Ballot Type: Computer

Submitted: Sept. 28, 2026, 7:53 p.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.

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Rank	Team	Reason
1	Alabama Crimson Tide
2	Texas Longhorns
3	Mississippi State Bulldogs
4	Florida Gators
5	Notre Dame Fighting Irish
6	Georgia Bulldogs
7	UCLA Bruins
8	Miami Hurricanes
9	Utah Utes
10	USC Trojans
11	LSU Tigers
12	Duke Blue Devils
13	Iowa Hawkeyes
14	Cincinnati Bearcats
15	Indiana Hoosiers
16	Pittsburgh Panthers
17	Virginia Cavaliers
18	Texas Tech Red Raiders
19	Nebraska Cornhuskers
20	Auburn Tigers
21	North Dakota State Bison
22	James Madison Dukes
23	Oklahoma State Cowboys
24	Ole Miss Rebels
25	Clemson Tigers

Teams Ranked:

Rank	Team	Unusualness
1	Alabama Crimson Tide	1.37
2	Texas Longhorns	0.00
3	Mississippi State Bulldogs	1.53
4	Florida Gators	0.24
5	Notre Dame Fighting Irish	0.00
6	Georgia Bulldogs	-0.03
7	UCLA Bruins	1.50
8	Miami Hurricanes	-0.50
9	Utah Utes	0.00
10	USC Trojans	2.74
11	LSU Tigers	0.00
12	Duke Blue Devils	1.12
13	Iowa Hawkeyes	0.00
14	Cincinnati Bearcats	2.35
15	Indiana Hoosiers	-1.20
16	Pittsburgh Panthers	0.75
17	Virginia Cavaliers	8.07
18	Texas Tech Red Raiders	-0.90
19	Nebraska Cornhuskers	0.08
20	Auburn Tigers	3.07
21	North Dakota State Bison	1.34
22	James Madison Dukes	0.39
23	Oklahoma State Cowboys	0.00
24	Ole Miss Rebels	-1.45
25	Clemson Tigers	0.19

Omissions:

Team	Unusualness
Ohio State Buckeyes	2.41
BYU Cougars	2.65
Oregon Ducks	1.38
Tennessee Volunteers	0.85
Houston Cougars	0.32
Virginia Tech Hokies	0.06

Total Score: 36.51