Ballot Type: Human

Submitted: Nov. 10, 2024, 2:47 p.m.

Overall Rationale: This week I continue to use this submission to highlight some programs that have had strong 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 continue privilege undefeated and one-loss teams over those with multiple losses.

• Ballot
• Analysis

Rank	Team	Reason
1	Oregon Ducks
2	Indiana Hoosiers
3	BYU Cougars
4	Army West Point
5	Ohio State Buckeyes
6	Boise State Broncos
7	Washington State Cougars
8	Penn State Nittany Lions
9	Texas Longhorns
10	SMU Mustangs
11	Tennessee Volunteers
12	Notre Dame Fighting Irish
13	Miami Hurricanes
14	Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
15	Colorado Buffaloes
16	Iowa State Cyclones
17	Alabama Crimson Tide
18	Ole Miss Rebels
19	Georgia Bulldogs
20	Texas A&M Aggies
21	Tulane Green Wave
22	UNLV Rebels
23	Pittsburgh Panthers
24	Clemson Tigers
25	Colorado State Rams

Teams Ranked:

Rank	Team	Unusualness
1	Oregon Ducks	0.00
2	Indiana Hoosiers	0.24
3	BYU Cougars	0.11
4	Army West Point	1.59
5	Ohio State Buckeyes	-0.70
6	Boise State Broncos	0.87
7	Washington State Cougars	2.40
8	Penn State Nittany Lions	0.00
9	Texas Longhorns	-0.77
10	SMU Mustangs	0.00
11	Tennessee Volunteers	-0.26
12	Notre Dame Fighting Irish	-0.57
13	Miami Hurricanes	0.00
14	Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns	4.49
15	Colorado Buffaloes	0.74
16	Iowa State Cyclones	2.42
17	Alabama Crimson Tide	-1.26
18	Ole Miss Rebels	-1.51
19	Georgia Bulldogs	-1.32
20	Texas A&M Aggies	-0.58
21	Tulane Green Wave	0.24
22	UNLV Rebels	2.90
23	Pittsburgh Panthers	0.51
24	Clemson Tigers	-1.09
25	Colorado State Rams	0.25

Omissions:

Team	Unusualness
Kansas State Wildcats	1.42
South Carolina Gamecocks	0.37
Louisville Cardinals	0.47
LSU Tigers	0.33
Missouri Tigers	0.30

Total Score: 27.74