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