Ballot Type: Hybrid

Submitted: Jan. 16, 2020, 9:23 a.m.

Overall Rationale: This is a forward-looking, predictive ballot. It is not a resume ranking. I start with an aggregate of the FPI and SP+ computer rankings and then adjust the teams based off of several "human" factors, including coaching, QB play, roster balance, eye test, and injuries. Because it is forward-looking, long-term injuries can significantly alter a team's ranking even before on-field performance has been affected.

• Ballot
• Analysis

Rank	Team	Reason
1	LSU Tigers
2	Ohio State Buckeyes
3	Clemson Tigers
4	Alabama Crimson Tide
5	Georgia Bulldogs
6	Oregon Ducks
7	Wisconsin Badgers
8	Florida Gators
9	Oklahoma Sooners
10	Minnesota Golden Gophers
11	Penn State Nittany Lions
12	Baylor Bears
13	Notre Dame Fighting Irish
14	Iowa Hawkeyes
15	Auburn Tigers
16	Michigan Wolverines
17	Memphis Tigers
18	UCF Knights
19	Utah Utes
20	Appalachian State Mountaineers
21	Texas Longhorns
22	Texas A&M Aggies
23	USC Trojans
24	Cincinnati Bearcats
25	Washington Huskies	Honorable Mention: Oklahoma State, Kentucky, Boise State, Air Force, Navy, Kansas State

Teams Ranked:

Rank	Team	Unusualness
1	LSU Tigers	0.00
2	Ohio State Buckeyes	0.16
3	Clemson Tigers	-0.08
4	Alabama Crimson Tide	0.90
5	Georgia Bulldogs	0.00
6	Oregon Ducks	0.00
7	Wisconsin Badgers	0.98
8	Florida Gators	0.00
9	Oklahoma Sooners	-0.14
10	Minnesota Golden Gophers	0.00
11	Penn State Nittany Lions	-0.53
12	Baylor Bears	0.00
13	Notre Dame Fighting Irish	0.00
14	Iowa Hawkeyes	0.00
15	Auburn Tigers	0.00
16	Michigan Wolverines	0.01
17	Memphis Tigers	0.00
18	UCF Knights	3.15
19	Utah Utes	0.00
20	Appalachian State Mountaineers	0.00
21	Texas Longhorns	1.08
22	Texas A&M Aggies	1.83
23	USC Trojans	2.09
24	Cincinnati Bearcats	-0.47
25	Washington Huskies	0.00

Omissions:

Team	Unusualness
Navy Midshipmen	1.80
Air Force Falcons	0.96
Boise State Broncos	0.54

Total Score: 14.73