Ballot Type: Human
Submitted: Sept. 5, 2023, 3:42 p.m.
Overall Rationale: Based on what I personally watched, highlights, and reading sports media pieces.
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Florida State Seminoles
|
Statement opening week win against LSU. Deserves number 1 ranking as it’s the best win by any team this season so far. |
| 2 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
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| 3 |
USC Trojans
|
Offense looks great, defense still weakness but improved from opening week. |
| 4 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
|
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| 5 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
|
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| 6 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
|
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| 7 |
Michigan Wolverines
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| 8 |
Washington Huskies
|
Dominating win against a decent Boise St team. Almost put them higher but those B10 teams ahead of them are legit and did nothing to drop. |
| 9 |
Utah Utes
|
Strong payback victory over the Gators. |
| 10 |
Tennessee Volunteers
|
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| 11 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
|
QB looks like he could be the answer for the Irish as the defense looks awesome. |
| 12 |
LSU Tigers
|
Wasn’t sure how far I would drop them, I feel here is safe. Led at halftime but played a poor 2nd half. |
| 13 |
North Carolina Tar Heels
|
Maye made some mistakes, but Heels make statement with easier than expected win against SoCar. |
| 14 |
Oregon Ducks
|
Record 81 points scored against poor Portland State. Or do I feel worse for the Duck who had to do all those push-ups? |
| 15 |
Oregon State Beavers
|
The DJU era off to a bang. Watch out for the Beavs as a sneaky contender this season. |
| 16 |
Kansas State Wildcats
|
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| 17 |
Texas Longhorns
|
No Archie? Shame!! |
| 18 |
Oklahoma Sooners
|
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| 19 |
Ole Miss Rebels
|
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| 20 |
Texas A&M Aggies
|
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| 21 |
Duke Blue Devils
|
Huge upset win at home vs Clemson! Not just a basketball school. |
| 22 |
Wisconsin Badgers
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| 23 |
Tulane Green Wave
|
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| 24 |
UCLA Bruins
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| 25 |
Colorado Buffaloes
|
Primetime kicks off with fireworks. Amazing game and thrilling victory vs last seasons runner up in TCU on their field. |
Teams Ranked:
| Rank | Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Florida State Seminoles
|
0.40 |
| 2 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
0.00 |
| 3 |
USC Trojans
|
0.49 |
| 4 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
|
0.00 |
| 5 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
|
0.00 |
| 6 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
|
0.00 |
| 7 |
Michigan Wolverines
|
0.00 |
| 8 |
Washington Huskies
|
0.00 |
| 9 |
Utah Utes
|
0.00 |
| 10 |
Tennessee Volunteers
|
0.00 |
| 11 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
|
0.00 |
| 12 |
LSU Tigers
|
0.94 |
| 13 |
North Carolina Tar Heels
|
0.03 |
| 14 |
Oregon Ducks
|
0.00 |
| 15 |
Oregon State Beavers
|
0.00 |
| 16 |
Kansas State Wildcats
|
0.00 |
| 17 |
Texas Longhorns
|
0.00 |
| 18 |
Oklahoma Sooners
|
0.00 |
| 19 |
Ole Miss Rebels
|
0.00 |
| 20 |
Texas A&M Aggies
|
0.21 |
| 21 |
Duke Blue Devils
|
0.00 |
| 22 |
Wisconsin Badgers
|
0.00 |
| 23 |
Tulane Green Wave
|
0.00 |
| 24 |
UCLA Bruins
|
0.00 |
| 25 |
Colorado Buffaloes
|
0.00 |
No major omissions.
Total Score: 2.08