Ballot Type: Human
Submitted: Sept. 15, 2019, 1:04 p.m.
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Clemson Tigers
|
The defending champs haven't really been challenged yet this year. |
| 2 |
Oklahoma Sooners
|
Hurts looks like a potential Heisman winner. |
| 3 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
|
Didn't look like the best team in America against South Carolina. |
| 4 |
Utah Utes
|
Consistent with astronomical potential. |
| 5 |
Virginia Cavaliers
|
Perkins a Heisman dark horse. |
| 6 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
Able to handily defeat teams they should. |
| 7 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
|
Fantastic win on the road in a state that gives them trouble. |
| 8 |
UCF Knights
|
Quality team once again that deserves a high rank. |
| 9 |
LSU Tigers
|
Struggled against an FCS opponent. |
| 10 |
California Golden Bears
|
Finds ways to win, which is what counts. |
| 11 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
|
Overmatched New Mexico in the blowout. |
| 12 |
Auburn Tigers
|
Good, but not the best. |
| 13 |
Wisconsin Badgers
|
Still haven't allowed a point this season. |
| 14 |
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
|
Beat a much-improved North Carolina team. |
| 15 |
Oregon Ducks
|
May compete for PAC12 crown this year. Maybe. |
| 16 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
|
Escaped with a win over Pitt, though it was a rivalry game. |
| 17 |
Iowa Hawkeyes
|
Escaped over Iowa State on the road. |
| 18 |
Michigan Wolverines
|
Questionable start to the year. |
| 19 |
Kansas State Wildcats
|
Outstanding win at Mississippi State to remain undefeated. |
| 20 |
Texas Longhorns
|
Acceptable win on the road at Rice. |
| 21 |
Washington State Cougars
|
Great win basically on the road at Houston. |
| 22 |
Florida Gators
|
Lucky to be undefeated after close calls. |
| 23 |
Washington Huskies
|
Beat a decent Hawaii team, though it was at home. |
| 24 |
Appalachian State Mountaineers
|
Domination of all opponents thus far. |
| 25 |
Texas A&M Aggies
|
Losing to the best team in America can't hurt too much. |
Teams Ranked:
| Rank | Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Clemson Tigers
|
0.00 |
| 2 |
Oklahoma Sooners
|
0.27 |
| 3 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
|
0.00 |
| 4 |
Utah Utes
|
1.28 |
| 5 |
Virginia Cavaliers
|
2.87 |
| 6 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
0.00 |
| 7 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
|
-0.30 |
| 8 |
UCF Knights
|
0.62 |
| 9 |
LSU Tigers
|
-0.87 |
| 10 |
California Golden Bears
|
2.08 |
| 11 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
|
0.00 |
| 12 |
Auburn Tigers
|
-0.20 |
| 13 |
Wisconsin Badgers
|
0.00 |
| 14 |
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
|
2.45 |
| 15 |
Oregon Ducks
|
0.00 |
| 16 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
|
0.00 |
| 17 |
Iowa Hawkeyes
|
0.00 |
| 18 |
Michigan Wolverines
|
-0.21 |
| 19 |
Kansas State Wildcats
|
0.10 |
| 20 |
Texas Longhorns
|
-0.37 |
| 21 |
Washington State Cougars
|
0.00 |
| 22 |
Florida Gators
|
-1.36 |
| 23 |
Washington Huskies
|
0.00 |
| 24 |
Appalachian State Mountaineers
|
0.93 |
| 25 |
Texas A&M Aggies
|
-0.83 |
Omissions:
| Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|
Boise State Broncos
|
0.97 |
Arizona State Sun Devils
|
0.01 |
Total Score: 15.73