Top 25
BCS-(AP)
1-(1) Notre Dame
2-(2) Alabama
3-(3) Georgia
4-(6) Florida
5-(5) Oregon
6-(7) Kansas State
7-(8) LSU
8-(11) Stanford
9-(9) Texas A&M
10-(10) Florida State
11-(12) Clemson
12-(13) South Carolina
13-(14) Oklahoma
14-(17) Nebraska
15-(16) Oregon State
16-(18) Texas
17-(15) UCLA
18-(21) Rutgers
19-(20) Michigan
20-(19) Louisville
21-(22) Oklahoma State
22-(NR) Boise State
23-(23) Kent State
24-(NR) Arizona
25-(NR) Washington
Overrated
Georgia and Florida. I think they're both solid teams but they've both looked really vulnerable at times, especially the Gators. Florida needed help from Missouri and UL Lafayette in back to back home squeakers and even struggled a bit against Jacksonville State last week. The Gators offense is atrocious and if not for one of the best defenses in the nations, the Gators would be looking a much different season.
Georgia has played well recently, but I'd really like to see them dominate a quality opponent. They feel a little like paper tigers to me at this point. They're one and one against the top teams on their schedule, getting blasted by S. Carolina, then needing multiple turnovers to get past the Gators.
Underrated
It's interesting to me that Florida State is still on the outside looking in in this situation. The Seminoles are 10-1 with their only loss, though a bad loss, was on the road by one point. I'll give you the lack of strength in the ACC, but looking at what Oregon has gone through, is their schedule really that more difficult? They lost to the only quality team they've played this season and only dropped two spots. The Seminoles are still trying to dig their way out of their mid-season loss to NC State.
Are You Crazy?!?!
Jeremy's Top 25
1-(2) Notre Dame 11-0
Hard to argue with the 11-0 Irish being No. 1. We'll see if they can hold onto it.
2-(4) Alabama 10-1
The Tide were reborn with losses by K-State and Oregon. All in all, they're still probably the most well rounded team in the nation.
3-(5) Georgia 10-1
They Bulldogs have it all laid out for them. They're playing well and should give Alabama a run for their money in the SEC Championship game.
4-(6) Florida State 10-1
No one has gotten punished for their one loss this season like the 'Noles. They've shown signs that they can compete with the best in the nation and will get their chance this weekend against the rival Gators.
5-(3) Oregon 10-1
Huh... Oregon finally plays a quality team and guess what happens...
6-(1) Kansas State 10-1
It's tough to go undefeated and K-State found that out against Baylor. They're still in the hunt but will need some help to get back into the title conversation.
7-(7) Florida 10-1
Mega-defense, but the Gators offense will need to show some signs of life with a trip to Tallahassee coming up this weekend.
8-(8) Clemson 10-1
Same as the last 12 weeks. Clemson is an absolute juggernaut on offense but their defense is keeping them from getting much respect.
9-(9) LSU 9-2
Some weeks they look like one of the best teams in the nation. Other weeks... ugh.
10-(10) Texas A&M 9-2
I really like A&M, but there's just too many one loss teams ahead of them.
11-(12) Stanford 9-2
Big win over Oregon not only gives them control of the Pac-12 North, but could get them in the title game if all hell breaks lose.
12-(11) Oklahoma 8-2
The Sooners remind me a little of LSU. Sometimes they look absolutely dominant. Other times, not so much.
13-(15) UCLA 9-2
UCLA is quietly creeping up the polls. They took the fight to USC last weekend and will have a second chance at the Pac-12 crown.
14-(14) Texas 8-2
The Longhorns have put their mid-season struggles behind them and have one four straight.
15-(13) Nebraska 9-2
The Huskers have won five straight and will lock up their side of the conference with a win on Saturday against Iowa.
16-(16) Oregon State 8-2
The Beavers bounced back strong off their loss to Stanford, by dismantling the Cal Bears.
17-(19) Rutgers 9-1
The Scarlet Knights are in the drivers seat in the Big East.
18-(18) Louisville 9-1
Louisville had the week off after a tough loss to Syracuse. They're still in the hunt for a BCS birth if they can win their next two.
19-(22) Michigan 8-3
It's been an up and down year for the Wolverines, who have struggled against some of the tougher competition they've faced. They face their arch-rival, Ohio State, this weekend.
20-(20) Kent State 10-1
It's been a solid year for the MAC and Kent State.
21-(23) Northern Illinois 10-1
Potentially, headed for back to back meeting with Kent State for the MAC crown.
22-(24) Boise State 9-2
Though they haven't made the kind of noise this year that they have in the past, Boise has put together a solid season and can still win the MWC.
23-(NR) Oklahoma State 7-3
The Cowboys have been tough this season, despite a few tough losses. They've got a chance to cause trouble for in-state rival, Oklahoma this weekend.
24-(NR) Utah State 9-2
Utah State has come out of nowhere this season and just knocked off, then ranked Louisiana Tech.
25-(NR) Washington 7-4
The Huskies have done pretty well this season having played one of the toughest schedules in the nation. They've got big wins over Stanford and Oregon State.
Nick's Top 25
1-Notre Dame
2-Alabama
3-Georgia
4-Florida
5-Florida State
6-Texas A&M
7-Stanford
8-Oregon
9-Kansas State
10-LSU
11-Clemson
12-South Carolina
13-Oklahoma
14-Texas
15-Oregon State
16-Nebraska
17-UCLA
18-Louisville
19-Michigan
20-Kent State
21-Northern Illinois
22-Boise State
23-Utah State
24-Washington
25-Oklahoma State
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