Ballot Type: Human
Submitted: Oct. 6, 2024, 1:35 a.m.
Overall Rationale: The Brian Heidik Method: a win is a win is a win. It doesn't matter how you get there, so long as at the end of the day you are on top. This system can experience wild fluctuation week-to-week as it becomes harder to remain undefeated, and losses to undefeated teams carry more weight.
| Rank | Team | Reason | 
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Texas Longhorns | Undefeated with 2 or more P4 wins | 
| 2 |  Ohio State Buckeyes | Undefeated with 2 or more P4 wins | 
| 3 |  Penn State Nittany Lions | Undefeated with 2 or more P4 wins | 
| 4 |  Oregon Ducks | Undefeated with 2 or more P4 wins | 
| 5 |  BYU Cougars | Undefeated with 2 or more P4 wins | 
| 6 |  Miami Hurricanes | Undefeated with 2 or more P4 wins | 
| 7 |  Indiana Hoosiers | Undefeated with 2 or more P4 wins | 
| 8 |  Iowa State Cyclones | Undefeated with 2 or more P4 wins | 
| 9 |  Pittsburgh Panthers | Undefeated with 2 or more P4 wins | 
| 10 |  Navy Midshipmen | Undefeated with a potent offense | 
| 11 |  Boise State Broncos | Only loss to current Top 5 Team | 
| 12 |  SMU Mustangs | Only loss to current Top 5 Team | 
| 13 |  Alabama Crimson Tide | One loss P4 program with previous high ranking | 
| 14 |  Georgia Bulldogs | One loss P4 program with previous high ranking | 
| 15 |  Notre Dame Fighting Irish | One loss P4 program with previous high ranking | 
| 16 |  Clemson Tigers | One loss P4 program with previous high ranking | 
| 17 |  Texas A&M Aggies | One loss P4 program with previous high ranking | 
| 18 |  Tennessee Volunteers | One loss P4 program with previous high ranking | 
| 19 |  Ole Miss Rebels | One loss P4 program with previous high ranking | 
| 20 |  LSU Tigers | One loss P4 program with previous high ranking | 
| 21 |  Missouri Tigers | One loss P4 program with previous high ranking | 
| 22 |  Utah Utes | One loss P4 program with previous high ranking | 
| 23 |  Oklahoma Sooners | One loss P4 program with previous high ranking | 
| 24 |  Kansas State Wildcats | One loss P4 program with previous high ranking | 
| 25 |  Illinois Fighting Illini | One loss P4 program with previous high ranking | 
Teams Ranked:
| Rank | Team | Unusualness | 
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Texas Longhorns | 0.00 | 
| 2 |  Ohio State Buckeyes | 0.00 | 
| 3 |  Penn State Nittany Lions | 0.01 | 
| 4 |  Oregon Ducks | 0.00 | 
| 5 |  BYU Cougars | 0.38 | 
| 6 |  Miami Hurricanes | 0.00 | 
| 7 |  Indiana Hoosiers | 0.39 | 
| 8 |  Iowa State Cyclones | 0.00 | 
| 9 |  Pittsburgh Panthers | 0.79 | 
| 10 |  Navy Midshipmen | 2.11 | 
| 11 |  Boise State Broncos | 1.00 | 
| 12 |  SMU Mustangs | 1.64 | 
| 13 |  Alabama Crimson Tide | -0.13 | 
| 14 |  Georgia Bulldogs | -0.71 | 
| 15 |  Notre Dame Fighting Irish | 0.00 | 
| 16 |  Clemson Tigers | 0.00 | 
| 17 |  Texas A&M Aggies | 0.00 | 
| 18 |  Tennessee Volunteers | -0.39 | 
| 19 |  Ole Miss Rebels | -0.39 | 
| 20 |  LSU Tigers | 0.00 | 
| 21 |  Missouri Tigers | 0.00 | 
| 22 |  Utah Utes | 0.00 | 
| 23 |  Oklahoma Sooners | 0.00 | 
| 24 |  Kansas State Wildcats | -0.66 | 
| 25 |  Illinois Fighting Illini | 0.00 | 
No major omissions.
Total Score: 8.61