Ballot Type: Human

Submitted: Sept. 26, 2021, 7:29 a.m.

Overall Rationale: I tried to remove preseason expectations from my considerations as best I could, because I don't think they've been as predictive as usual this season. I firmly believe every team after #4 has severe problems, and if #4's starting QB is out for a longer period of time they have problems too.

• Ballot
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Rank	Team	Reason
1	Alabama Crimson Tide
2	Georgia Bulldogs
3	Oregon Ducks
4	Arkansas Razorbacks
5	Cincinnati Bearcats
6	Penn State Nittany Lions
7	Iowa Hawkeyes
8	Florida Gators
9	Ole Miss Rebels
10	Ohio State Buckeyes
11	Michigan Wolverines
12	Fresno State Bulldogs
13	BYU Cougars
14	Oklahoma Sooners
15	Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
16	UCLA Bruins
17	Texas Longhorns
18	Texas A&M Aggies	They looked to be getting blown out until Arkansas' starting QB got hurt. Arkansas' backup was completely inept. So I don't think the score reflected Arkansas' dominance. In combination with the offensive incompetence A&M has shown against other teams like Colorado, I think 18th is the highest they belong, until they work something out with Calzada.
19	Michigan State Spartans
20	Auburn Tigers
21	Notre Dame Fighting Irish	If they beat Cincy next week, they'll be top ten. This was easily their best game of the season, and they showed a lot of improvement in key areas, but I can't ignore how bad the FSU and Toledo games look
22	Baylor Bears
23	Oklahoma State Cowboys
24	UTSA Roadrunners
25	Maryland Terrapins

Teams Ranked:

Rank	Team	Unusualness
1	Alabama Crimson Tide	0.00
2	Georgia Bulldogs	0.00
3	Oregon Ducks	0.00
4	Arkansas Razorbacks	0.27
5	Cincinnati Bearcats	0.08
6	Penn State Nittany Lions	0.00
7	Iowa Hawkeyes	0.00
8	Florida Gators	0.00
9	Ole Miss Rebels	0.00
10	Ohio State Buckeyes	0.00
11	Michigan Wolverines	0.00
12	Fresno State Bulldogs	1.50
13	BYU Cougars	0.00
14	Oklahoma Sooners	-0.47
15	Coastal Carolina Chanticleers	0.00
16	UCLA Bruins	0.97
17	Texas Longhorns	1.03
18	Texas A&M Aggies	0.00
19	Michigan State Spartans	0.00
20	Auburn Tigers	0.71
21	Notre Dame Fighting Irish	-2.31
22	Baylor Bears	0.00
23	Oklahoma State Cowboys	-0.18
24	UTSA Roadrunners	0.00
25	Maryland Terrapins	0.00

Omissions:

Team	Unusualness
Wake Forest Demon Deacons	0.52
NC State Wolfpack	0.32

Total Score: 8.36