Ballot Type: Computer
Submitted: Oct. 5, 2025, 12:50 p.m.
Overall Rationale: Wins and losses are weighted by the difference in "rank" between the winner/loser and the median team. Scaled such that beating strong teams matters more than beating weak teams, and losing to bad teams is worse than losing to strong teams. Winning is weighted slightly more than losing, and by the preceding two years' performance. Results are scaled by offensive and defensive points per drive efficiencies, and strength of schedule determined by opponents score normalized throughout the season. Preseason rankings are weighted by returning production, talent composite, and previous season(s)' success. Next five out:
Rank | Team | Reason |
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(+1) Thumped Minnesota. The Buckeyes move into the top spot riding an insane defense that is yet to concede double digits. |
2 |
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(+2) The Aggies wore down a surprisingly good Mississippi State team. Texas A&M certainly wasn't perfect, committing 9 penalties, but you've got to feel good if this is the result. |
3 |
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(+0) On BYE this week. Should move to 6-0 next week when Washington State comes to Oxford. |
4 |
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(+1) Almost let FSU crawl back, but Miami looked dominant for most of the game. Solid road win with their second BYE already next. |
5 |
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(-4) On BYE. Oregon drops due to the Penn State win not being quite as good as it looked last week and there being a logjam for #2-5 in these rankings. Huge game next with Indiana coming to town. |
6 |
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(+4) Back-to-back wins over ranked teams and the Tide look like serious contenders. Thankfully for Alabama most of their upcoming opponents are ranked. The road trip to South Carolina in three weeks could be a trap. |
7 |
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(-1) On BYE this week. The Yellow Jackets get a struggling Hokies team coming to town next. |
8 |
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(+6) After a heartbreaker against Alabama, the Bulldogs took out some frustrations against Kentucky. They travel to Auburn next. |
9 |
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(-2) On BYE this week. South Carolina comes to Baton Rouge next. |
10 |
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(-2) On BYE. The Sun Devils travel to Salt Lake City for a tough road game against the Utes. |
11 |
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(+7) Another impressive win for the Red Raiders! Texas Tech looks great! |
12 |
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(+1) Evaporated Kent State, so not much to take away from that. Red River Shootout looms, but I expect the Oklahoma defense to wreck havoc on Texas and Arch Manning. |
13 |
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(-2) On BYE. Massive road trip to Eugene next week. |
14 |
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(+2) Good win for the Cougars off a short week. They travel to Arizona next week. |
15 |
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(-3) On BYE. Michigan travels to Los Angeles for what should be a really fun game. |
16 |
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(-7) Tough loss for the Commodores against Alabama, but Vanderbilt looks great and should continue to be a menace in the SEC. |
17 |
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(+8) Handily beat Boise State. The Irish look to have found their stride. NC State travels to South Bend next. |
18 |
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(+5) Took care of business against a feisty Colorado squad. The Horned Frogs travel to Manhattan next week. |
19 |
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(-2) On BYE. The Tigers get a surging Alabama at home next week, which should be must watch. |
20 |
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(+4) Struggled a bit more than you would have liked against an improved Purdue, but a good in-conference road win for the Illini. |
21 |
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(+1) On BYE. The Volunteers get a weird Arkansas team at home next week. |
22 |
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(+6) Solid win for the Wolverines over Wisconsin. Michigan now travels to USC for what should be a great game. |
23 |
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(+7) Gutsy comeback for the Huskies against a young, but talented Maryland. Washington now has a short week, but at least gets Rutgers at home on Friday. |
24 |
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(-9) Tough loss for the Cyclones at Cincinnati who will look to rebound with another road trip to Colorado next. |
25 |
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(+6) Memphis breaks into these polls with a drubbing of Tulsa. BYE week next before a road trip to UAB. |
Teams Ranked:
Rank | Team | Unusualness |
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1 |
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0.00 |
2 |
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0.95 |
3 |
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0.38 |
4 |
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-0.05 |
5 |
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0.00 |
6 |
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0.37 |
7 |
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0.72 |
8 |
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0.41 |
9 |
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0.79 |
10 |
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2.94 |
11 |
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-0.18 |
12 |
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-1.40 |
13 |
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-2.30 |
14 |
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0.00 |
15 |
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3.58 |
16 |
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0.12 |
17 |
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0.06 |
18 |
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6.75 |
19 |
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-1.13 |
20 |
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0.00 |
21 |
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-0.64 |
22 |
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-0.69 |
23 |
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0.39 |
24 |
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0.00 |
25 |
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-0.27 |
Omissions:
Team | Unusualness |
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0.99 |
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0.17 |
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0.02 |
Total Score: 25.30