Ballot Type: Computer
Submitted: Sept. 20, 2021, 9:51 a.m.
Overall Rationale: I provide my interpretation of the computer's analysis of each top 4 team
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Georgia Bulldogs
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The computer loves their defense and strength of schedule. They'd be running away with this if they had a decently better offense. But it thinks their defense is good enough to win it all. |
| 2 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
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The computer thinks that Alabama isn't elite at offense or defense, but is still great at both. And their SOS helps propel them to #2. There are no deficiencies in Alabama's scores in any category. just all around good. |
| 3 |
Oklahoma Sooners
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The system thinks that Oklahoma is solid in every category, EXCEPT offensive efficiency. Oklahoma, according to this, relies too much on explosive plays, and therefore is vulnerable to a talented and disciplined defense.Additionally, their SOS is hurting them compared to the rest of the top 6. |
| 4 |
Oregon Ducks
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The offense is decent, coming out ranked just above Georgia's offense. But well behind Bama and Oklahoma's. Again, the defense is decent as well, coming out a decent margin below the rest of the top 4. But that's mainly due to giving up yards, while the defense still has done a good job limiting points and causing turnovers.Oregon is benefiting from a tough schedule, and playing just generally well, but not exceptionally. Placing them at 4th. |
| 5 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
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| 6 |
Iowa Hawkeyes
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| 7 |
Maryland Terrapins
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| 8 |
Michigan Wolverines
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| 9 |
Ole Miss Rebels
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| 10 |
Auburn Tigers
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| 11 |
Arkansas Razorbacks
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| 12 |
Michigan State Spartans
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| 13 |
Cincinnati Bearcats
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| 14 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
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| 15 |
Clemson Tigers
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| 16 |
Liberty Flames
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| 17 |
Army West Point
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| 18 |
Virginia Tech Hokies
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| 19 |
Kansas State Wildcats
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| 20 |
North Carolina Tar Heels
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| 21 |
Texas A&M Aggies
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| 22 |
Fresno State Bulldogs
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| 23 |
Texas Longhorns
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| 24 |
Florida Gators
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| 25 |
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
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Teams Ranked:
| Rank | Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
0.42 |
| 2 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
|
0.00 |
| 3 |
Oklahoma Sooners
|
0.36 |
| 4 |
Oregon Ducks
|
0.00 |
| 5 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
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0.00 |
| 6 |
Iowa Hawkeyes
|
0.00 |
| 7 |
Maryland Terrapins
|
4.85 |
| 8 |
Michigan Wolverines
|
0.76 |
| 9 |
Ole Miss Rebels
|
0.09 |
| 10 |
Auburn Tigers
|
2.63 |
| 11 |
Arkansas Razorbacks
|
0.23 |
| 12 |
Michigan State Spartans
|
0.42 |
| 13 |
Cincinnati Bearcats
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-0.44 |
| 14 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
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0.00 |
| 15 |
Clemson Tigers
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0.00 |
| 16 |
Liberty Flames
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6.48 |
| 17 |
Army West Point
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7.77 |
| 18 |
Virginia Tech Hokies
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6.22 |
| 19 |
Kansas State Wildcats
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0.00 |
| 20 |
North Carolina Tar Heels
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0.03 |
| 21 |
Texas A&M Aggies
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-2.02 |
| 22 |
Fresno State Bulldogs
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0.00 |
| 23 |
Texas Longhorns
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1.50 |
| 24 |
Florida Gators
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-1.80 |
| 25 |
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
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0.00 |
Omissions:
| Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|
Ohio State Buckeyes
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2.44 |
BYU Cougars
|
1.62 |
Iowa State Cyclones
|
0.91 |
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
|
0.87 |
Wisconsin Badgers
|
0.70 |
Total Score: 42.56