Ballot Type: Human

Submitted: Sept. 26, 2022, 10:03 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. Most teams have played, at best, one meaningful game against a quality opponent, so I'm still largely in early season mode.

• Ballot
• Analysis

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

Teams Ranked:

Rank	Team	Unusualness
1	Georgia Bulldogs	0.00
2	Alabama Crimson Tide	0.00
3	Ohio State Buckeyes	0.00
4	Michigan Wolverines	0.00
5	Clemson Tigers	0.00
6	Kentucky Wildcats	0.19
7	Tennessee Volunteers	0.00
8	Oklahoma State Cowboys	0.00
9	NC State Wolfpack	0.03
10	Penn State Nittany Lions	0.00
11	USC Trojans	-0.03
12	Utah Utes	0.41
13	Oregon Ducks	0.06
14	Ole Miss Rebels	0.00
15	Washington Huskies	0.00
16	BYU Cougars	0.63
17	Baylor Bears	0.00
18	Arkansas Razorbacks	0.27
19	Oklahoma Sooners	0.00
20	Minnesota Golden Gophers	0.00
21	Texas A&M Aggies	0.00
22	Wake Forest Demon Deacons	0.00
23	Florida State Seminoles	-0.10
24	Pittsburgh Panthers	0.00
25	Kansas Jayhawks	-0.16

Omissions:

Team	Unusualness
Syracuse Orange	0.06

Total Score: 1.95