Well last week I did not have a computer to log in my picks for the week, but I kept up with it anyway. Even though I did not think South Carolina was going to beat Alabama at all, I still came up with a pretty good record and went under 10 losses. I improved for the second week in a row. This time I jumped up 4% to 80.5%. A lot of key games this week also, so it is going to be really tough to maintain it. The picks I got wrong last week were Syracuse/South Florida, Illinois/Penn State, Northern Illinois/Temple, Georgia/Tennessee, South Carolina/Alabama, LA Monroe/FAU, Purdue/Northwestern, East Carolina/Southern Miss, and New Mexico/New Mexico State.
Season Total: 265-51
Season Percentage: 80.6%
Back at it...
Wednesday, October 13th
UCF (3-2) over Marshall (1-4)
Thursday, October 14th
#25 West Virginia (4-1) over South Florida (3-2)
Kansas State (4-1) over Kansas (2-3)
Friday, October 15th
Cincinnati (2-3) over Louisville (3-2)
Saturday, October 16th
#16 Florida State over Boston College (2-3)
Georgia (2-4) over Vanderbilt (2-3)
Indiana (3-2) over Arkansas State (2-4)
#13 Michigan State (6-0) over Illinois (3-2)
North Carolina State (5-1) over East Carolina (3-2)
Pittsburgh (2-3) over Syracuse (4-1) upset
Clemson (2-3) over Maryland (4-1)
Southern Miss (4-2) over Memphis (1-5)
Texas A&M (3-2) over #21 Missouri (5-0) upset
Central Michigan (2-4) over Miami(OH) (3-3)
Purdue (3-2) over Minnesota (1-5)
Miami(FL) (3-2) over Duke (1-4)
Temple (4-2) over Bowling Green (1-5)
Ball State (2-4) over Eastern Michigan (0-6)
Colorado State (1-5) over UNLV (1-5)
Rutgers (3-2) over Army (4-2)
Ohio (3-3) over Akron (0-6)
Notre Dame (3-3) over Western Michigan (2-3)
#7 Auburn (6-0) over #12 Arkansas (4-1)
Southern Cal (4-2) over California (3-2)
Georgia Tech (4-2) over Mid Tenn State (2-3)
#15 Iowa (4-1) over Michigan (5-1)
#5 Nebraska (5-0) over Texas (3-2)
Houston (3-2) over Rice (1-5)
Virginia Tech (4-2) over Wake Forest (2-4)
SMU (4-2) over Navy (3-2)
Northern Illinois (4-2) over Buffalo (2-3)
#20 Oklahoma State (5-0) over Texas Tech (3-2)
UTEP (5-1) over UAB (1-4)
Idaho (3-2) over Louisiana Tech (2-4)
#4 TCU (6-0) over BYU (2-4)
#10 South Carolina (4-1) over Kentucky (3-3)
North Carolina (3-2) over Virginia (2-3)
#11 Utah (5-0) over Wyoming (2-4)
Baylor (4-2) over Colorado (3-2)
#22 Florida (4-2) over Mississippi State (4-2)
LA Monroe (2-3) over Western Kentucky (0-5)
#9 LSU (6-0) over McNeese State (2-3)
#6 Oklahoma (5-0) over Iowa State (3-3)
Tulsa (3-3) over Tulane (2-3)
#18 Wisconsin (5-1) over #1 Ohio State (6-0) Upset
Toledo (3-3) over Kent State (2-3)
Troy (3-2) over LA Lafayette (2-3)
North Texas (1-5) over FIU (1-4)
#17 Arizona (4-1) over Washington State (1-5)
#23 Air Force (5-1) over San Diego State (3-2)
#3 Boise State (5-0) over San Jose State (1-5)
#8 Alabama (5-1) over Ole Miss (3-2)
#24 Oregon State (3-2) over Washington (2-3)
Fresno State (3-2) over New Mexico State (1-4)
#19 Nevada (6-0) over Hawaii (4-2)
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Top 25 Week 7
Well due to the lack of a laptop at USC for a couple of week I was unable to post anything, but I'm back. The Top 25 overview is the first segment since my absence. Many movers in the 25 this week. Miami and Michigan dropped out of the ranks, while Oregon State and West Virginia make their way back in.
Top 25
1. Ohio State (6-0) The Buckeyes handled the Hoosiers in the 1st half last Saturday, and didn't have any problems holding them back. Ohio State does jump one spot in the rankings due to the loss by Alabama. OSU finally plays someone besides Miami(FL) this weekend. They go to Wisconsin and face the Badgers in a KEY Big 10 game. I had OSU losing one game this year and for the second week in a row the #1 team falls.
Projected Record: 11-1
2. Oregon (6-0) Even though the Cowboys from Oklahoma State have the "#1" offense in the nation, no one can say that if the Ducks were to face them they wouldn't put more than 40 on them. No one can stop this explosive offense for the whole game. Your at least going to yeild 30 against the Ducks, which is a bad day in Eugene. The Ducks have a bye week this week, but I'm sure they will keep their spot since Boise faces someone with 1 win...
Projected Record: 12-0
3. Boise State (5-0) Boise State gets back to the #3 spot in the rankings. Right now the Broncos sit in the title game against Oregon due to the strengh of schedule and quality of their wins, but that will change after they go deep into their conference schedule. They play a BAD San Jose State team this week and will go through the first half of their season without a slip up.
Projected Record: 12-0
4. TCU (6-0) The Horned Frogs also take advantage of the Bama loss by moving back up to where they once were. They shutout another opponent this week, and their defense looks better than Boise's. Since the Broncos beat TCU last year in the Fiesta Bowl, if both of these teams were to go undefeated the edge would go to Boise State to go to the title game in my opinion. They face a struggling BYU team this year and should put up a lot of points while yeilding a little.
Projected Record: 12-0
5. Nebraska (5-0) The Cornhuskers are looking like the most impressive team in the Big 12 since they have an offense this year. It is usually a defensive game when you play Nebraska, but Martinez brings something to this offense that they have needed. They face a Longhorn team that is fighting to stay over .500. The edge goes to Nebraska and will show no compassion for Texas.
Projected Record: 12-1
6. Oklahoma (5-0) The Sooners are trying to prove their case that they are the best team in the Big 12. They face Iowa State this week which should be no trouble for the Sooners. The games the Sooners are going to have to worry about this year are against teams like Texas A&M and Oklahoma State. They will most likely enter the Big 12 title game with one loss and I think they will have what it takes to dethrone the Cornhuskers.
Projected Record: 12-1
7. Auburn (6-0) Auburn along with many SEC teams survived a scare this past weekend. The Tigers had to rely on the legs of Cam Newton to take them to victory and it certaintly worked as he ran for close to 200 yards and 4 TDs. The Tigers host the Razorbacks this Saturday, which should be a high scoring game. The Razorbacks don't have much defense, but they do have a offense that can light up the field. I think the Tigers take care of buisness this Saturday, but are going to have to worry about their last game of the year, Alabama.
Projected Record: 11-1
8. Alabama (5-1) The Tide slipped up in Columbia this past weekend as the Gamecocks surprised Nick Saban and Alabama. The running game was a no show, and the defense could not cover Alshon Jeffrey. The Tide will have a far less talented team as they face Ole Miss. Alabama is no longer the #1 team in the nation, so they gives them something to play for now. They need to win out to have a chance to be in the National Title game.
Projected Record: 12-1
9. LSU (6-0) The Tigers have manages to sneak past another SEC opponent. This time it wasn't an opposing blunder, but a fake field goal that was reminicient of the game against USC a few years ago. The Tigers play a team that has no importance at all this week, McNeese State. The Tigers will improve to 7-0 before they face Auburn which I think will be a #6 vs #8 matchup.
Projected Record: 10-2
10. South Carolina (4-1) The Gamecocks jump into the Top 25 by beating the top ranked Crimson Tide. The last time the Gamecocks were this high was a couple of years ago and then fell apart against the second half of the USC/UNC game. The Gamecocks do not need another let down like they did that year. The Cocks still have many challenges this year including Florida, Arkansas, and Vanderbilt. Yes I said Vanderbilt because USC has trouble against them every year. The face Kentucky team this week that is dangerous, but I think the Cocks will overcome it.
Projceted Record: 9-3
11. Utah (5-0) Right now, a consider the Utes to be nothing, but a boost for TCU. When they play each other Utah might be in the Top 10 which will look good for the Horned Frogs later on in the year. They play Wyoming this week that is 2-4, and if Arkansas beats Auburn than the Utes will get jumped in the polls.
Projected Record: 10-2
12. Arkansas (4-1) The Razorbacks have come close in a lot of games this year and only one has resulted in a loss. The Georgia and Texas A&M were only a one TD game, and the Razorbacks are going to have to play better if they want to preserve wins this year. They face Auburn at Auburn this week which will be BIG SEC game. The Razorbacks still have South Carolina and LSU on their schedule after this week is over with.
Projected Record: 9-3
13. Michigan State (6-0) The Spartans look REALLY tough right now. For the past two weeks they have found a way to shut down the opposings team best offensive weapon. The Spartans are absolutely looking for a Big 10 title this year, but will have to continue to play their butts off as they are not as talented as an Iowa team. The Spartans do not face Ohio State which is good, but the Hawkeyes will get the Spartans. They face Illinois this week, which might be close.
Projected Record: 11-1
14. Stanford (5-1) The Cardinals are trying to get back on track after there BIG loss to Oregon a few weeks ago. They squeeked by Southern Cal last week by a last second FG which isn't good since Washington also beat the Trojans the same way. The Cardinals have a bye week this week to get their head on track before playing Washington State, which they can play headless probably.
Projected Record: 10-2
15. Iowa (4-1) The only reason Iowa is not a Top 10 team right now is because of their blunder against Arizona in the beginning of the season. The Hawkeyes have been winning inpressively since then, by beating Penn State by 21. The Hawkeyes take on Michigan at the Big House after a bye week. Using a WR in practice to play QB, should help out the Hawkeyes ALOT.
Projected Record: 10-2
16. Florida State (5-1) Florida State is back, when questioned are they the favorites in the ACC. They won impressively against Miami and this week they take on an Atlantic foe, Boston College, who has been struggling. The Seminoles will become 6-1 and eventually represent the Atlantic in the title game.
Projected Record: 9-3
17. Arizona (4-1) I don't know what all the talk is about his Wildcat team. Some say they have one of the best defenses in the nation, I say they gave up 54 points against ranked teams. They can't stop the BIG boys so they are not BIG either. They aren't the favorites in the Pac-10, nor second, or third. They face Washington State this week, which will be easy for Arizona to come out with a win.
Projected Record: 8-4
18. Wisconsin (5-1) The Badgers only have one slip up in their schedule and that is against a Sparty team that is playing really good football at the moment. Wisconsin beat up on Minnesota and had the Gophers coach crying at the end of the game because he went for two. Boo-Hoo. Wisconsin hosts the Buckeyes at home this week and have all the tools to dethrone the Buckeyes.
Projected Record: 11-1
19. Neveda (6-0) By the time Neveda and Boise State play, both of them will be highly ranked which will look good for either team if they come out with a win. There is no shot that the Wolfpack will make it to the National Title, unless every team gets two losses, and that still might not be enough. The Wolfpack have to just play for pride right now, and see what happens. They face a offensive heavy Hawaii this week in Paradise.
Projected Record: 11-1
20. Oklahoma State (5-0) The Cowboys have been showing off thier high scoring offense all year and it has given them an undefeated record to this point. They played UL-Lafayette last week which was no contest for the Cowboys. This week they face another pass heavy team, Texas Tech. The Cowboys should come out winners this week by forcing turnovers.
Projected Record: 10-2
21. Missouri (5-0) The 4th team from the Big 12 that is still undefeated is the Tigers from Missouri. They are 3rd in points against, but their toughest opponent thus far would be a toss up between Illinois and Colorado. The Tigers will learn the hard way as they face Texas A&M this week.
Projected Record: 9-3
22. Florida (4-2) Not out of the rankings just yet. Urban Meyer has to get things back on track this week against Mississippi State or they will be in the same case as Texas. The Gators are still a good team though, LSU had to pull the fake FG out, and lucked up with a TD in the closing seconds. Florida is still my favorite in the East despite their two losses and USC beating Bama.
Projected Record: 10-3
23. Air Force (5-1) The Falcons are a tough team in the MWC this year. They have a good chance at beating Utah, but maybe not against TCU. The Falcons only loss in their schedule is to Oklahoma just like FSU. The Falcons are looking to make a run for the MWC crown, but they will get stopped short by TCU.
Projected Record: 10-2
24. Oregon State (3-2) The other team in the Top 25 with two losses is the Beavers. Their two losses this year are against TCU and Boise State. They have also defeated a ranked Arizona team. This Beaver team is good, and has had one of the toughest opening starts in college football. They are the best shot at Oregon losing a game this year, but don't think they will get it.
Projected Record: 8-4
25. West Virgina (4-1) I don't think any team in the Big East is good this year. WVU is the best team, and might look really good during the course of Big East play, but they are not that impressive. The Mountaineers will represent in Big East in the BCS, but it might not be pretty. They face South Florida and Skip Holtz this Thursday.
Projected Record: 11-1
Top 25
1. Ohio State (6-0) The Buckeyes handled the Hoosiers in the 1st half last Saturday, and didn't have any problems holding them back. Ohio State does jump one spot in the rankings due to the loss by Alabama. OSU finally plays someone besides Miami(FL) this weekend. They go to Wisconsin and face the Badgers in a KEY Big 10 game. I had OSU losing one game this year and for the second week in a row the #1 team falls.
Projected Record: 11-1
2. Oregon (6-0) Even though the Cowboys from Oklahoma State have the "#1" offense in the nation, no one can say that if the Ducks were to face them they wouldn't put more than 40 on them. No one can stop this explosive offense for the whole game. Your at least going to yeild 30 against the Ducks, which is a bad day in Eugene. The Ducks have a bye week this week, but I'm sure they will keep their spot since Boise faces someone with 1 win...
Projected Record: 12-0
3. Boise State (5-0) Boise State gets back to the #3 spot in the rankings. Right now the Broncos sit in the title game against Oregon due to the strengh of schedule and quality of their wins, but that will change after they go deep into their conference schedule. They play a BAD San Jose State team this week and will go through the first half of their season without a slip up.
Projected Record: 12-0
4. TCU (6-0) The Horned Frogs also take advantage of the Bama loss by moving back up to where they once were. They shutout another opponent this week, and their defense looks better than Boise's. Since the Broncos beat TCU last year in the Fiesta Bowl, if both of these teams were to go undefeated the edge would go to Boise State to go to the title game in my opinion. They face a struggling BYU team this year and should put up a lot of points while yeilding a little.
Projected Record: 12-0
5. Nebraska (5-0) The Cornhuskers are looking like the most impressive team in the Big 12 since they have an offense this year. It is usually a defensive game when you play Nebraska, but Martinez brings something to this offense that they have needed. They face a Longhorn team that is fighting to stay over .500. The edge goes to Nebraska and will show no compassion for Texas.
Projected Record: 12-1
6. Oklahoma (5-0) The Sooners are trying to prove their case that they are the best team in the Big 12. They face Iowa State this week which should be no trouble for the Sooners. The games the Sooners are going to have to worry about this year are against teams like Texas A&M and Oklahoma State. They will most likely enter the Big 12 title game with one loss and I think they will have what it takes to dethrone the Cornhuskers.
Projected Record: 12-1
7. Auburn (6-0) Auburn along with many SEC teams survived a scare this past weekend. The Tigers had to rely on the legs of Cam Newton to take them to victory and it certaintly worked as he ran for close to 200 yards and 4 TDs. The Tigers host the Razorbacks this Saturday, which should be a high scoring game. The Razorbacks don't have much defense, but they do have a offense that can light up the field. I think the Tigers take care of buisness this Saturday, but are going to have to worry about their last game of the year, Alabama.
Projected Record: 11-1
8. Alabama (5-1) The Tide slipped up in Columbia this past weekend as the Gamecocks surprised Nick Saban and Alabama. The running game was a no show, and the defense could not cover Alshon Jeffrey. The Tide will have a far less talented team as they face Ole Miss. Alabama is no longer the #1 team in the nation, so they gives them something to play for now. They need to win out to have a chance to be in the National Title game.
Projected Record: 12-1
9. LSU (6-0) The Tigers have manages to sneak past another SEC opponent. This time it wasn't an opposing blunder, but a fake field goal that was reminicient of the game against USC a few years ago. The Tigers play a team that has no importance at all this week, McNeese State. The Tigers will improve to 7-0 before they face Auburn which I think will be a #6 vs #8 matchup.
Projected Record: 10-2
10. South Carolina (4-1) The Gamecocks jump into the Top 25 by beating the top ranked Crimson Tide. The last time the Gamecocks were this high was a couple of years ago and then fell apart against the second half of the USC/UNC game. The Gamecocks do not need another let down like they did that year. The Cocks still have many challenges this year including Florida, Arkansas, and Vanderbilt. Yes I said Vanderbilt because USC has trouble against them every year. The face Kentucky team this week that is dangerous, but I think the Cocks will overcome it.
Projceted Record: 9-3
11. Utah (5-0) Right now, a consider the Utes to be nothing, but a boost for TCU. When they play each other Utah might be in the Top 10 which will look good for the Horned Frogs later on in the year. They play Wyoming this week that is 2-4, and if Arkansas beats Auburn than the Utes will get jumped in the polls.
Projected Record: 10-2
12. Arkansas (4-1) The Razorbacks have come close in a lot of games this year and only one has resulted in a loss. The Georgia and Texas A&M were only a one TD game, and the Razorbacks are going to have to play better if they want to preserve wins this year. They face Auburn at Auburn this week which will be BIG SEC game. The Razorbacks still have South Carolina and LSU on their schedule after this week is over with.
Projected Record: 9-3
13. Michigan State (6-0) The Spartans look REALLY tough right now. For the past two weeks they have found a way to shut down the opposings team best offensive weapon. The Spartans are absolutely looking for a Big 10 title this year, but will have to continue to play their butts off as they are not as talented as an Iowa team. The Spartans do not face Ohio State which is good, but the Hawkeyes will get the Spartans. They face Illinois this week, which might be close.
Projected Record: 11-1
14. Stanford (5-1) The Cardinals are trying to get back on track after there BIG loss to Oregon a few weeks ago. They squeeked by Southern Cal last week by a last second FG which isn't good since Washington also beat the Trojans the same way. The Cardinals have a bye week this week to get their head on track before playing Washington State, which they can play headless probably.
Projected Record: 10-2
15. Iowa (4-1) The only reason Iowa is not a Top 10 team right now is because of their blunder against Arizona in the beginning of the season. The Hawkeyes have been winning inpressively since then, by beating Penn State by 21. The Hawkeyes take on Michigan at the Big House after a bye week. Using a WR in practice to play QB, should help out the Hawkeyes ALOT.
Projected Record: 10-2
16. Florida State (5-1) Florida State is back, when questioned are they the favorites in the ACC. They won impressively against Miami and this week they take on an Atlantic foe, Boston College, who has been struggling. The Seminoles will become 6-1 and eventually represent the Atlantic in the title game.
Projected Record: 9-3
17. Arizona (4-1) I don't know what all the talk is about his Wildcat team. Some say they have one of the best defenses in the nation, I say they gave up 54 points against ranked teams. They can't stop the BIG boys so they are not BIG either. They aren't the favorites in the Pac-10, nor second, or third. They face Washington State this week, which will be easy for Arizona to come out with a win.
Projected Record: 8-4
18. Wisconsin (5-1) The Badgers only have one slip up in their schedule and that is against a Sparty team that is playing really good football at the moment. Wisconsin beat up on Minnesota and had the Gophers coach crying at the end of the game because he went for two. Boo-Hoo. Wisconsin hosts the Buckeyes at home this week and have all the tools to dethrone the Buckeyes.
Projected Record: 11-1
19. Neveda (6-0) By the time Neveda and Boise State play, both of them will be highly ranked which will look good for either team if they come out with a win. There is no shot that the Wolfpack will make it to the National Title, unless every team gets two losses, and that still might not be enough. The Wolfpack have to just play for pride right now, and see what happens. They face a offensive heavy Hawaii this week in Paradise.
Projected Record: 11-1
20. Oklahoma State (5-0) The Cowboys have been showing off thier high scoring offense all year and it has given them an undefeated record to this point. They played UL-Lafayette last week which was no contest for the Cowboys. This week they face another pass heavy team, Texas Tech. The Cowboys should come out winners this week by forcing turnovers.
Projected Record: 10-2
21. Missouri (5-0) The 4th team from the Big 12 that is still undefeated is the Tigers from Missouri. They are 3rd in points against, but their toughest opponent thus far would be a toss up between Illinois and Colorado. The Tigers will learn the hard way as they face Texas A&M this week.
Projected Record: 9-3
22. Florida (4-2) Not out of the rankings just yet. Urban Meyer has to get things back on track this week against Mississippi State or they will be in the same case as Texas. The Gators are still a good team though, LSU had to pull the fake FG out, and lucked up with a TD in the closing seconds. Florida is still my favorite in the East despite their two losses and USC beating Bama.
Projected Record: 10-3
23. Air Force (5-1) The Falcons are a tough team in the MWC this year. They have a good chance at beating Utah, but maybe not against TCU. The Falcons only loss in their schedule is to Oklahoma just like FSU. The Falcons are looking to make a run for the MWC crown, but they will get stopped short by TCU.
Projected Record: 10-2
24. Oregon State (3-2) The other team in the Top 25 with two losses is the Beavers. Their two losses this year are against TCU and Boise State. They have also defeated a ranked Arizona team. This Beaver team is good, and has had one of the toughest opening starts in college football. They are the best shot at Oregon losing a game this year, but don't think they will get it.
Projected Record: 8-4
25. West Virgina (4-1) I don't think any team in the Big East is good this year. WVU is the best team, and might look really good during the course of Big East play, but they are not that impressive. The Mountaineers will represent in Big East in the BCS, but it might not be pretty. They face South Florida and Skip Holtz this Thursday.
Projected Record: 11-1
Monday, October 4, 2010
Top 25 Week 6
Two teams dropped out of the Top 25 that have been their for years and years. Southern Cal and Texas both were dropped out of the rankings. Southern Cal couldn't contain Jake Locker and Texas couldn't do the same thing with Landry. Four new teams have jumped up in the ranks and now fill up the last four spots in the rankings. Here is this week's Top 25 overview.
Top 25
1. Alabama (5-0) The Tide looked as strong as ever as they dismantled Florida saturday. The Gators couldn't stop the running attack over find any way to score a TD against the Tide. Some comparisons this week were to a NFL team, others to the team last year. Alabama's offense is way better than they were last year, and the defense is about the same. The Tide head to Williams-Brice Stadium this Saturday. After defeating the SEC East favorite by 25, the Tide should have no problem.
Projected Record: 13-0
2. Ohio State (5-0) The Buckeyes had a hard time with the Illini without Terrelle Pryor. Even with Pryor the Buckeyes did not handle Illinois that well.Do they still deserve to be #2? I think they do, but will they survive their tough Big 10 schedule? I don't think they will. For now the Buckeyes stay at #2, and will next week to as they face Indiana this week.
Projected Record: 11-1
3. Oregon (5-0) The Ducks jump Boise State this week with a very impressive win over a good Stanford team. In the first half it looked like the Cardinals might run away with it, but like the Tennessee game the Ducks took over at the end of the first half and kept up their momentum. Big defensive plays, huge offensive plays, and just overall pure talent gave Oregon the game. Oregon faces a Washington State team that might be the worst in the Pac-10. Expect a HUGE game from James and Barner.
Projected Record: 12-0
4. Boise State (4-0) Boise State lost their #3 spot to Oregon after putting up style points against their opponent. They only bad thing about Boise State's opponents is that is was New Mexico State who hasn't even won a game this year. Kellen Moore had a huge game which might have helped his Heisman status. Boise still has to have all team except one to have one loss on their record for them to be in the title game this year.
Projected Record: 12-0
5. TCU (5-0) TCU stays at #5 with a shutout win against Colorado State. This was TCU's first shutout win on the road since their head coach stepped on to the field for the Horned Frogs. The Horned Frogs are in a tough situation also regarding the national title. They will need a Boise State loss only with everyone else to make the title. They face an alright Wyoming team this week at home. Not another shut out, but still a good win for TCU.
Projected Record: 12-0
6. Oklahoma (5-0) Oklahoma jumped up two spots in the ranks after finally winning the Red River Rivalry. Texas has been controlling the game for the past years, but the Sooners got the Longhorns when they are down. Landry and Murray both looked really impressive in the win for the Sooners. The Sooners have a bye week this week, so they will most likely lose one spot to their Big 12 North foe, Nebraska.
Projected Record: 11-2
7. Nebraska (4-0) Nebraska had a bye week last week which made them lose one spot to Oklahoma. Nebraska has a big game on Thursday against an undefeated Kansas State team. The Cornhuskers are going to have to shut down Daniel Thomas who is impressing a lot of people this year. If Nebraska comes up with a win here, they will jump Oklahoma.
Projected Record: 11-1
8. Auburn (5-0) After beating a Louisiana Monroe team this Saturday, the Tigers have jumped up two spots to #8. They were helped out with losses by Florida and Stanford. Auburn takes on another SEC East opponent this Saturday facing a Kentucky team that will have to battle Ole Miss from being the worst team in the SEC. Auburn should take care of buisness against the Wildcats.
Projected Record: 11-1
9. Arizona (4-0) I'm not sure about this Wildcat team at all. They jumped up two spots this week with the losses by Florida and Stanford also. Arizona plays a very dangerous Oregon State team that has only lost to Boise State and TCU. I'm going to say that the Wildcats slip up against the Beavers that barely beat California a few weeks ago.
Projected Record: 9-3
10. Utah (4-0) Utah was another team with a bye last week and they jumped into the Top 25. To get any shot of major respect they are going to have to get some style points against Air Force and beat TCU. Utah plays a Big 12 team this week, but it is a team that is not that great. They are going to have no problem against the Cyclones this Saturday.
Projected Record: 10-2
11. Arkansas (3-1) The Razorbacks took a week off, and now they play a Texas A&M that came up close against the Cowboys from Oklahoma State, but was just short. After how explosive Arkansas was in the first half against Alabama, their is no question they will have trouble hanging with anyone this year. The Razorbacks still have to play everyone else in the SEC West which will be hard to come out of, but the Razorbacks will do pretty well.
Projected Record: 10-2
12. LSU (5-0) This was the most interesting finish I have seen in a long time. I was switching through channels from the Michigan State/Wisconsin game, Va Tech/NC State, and the LSU/Tenn game. After seeing LSU snap the ball over the head of the QB, and turned the game off because well it was over. Or was it? 13 people on the field. Worst finish ever for a team. LSU is 5-0 most importantly. They face Florida this week in Gainesville after the Gators were embarressed by the Tide. This one is a tough one to call, but I have to give the edge to the Tigers.
Projected Record: 9-3
13. Miami(FL) (3-1) Miami had a really tough win against Clemson this past weekend. The Hurricanes were able to sneak past the Tigers, but now they play the Seminoles this week down in South Beach. This is a tough matchup for the U, as Florida State is no joke. Miami is still the leader in the ACC coastal, but this week will test how good they are.
Projected Record: 9-3
14. Florida (4-1) The Gators had a really tough week against the Tide the last week. Throwing jump pass picks in the endzone, and just getting close to nothing done against Alabama. This week the Gators host a very dangerous LSU team who squeked by the Vols last week on a Tennessee mental lapse. Both teams are struggling on offense and LSU has the edge on special teams with Peterson. The edge goes to LSU, but the Gators still might control the SEC East.
Projected Record: 10-3
15. Iowa (4-1) The Hawkeyes jumped up a few spots after dominating Penn State which dropped the Nittany Lions out of the rankings. The defense looked top notch, and it seems Iowa is getting back to what they were last year. Iowa has a bye week this week before they take on an explosive Michigan team.
Projected Record: 10-2
16. Stanford (4-1) The Cardinals looked impressive in the first quarter against the Ducks in Eugene, but that soon changed as Oregon stepped it up about ten notches to dominated the Cardinals in every category you could think off besides losing. The Cardinals prove they have a legit team though. The Cardinals face Southern Cal this week which should be a tough
Projected Record: 10-2
17. Michigan State (5-0) The Spartans upset a really good Wisconsin team last week as they won impressively. The Spartans offense was the biggest surprise last saturday as they put up a lot of points on the Badgers. The Spartans take on Michigan this week so that means they are going to have to contain Denard Robinson. Greg Jones is going to have a TALL duty this week.
Projected Record: 10-2
18. Michigan (5-0) The Wolverines faced off against Indiana last week and the Michigan defense had a hard time stopping the passing attack of the Hoosiers. The Wolverines offense still looked really good in the win though. They face off against Sparty and Michigan State. Denard Robinson vs. Greg Jones.
Projected Record: 8-4
19. South Carolina (3-1) The Gamecocks had a bye week last week after losing to Auburn a few weeks ago. South Carolina hosts College Gameday this Saturday as they take the Crimson Tide. Going to be a really tough one for the Cocks this week. Not sure they will have much success. Lattimore vs. the Tide.
Projected Record: 7-5
20. Wisconsin (4-1) The Badgers fell to the Spartans last week in a tough loss in East Lansing. The Badgers were one of my picks to beat Ohio State which I still believe they will do. Wisconsin was exposed on the run though, which will hurt them the rest of the season. The Badgers face the Golden Gophers this Saturday who came up short against Northwestern last week. The Badgers should get back on track Saturday.
Projected Record: 10-2
21. Nevada (5-0) The Wildcats don't have a shot at the National Title, but they have a legit chance for a perfect record if they can upset Boise State later on in the year. The Wildcats tore up the UNLV Rebels last week. They play San Jose State this weekend. They lost to UC Davis this past week, which proves they are not good at all. Big win for the Wildcats.
Projected Record: 11-1
22. Oklahoma State (4-0) The Cowboys are undefeated and they play Louisiana Lafayette this week which will make them 5-0. The Cowboys have a good chance to finish 2nd in the Big 12 South this year, and possibly beating Oklahoma and winning it. They are going to have to play some defense if they want to win it though.
Projected Record: 9-3
23. Florida State (4-1) Christian Ponder and the Seminoles still are the favorite in the ACC Atlantic division. Some people believe NC State was the real deal, but seriously? The Seminoles beat up on the Cavaliers by 20 points last week, but this week is a different story as they head to the South Beach. I think they take care of buisness this week.
Projected Record: 9-4
24. Missouri (4-0) The Tigers are the only team from the Big 12 North that has a chance to beat Nebraska in my opinion. Even though Kansas State is also undefeated, I don't think they are good enough to play with Nebraska for 4 quarters. They face a Colorado team that beat Georgia this past weekend, but I still don't think they are all that great. Missouri improves to 5-0.
Projected Record: 9-3
25. Air Force (4-1) The best military team this year is the Air Force Falcons. They have a really good chance to finish 2nd in the MWC if they can sneak past Utah or some how beat TCU. Air Force beat Navy this past weekend to prove they are the best military best team, and play Colorado State this week. They will have no problem getting past them. Air Force improves to 5-1.
Projected Record: 10-2
Top 25
1. Alabama (5-0) The Tide looked as strong as ever as they dismantled Florida saturday. The Gators couldn't stop the running attack over find any way to score a TD against the Tide. Some comparisons this week were to a NFL team, others to the team last year. Alabama's offense is way better than they were last year, and the defense is about the same. The Tide head to Williams-Brice Stadium this Saturday. After defeating the SEC East favorite by 25, the Tide should have no problem.
Projected Record: 13-0
2. Ohio State (5-0) The Buckeyes had a hard time with the Illini without Terrelle Pryor. Even with Pryor the Buckeyes did not handle Illinois that well.Do they still deserve to be #2? I think they do, but will they survive their tough Big 10 schedule? I don't think they will. For now the Buckeyes stay at #2, and will next week to as they face Indiana this week.
Projected Record: 11-1
3. Oregon (5-0) The Ducks jump Boise State this week with a very impressive win over a good Stanford team. In the first half it looked like the Cardinals might run away with it, but like the Tennessee game the Ducks took over at the end of the first half and kept up their momentum. Big defensive plays, huge offensive plays, and just overall pure talent gave Oregon the game. Oregon faces a Washington State team that might be the worst in the Pac-10. Expect a HUGE game from James and Barner.
Projected Record: 12-0
4. Boise State (4-0) Boise State lost their #3 spot to Oregon after putting up style points against their opponent. They only bad thing about Boise State's opponents is that is was New Mexico State who hasn't even won a game this year. Kellen Moore had a huge game which might have helped his Heisman status. Boise still has to have all team except one to have one loss on their record for them to be in the title game this year.
Projected Record: 12-0
5. TCU (5-0) TCU stays at #5 with a shutout win against Colorado State. This was TCU's first shutout win on the road since their head coach stepped on to the field for the Horned Frogs. The Horned Frogs are in a tough situation also regarding the national title. They will need a Boise State loss only with everyone else to make the title. They face an alright Wyoming team this week at home. Not another shut out, but still a good win for TCU.
Projected Record: 12-0
6. Oklahoma (5-0) Oklahoma jumped up two spots in the ranks after finally winning the Red River Rivalry. Texas has been controlling the game for the past years, but the Sooners got the Longhorns when they are down. Landry and Murray both looked really impressive in the win for the Sooners. The Sooners have a bye week this week, so they will most likely lose one spot to their Big 12 North foe, Nebraska.
Projected Record: 11-2
7. Nebraska (4-0) Nebraska had a bye week last week which made them lose one spot to Oklahoma. Nebraska has a big game on Thursday against an undefeated Kansas State team. The Cornhuskers are going to have to shut down Daniel Thomas who is impressing a lot of people this year. If Nebraska comes up with a win here, they will jump Oklahoma.
Projected Record: 11-1
8. Auburn (5-0) After beating a Louisiana Monroe team this Saturday, the Tigers have jumped up two spots to #8. They were helped out with losses by Florida and Stanford. Auburn takes on another SEC East opponent this Saturday facing a Kentucky team that will have to battle Ole Miss from being the worst team in the SEC. Auburn should take care of buisness against the Wildcats.
Projected Record: 11-1
9. Arizona (4-0) I'm not sure about this Wildcat team at all. They jumped up two spots this week with the losses by Florida and Stanford also. Arizona plays a very dangerous Oregon State team that has only lost to Boise State and TCU. I'm going to say that the Wildcats slip up against the Beavers that barely beat California a few weeks ago.
Projected Record: 9-3
10. Utah (4-0) Utah was another team with a bye last week and they jumped into the Top 25. To get any shot of major respect they are going to have to get some style points against Air Force and beat TCU. Utah plays a Big 12 team this week, but it is a team that is not that great. They are going to have no problem against the Cyclones this Saturday.
Projected Record: 10-2
11. Arkansas (3-1) The Razorbacks took a week off, and now they play a Texas A&M that came up close against the Cowboys from Oklahoma State, but was just short. After how explosive Arkansas was in the first half against Alabama, their is no question they will have trouble hanging with anyone this year. The Razorbacks still have to play everyone else in the SEC West which will be hard to come out of, but the Razorbacks will do pretty well.
Projected Record: 10-2
12. LSU (5-0) This was the most interesting finish I have seen in a long time. I was switching through channels from the Michigan State/Wisconsin game, Va Tech/NC State, and the LSU/Tenn game. After seeing LSU snap the ball over the head of the QB, and turned the game off because well it was over. Or was it? 13 people on the field. Worst finish ever for a team. LSU is 5-0 most importantly. They face Florida this week in Gainesville after the Gators were embarressed by the Tide. This one is a tough one to call, but I have to give the edge to the Tigers.
Projected Record: 9-3
13. Miami(FL) (3-1) Miami had a really tough win against Clemson this past weekend. The Hurricanes were able to sneak past the Tigers, but now they play the Seminoles this week down in South Beach. This is a tough matchup for the U, as Florida State is no joke. Miami is still the leader in the ACC coastal, but this week will test how good they are.
Projected Record: 9-3
14. Florida (4-1) The Gators had a really tough week against the Tide the last week. Throwing jump pass picks in the endzone, and just getting close to nothing done against Alabama. This week the Gators host a very dangerous LSU team who squeked by the Vols last week on a Tennessee mental lapse. Both teams are struggling on offense and LSU has the edge on special teams with Peterson. The edge goes to LSU, but the Gators still might control the SEC East.
Projected Record: 10-3
15. Iowa (4-1) The Hawkeyes jumped up a few spots after dominating Penn State which dropped the Nittany Lions out of the rankings. The defense looked top notch, and it seems Iowa is getting back to what they were last year. Iowa has a bye week this week before they take on an explosive Michigan team.
Projected Record: 10-2
16. Stanford (4-1) The Cardinals looked impressive in the first quarter against the Ducks in Eugene, but that soon changed as Oregon stepped it up about ten notches to dominated the Cardinals in every category you could think off besides losing. The Cardinals prove they have a legit team though. The Cardinals face Southern Cal this week which should be a tough
Projected Record: 10-2
17. Michigan State (5-0) The Spartans upset a really good Wisconsin team last week as they won impressively. The Spartans offense was the biggest surprise last saturday as they put up a lot of points on the Badgers. The Spartans take on Michigan this week so that means they are going to have to contain Denard Robinson. Greg Jones is going to have a TALL duty this week.
Projected Record: 10-2
18. Michigan (5-0) The Wolverines faced off against Indiana last week and the Michigan defense had a hard time stopping the passing attack of the Hoosiers. The Wolverines offense still looked really good in the win though. They face off against Sparty and Michigan State. Denard Robinson vs. Greg Jones.
Projected Record: 8-4
19. South Carolina (3-1) The Gamecocks had a bye week last week after losing to Auburn a few weeks ago. South Carolina hosts College Gameday this Saturday as they take the Crimson Tide. Going to be a really tough one for the Cocks this week. Not sure they will have much success. Lattimore vs. the Tide.
Projected Record: 7-5
20. Wisconsin (4-1) The Badgers fell to the Spartans last week in a tough loss in East Lansing. The Badgers were one of my picks to beat Ohio State which I still believe they will do. Wisconsin was exposed on the run though, which will hurt them the rest of the season. The Badgers face the Golden Gophers this Saturday who came up short against Northwestern last week. The Badgers should get back on track Saturday.
Projected Record: 10-2
21. Nevada (5-0) The Wildcats don't have a shot at the National Title, but they have a legit chance for a perfect record if they can upset Boise State later on in the year. The Wildcats tore up the UNLV Rebels last week. They play San Jose State this weekend. They lost to UC Davis this past week, which proves they are not good at all. Big win for the Wildcats.
Projected Record: 11-1
22. Oklahoma State (4-0) The Cowboys are undefeated and they play Louisiana Lafayette this week which will make them 5-0. The Cowboys have a good chance to finish 2nd in the Big 12 South this year, and possibly beating Oklahoma and winning it. They are going to have to play some defense if they want to win it though.
Projected Record: 9-3
23. Florida State (4-1) Christian Ponder and the Seminoles still are the favorite in the ACC Atlantic division. Some people believe NC State was the real deal, but seriously? The Seminoles beat up on the Cavaliers by 20 points last week, but this week is a different story as they head to the South Beach. I think they take care of buisness this week.
Projected Record: 9-4
24. Missouri (4-0) The Tigers are the only team from the Big 12 North that has a chance to beat Nebraska in my opinion. Even though Kansas State is also undefeated, I don't think they are good enough to play with Nebraska for 4 quarters. They face a Colorado team that beat Georgia this past weekend, but I still don't think they are all that great. Missouri improves to 5-0.
Projected Record: 9-3
25. Air Force (4-1) The best military team this year is the Air Force Falcons. They have a really good chance to finish 2nd in the MWC if they can sneak past Utah or some how beat TCU. Air Force beat Navy this past weekend to prove they are the best military best team, and play Colorado State this week. They will have no problem getting past them. Air Force improves to 5-1.
Projected Record: 10-2
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