This week was pretty tame compared to last week when half the top ten teams all lost. So you don't see much movement at the top this week. Anyway, here is the ballot for this week. (UPDATE: Ballot edited to switch Missouri and Penn State.)
Rank | Team | Delta |
---|---|---|
1 | Alabama | -- |
2 | Oklahoma | -- |
3 | LSU | -- |
4 | Missouri | -- |
5 | Penn State | -- |
6 | Texas | -- |
7 | Texas Tech | -- |
8 | Brigham Young | -- |
9 | Southern Cal | 1 |
10 | Florida | 1 |
11 | Georgia | 1 |
12 | Ohio State | 1 |
13 | Utah | 2 |
14 | Vanderbilt | 7 |
15 | Kansas | 4 |
16 | Boise State | 1 |
17 | Virginia Tech | 1 |
18 | Michigan State | 6 |
19 | Northwestern | 3 |
20 | Oklahoma State | 6 |
21 | Wake Forest | 5 |
22 | Wisconsin | 6 |
23 | Pittsburgh | 3 |
24 | North Carolina | 2 |
25 | California | 1 |
Movin' On Up
Nobody, really. Like I said, everyone in the top ten held serve with the exception of South Florida who lost to Pitt. Vanderbilt makes the nicest jump by moving up seven spots after their win over Auburn. Michigan State also moves up six spots. They got a nice little team there that can dominate the running game.
Movin' On Down
Wisconsin drops six spots after blowing another fourth quarter lead. Every year the pollsters rank the Badgers in the top ten to start the season. And every year they disappoint us. As a Penn State fan I'm not thrilled about going into Madison to play a team on a two game losing streak. There are few things nastier than a wounded Badger.
Be Gone With You
So long ,Auburn. Your wins are ugly and your losses are uglier. You are off my poll until you show me something. A win over Alabama would be nice.
Beat it, South Florida. I was never a believer to begin with. There was only one game on your schedule I actually wanted you to win, and you blew it. Thanks.
Get lost, Oregon. Nobody blames you for losing to USC, but I didn't think you would pull an Ohio State on us.
Welcome to the Dance
Oklahoma State debuts at #20 because they are undefeated and I had to add a few teams after dropping five off my poll.
Welcome back, Wake Forest. Perhaps I was too harsh in banishing you after your loss to Navy. You get a five slot gift for sitting home during the bye week. No hard feelings?
Pitt....Pardon me while I throw up in my mouth.
North Carolina is looking like a dark horse to win the ACC all the sudden.
California...eh, we'll see how that goes.