studio_sally Ballot for 2018 Week 6
Ballot Type: Computer
Submitted: Oct. 1, 2018, 7:58 a.m.
Overall Rationale: My poll generates a game score each week for every team's performance. That score is based on a variety of factors, including their strength, their opponent's strength, points scored, points allowed, etc. At the beginning of the season, teams were ranked 1-130 based on a composite of reputable preseason polls and my postseason poll from last year. As the season progresses, each team's game scores are added to their total score then averaged in such a way that more recent results count a little more than past results. These averages, plus a few other small inputs, help to update the rankings and the perceived strength of each team each week.  This in turn keeps the poll very fluid with teams only being graded on their true resume so far.
Teams Ranked:
| Rank | Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
|
0.00 |
| 2 |
LSU Tigers
|
0.52 |
| 3 |
Washington Huskies
|
1.82 |
| 4 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
0.00 |
| 5 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
|
0.00 |
| 6 |
Clemson Tigers
|
0.00 |
| 7 |
Stanford Cardinal
|
1.69 |
| 8 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
|
-2.95 |
| 9 |
Oklahoma Sooners
|
-0.76 |
| 10 |
West Virginia Mountaineers
|
0.00 |
| 11 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
|
0.00 |
| 12 |
Kentucky Wildcats
|
0.00 |
| 13 |
Iowa Hawkeyes
|
11.88 |
| 14 |
NC State Wolfpack
|
0.81 |
| 15 |
Washington State Cougars
|
9.87 |
| 16 |
UCF Knights
|
0.00 |
| 17 |
Wisconsin Badgers
|
0.00 |
| 18 |
Florida Gators
|
0.68 |
| 19 |
Oklahoma State Cowboys
|
0.59 |
| 20 |
Boise State Broncos
|
1.78 |
| 21 |
Texas Longhorns
|
0.00 |
| 22 |
San Diego State Aztecs
|
3.17 |
| 23 |
USF Bulls
|
0.00 |
| 24 |
Michigan Wolverines
|
-1.71 |
| 25 |
Fresno State Bulldogs
|
0.17 |
Omissions:
| Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|
Auburn Tigers
|
3.69 |
Miami Hurricanes
|
1.62 |
Oregon Ducks
|
1.24 |
Colorado Buffaloes
|
0.49 |
Michigan State Spartans
|
0.35 |
Total Score: 45.80