Top 25 Poll
Others receiving votes: Cincinnati, Florida, Fresno
State, Georgia Tech, Marshall, Oklahoma, TCU
Dropped from the rankings: Cincinnati (12), Florida (20),
Texas (22)
25 (NR). Arizona
State (1-0) – They obliterated the competition on Thursday night, showing
their stout defense and potent offensive attack. They could be the South
representative with some luck.
24 (24). Northern
Illinois (1-0) – They had the week off, but they are still one of those offenses
that no one wants to play. Look for an impressive streak to come for the
Huskies starting with their next game at Idaho.
23 (21). Texas
A&M (2-0) – They once again showed that defense is going to be an issue
for the team, but scoring is not. Manziel was on fire against Sam Houston
State. I can’t wait to see him against Alabama this week.
22 (NR). Miami
(2-0) – They got an important win against Florida, showing that Al Golden
has actually somewhat gotten them back to competing. The ACC has shown some
worth in these first two weeks, taking out the top of the SEC.
21 (19). Wisconsin
(2-0) – They have not given up a point in their first two games against FCS
competition, while running the ball down almost exclusively. Let’s see if they
can throw to win a game before we anoint them as a contender.
20 (25). Nebraska
(2-0) – The defense rebounded in a big way after the debacle against
Wyoming. It sets up a nice game next week against UCLA in Lincoln.
19 (6). Notre Dame
(1-1) –The defense got shredded through the air the majority of the game
against Michigan. The offense is there and not there. They have a brutal
stretch coming up. We will see what the Irish are made of.
18 (19). Mississippi
(2-0) – I still like this team as a sleeper in the SEC. They had a bit of a
letdown win vs SE Missouri State, but they are still an offense who can score
on anyone. They are about ready to explode.
17 (17). Texas
Tech (2-0) – The Red Raiders had another huge offensive display on
Saturday. They are going to be scary for any Big 12 team to face.
16 (16). UCLA
(1-0) – They took the week off in preparation for their huge trip to
Nebraska. That is going to be quite a game.
15 (23). Northwestern
(2-0) – Northwestern is one of those teams who always plays AQ conference
foes in the non-conference season and always beat them. They probably have the
most impressive pair of wins in the nation.
14 (11). South Carolina
(1-1) – The Gamecocks came up short for the first time against Aaron Murray
and Georgia, giving up points all over the place. That has got to be
discouraging heading into the meat of their schedule.
13 (15). Georgia
(1-1) – Georgia got their must-win game out of the way. Their defense is going
to struggle all season, but that offense is a juggernaut even with their best
WR or not.
12 (14). Oklahoma
State (2-0) – Why was Oklahoma State playing at UTSA? They had an
uneventful win, but JW Walsh showed that he is their guy and a dark horse
Heisman candidate.
11 (13). Michigan
(2-0) – Michigan was able to pick apart the strong Notre Dame defense in
front of a record attendance at the Big House. The defense was shaky, but it
was a rivalry game no matter what Brian Kelly says.
10 (10). Washington
(1-0) – Washington suddenly has an interesting game traveling to Illinois
next week after the Illini destroyed Cincinnati in the same building.
9 (NR). Baylor
(2-0) – 139 points in two games? This offense is absurd. Watch out Big 12. The
offense led by Bryce Petty and Lache Seastrunk might just be the best offense
Baylor has had under Art Briles. They took apart that same Buffalo defense that
Ohio State struggled to score against last week.
8 (8). Florida
State (1-0) – If anything, the Seminoles gained some points in their week
off with the ACC getting another win against the SEC.
7 (9). LSU (2-0) – The Cam Cameron passing attack gives LSU a dimension that I have never seen them have before. This could be a scary team.
7 (9). LSU (2-0) – The Cam Cameron passing attack gives LSU a dimension that I have never seen them have before. This could be a scary team.
6 (7). Louisville
(2-0) – Teddy Bridgewater is not going to have much competition this year,
and they are only hurt by Cincinnati’s blowout loss. He should still be in the
Heisman conversation, but I now think that the Cardinals may need everyone to
have two losses for them to get a chance at the BCS Championship Game.
5 (5). Ohio State
(2-0) – After Braxton Miller went down, the offense suddenly took off.
Yeah, I don’t get it either.
4 (4). Clemson
(2-0) – Clemson’s offense is for real. They do not have a losable game
until Florida State heads to Death Valley in late October.
3 (3). Oregon
(2-0) – Marcus Mariota and De’Anthony Thomas are torching the competition.
They play an improved Tennessee team next weekend. That could be a mini-test
before hitting the tough Pac-12 conference schedule.
2 (2). Stanford (1-0)
– The Cardinal played much better against San Jose State than they did last
year. That linebacker group is the best there is in college football. I do not
see them losing this year.
1 (1). Alabama
(1-0) – Alabama seems to always have the clever scheduling that gives them
a week off before their biggest games. How do they always know?
Top 5 Games for Next Weekend
5. Wisconsin(#21)
at Arizona State (#25), 7:30PM ESPN – The two unbeaten teams who have yet
to allow a score face off in a Pac-12/B1G clash. This should be a really
competitive and nasty game.
4. Mississippi (#18)
at Texas, 5:00PM Longhorn Network – We will see how good Ole Miss really is
this year when they travel to Austin to play an angry Texas squad who got taken
to the woodshed by an average running game at BYU. This should be a battle.
3. UCLA (#16) at
Nebraska (#20), 9:00AM ABC – The game last year was high-scoring and filled
with big plays. Expect the same this year. Who scheduled this at 9:00AM Pacific
Time? UCLA kinda got screwed there…
2. Texas Tech
(#17) at TCU, Thursday 4:30PM ESPN – This is going to be our first big
Thursday night game. It should be an offensive show. TCU’s defense is not as
strong as years past, but their offense is really coming on.
1. Alabama (#1) at
Texas A&M (#23), 12:30PM CBS – Everyone has waited nine months to see
the reigning Heisman winner take on the 2-time defending national champs. We
get to see it at Kyle Field, one of the best venues in the country. If you are
not watching this game Saturday afternoon, you are doing it wrong.
Heisman Trophy Watch
5. Teddy
Bridgewater, QB, Louisville – He is going to be able to put up whatever
numbers Charlie Strong lets him, since they do not really have any marquee
games on their schedule. A trip to an SEC school (Kentucky, but still) next week
may give him a slight bump.
4. Lache Seastrunk, RB,Baylor – It appears that the offense is going
to put up video game numbers, and he is going to be the beneficiary of that. It
is scary to think if he was still enrolled at Oregon…
2. Johnny Manziel,
QB, Texas A&M – He has been and is going to continue to be in the
spotlight all year long. A win against the Crimson Tide on Saturday would
almost guarantee his invitation back to New York.
1. Marcus Mariota,
QB, Oregon – If he played in the SEC, he would have won last year. He has
only gotten better. Unless the Ducks lose a couple games, then he is going to
remain the frontrunner.
BCS Projections
Rose Bowl – Oregon over Michigan
Orange Bowl – Clemson over Louisville
Sugar Bowl – Alabama over Ohio State
Fiesta Bowl – Oklahoma State over LSU
BCS Championship Game
– Stanford over Florida State
What did you think of this weekend? Thoughts? Give me
your rankings in the comments!
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