This week in college football brought many surprises to my eyes, including teams that are better than I expected and teams that I am too HIGH on. I am beginning to see the teams that are going to emerge to the top of the rankings and teams that are going to stay there the rest of the year.
Best Team
Nevada: I thought the game between Nevada and California was going to be close with California coming out on top, but the Wolfpack ran ALL over the Bears. I knew Nevada had an explosive running attack, but too demolish Cal's defense like they did was REALLY impressive. Everyone is going to have to play to their VERY best when they face off against the Wolfpack this year.
Most Impressive
Nebraska or NC State: I was wondering about Nebraska the whole year. I couldn't decide if they were up to the same level they were last year with Suh, but now I know they are. They have one of the top defenses in the country, and an offense that is more explosive than last year. NC State on the other hand is surprising me a lot. I would have never thought they would have beat Cincinnati at the beginning of the season. The Wolfpack are now 3-0 and are about to go into conference play where they hope they can have the same success they have had.
Worst Team
Mississippi: Well the ol' Ole Miss Rebels are not good at all this year. I picked Vanderbilt last week based on the Rebels first two performances and I was exactly right. The Rebels have lots of problems that not even Masoli can fix. Lost to Jacksonville St. in Week 1, kept it close against Tulane in Week 2, then losing to Vanderbilt by 14 in their opening SEC game. The only thing he Rebels might be in contention this year is the worst team in the SEC.
Least Impressive
Iowa: I had Iowa as a potential 10 win team last week and I had them winning 11 at the beginning of the year. It seems that win mark is getting less and less as the season progresses. The Hawkeyes went on the road and lost to a Arizona Wildcat team that I thought wasn't that good this year. Maybe the Wildcats are for real? I don't know yet, but one team I know isn't for real is the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Most Impressive Conference
C-USA: The most impressive conference in Week 3 was the C-USA. They had a few teams lose games this week, they had some very impressive wins. After losing to South Carolina in Week 1, Southern Miss beat the Jayhawks of Kansas at home in Week 3. SMU also had another impressive win at home when they beat Washington State 35-21. They also were perfect agaisnt two Sun Belt team this week. UAB over Troy and Memphis over Mid Tenn State. The only real disappointing thing for C-USA this week was the loss of Case Keenum for Houston. The Cougars offensive star is gone for the season with an injury against UCLA.
Least Impressive Conference
Big East: West Virginia was almost upset by Maryland in Week 3, and two Big East were upset. Cincinnati was beat by NC State on Thursday night, and the Huskies were disappointing AGAIN after losing to Temple. The most impressive team in the Big East in Week 3 was Louisville as they challenged Oregon State the whole game in Week 3 and falling short by 7.
Heisman Contenders (In No Order)
1. Denard Robinson, Michigan
2. Kellen Moore, Boise State
3. Terrelle Pryor, Ohio State
4. Mark Ingram, Alabama
5. LaMichael James, Oregon
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