Ballot Type: Hybrid
Submitted: Oct. 13, 2025, 7:45 p.m.
Overall Rationale: Computer model rankings included in reasons. Just outside w/model rank: Vandy (27), Navy (10), San Diego St (28), Tulane (21), Texas (43).
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
|
Model Rank: 3 |
| 2 |
Indiana Hoosiers
|
Model Rank: 1. That was very impressive. |
| 3 |
Miami Hurricanes
|
Model Rank 2. Probably the hardest game left on the schedule this week. |
| 4 |
Texas A&M Aggies
|
Model Rank: 5. Most complete game thus far. |
| 5 |
Texas Tech Red Raiders
|
Model Rank: 6 |
| 6 |
Ole Miss Rebels
|
Model Rank: 4. Guys...it was Washington St.... |
| 7 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
Model Rank: 14. It definitely was a "clap".... |
| 8 |
Tennessee Volunteers
|
Model Rank: 16 |
| 9 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
|
Model Rank: 19 |
| 10 |
Memphis Tigers
|
Model Rank: 9 |
| 11 |
BYU Cougars
|
Model Rank: 8. We will finally see if this team is actually good or not. |
| 12 |
Oregon Ducks
|
Model Rank: 15. Slightly worried...slightly... |
| 13 |
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
|
Model Rank: 7 |
| 14 |
LSU Tigers
|
Model Rank: 33. Do not think this team lasts here with the next 3 weeks. |
| 15 |
Oklahoma Sooners
|
Model Rank: 22. I think a healthy Mateer changes that game drastically. |
| 16 |
Washington Huskies
|
Model Rank: 13. I am super confused why this team isn't ranked in the AP... |
| 17 |
Virginia Cavaliers
|
Model Rank: 29 |
| 18 |
Missouri Tigers
|
Model Rank: 20. Blew their super bowl. |
| 19 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
|
Model Rank: 34. This week will show us everything left we need to know for the season. |
| 20 |
Utah Utes
|
Model Rank: 12. Just spanked ASU. I think Leavitt changes that game a bit but ends in similar result. |
| 21 |
Cincinnati Bearcats
|
Model Rank: 23. Well, this is a surprise. |
| 22 |
USF Bulls
|
Model Rank: 26. Clear driver seat for the American. |
| 23 |
USC Trojans
|
Model Rank: 24. Its still not a good defense, Underwood just can't throw. |
| 24 |
UNLV Rebels
|
Model Rank: 11. Barely beating teams will catch this team and it might be this week. |
| 25 |
Nebraska Cornhuskers
|
Model Rank: 18 |
Teams Ranked:
| Rank | Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
|
0.03 |
| 2 |
Indiana Hoosiers
|
0.00 |
| 3 |
Miami Hurricanes
|
0.00 |
| 4 |
Texas A&M Aggies
|
0.00 |
| 5 |
Texas Tech Red Raiders
|
0.00 |
| 6 |
Ole Miss Rebels
|
0.00 |
| 7 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
0.32 |
| 8 |
Tennessee Volunteers
|
0.68 |
| 9 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
|
0.00 |
| 10 |
Memphis Tigers
|
1.02 |
| 11 |
BYU Cougars
|
0.00 |
| 12 |
Oregon Ducks
|
0.00 |
| 13 |
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
|
0.00 |
| 14 |
LSU Tigers
|
0.00 |
| 15 |
Oklahoma Sooners
|
0.00 |
| 16 |
Washington Huskies
|
1.21 |
| 17 |
Virginia Cavaliers
|
0.00 |
| 18 |
Missouri Tigers
|
0.00 |
| 19 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
|
0.00 |
| 20 |
Utah Utes
|
0.00 |
| 21 |
Cincinnati Bearcats
|
0.00 |
| 22 |
USF Bulls
|
0.00 |
| 23 |
USC Trojans
|
-0.26 |
| 24 |
UNLV Rebels
|
0.00 |
| 25 |
Nebraska Cornhuskers
|
0.00 |