Ballot Type: Human
Submitted: Oct. 18, 2020, 7:19 p.m.
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
|
The buckeyes just got most of their key opt-outs back. This team is going to be scary. |
| 2 |
Clemson Tigers
|
Clemson is solid on both sides of the ball, giving them the edge over Bama. |
| 3 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
|
The defense still has some issues, but the offense is incredible. |
| 4 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
|
PSU should be the second best team in the B1G. The Big 12 beating up on each other should be really helpful for the SEC/B1G/ACC to get two teams in the playoff. |
| 5 |
Oregon Ducks
|
Oregon should be the clear favorites in weak Pac 12. They have talent all over the field. |
| 6 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
|
Notre Dame doesn't look amazing, but they are winning. |
| 7 |
Wisconsin Badgers
|
Wisconsin pulled a fairly easy schedule and should be the favorites to win the West. |
| 8 |
Cincinnati Bearcats
|
Cincinnati looks like the frontrunners for the G5 NY6 spot. They have two tough games against Tulsa and SMU. |
| 9 |
Oklahoma State Cowboys
|
They still have their two toughest conference opponents left…Iowa State and Kansas State. |
| 10 |
BYU Cougars
|
Came back and won solidly over what should be a decent Houston team. |
| 11 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
The offense needs to take some strides if they want to compete for a national championship. |
| 12 |
SMU Mustangs
|
SMU looks like Cincinatti's biggest challenger. |
| 13 |
Michigan Wolverines
|
Michigan has one of the toughest schedules in the country. That's not great when you're breaking in a new QB. I think the defense will still help them win some bigger games, though. |
| 14 |
Marshall Thundering Herd
|
Another easy win for the Thundering Herd. They should have no problem winning Conference USA. |
| 15 |
Minnesota Golden Gophers
|
Bateman coming back is hug for the Gophers. They should have a good offense with Tanner Morgan back at QB. |
| 16 |
Iowa Hawkeyes
|
It's tough to imagine Iowa not having a Top 25 team. They should once again have a solid OL and defense. And they will find another talented TE. |
| 17 |
Texas A&M Aggies
|
A&M has a chance of winning out in a weaker SEC. Arkansas, South Carolina, and Ole Miss may be their three toughest opponents remaining. |
| 18 |
Florida Gators
|
The game with Georgia should decide the East. |
| 19 |
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
|
Impressive win this weekend to keep their NY6 hopes alive. |
| 20 |
Miami Hurricanes
|
Another solid win for the Hurricanes. They look like they may get a rematch with Clemson after ND and UNC's performances this weekend. |
| 21 |
Iowa State Cyclones
|
A nicely timed bye before a huge Big 12 matchup with Oklahoma State. |
| 22 |
Kansas State Wildcats
|
KSU has turned things around since that loss against Arkansas State. |
| 23 |
Utah Utes
|
We may see a rematch of last year's Pac-12 Championship Game. The Pac-12 will be weak this year, so Utah still has a shot at running the table. |
| 24 |
North Carolina Tar Heels
|
A tough loss to a horrible FSU team. |
| 25 |
Memphis Tigers
|
Memphis still has hopes to make it to the AAC Championship. |
Teams Ranked:
| Rank | Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
|
0.65 |
| 2 |
Clemson Tigers
|
0.00 |
| 3 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
|
-0.40 |
| 4 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
|
0.75 |
| 5 |
Oregon Ducks
|
1.01 |
| 6 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
|
0.00 |
| 7 |
Wisconsin Badgers
|
1.10 |
| 8 |
Cincinnati Bearcats
|
0.00 |
| 9 |
Oklahoma State Cowboys
|
-0.11 |
| 10 |
BYU Cougars
|
0.00 |
| 11 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
-1.02 |
| 12 |
SMU Mustangs
|
0.00 |
| 13 |
Michigan Wolverines
|
1.01 |
| 14 |
Marshall Thundering Herd
|
0.36 |
| 15 |
Minnesota Golden Gophers
|
1.20 |
| 16 |
Iowa Hawkeyes
|
5.73 |
| 17 |
Texas A&M Aggies
|
-0.85 |
| 18 |
Florida Gators
|
-0.75 |
| 19 |
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
|
0.00 |
| 20 |
Miami Hurricanes
|
-1.26 |
| 21 |
Iowa State Cyclones
|
-0.13 |
| 22 |
Kansas State Wildcats
|
0.00 |
| 23 |
Utah Utes
|
1.68 |
| 24 |
North Carolina Tar Heels
|
-1.42 |
| 25 |
Memphis Tigers
|
0.00 |
Omissions:
| Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|
Virginia Tech Hokies
|
1.13 |
NC State Wolfpack
|
0.26 |
USC Trojans
|
0.03 |
Total Score: 20.84