studio_sally Ballot for 2018 Week 11
Ballot Type: Computer
Submitted: Nov. 5, 2018, 2:02 p.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 |
Clemson Tigers
|
0.46 |
| 2 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
|
-0.14 |
| 3 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
1.18 |
| 4 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
|
0.00 |
| 5 |
Michigan Wolverines
|
-0.14 |
| 6 |
LSU Tigers
|
0.63 |
| 7 |
Oklahoma Sooners
|
0.00 |
| 8 |
West Virginia Mountaineers
|
0.00 |
| 9 |
UCF Knights
|
0.00 |
| 10 |
Washington State Cougars
|
0.00 |
| 11 |
Fresno State Bulldogs
|
0.72 |
| 12 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
|
-0.45 |
| 13 |
Kentucky Wildcats
|
0.00 |
| 14 |
Utah State Aggies
|
0.00 |
| 15 |
Mississippi State Bulldogs
|
0.31 |
| 16 |
UAB Blazers
|
3.25 |
| 17 |
NC State Wolfpack
|
0.19 |
| 18 |
Army West Point
|
2.63 |
| 19 |
Cincinnati Bearcats
|
0.22 |
| 20 |
Washington Huskies
|
0.00 |
| 21 |
Boise State Broncos
|
3.67 |
| 22 |
Buffalo Bulls
|
0.59 |
| 23 |
Utah Utes
|
0.00 |
| 24 |
Appalachian State Mountaineers
|
1.14 |
| 25 |
Iowa Hawkeyes
|
0.00 |
Omissions:
| Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|
Syracuse Orange
|
1.69 |
Boston College Eagles
|
1.38 |
Texas Longhorns
|
1.11 |
Florida Gators
|
0.89 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
|
0.56 |
Michigan State Spartans
|
0.18 |
Iowa State Cyclones
|
0.25 |
Total Score: 21.78