Ballot Type: Human

Submitted: Nov. 24, 2024, 5:29 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	Ohio State Buckeyes
3	Boise State Broncos
4	Penn State Nittany Lions
5	Notre Dame Fighting Irish
6	Indiana Hoosiers
7	SMU Mustangs
8	Texas Longhorns
9	Miami Hurricanes
10	Georgia Bulldogs
11	Arizona State Sun Devils
12	Tennessee Volunteers
13	Army West Point
14	BYU Cougars
15	Iowa State Cyclones
16	UNLV Rebels
17	Tulane Green Wave
18	Memphis Tigers
19	Clemson Tigers
20	Ole Miss Rebels
21	Illinois Fighting Illini
22	Kansas State Wildcats
23	Washington State Cougars
24	South Carolina Gamecocks
25	Colorado Buffaloes

Teams Ranked:

Rank	Team	Unusualness
1	Oregon Ducks	0.00
2	Ohio State Buckeyes	0.00
3	Boise State Broncos	1.38
4	Penn State Nittany Lions	0.00
5	Notre Dame Fighting Irish	0.00
6	Indiana Hoosiers	0.43
7	SMU Mustangs	0.00
8	Texas Longhorns	-2.12
9	Miami Hurricanes	0.00
10	Georgia Bulldogs	-0.67
11	Arizona State Sun Devils	0.23
12	Tennessee Volunteers	0.00
13	Army West Point	1.43
14	BYU Cougars	0.23
15	Iowa State Cyclones	0.00
16	UNLV Rebels	1.18
17	Tulane Green Wave	0.00
18	Memphis Tigers	4.37
19	Clemson Tigers	-1.38
20	Ole Miss Rebels	-0.12
21	Illinois Fighting Illini	0.06
22	Kansas State Wildcats	0.00
23	Washington State Cougars	2.12
24	South Carolina Gamecocks	-1.86
25	Colorado Buffaloes	0.00

Omissions:

Team	Unusualness
Alabama Crimson Tide	1.66
Texas A&M Aggies	0.98

Total Score: 20.23