jtchr33 Ballot for 2025 Week 2
Ballot Type: Human
Submitted: Sept. 2, 2025, 9:14 a.m.
Overall Rationale: week 0/1 taught us nothing. I still don't know how to rank anyone (especially 1-15)
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
|
I thought Ohio State or Texas would take this spot, but neither team looked great. Will be hard to convince me now that this isn't Penn State's year. |
| 2 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
|
Neither team convinced my that they were great/elite.....yet |
| 3 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
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| 4 |
Oregon Ducks
|
I don't think Oregon will be here long or at the end, but on the other hand no team has looked amazing yet and they could prove me wrong. |
| 5 |
LSU Tigers
|
Surprise of the week, momentum could continue, but unsure it will |
| 6 |
Texas Longhorns
|
big oof, but they had a chance. Season could turn either way at this point; could get ugly. |
| 7 |
Miami Hurricanes
|
another surprise, looked way better than anticipated |
| 8 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
|
Almost pulled the comeback off they will be back and better. |
| 9 |
Clemson Tigers
|
No idea how good or bad they are yet. |
| 10 |
Tennessee Volunteers
|
Statement win, rewarding for now. |
| 11 |
Iowa State Cyclones
|
Best team in the big XII right now. |
| 12 |
Illinois Fighting Illini
|
Still have no idea how good they are yet, but signs are looking good so far |
| 13 |
Arizona State Sun Devils
|
Not convinced they will be back in the big XII champ, but had a good first game. |
| 14 |
South Carolina Gamecocks
|
I feel like this team is a hype train waiting to fall. I hope they prove me wrong |
| 15 |
Texas Tech Red Raiders
|
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| 16 |
SMU Mustangs
|
next few weeks will show if this team is legit or not |
| 17 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
|
lol. Please prove me wrong so I can un-rank you. |
| 18 |
Michigan Wolverines
|
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| 19 |
Kansas Jayhawks
|
Results have looked good so far, they could rid the momentum for a bit. |
| 20 |
Utah Utes
|
Solid start, not as high as others are on their big XII chances, but they are definitely in the mix. |
| 21 |
TCU Horned Frogs
|
This team is scary. Would hate to be against them. |
| 22 |
Vanderbilt Commodores
|
Diego Pavia will surprise multiple SEC teams like last year. Another team I would hate to be against. |
| 23 |
Florida State Seminoles
|
No idea if this is a funny one-off result or if it will continue. ACC seems pretty up for grabs now, why not FSU. |
| 24 |
Navy Midshipmen
|
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| 25 |
Iowa Hawkeyes
|
I am only ranking Iowa so Iowa State can say they have a ranked win next week |
Teams Ranked:
| Rank | Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
|
0.17 |
| 2 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
|
0.00 |
| 3 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
0.00 |
| 4 |
Oregon Ducks
|
0.03 |
| 5 |
LSU Tigers
|
0.00 |
| 6 |
Texas Longhorns
|
0.26 |
| 7 |
Miami Hurricanes
|
0.00 |
| 8 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
|
0.30 |
| 9 |
Clemson Tigers
|
0.29 |
| 10 |
Tennessee Volunteers
|
0.30 |
| 11 |
Iowa State Cyclones
|
0.00 |
| 12 |
Illinois Fighting Illini
|
0.00 |
| 13 |
Arizona State Sun Devils
|
0.00 |
| 14 |
South Carolina Gamecocks
|
0.00 |
| 15 |
Texas Tech Red Raiders
|
1.12 |
| 16 |
SMU Mustangs
|
0.00 |
| 17 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
|
1.69 |
| 18 |
Michigan Wolverines
|
0.00 |
| 19 |
Kansas Jayhawks
|
1.19 |
| 20 |
Utah Utes
|
0.00 |
| 21 |
TCU Horned Frogs
|
0.00 |
| 22 |
Vanderbilt Commodores
|
3.13 |
| 23 |
Florida State Seminoles
|
-0.46 |
| 24 |
Navy Midshipmen
|
0.92 |
| 25 |
Iowa Hawkeyes
|
0.00 |
Omissions:
| Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|
Ole Miss Rebels
|
0.81 |
Florida Gators
|
0.83 |
Indiana Hoosiers
|
0.31 |
Texas A&M Aggies
|
0.37 |
Oklahoma Sooners
|
0.28 |
Total Score: 12.44