Ballot Type: Human
Submitted: Oct. 27, 2019, 8:09 p.m.
Overall Rationale: I try not to project wins/losses and value what has currently been accomplished by teams. While a team may *look* to be one of the very best, I can only evaluate what their current record is - thus, if it lacks a quality win or a BYE week has allowed others to do more I will rank as such.It is important to note it's only based on what has happened to date. Those who have had an early bye week will get their chance to catch up, and when they do they'll be evaluated as such. Teams won't be artificially ranked highly just because I think they are better. The eye test is a perfectly valid method, but one I do not weigh heavily vs. actual on-field results.
Rank | Team | Reason |
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1 | LSU Tigers | |
2 | Ohio State Buckeyes | |
3 | Alabama Crimson Tide | |
4 | Clemson Tigers | |
5 | Penn State Nittany Lions | |
6 | Florida Gators | |
7 | Oregon Ducks | |
8 | Oklahoma Sooners | Although they only dropped to 8 this week, this was a damaging loss that took control out of the hands of the Sooners. Had they continued to win, I would have put them over Clemson soon - but the loss now means they'll need help (along with winning out) to get to the CFP. |
9 | Georgia Bulldogs | |
10 | Minnesota Golden Gophers | |
11 | SMU Mustangs | SMU would need a miracle to get to the CFP, but they have a top 10 finish in their sights with the remaining schedule they have. How they've played against this schedule has really hurt their ability to make jumps so they've been in this range for the past few weeks. |
12 | Baylor Bears | |
13 | Utah Utes | |
14 | Auburn Tigers | |
15 | Memphis Tigers | |
16 | Wake Forest Demon Deacons | |
17 | Cincinnati Bearcats | |
18 | Wisconsin Badgers | |
19 | Appalachian State Mountaineers | |
20 | San Diego State Aztecs | |
21 | Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | They haven't lost since an opening week bid against Texas. Quietly putting together a strong season. |
22 | Michigan Wolverines | |
23 | Boise State Broncos | |
24 | Navy Midshipmen | |
25 | Kansas State Wildcats |
Teams Ranked:
Rank | Team | Unusualness |
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1 | LSU Tigers | 0.09 |
2 | Ohio State Buckeyes | 0.00 |
3 | Alabama Crimson Tide | 0.00 |
4 | Clemson Tigers | 0.00 |
5 | Penn State Nittany Lions | 0.00 |
6 | Florida Gators | 0.00 |
7 | Oregon Ducks | 0.00 |
8 | Oklahoma Sooners | 0.05 |
9 | Georgia Bulldogs | 0.00 |
10 | Minnesota Golden Gophers | 0.00 |
11 | SMU Mustangs | 0.04 |
12 | Baylor Bears | 0.00 |
13 | Utah Utes | -0.39 |
14 | Auburn Tigers | 0.00 |
15 | Memphis Tigers | 1.37 |
16 | Wake Forest Demon Deacons | 1.52 |
17 | Cincinnati Bearcats | 0.00 |
18 | Wisconsin Badgers | 0.00 |
19 | Appalachian State Mountaineers | 0.00 |
20 | San Diego State Aztecs | 1.87 |
21 | Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | 3.98 |
22 | Michigan Wolverines | -1.42 |
23 | Boise State Broncos | 0.00 |
24 | Navy Midshipmen | 0.00 |
25 | Kansas State Wildcats | -0.06 |