Ballot Type: Human
Submitted: Sept. 29, 2025, 8:42 p.m.
Overall Rationale: SP+, FEI, FPI
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
|
Want to be the best? Take out the best |
| 2 |
Oregon Ducks
|
Quacking loud, looking flashy, but always one step away from flying the coop before the big game. |
| 3 |
Miami Hurricanes
|
Blowing through opponents like a Category 5 storm—storm warnings are basically mandatory. |
| 4 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
|
Waves that keep coming, eventually drowning all hopes—better start building your ark. |
| 5 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
Tenacious barkers who never let go, but sometimes just chew on their own leashes. |
| 6 |
Ole Miss Rebels
|
Rebelling against losing since forever, rocking that electric offense and leaving defenses wondering “what just hit us?” |
| 7 |
LSU Tigers
|
The jungle’s loudest cats—fierce, unpredictable, and never afraid to swipe at anyone. |
| 8 |
Oklahoma Sooners
|
Always racing to the finish line, but sometimes get tangled in their own horseshoes. |
| 9 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
|
They’re like the lion who naps all day but suddenly wakes up and reminds everyone who’s king—just don’t startle them before game time! |
| 10 |
Indiana Hoosiers
|
The midwestern surprise package, quiet but ready to shoot the lights out. |
| 11 |
Texas A&M Aggies
|
Hardworking farmers harvesting wins, but sometimes too polite to stomp the fields. |
| 12 |
Michigan Wolverines
|
Feisty little beasts that bite hard—but not always in the right spot. |
| 13 |
Tennessee Volunteers
|
Always ready to volunteer… especially for a last-minute comeback. |
| 14 |
Vanderbilt Commodores
|
Commanding the ship with calm seas, strategizing every move like a true commander. |
| 15 |
Arizona State Sun Devils
|
Bringing a little heat and mischief—ready to raise some hell on the turf. |
| 16 |
Iowa State Cyclones
|
Spinning through opponents like a midwestern twister—hold onto your hats! |
| 17 |
Texas Longhorns
|
Big horns, big attitude, but sometimes just a big old bull in a china shop. |
| 18 |
Florida State Seminoles
|
Historic warriors with feathers flying, leaving battle scars and confused defenses. |
| 19 |
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
|
Small but stingy, aggressive and flaky—watch out for the unexpected. |
| 20 |
BYU Cougars
|
Prowling the mountain tops, stealthy and ready to pounce on unsuspecting prey. |
| 21 |
Illinois Fighting Illini
|
Braving the battlefield with fierce ancestors watching—extra spiritual push. |
| 22 |
Missouri Tigers
|
Another set of fierce cats prowling the field—catnip for drama! |
| 23 |
Texas Tech Red Raiders
|
Bandits of the gridiron, always lurking in the shadows for the perfect steal. |
| 24 |
Virginia Cavaliers
|
Chivalry isn’t dead here—they charge at opponents with honor and a hearty “For the Commonwealth!” |
| 25 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
|
Fighting for every inch with shamrocks and a little luck from the leprechauns. |
Teams Ranked:
| Rank | Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
|
0.00 |
| 2 |
Oregon Ducks
|
0.00 |
| 3 |
Miami Hurricanes
|
0.00 |
| 4 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
|
1.14 |
| 5 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
1.36 |
| 6 |
Ole Miss Rebels
|
0.00 |
| 7 |
LSU Tigers
|
1.52 |
| 8 |
Oklahoma Sooners
|
0.00 |
| 9 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
|
0.00 |
| 10 |
Indiana Hoosiers
|
-0.70 |
| 11 |
Texas A&M Aggies
|
-0.20 |
| 12 |
Michigan Wolverines
|
1.29 |
| 13 |
Tennessee Volunteers
|
0.31 |
| 14 |
Vanderbilt Commodores
|
0.00 |
| 15 |
Arizona State Sun Devils
|
2.34 |
| 16 |
Iowa State Cyclones
|
-0.25 |
| 17 |
Texas Longhorns
|
0.00 |
| 18 |
Florida State Seminoles
|
0.00 |
| 19 |
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
|
0.00 |
| 20 |
BYU Cougars
|
0.00 |
| 21 |
Illinois Fighting Illini
|
0.00 |
| 22 |
Missouri Tigers
|
-0.82 |
| 23 |
Texas Tech Red Raiders
|
-2.05 |
| 24 |
Virginia Cavaliers
|
0.00 |
| 25 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
|
0.00 |