Ballot Type: Human
Submitted: Sept. 6, 2022, 4:20 p.m.
Overall Rationale: Eye test, previous rank, common opponents, injuries and overall collective performance.
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
|
Let’s see how Bama plays Texas before we start jumping #1 spots. LW: 1 |
| 2 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
|
Didn’t do enough against ND to be #1 LW: 2 |
| 3 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
Is Georgia that good or was Oregon that bad? We’ll see soon enough with Oregon playing BYU next week. Until then, nothing changes. LW: 3 |
| 4 |
Texas A&M Aggies
|
LW: 4 |
| 5 |
Michigan Wolverines
|
Moved up with ND loss. LW: 6 |
| 6 |
Baylor Bears
|
LW: 9 |
| 7 |
Clemson Tigers
|
Late scoring from porous offense that was stimulated by special teams plays that put them in great field position. LW: 8 |
| 8 |
Oklahoma Sooners
|
LW: 10 |
| 9 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
|
Not a typical drop for a loss since their defense showed up against one of the most (projected) talented offenses in the nation. All around a good showing. LW: 5 |
| 10 |
USC Trojans
|
USC looks like the team to beat in the PAC, a full year ahead of schedule. Not for their play, but due to the lack of great play from the other teams. LW: 12 |
| 11 |
Oklahoma State Cowboys
|
LW: 14 |
| 12 |
Arkansas Razorbacks
|
Arkansas put together an all around great performance against a team who should still finish the year around the top 15. LW: 18 |
| 13 |
Miami Hurricanes
|
LW: 17 |
| 14 |
NC State Wolfpack
|
By all rights, should have either put that game away with 2 late chances in the red zone, including 4 attempts on the goal line which allowed ECU to stay in the game and lose it themselves. LW: 11 |
| 15 |
Michigan State Spartans
|
LW: 15 |
| 16 |
Wisconsin Badgers
|
LW: 16 |
| 17 |
Utah Utes
|
The favorite to win the PAC12 with a tough loss in Florida. Maybe I’m a bit harsh on them and this turns out to be a quality loss, but I’m not sold on Florida being back just yet. LW: 7 |
| 18 |
Pittsburgh Panthers
|
6.5 point underdogs at home against Tennessee tells me I’m not too far off thinking they still need a lot of work if they want to win the ACC. LW: 19 |
| 19 |
Kentucky Wildcats
|
LW: 20 |
| 20 |
Oregon Ducks
|
Is Georgia that good? Is Oregon that bad? A nice game this week to knock out some cobwebs and hangovers before a quality BYU game. LW: 11 |
| 21 |
Texas Longhorns
|
Thought test for Ewers and Sarks 2nd season. If they can stay inside 1 score and make it a game, they have a chance to be a solid dark horse for BXII champs. LW: 23 |
| 22 |
Ole Miss Rebels
|
LW: NR |
| 23 |
BYU Cougars
|
Baylor this week followed by Oregon. A solid chance to shoot to the top 15 with that schedule. LW: 24 |
| 24 |
Florida Gators
|
Hard not to put them here after that quality win, but let’s see it continue. Not just sold on them yet. LW: NR |
| 25 |
Florida State Seminoles
|
Special Teams and a lot of miscues from LSU did help FSU out, but they made dynamic plays when they needed to. ACC play starts after this bye week. LW: NR |
Teams Ranked:
| Rank | Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
|
0.00 |
| 2 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
|
0.14 |
| 3 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
-0.63 |
| 4 |
Texas A&M Aggies
|
0.33 |
| 5 |
Michigan Wolverines
|
0.00 |
| 6 |
Baylor Bears
|
0.07 |
| 7 |
Clemson Tigers
|
0.00 |
| 8 |
Oklahoma Sooners
|
0.00 |
| 9 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
|
0.00 |
| 10 |
USC Trojans
|
0.15 |
| 11 |
Oklahoma State Cowboys
|
0.00 |
| 12 |
Arkansas Razorbacks
|
0.00 |
| 13 |
Miami Hurricanes
|
0.23 |
| 14 |
NC State Wolfpack
|
0.56 |
| 15 |
Michigan State Spartans
|
0.00 |
| 16 |
Wisconsin Badgers
|
0.00 |
| 17 |
Utah Utes
|
0.00 |
| 18 |
Pittsburgh Panthers
|
0.00 |
| 19 |
Kentucky Wildcats
|
0.00 |
| 20 |
Oregon Ducks
|
1.02 |
| 21 |
Texas Longhorns
|
0.14 |
| 22 |
Ole Miss Rebels
|
0.00 |
| 23 |
BYU Cougars
|
0.00 |
| 24 |
Florida Gators
|
-1.07 |
| 25 |
Florida State Seminoles
|
0.00 |
Omissions:
| Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
|
0.25 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
|
0.10 |
Tennessee Volunteers
|
0.08 |
Total Score: 4.77