Ballot Type: Human
Submitted: Sept. 18, 2022, 9:35 a.m.
Overall Rationale: Very good games despite few teams dropping out of my poll. Mostly due to the teams either playing ranked opponents or not losing to unranked opponents.
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
SC got a junk touchdown against Georgia, but the game was basically out of reach for the majority of the contest. |
| 2 |
Oklahoma Sooners
|
Dismantled Nebraska after the Huskers first drive. |
| 3 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
|
Played LA-Monroe and did what they needed to. |
| 4 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
|
Although they put up a ton of points they also gave up the most points yet this season. |
| 5 |
Oklahoma State Cowboys
|
Easy win over an FCS opponent. |
| 6 |
Michigan Wolverines
|
Dismantled UConn but disappointed they didn't play a P5 non-conference opponent. |
| 7 |
Kentucky Wildcats
|
Handled Youngstown State with ease. |
| 8 |
Clemson Tigers
|
Less than stellar performance against LA Tech. I'm dropping them for now. |
| 9 |
USC Trojans
|
Handled Fresno State, they move into the Top 10. |
| 10 |
Ole Miss Rebels
|
GA Tech never stood a chance. |
| 11 |
NC State Wolfpack
|
Got a good win against a Big 12 opponent, Texas Tech (after they won against #25 Houston). I move them up to just outside the Top 10. |
| 12 |
Tennessee Volunteers
|
Easy opponent in Akron but they took care of business. |
| 13 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
|
Destroyed Auburn from start to finish. They climb quickly. |
| 14 |
Baylor Bears
|
Good, but expected, win. They move up. |
| 15 |
Texas A&M Aggies
|
Great defense by the Aggies kept Miami out of the endzone. They move back into the Top 15. |
| 16 |
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
|
They didn't lose, but they also didn't impress against Liberty. |
| 17 |
Florida Gators
|
Again, they didn't lose, but they didn't impress against South Florida. |
| 18 |
Florida State Seminoles
|
A comeback win at Louisville? Florida State suddenly seems real. |
| 19 |
Washington State Cougars
|
A trap game after an emotional win in Madison was expected. The Cougars took care of business. |
| 20 |
Washington Huskies
|
Pummeled MSU and let the defense hold them back the rest of the game. |
| 21 |
Miami Hurricanes
|
One score loss to A&M, but being kept out of the endzone is unfortunate for them. |
| 22 |
Oregon Ducks
|
A signature win for Oregon to get back into the PAC-12 conversation. |
| 23 |
Michigan State Spartans
|
They stay in because they didn't give up and managed to make it interesting towards the end of the game. |
| 24 |
Minnesota Golden Gophers
|
Pummeled Colorado and is looking like the team to beat in the West. |
| 25 |
Appalachian State Mountaineers
|
Dropped because they shouldn't have been in a position to win on a Hail Mary against Troy in the first place. |
Teams Ranked:
| Rank | Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
0.00 |
| 2 |
Oklahoma Sooners
|
0.46 |
| 3 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
|
0.00 |
| 4 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
|
0.00 |
| 5 |
Oklahoma State Cowboys
|
0.49 |
| 6 |
Michigan Wolverines
|
0.00 |
| 7 |
Kentucky Wildcats
|
0.00 |
| 8 |
Clemson Tigers
|
0.00 |
| 9 |
USC Trojans
|
0.00 |
| 10 |
Ole Miss Rebels
|
0.36 |
| 11 |
NC State Wolfpack
|
0.00 |
| 12 |
Tennessee Volunteers
|
0.00 |
| 13 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
|
0.00 |
| 14 |
Baylor Bears
|
0.78 |
| 15 |
Texas A&M Aggies
|
2.78 |
| 16 |
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
|
0.00 |
| 17 |
Florida Gators
|
1.50 |
| 18 |
Florida State Seminoles
|
0.01 |
| 19 |
Washington State Cougars
|
0.43 |
| 20 |
Washington Huskies
|
0.00 |
| 21 |
Miami Hurricanes
|
1.78 |
| 22 |
Oregon Ducks
|
-0.02 |
| 23 |
Michigan State Spartans
|
0.03 |
| 24 |
Minnesota Golden Gophers
|
0.00 |
| 25 |
Appalachian State Mountaineers
|
0.00 |
Omissions:
| Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|
Arkansas Razorbacks
|
2.29 |
Utah Utes
|
0.78 |
Texas Longhorns
|
0.31 |
BYU Cougars
|
0.40 |
Oregon State Beavers
|
0.07 |
Total Score: 12.49