BlogPoll Ballot Week 8
| Rank | Team | Delta | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio State | -- | Welcome back Chris Wells. Now, stay healthy and the Ohio State ground game is in good hands. Lost in the close win was the suffocating defense. |
| 2 | Oregon |
 5
|
This is the best offense in the country. 24 fourth quarter points? 661 yards? Yikes. USC may have a nice defense but they may only hold the Ducks to 35 points. |
| 3 | LSU |
2
|
The offense looked better with Doucet back, but this team is only a few plays away from having a 3-game losing streak. How long can they live on the edge? |
| 4 | Oklahoma |
 2
|
National Champion caliber teams do not struggle with the Cyclones. |
| 5 | Boston College |
1
|
Hopefully, the Eagles got all their penalties out of the way against ND. Otherwise, it will be a long trip home from Blacksburg. |
| 6 | Arizona State |
3
|
This is what the world has been waiting for. ASU v. a real opponent. The injury to Torain is upsetting, but Keegan Herring has two weeks to get integrated into the offense. |
| 7 | Florida |
4
|
The Gators finally finished well. Now, they have to finish the nasty 4-game stretch this weekend with a 2-2 record. |
| 8 | Kansas |
4
|
Teams are gunning for them now and they did win at Colorado – something the Sooners could not do. |
| 9 | Missouri |
4
|
hat was an impressive win against Texas Tech the week after the tough loss to OU. The schedule lets up until the road finale at Kansas. |
| 10 | Southern Cal |
4
|
I did not watch one play of the Notre Dame and it would not have proved anything if I had. If they can get healthy and win this weekend, there is a jump in their future. |
| 11 | South Florida |
2
|
This is where they were last week and this is where they stay. They were not a top-5 team last week, but they do not deserve to be any farther down than this. |
| 12 | West Virginia |
2
|
I seriously doubt the Mountaineers will lose again. That schedule is garbage. Unless USF loses, I will not rank them ahead of the Bulls. |
| 13 | Virginia Tech |
2
|
They have everything going in their favor to get back into the National Title picture. Last time they had this chance, they were destroyed by LSU. |
| 14 | California |
8
|
What happened? Losing to Oregon State with a backup QB is acceptable in this crazy season. Losing to UCLA is not. If they can pull it together, they can knock off ASU and USC in the next few weeks. |
| 15 | South Carolina |
7
|
They got behind by 17 and were hopelessly lost. The defense might be very good, but the offense just does not inspire confidence. |
| 16 | Michigan |
7
|
The win against Illinois was nice but the injuries are disconcerting. This week is a bye against Minnesota and then the big finish. |
| 17 | Auburn | -- | They almost pulled off the unthinkable – winning at LSU, at night. The same team that lost to Mississippi State at home should have pulled it out. Non matter how you shake it, however, they have lost three games. |
| 18 | Georgia |
4
|
They never beat Florida. In this upside down season, take the Bulldogs. The defense is playing well on the radar. |
| 19 | Kentucky |
3
|
Lost in all the excitement around the Wildcats is their terrible defense. They gave up 34 to Lousiville, 23 to South Carolina, 29 to Arkansas, 37 to LSU, and 45 to Florida. What is the over/under on Mississippi State this weekend? |
| 20 | Penn State |
5
|
As usual, 20-25 are interchangeable and disposable. The Lions two losses on the road do not appear to be that bad, but this team has no identity. The defense shows up against Wisconsin and then takes a vacation against Indiana. What do we get this weekend? |
| 21 | Texas |
3
|
Their best win is against TCU. Ugh. And, they do not play anyone the rest of the way. They need to destroy some folks to get noticed.Their best win is against TCU. Ugh. And, they do not play anyone the rest of the way. They need to destroy some folks to get noticed. |
| 22 | Rutgers |
4
|
Nice win on Thursday. Now, back it up this Saturday. |
| 23 | Virginia |
3
|
They barely win each week, but at least they win. That has to count for something. |
| 24 | Tennessee |
6
|
Three road games. Three huge losses. Luckily, they only have one road game remaining. Unfortunately, that is at Kentucky. |
| 25 | Hawaii |
1
|
I should probably have ranked a BCS conference team here. But, these spots don't count this late in the season, so what the hell? |
Dropped Out: Texas Tech (#19),
Kansas State (#20), Illinois (#21).
