Ballot Type: Human
Submitted: Sept. 18, 2017, 3:27 p.m.
Overall Rationale: Homer Check: Couldn't justify keeping USC about PSU given performance + competition. USC still has the better resume, but Stanford losing in particular weakened it. Stanford will rebound, and I think Texas might be ok (and certainly still better than anyone PSU has played) so could be buoyed later if they improve. Florida's win also gave Michigan a boost. Clemson earned #1 with the best resume in the country and a couple dominating wins. They answered the questions we had about player turnover resoundingly, are reigning champions, and are the last team to beat Alabama. No reason they should be below bama. Mississippi State went from NR->15, but if LSU is still good they have the best resume outside the top 6 or so. Still need to see more before calling them a title contender. Cal, Florida, SDSU, and Vandy all in, Kentucky, Colorado would be the next ones I'd look at, followed by some 1 loss teams like WVU and LSU. I feel bad for fading Florida State and Miami, but can't hold a spot at the table forever as other teams rack up wins. 
Teams Ranked:
Rank | Team | Unusualness |
---|---|---|
1 | Clemson Tigers | 0.22 |
2 | Alabama Crimson Tide | 0.00 |
3 | Oklahoma Sooners | 0.00 |
4 | Michigan Wolverines | 0.74 |
5 | Penn State Nittany Lions | 0.00 |
6 | USC Trojans | 0.00 |
7 | Washington Huskies | 0.00 |
8 | Wisconsin Badgers | 0.00 |
9 | Oklahoma State Cowboys | -0.25 |
10 | Georgia Bulldogs | 0.00 |
11 | Florida State Seminoles | 0.06 |
12 | Virginia Tech Hokies | 0.00 |
13 | Auburn Tigers | 0.84 |
14 | Ohio State Buckeyes | 0.00 |
15 | Mississippi State Bulldogs | 0.00 |
16 | TCU Horned Frogs | 0.00 |
17 | Washington State Cougars | 0.00 |
18 | Oregon Ducks | 0.12 |
19 | California Golden Bears | 0.99 |
20 | Maryland Terrapins | 0.79 |
21 | Florida Gators | 0.00 |
22 | Miami Hurricanes | 0.00 |
23 | Utah Utes | 0.00 |
24 | San Diego State Aztecs | 0.00 |
25 | Vanderbilt Commodores | 0.00 |
Omissions:
Team | Unusualness |
---|---|
Louisville Cardinals | 0.58 |
USF Bulls | 0.37 |
Colorado Buffaloes | 0.10 |
Total Score: 5.07