DarthYoda2594 Ballot for 2022 Week 8
Ballot Type: Human
Submitted: Oct. 16, 2022, 8:59 a.m.
Overall Rationale: General ranking thought process is a combination of considering efficiency metrics and quality of resume (recency weighted more heavily). Dropped from last week: NC State (16 – Look mostly feckless without Leary, a 2-loss team with no elite QB to carry them doesn’t warrant a ranking at this point), Mississippi State (17 – Total enigma, lurking close but can’t win as soon as they look like they’re going to break out), Kansas (19), Baylor (21), James Madison (23), Cincinnati (24 – Attrition) New this week: Illinois (19), UNC (20), Purdue (21), Kentucky (22), Oregon State (23), LSU (25). Next few out, in order: Cincinnati, Mississippi State, Maryland, Kansas, UCF, South Alabama, Pitt, South Carolina
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
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| 2 |
Tennessee Volunteers
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Could really be #1, but I don't see a reason to bump Ohio State off it. Essentially replace Bama in the "Group of 3" tier. Reminder that Pitt allowed 3 2nd half points and took them to OT with a backup QB on 1 leg |
| 3 |
Georgia Bulldogs
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| 4 |
Michigan Wolverines
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| 5 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
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Real argument for #3 based on last second loss / great performance vs. Now-#2 on the road. Below Michigan, who beat a ranked team this week, and above Clemson (who looked good but against a lesser team) seems fair |
| 6 |
Clemson Tigers
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| 7 |
TCU Horned Frogs
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| 8 |
UCLA Bruins
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| 9 |
Ole Miss Rebels
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| 10 |
Oklahoma State Cowboys
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Can't justify dropping them at all, but I guess the inability to close a game is a knock |
| 11 |
USC Trojans
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See #10 |
| 12 |
Oregon Ducks
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| 13 |
Utah Utes
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| 14 |
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
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| 15 |
Kansas State Wildcats
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| 16 |
Syracuse Orange
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| 17 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
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| 18 |
Texas Longhorns
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| 19 |
Illinois Fighting Illini
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| 20 |
North Carolina Tar Heels
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| 21 |
Purdue Boilermakers
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| 22 |
Kentucky Wildcats
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| 23 |
Oregon State Beavers
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| 24 |
Tulane Green Wave
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| 25 |
LSU Tigers
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Teams Ranked:
| Rank | Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
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0.08 |
| 2 |
Tennessee Volunteers
|
0.00 |
| 3 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
0.00 |
| 4 |
Michigan Wolverines
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0.00 |
| 5 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
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0.39 |
| 6 |
Clemson Tigers
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0.00 |
| 7 |
TCU Horned Frogs
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0.00 |
| 8 |
UCLA Bruins
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0.00 |
| 9 |
Ole Miss Rebels
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-0.11 |
| 10 |
Oklahoma State Cowboys
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0.09 |
| 11 |
USC Trojans
|
0.08 |
| 12 |
Oregon Ducks
|
0.00 |
| 13 |
Utah Utes
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0.21 |
| 14 |
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
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0.00 |
| 15 |
Kansas State Wildcats
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0.00 |
| 16 |
Syracuse Orange
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-0.44 |
| 17 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
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0.00 |
| 18 |
Texas Longhorns
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0.00 |
| 19 |
Illinois Fighting Illini
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0.00 |
| 20 |
North Carolina Tar Heels
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0.00 |
| 21 |
Purdue Boilermakers
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0.76 |
| 22 |
Kentucky Wildcats
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0.00 |
| 23 |
Oregon State Beavers
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2.03 |
| 24 |
Tulane Green Wave
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0.00 |
| 25 |
LSU Tigers
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0.00 |
Omissions:
| Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|
Cincinnati Bearcats
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0.51 |
Mississippi State Bulldogs
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0.16 |
NC State Wolfpack
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0.16 |
Total Score: 5.02