Ballot Type: Human
Submitted: Sept. 15, 2024, 5:07 p.m.
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
Survived a scare, but Georgia seems to do that every season. They still deserve the respect. |
| 2 |
Texas Longhorns
|
There is an argument to be made that Texas should be #1 right now. |
| 3 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
|
Now a quality win. This helps the resume, three is perfect. |
| 4 |
Ole Miss Rebels
|
Ole Miss hasn't beat anyone of quality yet, but they are showing you that they are prepared. |
| 5 |
Tennessee Volunteers
|
Same argument as Ole Miss, but NC State was near quality. Ole Miss has Tennessee's number the past few years, and I'd argue Ole Miss is a higher quality program than Tennessee....but it won't be for long. |
| 6 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
|
This team feels more fragile than Ole Miss, but it's very early. Call this an unfortunate punishment because of a bye. |
| 7 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
|
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| 8 |
Oregon Ducks
|
If you want to be in the top 10 and start moving up, you win games like that, like that. |
| 9 |
Missouri Tigers
|
If you want to be in the top 10, you have to win games like that. |
| 10 |
USC Trojans
|
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| 11 |
Miami Hurricanes
|
I disrespected Miami last week with my ranking. My bad. This team is goooood. |
| 12 |
Utah Utes
|
That's cutting is close....Utah lacks a win that makes you feel good about them long-term. |
| 13 |
Oklahoma Sooners
|
That's a tiny bit of redemption after the Houston close call. |
| 14 |
Nebraska Cornhuskers
|
This just feels right. |
| 15 |
Oklahoma State Cowboys
|
Nice win, with style. Makes the Arkansas win look better. |
| 16 |
Michigan Wolverines
|
That's not a reassuring win. There is a QB problem in Ann Arbor. |
| 17 |
LSU Tigers
|
Nice win. A tiny comeback, but that's a quality win for LUS. |
| 18 |
Kansas State Wildcats
|
Survived @Tulane 34-27. |
| 19 |
Iowa State Cyclones
|
Beat @IOWA!!! 20-19 |
| 20 |
Clemson Tigers
|
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| 21 |
Illinois Fighting Illini
|
You would have liked Illinois to win a bit more after beating Kansas the week prior. Still, a W is a W. |
| 22 |
Washington State Cougars
|
Also beat Texas Tech 37-16. Both wins were at home (it's hard in Pullman). Boise in two weeks will be key |
| 23 |
Washington Huskies
|
That's a bad loss. At home, to your rival. |
| 24 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
|
That's great, but it still doesn't soften the blow of losing to NIU. This team still might sneak in the playoffs if it goes undefeated. |
| 25 |
Memphis Tigers
|
Beat Troy 38-17, |
Teams Ranked:
| Rank | Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
0.00 |
| 2 |
Texas Longhorns
|
0.00 |
| 3 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
|
0.00 |
| 4 |
Ole Miss Rebels
|
0.00 |
| 5 |
Tennessee Volunteers
|
0.00 |
| 6 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
|
0.00 |
| 7 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
|
0.26 |
| 8 |
Oregon Ducks
|
0.00 |
| 9 |
Missouri Tigers
|
0.00 |
| 10 |
USC Trojans
|
0.00 |
| 11 |
Miami Hurricanes
|
0.00 |
| 12 |
Utah Utes
|
0.00 |
| 13 |
Oklahoma Sooners
|
0.00 |
| 14 |
Nebraska Cornhuskers
|
0.71 |
| 15 |
Oklahoma State Cowboys
|
0.00 |
| 16 |
Michigan Wolverines
|
0.65 |
| 17 |
LSU Tigers
|
0.34 |
| 18 |
Kansas State Wildcats
|
-0.93 |
| 19 |
Iowa State Cyclones
|
0.00 |
| 20 |
Clemson Tigers
|
0.00 |
| 21 |
Illinois Fighting Illini
|
0.05 |
| 22 |
Washington State Cougars
|
0.00 |
| 23 |
Washington Huskies
|
2.08 |
| 24 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
|
0.00 |
| 25 |
Memphis Tigers
|
0.00 |
Omissions:
| Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|
Louisville Cardinals
|
0.94 |
Northern Illinois Huskies
|
0.18 |
Total Score: 6.14