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 |
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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 | |
7 | Texas Longhorns | |
8 | Notre Dame Fighting Irish | |
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 | |
14 | Texas A&M Aggies | |
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 | |
18 | Army West Point | |
19 | Tulane Green Wave | |
20 | Arizona State Sun Devils | |
21 | UNLV Rebels | |
22 | Missouri Tigers | |
23 | LSU Tigers | |
24 | Colorado Buffaloes | |
25 | Iowa State Cyclones |
Teams Ranked:
Rank | Team | Unusualness |
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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 |
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Kansas State Wildcats | 1.42 |
South Carolina Gamecocks | 0.37 |
Louisville Cardinals | 0.47 |
Total Score: 11.63