College Football Rankings November 4
Back again, quicker than usual to post my latest rankings after this week of football.
#1 Ohio State - Got a break with Hill missing the game this weekend, and they pulled away at the end with some questionable play calling by the Badgers. Things are looking good in Columbus, and it appears it once again similar to last year is going to come down to the Michigan game for a possible birth in the Sugar Bowl. To reiterate, I do not like them in that game as the Wolverines dont have to worry about Troy Smith anymore, and Mike Hart will do just enough to get them the win.
#2 Oregon - Gotta put them here after the win this weekend over Zona State. Dixon is the real thing...good thing he is healthy because you could feel the tension in Autzen Saturday night when he went out of the game. Stewart is the real deal running the rock as well. Their defense is good enough. Still some tough games to navigate through, but I really think they are going to get it done and finish the season undefeated.
#3 LSU - big, big win on Saturday nite. I keep working over Les Miles for his decisions, and he continues to press the right buttons and get the job done. Flynn is still suspect at QB, and Hester is not the explosive back usually seen on National Title caliber teams, but that defense is NFL worthy, and they play in the toughest conference in the country. Still aways to go, but if they go on to win their remaining games including the SEC title game, its going to be tough to keep them out of the Sugar Bowl.
#4 Kansas - I was guilty too. I havent given them their props. But you know what, after posting 76 on Nebraska, they move to #4. Their defense is one of the stingiest in the country, especially against the run. Their QB makes great decisions, and they have enough playmakers on the outside to get the job done. It will be interesting to see their last few games, and it is very doubtful they will win out. But you never know, and the chance is there. This is not a fluke.
#5 Oklahoma - Bradford had a big game this weekend as they routed their opponent at home. But when he gets on the road its a whole different animal, and that is why I just dont see them running the table from here on out. But for the next few years, they are going to be in the mix to return to the title game under Stoops.
#6 West Virginia - yes, the other half of my Sugar Bowl equation is at #6 right now.......just give it time.
#7 Missouri - cannot believe I have 3 Big 12 teams in the top 7, and the league isnt even that good this year. But these teams all deserve it up to this point, but things will play out and I would not be surprised at all to see only one remaining in my Top 10 at the end of the year.
#8 Arizona State - gutty performance in Eugene Saturday, but they just didnt have enough in the end this time. Their offensive line is borderline 1-AA as Carpenter continues to get killed in the backfield. They have playmakers on both sides of the ball however which will keep them in most games. I still think they might show up in the Rose Bowl when all is said and done because I see the Pac 10 champ Oregon Ducks in the Sugar Bowl.
#9 Georgia - even with the struggle Saturday against Troy, they have done enough to remain in my Top 10. Game on Saturday hosting Auburn will be BIG.
#10 Michigan - run off 8 wins after opening the season in disappointing fashion. Need Henne and Hart 100% healthy however to win their last two games, and thus take the Big 10 title. I see it happening.
#1 Ohio State - Got a break with Hill missing the game this weekend, and they pulled away at the end with some questionable play calling by the Badgers. Things are looking good in Columbus, and it appears it once again similar to last year is going to come down to the Michigan game for a possible birth in the Sugar Bowl. To reiterate, I do not like them in that game as the Wolverines dont have to worry about Troy Smith anymore, and Mike Hart will do just enough to get them the win.
#2 Oregon - Gotta put them here after the win this weekend over Zona State. Dixon is the real thing...good thing he is healthy because you could feel the tension in Autzen Saturday night when he went out of the game. Stewart is the real deal running the rock as well. Their defense is good enough. Still some tough games to navigate through, but I really think they are going to get it done and finish the season undefeated.
#3 LSU - big, big win on Saturday nite. I keep working over Les Miles for his decisions, and he continues to press the right buttons and get the job done. Flynn is still suspect at QB, and Hester is not the explosive back usually seen on National Title caliber teams, but that defense is NFL worthy, and they play in the toughest conference in the country. Still aways to go, but if they go on to win their remaining games including the SEC title game, its going to be tough to keep them out of the Sugar Bowl.
#4 Kansas - I was guilty too. I havent given them their props. But you know what, after posting 76 on Nebraska, they move to #4. Their defense is one of the stingiest in the country, especially against the run. Their QB makes great decisions, and they have enough playmakers on the outside to get the job done. It will be interesting to see their last few games, and it is very doubtful they will win out. But you never know, and the chance is there. This is not a fluke.
#5 Oklahoma - Bradford had a big game this weekend as they routed their opponent at home. But when he gets on the road its a whole different animal, and that is why I just dont see them running the table from here on out. But for the next few years, they are going to be in the mix to return to the title game under Stoops.
#6 West Virginia - yes, the other half of my Sugar Bowl equation is at #6 right now.......just give it time.
#7 Missouri - cannot believe I have 3 Big 12 teams in the top 7, and the league isnt even that good this year. But these teams all deserve it up to this point, but things will play out and I would not be surprised at all to see only one remaining in my Top 10 at the end of the year.
#8 Arizona State - gutty performance in Eugene Saturday, but they just didnt have enough in the end this time. Their offensive line is borderline 1-AA as Carpenter continues to get killed in the backfield. They have playmakers on both sides of the ball however which will keep them in most games. I still think they might show up in the Rose Bowl when all is said and done because I see the Pac 10 champ Oregon Ducks in the Sugar Bowl.
#9 Georgia - even with the struggle Saturday against Troy, they have done enough to remain in my Top 10. Game on Saturday hosting Auburn will be BIG.
#10 Michigan - run off 8 wins after opening the season in disappointing fashion. Need Henne and Hart 100% healthy however to win their last two games, and thus take the Big 10 title. I see it happening.
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