Ballot Type: Human

Submitted: Oct. 2, 2023, 8:21 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, high profile incoming transfers along with recruiting success 2-3 years ago, and program stability (same HC, QB1, etc). As the season gets going, I slowly switch to the eye test and resume for this season so far.

• Ballot
• Analysis

Rank	Team	Reason
1	Georgia Bulldogs
2	Florida State Seminoles
3	Michigan Wolverines
4	Texas Longhorns
5	Ohio State Buckeyes
6	Penn State Nittany Lions
7	Washington Huskies
8	Alabama Crimson Tide
9	Oregon Ducks
10	USC Trojans
11	Notre Dame Fighting Irish
12	Oklahoma Sooners
13	Miami Hurricanes
14	Ole Miss Rebels
15	Oregon State Beavers
16	Washington State Cougars
17	North Carolina Tar Heels
18	Duke Blue Devils
19	Utah Utes
20	Kentucky Wildcats
21	LSU Tigers
22	Missouri Tigers
23	Tennessee Volunteers
24	Tulane Green Wave
25	Louisville Cardinals

Teams Ranked:

Rank	Team	Unusualness
1	Georgia Bulldogs	0.15
2	Florida State Seminoles	0.42
3	Michigan Wolverines	0.00
4	Texas Longhorns	0.00
5	Ohio State Buckeyes	0.00
6	Penn State Nittany Lions	0.00
7	Washington Huskies	0.00
8	Alabama Crimson Tide	0.52
9	Oregon Ducks	0.00
10	USC Trojans	0.00
11	Notre Dame Fighting Irish	0.00
12	Oklahoma Sooners	0.00
13	Miami Hurricanes	0.00
14	Ole Miss Rebels	0.56
15	Oregon State Beavers	0.00
16	Washington State Cougars	-0.15
17	North Carolina Tar Heels	-0.06
18	Duke Blue Devils	0.00
19	Utah Utes	0.00
20	Kentucky Wildcats	0.00
21	LSU Tigers	2.41
22	Missouri Tigers	-0.02
23	Tennessee Volunteers	0.00
24	Tulane Green Wave	1.11
25	Louisville Cardinals	0.00

Omissions:

Team	Unusualness
Maryland Terrapins	0.31
Fresno State Bulldogs	0.35

Total Score: 6.05