Ballot Type: Human
Submitted: Sept. 11, 2022, 8:10 a.m.
Overall Rationale: Ranking based on strength of opponent and performance
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
I don’t think there’s a question anymore after bama looked shaky |
| 2 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
|
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| 3 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
|
Still extremely talented when it matters, but lot of young mistakes |
| 4 |
Clemson Tigers
|
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| 5 |
Oklahoma Sooners
|
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| 6 |
Michigan Wolverines
|
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| 7 |
Oklahoma State Cowboys
|
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| 8 |
Kentucky Wildcats
|
Impressive win on the road, the UK run game looked very good |
| 9 |
Michigan State Spartans
|
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| 10 |
Arkansas Razorbacks
|
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| 11 |
USC Trojans
|
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| 12 |
Miami Hurricanes
|
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| 13 |
BYU Cougars
|
Big win over a ranked team shows this BYU team is legit, with a new QB too |
| 14 |
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
|
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| 15 |
Utah Utes
|
Utah took their frustrations out on an inferior opponent |
| 16 |
Tennessee Volunteers
|
Big win on the road against a solid Pitt team, although they were helped out by injuries on Pitt |
| 17 |
Ole Miss Rebels
|
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| 18 |
Oregon Ducks
|
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| 19 |
NC State Wolfpack
|
An interesting team. Stole a win in week 1 and dominated in week 2 |
| 20 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
|
Solid performance, the defense was still questionable but the offense looked better and they established the run |
| 21 |
Baylor Bears
|
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| 22 |
Pittsburgh Panthers
|
Injuries lost Pitt this game |
| 23 |
Appalachian State Mountaineers
|
Almost taking down UNC last week and upsetting A&M on the road shows they are legit |
| 24 |
Cincinnati Bearcats
|
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| 25 |
James Madison Dukes
|
An impressive showing offensive and defensively in the first 2 weeks |
Teams Ranked:
| Rank | Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
0.00 |
| 2 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
|
0.00 |
| 3 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
|
0.00 |
| 4 |
Clemson Tigers
|
0.08 |
| 5 |
Oklahoma Sooners
|
0.05 |
| 6 |
Michigan Wolverines
|
0.00 |
| 7 |
Oklahoma State Cowboys
|
0.00 |
| 8 |
Kentucky Wildcats
|
0.00 |
| 9 |
Michigan State Spartans
|
0.00 |
| 10 |
Arkansas Razorbacks
|
0.00 |
| 11 |
USC Trojans
|
0.00 |
| 12 |
Miami Hurricanes
|
0.12 |
| 13 |
BYU Cougars
|
0.00 |
| 14 |
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
|
0.05 |
| 15 |
Utah Utes
|
0.04 |
| 16 |
Tennessee Volunteers
|
0.00 |
| 17 |
Ole Miss Rebels
|
0.00 |
| 18 |
Oregon Ducks
|
2.10 |
| 19 |
NC State Wolfpack
|
0.00 |
| 20 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
|
0.00 |
| 21 |
Baylor Bears
|
0.00 |
| 22 |
Pittsburgh Panthers
|
0.61 |
| 23 |
Appalachian State Mountaineers
|
0.00 |
| 24 |
Cincinnati Bearcats
|
0.00 |
| 25 |
James Madison Dukes
|
0.04 |
Omissions:
| Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|
Florida Gators
|
0.44 |
Texas Longhorns
|
0.20 |
Marshall Thundering Herd
|
0.07 |
Total Score: 3.80