Ballot Type: Human

Submitted: Sept. 19, 2022, 8:54 a.m.

Overall Rationale: My approach for the first half of the season is trying to crystal ball the final top 25 based on factors like previous year success, starters lost, recruiting 2-3 years ago, and program stability (same HC, QB1, etc). As the season goes on, I shift to the eye test and resume for this season so far.

• Ballot
• Analysis

Rank	Team	Reason
1	Georgia Bulldogs
2	Alabama Crimson Tide
3	Ohio State Buckeyes
4	Oklahoma Sooners
5	Kentucky Wildcats
6	Michigan Wolverines
7	Oklahoma State Cowboys
8	Clemson Tigers
9	Tennessee Volunteers
10	Arkansas Razorbacks
11	NC State Wolfpack
12	USC Trojans
13	Penn State Nittany Lions
14	Utah Utes
15	Oregon Ducks
16	Ole Miss Rebels
17	BYU Cougars
18	Washington Huskies
19	Florida Gators
20	Baylor Bears
21	Wake Forest Demon Deacons
22	Texas Longhorns
23	Pittsburgh Panthers
24	Appalachian State Mountaineers
25	Tulane Green Wave

Teams Ranked:

Rank	Team	Unusualness
1	Georgia Bulldogs	0.00
2	Alabama Crimson Tide	0.00
3	Ohio State Buckeyes	0.00
4	Oklahoma Sooners	0.00
5	Kentucky Wildcats	0.47
6	Michigan Wolverines	0.00
7	Oklahoma State Cowboys	0.07
8	Clemson Tigers	0.00
9	Tennessee Volunteers	0.00
10	Arkansas Razorbacks	0.00
11	NC State Wolfpack	0.00
12	USC Trojans	-0.03
13	Penn State Nittany Lions	0.00
14	Utah Utes	0.23
15	Oregon Ducks	0.06
16	Ole Miss Rebels	0.00
17	BYU Cougars	0.92
18	Washington Huskies	0.00
19	Florida Gators	0.80
20	Baylor Bears	0.00
21	Wake Forest Demon Deacons	0.00
22	Texas Longhorns	0.00
23	Pittsburgh Panthers	0.00
24	Appalachian State Mountaineers	0.00
25	Tulane Green Wave	0.00

Omissions:

Team	Unusualness
Florida State Seminoles	0.07
Minnesota Golden Gophers	0.09
Oregon State Beavers	0.07
Washington State Cougars	0.02

Total Score: 2.82