Ballot Type: Human
Submitted: Oct. 10, 2021, 9:17 a.m.
Overall Rationale: Previous Weeks/Years: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1f3ewKTcSgz4PTeJn_sxYhCSP0U-YKg2QEchUbJnk1cM/edit?usp=sharing Others in Consideration: Pitt, Auburn, Mississippi State, San Diego State, Baylor, Maryland For the first time ever, an explanation: No one deserves to be the #2 team in the country right now. It is so clearly Georgia and then an absolute mess from 2 to 12. Iowa has the resume for 2, but I took more negatives away from their win than positives (if I didn't watch the game, Iowa would be #2 but watching them was so confusing). Oklahoma looked the most complete, but they also allowed themselves to get in a 28-7 hole. Cincinnati looks strong top to bottom but has the worst resume. Same with Coastal Carolina, but even weaker resume. Penn State looked very good with their entire team, but a coaching staff with an unprepared backup is damning. I'm not sure how Michigan State got here, but they did. I could keep going. In two weeks this will feel a lot cleaner, but there is still a lot of blood to powerwash off the asphalt of the CFB Universe.
Teams Ranked:
Rank | Team | Unusualness |
---|---|---|
1 | Georgia Bulldogs | 0.00 |
2 | Oklahoma Sooners | 0.50 |
3 | Cincinnati Bearcats | 0.00 |
4 | Iowa Hawkeyes | -0.33 |
5 | Coastal Carolina Chanticleers | 1.55 |
6 | Alabama Crimson Tide | 0.00 |
7 | Penn State Nittany Lions | 0.00 |
8 | Michigan State Spartans | 0.00 |
9 | Ole Miss Rebels | 0.97 |
10 | Oregon Ducks | 0.00 |
11 | Ohio State Buckeyes | 0.00 |
12 | Michigan Wolverines | -1.17 |
13 | Arkansas Razorbacks | 1.13 |
14 | Kentucky Wildcats | -0.54 |
15 | SMU Mustangs | 0.48 |
16 | Oklahoma State Cowboys | -0.53 |
17 | Texas A&M Aggies | 0.76 |
18 | BYU Cougars | 0.00 |
19 | Notre Dame Fighting Irish | -0.33 |
20 | Florida Gators | 0.00 |
21 | Wake Forest Demon Deacons | -0.92 |
22 | Arizona State Sun Devils | -0.21 |
23 | NC State Wolfpack | 0.00 |
24 | UTSA Roadrunners | 0.00 |
25 | Liberty Flames | 0.00 |