run the gauntlet and make it a Texas-Bama championship game. BUT they have to get by the rest of the SEC first, including the league championship game.
Crimson Tide, 52-3
3. Penn State (9-0, 5-0) LW:6
Penn State beat Ohio State playing like Ohio State. While I would have preferred to see more points, it was nice to see that the Nittany Lions could win a game that they didn't dominate. Games like this make or break national title contenders.
They get a well-deserved bye this week before a match with Iowa that could be a closer game than many expect.
4. Oklahoma (7-1, 3-1) LW:3
Oklahoma didn't do anything wrong by hanging 58 on Kansas State. Sam Bradford had another stellar game, and the running game showed up big time. They get a Nebraska team which is capable of scoring some points, but Oklahoma has given up 66 points in its last two games and still won both. They win this one too.
Sooners, 49-28
5. Florida (6-1, 4-1) LW:4
I have no doubt that if Florida wins out and takes the SEC Championship, they will play Texas if they go undefeated or Penn State for the BCS Championship. They have just continued to look dominant like they should have all season. Percy Harvin is on his game, and the running back committee looks like a legitimate threat to score every time they touch the ball.
Florida takes on Georgia this weekend in the World's Largest Cocktail Party, but I suspect the Gators are going to be the only ones celebrating come Sunday.
Gators, 43-32
6. USC (6-1, 4-1) LW:5
USC showed grit against Arizona, and it appears more and more evident that if they are able to snatch a spot in the BCS Championship game, it will be because of their defense. Mark Sanchez finally getting to 100 percent will be the key to them finishing the season with only one loss.
They play Washington this week, and it should resemble the Washington State game.
Trojans, 56-7
7. Texas Tech (8-0, 4-0) LW:8
Tech continues to roll and to look like they might be a serious threat this year after numerous years of pretending. No one can stop Graham Harrell and Michael Crabtree, and while their defense does give up almost as many points as their offense scores, they force teams into making mistakes because they're always playing from behind.
I actually expect them to show up to play Texas in Lubbock this weekend and to pull the upset.
Red Raiders, 41-34
8. Georgia (7-1, 4-1) LW:7
Beating LSU just ain't what it used to be. Normally I would give the Bulldogs big props for beating LSU the way they did, but LSU just doesn't have the QB play to hang with the big boys...make that SCORE with the big boys.
Georgia has a big time game with Florida this weekend to see who will most likely be the rep from the East in the SEC Championship game, and they definitely look good heading to Jacksonville. Expect a good game, but a Gators victory.
Gators, 43-32
9. Utah (8-0, 4-0) LW:10
Utah and Boise State move up one spot each due to attrition: Texas beat Oklahoma State, Georgia beat LSU, Penn State beat Ohio State. Both appear in a prime spot to snag a BCS bid. The question is, will there only be one spot for the two teams? Utah still has to face TCU, but they take on New Mexico first. They should handle the Lobos.
Utes, 49-10
10. Boise State (7-0, 3-0) LW:11
Boise State easily handled San Jose State in what was thought to be a possible stumbling block. Again, this defense just refused to yield, while uber-frosh Kellen Moore continued to play mistake-free ball, tossing three more scores. He very well should end up as a freshman All-American.
Boise gets New Mexico State this weekend, who should be still struggling to figure out how they lost to Idaho last week. Expect a blowout AND a shutout.
Broncos, 54-0
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2 months ago
Great rankings. Most people don't think that PSU's win over Ohio State is good, as they don't understand the simple yet good reasoning that you and I have. I mean, the reasoning makes sense, people are just blinded by Big 12 shoot outs.
2 months ago
Yet another person who ranks Oklahoma over Oklahoma State with no reasoning. I like that you do a ranking but explain this to me.
Oklahoma gave up nearly 60 points to Texas and lost by 10 at a neutral site. Oklahoma State gave up 28 and lost by 4 at Texas. They both only have 1 loss, How is Oklahoma that may spots if any better than Okie State? How does this make sense? Do you believe that football championships should be won inthe ESPN sudios or on the field?
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Mitch
2 months ago
Do you think Oklahoma State could actually beat Oklahoma? Maybe, but I don't think so
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