studio_sally Ballot for 2018 Week 13
Ballot Type: Computer
Submitted: Nov. 19, 2018, 7:48 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 |
Clemson Tigers
|
0.46 |
| 2 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
|
-0.06 |
| 3 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
|
0.00 |
| 4 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
0.43 |
| 5 |
Michigan Wolverines
|
0.00 |
| 6 |
UCF Knights
|
0.00 |
| 7 |
LSU Tigers
|
0.45 |
| 8 |
Oklahoma Sooners
|
-0.03 |
| 9 |
Washington State Cougars
|
-0.17 |
| 10 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
|
0.00 |
| 11 |
West Virginia Mountaineers
|
0.00 |
| 12 |
Utah Utes
|
1.11 |
| 13 |
Army West Point
|
1.73 |
| 14 |
Fresno State Bulldogs
|
2.17 |
| 15 |
Florida Gators
|
0.00 |
| 16 |
Boise State Broncos
|
0.45 |
| 17 |
Washington Huskies
|
0.00 |
| 18 |
Utah State Aggies
|
-0.03 |
| 19 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
|
-0.45 |
| 20 |
Kentucky Wildcats
|
0.00 |
| 21 |
Texas Longhorns
|
-1.38 |
| 22 |
Mississippi State Bulldogs
|
0.00 |
| 23 |
Cincinnati Bearcats
|
0.02 |
| 24 |
Stanford Cardinal
|
1.09 |
| 25 |
Texas A&M Aggies
|
0.00 |
Omissions:
| Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|
Syracuse Orange
|
1.04 |
Northwestern Wildcats
|
0.53 |
Pittsburgh Panthers
|
0.15 |
Total Score: 11.76