GilBrandt Ballot for 2017 Week 13
Ballot Type: Human
Submitted: Nov. 20, 2017, 10 p.m.
Overall Rationale: Easy week before rivalry and thanksgiving week got here! The teams that just missed my rankings are Toledo, USF, Iowa State, Virginia Tech, and Michigan. Biggest changes in my rankings (at least 5 spots): Oklahoma State (-7), Michigan (UR), NC State (UR), Ohio (UR), Boise State (NEW), South Carolina (NEW), Troy (NEW). Got lazy half way through the teams, no one reads my write ups anyway haha
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Oklahoma Sooners
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I hate the guy and the team, but it's hard to ignore how good Baker and OU are. On top of their game, I believe they can beat anyone. WV is the last challenge before championship (vs TCU?) and playoffs? |
| 2 |
Miami Hurricanes
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A little scare vs Virginia, but the Miami defense ultimately overwhelms. Pitt should be easily winnable, then onto Clemson |
| 3 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
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Easy victory, but here comes the Iron bowl! Should be a really good test for the Tide |
| 4 |
Wisconsin Badgers
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Solid wins over Michigan and Iowa. Looking forward to the Ohio State game. |
| 5 |
Clemson Tigers
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Easy win and should be an easy win vs South Carolina (who I now have ranked). Should be a good test before the Canes show up. |
| 6 |
Auburn Tigers
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Iron bowl should be fun! Two tough Alabama teams clashing for the SEC and maybe a playoff spot! |
| 7 |
Georgia Bulldogs
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Georgia back to what they do best, crushing their opponent. GT should be easy, but rivalry week can be crazy |
| 8 |
UCF Knights
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No trap game here! UCF keeps on rolling and I don't expect USF to get in the way. |
| 9 |
TCU Horned Frogs
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Even without Kenny Trill, TCU made easy work of Tech. Rivalry week can be crazy, but I don't expect Baylor to beat the Frogs. Get ready for the Sooners |
| 10 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
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It'll be interesting to see what Buckeye team shows up vs Michigan and Wisconsin |
| 11 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
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Last game of the season for the Irish. Good luck before bowl season! |
| 12 |
USC Trojans
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| 13 |
Washington State Cougars
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| 14 |
Mississippi State Bulldogs
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| 15 |
Michigan State Spartans
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| 16 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
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| 17 |
Oklahoma State Cowboys
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| 18 |
Northwestern Wildcats
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| 19 |
Stanford Cardinal
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| 20 |
LSU Tigers
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| 21 |
Washington Huskies
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| 22 |
Memphis Tigers
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| 23 |
Boise State Broncos
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| 24 |
South Carolina Gamecocks
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| 25 |
Troy Trojans
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Teams Ranked:
| Rank | Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Oklahoma Sooners
|
1.01 |
| 2 |
Miami Hurricanes
|
0.00 |
| 3 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
|
-0.81 |
| 4 |
Wisconsin Badgers
|
0.00 |
| 5 |
Clemson Tigers
|
0.00 |
| 6 |
Auburn Tigers
|
0.00 |
| 7 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
0.00 |
| 8 |
UCF Knights
|
0.00 |
| 9 |
TCU Horned Frogs
|
0.31 |
| 10 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
|
0.00 |
| 11 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
|
0.00 |
| 12 |
USC Trojans
|
0.00 |
| 13 |
Washington State Cougars
|
0.00 |
| 14 |
Mississippi State Bulldogs
|
0.60 |
| 15 |
Michigan State Spartans
|
1.10 |
| 16 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
|
-1.07 |
| 17 |
Oklahoma State Cowboys
|
0.00 |
| 18 |
Northwestern Wildcats
|
0.88 |
| 19 |
Stanford Cardinal
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0.00 |
| 20 |
LSU Tigers
|
0.00 |
| 21 |
Washington Huskies
|
-1.32 |
| 22 |
Memphis Tigers
|
-0.65 |
| 23 |
Boise State Broncos
|
0.00 |
| 24 |
South Carolina Gamecocks
|
0.72 |
| 25 |
Troy Trojans
|
0.11 |
USF Bulls
Virginia Tech Hokies