Ballot Type: Human
Submitted: Oct. 2, 2023, 10:23 a.m.
Overall Rationale: I have no idea what's going on but I don't think anyone else does either.
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Texas Longhorns
|
It's a week earlier than I expected, but I truly believe they're the best team in the nation. |
| 2 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
They did not beat Auburn. They survived Auburn. Next week is going to be very very interesting. |
| 3 |
Michigan Wolverines
|
Michigan looked as good as advertised for the first time this year and it is glorious. |
| 4 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
|
[IDLE] Interested to see how they do next week. |
| 5 |
Washington Huskies
|
[IDLE] I am very high on the Huskies, but I really want to see how they do against the back end of their schedule. |
| 6 |
Oregon Ducks
|
A very minor scare to start the game, but then they put up 42 unanswered because why not. |
| 7 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
|
The Nittany Lions looked mortal in the first half. This was a bit of a head scratcher. |
| 8 |
Florida State Seminoles
|
[IDLE] |
| 9 |
USC Trojans
|
What was that? No. Seriously. What the heck was that? That wasnt Colorado having a good second half, that was USC completley collapsing. The USC defense was just shambolic after the break. |
| 10 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
|
That was way too close for confort if you're a Notre Dame fan. Deep breath, Uncle Chris. Deeeeep breath. |
| 11 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
|
It took them a few weeks, but Alabama finally looks like they're hitting their stride. If a few results go their way, I think they could be in the Top 10 as early as next week. |
| 12 |
Oklahoma Sooners
|
The Sooners have done very well so far, but next week will require another gear. |
| 13 |
Washington State Cougars
|
[IDLE] Moved up thanks to Oregon State |
| 14 |
Miami Hurricanes
|
[IDLE] That win against Texas A&M just looks better and better. |
| 15 |
Ole Miss Rebels
|
The offense is insane, but the defense needs a lot of work. However, this game carries them into a really interesting four game stretch. |
| 16 |
North Carolina Tar Heels
|
[IDLE] |
| 17 |
Oregon State Beavers
|
What a way to turn it around after a bad week against Washington State. Just remember that you're on national television, coach. |
| 18 |
Utah Utes
|
The defense wasn't awful, but the offense just disappeared. I think they'll be just fine going into the bye before playing Cal. |
| 19 |
Tennessee Volunteers
|
The Florida loss isn't looking very good, but they control whether it was a fluke. |
| 20 |
Duke Blue Devils
|
Close, but no cigar. They have plenty of chanses to make up for that loss with FSU, Louisville, and UNC on the schedule. |
| 21 |
Kentucky Wildcats
|
Welcome back to the Top 25, UK. Enjoy it while it lasts. You've got the Dawgs next week. Good luck and godspeed. |
| 22 |
Missouri Tigers
|
As I said last week, Mizzou is so much fun to watch. If their last few performances have anything to say for themselves, next week could be a very interesting game. |
| 23 |
Fresno State Bulldogs
|
Fresno State just keeps on trucking. |
| 24 |
Maryland Terrapins
|
The Terps have looked really good so far. Next week is a prove-it game against Ohio State. |
| 25 |
Louisville Cardinals
|
I really struggled with this one, but screw it. They've done well on both sides of the ball and have only had one real scare so far. Now, that scare was a big one, but they have looked pretty solid. |
Teams Ranked:
| Rank | Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Texas Longhorns
|
0.07 |
| 2 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
0.00 |
| 3 |
Michigan Wolverines
|
0.00 |
| 4 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
|
0.00 |
| 5 |
Washington Huskies
|
0.00 |
| 6 |
Oregon Ducks
|
0.00 |
| 7 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
|
0.00 |
| 8 |
Florida State Seminoles
|
0.00 |
| 9 |
USC Trojans
|
0.00 |
| 10 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
|
0.00 |
| 11 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
|
0.00 |
| 12 |
Oklahoma Sooners
|
0.00 |
| 13 |
Washington State Cougars
|
0.00 |
| 14 |
Miami Hurricanes
|
0.00 |
| 15 |
Ole Miss Rebels
|
0.30 |
| 16 |
North Carolina Tar Heels
|
0.00 |
| 17 |
Oregon State Beavers
|
0.00 |
| 18 |
Utah Utes
|
0.06 |
| 19 |
Tennessee Volunteers
|
0.75 |
| 20 |
Duke Blue Devils
|
0.00 |
| 21 |
Kentucky Wildcats
|
0.00 |
| 22 |
Missouri Tigers
|
-0.02 |
| 23 |
Fresno State Bulldogs
|
0.00 |
| 24 |
Maryland Terrapins
|
0.00 |
| 25 |
Louisville Cardinals
|
0.00 |
No major omissions.
Total Score: 1.20