Ballot Type: Human
Submitted: Nov. 11, 2024, 9:19 p.m.
Overall Rationale: SwanMetrics primary factors are head-to-head, strength of record, eye test, and "whether or not I think this team would beat that team" (so basically, simulated head to head).
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Oregon Ducks
|
Duh. |
| 2 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
|
Ohio State has looked more and more impressive—especially on defense—ever since their reality check against Nebraska two weeks ago. |
| 3 |
Indiana Hoosiers
|
While undefeated, the Hoosiers' strength of schedule leaves something to be desired when compared to their conference mates. Regardless, 10-0 is beyond impressive for a program like Indiana's. |
| 4 |
BYU Cougars
|
Barring a legendary slip-up, BYU has the top Big 12 spot under wraps. They remain the conference's only undefeated team. |
| 5 |
Tennessee Volunteers
|
Somehow the top team in the SEC. |
| 6 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
|
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| 7 |
Texas Longhorns
|
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| 8 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
|
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| 9 |
Boise State Broncos
|
Jeanty. |
| 10 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
|
Alabama has continued to bounce back from its rough patch, trouncing LSU in a game that was, frankly, over before it started. |
| 11 |
Ole Miss Rebels
|
Head-to-head win over Georgia and same/better record ranks them above the Bulldogs. |
| 12 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
Whoops. The SEC championship matchup could bounce a plethora of different ways, but Carson Beck and the Bulldogs may have screwed themselves this week in falling handily to the Rebs. |
| 13 |
SMU Mustangs
|
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| 14 |
Texas A&M Aggies
|
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| 15 |
Miami Hurricanes
|
Miami has been teetering on a nosedive for weeks. This one is self explanatory. |
| 16 |
Clemson Tigers
|
Clemson still has one of the worst strengths of schedule in the Power 4, but their win over Virginia Tech was more impressive than most. |
| 17 |
Washington State Cougars
|
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| 18 |
Army West Point
|
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| 19 |
Tulane Green Wave
|
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| 20 |
Arizona State Sun Devils
|
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| 21 |
UNLV Rebels
|
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| 22 |
Missouri Tigers
|
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| 23 |
LSU Tigers
|
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| 24 |
Colorado Buffaloes
|
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| 25 |
Iowa State Cyclones
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Teams Ranked:
| Rank | Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Oregon Ducks
|
0.00 |
| 2 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
|
0.00 |
| 3 |
Indiana Hoosiers
|
0.00 |
| 4 |
BYU Cougars
|
0.00 |
| 5 |
Tennessee Volunteers
|
0.07 |
| 6 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
|
0.00 |
| 7 |
Texas Longhorns
|
0.00 |
| 8 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
|
0.00 |
| 9 |
Boise State Broncos
|
0.05 |
| 10 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
|
0.00 |
| 11 |
Ole Miss Rebels
|
0.00 |
| 12 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
0.00 |
| 13 |
SMU Mustangs
|
0.00 |
| 14 |
Texas A&M Aggies
|
0.08 |
| 15 |
Miami Hurricanes
|
-0.46 |
| 16 |
Clemson Tigers
|
0.04 |
| 17 |
Washington State Cougars
|
0.00 |
| 18 |
Army West Point
|
0.00 |
| 19 |
Tulane Green Wave
|
1.00 |
| 20 |
Arizona State Sun Devils
|
2.74 |
| 21 |
UNLV Rebels
|
3.90 |
| 22 |
Missouri Tigers
|
0.00 |
| 23 |
LSU Tigers
|
0.00 |
| 24 |
Colorado Buffaloes
|
-1.02 |
| 25 |
Iowa State Cyclones
|
0.00 |
Omissions:
| Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|
Kansas State Wildcats
|
1.42 |
South Carolina Gamecocks
|
0.37 |
Louisville Cardinals
|
0.47 |
Total Score: 11.63