Ballot Type: Human
Submitted: Nov. 17, 2024, 10:23 a.m.
Overall Rationale: Try to match efficiency metrics with quality of wins and losses. Basically an objective ranking, with an eye test tweak. This is getting brutal, I only had 23 rankable teams after going through every one. Nearly did the unthinkable and moved pitt back *in* on a 3 game losing streak, just for playing pretty well. Hardest part is obviously slotting BYU. I'm trying not to value head to head at all anymore, considering full resumes. So while I could see a case for as high as "just above SMU" based on 1-loss teams with head-to-head, the metrics are just so bad. I settled below the group of good 2-loss teams, but honestly they could lose again and only drop a couple spots with how thin it is at the bottom. Also need to point out how hilarious it is my 1-4 are all Big 10 teams and no others are even in consideration. Dropped out: Louisville (20, 4th loss), Washington State (22, bad loss), Kansas State (24, loss). New this week: UNLV (22), Iowa State (23), Memphis (24). Next few out, I guess in order, there is nothing here really: Syracuse, Kansas State, Pitt
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Oregon Ducks
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| 2 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
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| 3 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
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| 4 |
Indiana Hoosiers
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| 5 |
Texas Longhorns
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| 6 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
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| 7 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
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| 8 |
Ole Miss Rebels
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| 9 |
Georgia Bulldogs
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| 10 |
SMU Mustangs
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| 11 |
Miami Hurricanes
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| 12 |
Tennessee Volunteers
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| 13 |
Boise State Broncos
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| 14 |
Texas A&M Aggies
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| 15 |
Clemson Tigers
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| 16 |
BYU Cougars
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| 17 |
Colorado Buffaloes
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| 18 |
Army West Point
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| 19 |
South Carolina Gamecocks
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| 20 |
Tulane Green Wave
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| 21 |
Arizona State Sun Devils
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| 22 |
UNLV Rebels
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| 23 |
Iowa State Cyclones
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| 24 |
Memphis Tigers
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| 25 |
Missouri Tigers
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Teams Ranked:
| Rank | Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Oregon Ducks
|
0.00 |
| 2 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
|
0.00 |
| 3 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
|
0.45 |
| 4 |
Indiana Hoosiers
|
0.00 |
| 5 |
Texas Longhorns
|
0.00 |
| 6 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
|
0.00 |
| 7 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
|
0.00 |
| 8 |
Ole Miss Rebels
|
0.00 |
| 9 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
0.00 |
| 10 |
SMU Mustangs
|
0.00 |
| 11 |
Miami Hurricanes
|
0.00 |
| 12 |
Tennessee Volunteers
|
0.00 |
| 13 |
Boise State Broncos
|
0.00 |
| 14 |
Texas A&M Aggies
|
0.00 |
| 15 |
Clemson Tigers
|
0.12 |
| 16 |
BYU Cougars
|
-0.08 |
| 17 |
Colorado Buffaloes
|
0.00 |
| 18 |
Army West Point
|
0.00 |
| 19 |
South Carolina Gamecocks
|
0.00 |
| 20 |
Tulane Green Wave
|
0.00 |
| 21 |
Arizona State Sun Devils
|
0.00 |
| 22 |
UNLV Rebels
|
0.27 |
| 23 |
Iowa State Cyclones
|
-0.04 |
| 24 |
Memphis Tigers
|
0.54 |
| 25 |
Missouri Tigers
|
0.00 |
Omissions:
| Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|
Washington State Cougars
|
0.08 |
Kansas State Wildcats
|
0.10 |
Total Score: 1.68