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