Ballot Type: Human
Submitted: Nov. 4, 2024, 7:40 p.m.
Overall Rationale: I try to rank based mostly off performance, with light weighting put into team talent/preseason expectations. As the season goes on, preseason expectations for a team will be considered less and less. I do not take into account injuries
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Oregon Ducks
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The consensus #1 team. No debate |
| 2 |
Miami Hurricanes
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Miami continues to win and their offense might be the best in the country. The question is always if their defense will hold up. |
| 3 |
Indiana Hoosiers
|
Indiana has dominated all year. They move up even higher to #3 |
| 4 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
|
A big win at Penn State, but since they have 1 loss they are stuck at 4. |
| 5 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
UGA struggled against a 3rd string QB at a neutral site against an unranked team. They move back to 5. |
| 6 |
Texas Longhorns
|
BYE |
| 7 |
BYU Cougars
|
BYU continues to win. Their resume is not that impressive but as long as they keep winning they will keep moving up. |
| 8 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
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| 9 |
Tennessee Volunteers
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| 10 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
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Penn State has struggled some this year and then did not impress in the loss, so they drop to 10. |
| 11 |
SMU Mustangs
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| 12 |
Boise State Broncos
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| 13 |
Iowa State Cyclones
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| 14 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
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| 15 |
Texas A&M Aggies
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| 16 |
LSU Tigers
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| 17 |
Army West Point
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| 18 |
Washington State Cougars
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| 19 |
Pittsburgh Panthers
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| 20 |
Clemson Tigers
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| 21 |
Ole Miss Rebels
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| 22 |
Colorado Buffaloes
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| 23 |
Kansas State Wildcats
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| 24 |
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
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Louisiana has 1 loss to a good Tulane team. They earned a top 25 spot. |
| 25 |
Missouri Tigers
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Missouri was on bye but has looked the least impressive of the 2 loss P4 teams. |
Teams Ranked:
| Rank | Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Oregon Ducks
|
0.00 |
| 2 |
Miami Hurricanes
|
0.37 |
| 3 |
Indiana Hoosiers
|
0.20 |
| 4 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
|
0.00 |
| 5 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
0.00 |
| 6 |
Texas Longhorns
|
0.00 |
| 7 |
BYU Cougars
|
0.00 |
| 8 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
|
0.00 |
| 9 |
Tennessee Volunteers
|
0.00 |
| 10 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
|
0.00 |
| 11 |
SMU Mustangs
|
0.00 |
| 12 |
Boise State Broncos
|
0.00 |
| 13 |
Iowa State Cyclones
|
0.09 |
| 14 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
|
0.00 |
| 15 |
Texas A&M Aggies
|
0.00 |
| 16 |
LSU Tigers
|
0.00 |
| 17 |
Army West Point
|
0.00 |
| 18 |
Washington State Cougars
|
0.00 |
| 19 |
Pittsburgh Panthers
|
0.00 |
| 20 |
Clemson Tigers
|
0.00 |
| 21 |
Ole Miss Rebels
|
-0.42 |
| 22 |
Colorado Buffaloes
|
0.00 |
| 23 |
Kansas State Wildcats
|
0.00 |
| 24 |
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
|
0.27 |
| 25 |
Missouri Tigers
|
0.00 |