udubdavid Ballot for 2026 Week 4
Ballot Type: Computer
Submitted: Sept. 22, 2026, 10:01 a.m.
Overall Rationale: Computer ranking that uses a mathematical metric called win score. Win score is a metric that assigns a score to a win based on factors such as margin of victory and strength of opponent. Thus, this ranking isn't about ranking the best teams, but ranking the teams with the best wins.
Teams Ranked:
| Rank | Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
USC Trojans
|
1.79 |
| 2 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
|
0.29 |
| 3 |
Mississippi State Bulldogs
|
1.94 |
| 4 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
|
0.60 |
| 5 |
Texas Longhorns
|
-0.69 |
| 6 |
Duke Blue Devils
|
2.85 |
| 7 |
Ole Miss Rebels
|
0.00 |
| 8 |
UCLA Bruins
|
3.53 |
| 9 |
Michigan Wolverines
|
1.32 |
| 10 |
North Dakota State Bison
|
6.38 |
| 11 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
|
0.09 |
| 12 |
Florida Gators
|
0.38 |
| 13 |
Pittsburgh Panthers
|
2.42 |
| 14 |
Miami Hurricanes
|
-1.70 |
| 15 |
BYU Cougars
|
-0.28 |
| 16 |
Virginia Tech Hokies
|
1.33 |
| 17 |
Missouri Tigers
|
0.41 |
| 18 |
West Virginia Mountaineers
|
0.79 |
| 19 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
-1.88 |
| 20 |
Tennessee Volunteers
|
-0.42 |
| 21 |
Texas Tech Red Raiders
|
-1.08 |
| 22 |
Cincinnati Bearcats
|
2.69 |
| 23 |
Utah Utes
|
-1.06 |
| 24 |
Iowa Hawkeyes
|
-0.79 |
| 25 |
Tulsa Golden Hurricane
|
0.00 |
Omissions:
| Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|
Indiana Hoosiers
|
2.86 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
|
2.29 |
LSU Tigers
|
1.51 |
Louisville Cardinals
|
0.87 |
Oregon Ducks
|
0.21 |
Total Score: 42.45