Ballot Type: Human

Submitted: Oct. 7, 2024, 7:45 p.m.

Overall Rationale: This week I continue to use this submission to highlight some programs that have had strong early season performances that I consider worthy of down-ballot recognition. I remain less sold on some teams and conferences than others are, and that is also reflected in my ballot submission. I will privilege undefeated teams over those with a loss.

• Ballot
• Analysis

Rank	Team	Reason
1	Ohio State Buckeyes
2	Oregon Ducks
3	Texas Longhorns
4	Penn State Nittany Lions
5	Iowa State Cyclones
6	Pittsburgh Panthers
7	BYU Cougars
8	Miami Hurricanes
9	Boise State Broncos
10	Navy Midshipmen
11	Indiana Hoosiers
12	Army West Point
13	Utah Utes
14	Washington State Cougars
15	Texas Tech Red Raiders
16	Alabama Crimson Tide
17	Notre Dame Fighting Irish
18	Georgia Bulldogs
19	Kansas State Wildcats
20	Tennessee Volunteers
21	Ole Miss Rebels
22	San José State Spartans
23	Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks
24	Oregon State Beavers
25	UNLV Rebels

Teams Ranked:

Rank	Team	Unusualness
1	Ohio State Buckeyes	0.00
2	Oregon Ducks	0.22
3	Texas Longhorns	-0.42
4	Penn State Nittany Lions	0.00
5	Iowa State Cyclones	0.62
6	Pittsburgh Panthers	1.30
7	BYU Cougars	0.00
8	Miami Hurricanes	0.00
9	Boise State Broncos	1.46
10	Navy Midshipmen	2.11
11	Indiana Hoosiers	0.00
12	Army West Point	1.93
13	Utah Utes	1.17
14	Washington State Cougars	3.94
15	Texas Tech Red Raiders	2.28
16	Alabama Crimson Tide	-0.85
17	Notre Dame Fighting Irish	0.00
18	Georgia Bulldogs	-1.65
19	Kansas State Wildcats	0.00
20	Tennessee Volunteers	-0.81
21	Ole Miss Rebels	-0.79
22	San José State Spartans	3.20
23	Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks	2.05
24	Oregon State Beavers	1.19
25	UNLV Rebels	0.03

Omissions:

Team	Unusualness
Clemson Tigers	1.57
Texas A&M Aggies	1.61
LSU Tigers	0.93
Oklahoma Sooners	0.63
SMU Mustangs	0.41
Missouri Tigers	0.39
Illinois Fighting Illini	0.24

Total Score: 31.78