Ballot Type: Hybrid
Submitted: Sept. 12, 2021, 11:24 p.m.
Overall Rationale: Computer poll that takes into account game performance without an eye for wins or losses (eg a 7 point loss to Georgia is more respected than a 7 point win vs Tulane), preseason expectations and recent history (the latter will drop out after this week, with 3 weeks of data to go on). I then allow a human adjustment of up to 3 ranks for each team, to adjust for the computer being over- or under- aggressive.
Rank | Team | Reason |
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1 | Georgia Bulldogs | Computer rank 1 |
2 | Oregon Ducks | Computer rank 2. |
3 | Alabama Crimson Tide | Computer rank 6, adjusted to 3 because it's Alabama |
4 | Iowa Hawkeyes | Computer rank 3, adjusted to 4. |
5 | Clemson Tigers | Computer rank 4, adjusted to 5. |
6 | Penn State Nittany Lions | Computer rank 5, adjusted to 6. |
7 | Oklahoma Sooners | Computer rank 7 |
8 | Cincinnati Bearcats | Computer rank 8 |
9 | UCLA Bruins | Computer rank 9 |
10 | Ohio State Buckeyes | Computer rank 10 |
11 | UCF Knights | Computer rank 12, moved past Auburn |
12 | Auburn Tigers | Computer rank 11, moved down a spot due to extremely weak competition-- they have not proved themselves. |
13 | Coastal Carolina Chanticleers | Computer rank 13 |
14 | Texas A&M Aggies | Computer rank 14. |
15 | Ole Miss Rebels | Computer rank 15 |
16 | NC State Wolfpack | Computer rank 16 |
17 | Michigan Wolverines | Computer rank 17 |
18 | Florida Gators | Computer rank 18 |
19 | North Carolina Tar Heels | Computer rank 19. Will likely drop next week when the impact of preseason expectations is lessened. |
20 | Arkansas Razorbacks | Computer rank 20 |
21 | Michigan State Spartans | Computer rank 22, moved past USC |
22 | Arizona State Sun Devils | Computer rank 23, moved past USC |
23 | BYU Cougars | Computer rank 26, moved up due to strong win against a rival |
24 | USC Trojans | Only ranked because the computer made them 21. |
25 | Iowa State Cyclones | Computer rank 24, moved BYU past them. Mostly still in the poll because of strong preseason expectations. Unlikely to stay in next week, when I lower the weight of preseason expectations. |
Teams Ranked:
Rank | Team | Unusualness |
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1 | Georgia Bulldogs | 0.37 |
2 | Oregon Ducks | 0.12 |
3 | Alabama Crimson Tide | -0.33 |
4 | Iowa Hawkeyes | 0.00 |
5 | Clemson Tigers | 0.21 |
6 | Penn State Nittany Lions | 0.28 |
7 | Oklahoma Sooners | 0.00 |
8 | Cincinnati Bearcats | 0.00 |
9 | UCLA Bruins | 0.12 |
10 | Ohio State Buckeyes | 0.00 |
11 | UCF Knights | 2.04 |
12 | Auburn Tigers | 1.19 |
13 | Coastal Carolina Chanticleers | 0.36 |
14 | Texas A&M Aggies | -0.32 |
15 | Ole Miss Rebels | 0.00 |
16 | NC State Wolfpack | 9.18 |
17 | Michigan Wolverines | 0.07 |
18 | Florida Gators | -1.22 |
19 | North Carolina Tar Heels | 0.70 |
20 | Arkansas Razorbacks | 0.00 |
21 | Michigan State Spartans | 0.24 |
22 | Arizona State Sun Devils | 0.00 |
23 | BYU Cougars | 0.00 |
24 | USC Trojans | 0.96 |
25 | Iowa State Cyclones | -0.63 |
Omissions:
Team | Unusualness |
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish | 1.36 |
Virginia Tech Hokies | 1.76 |
Wisconsin Badgers | 0.73 |
Total Score: 22.19