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quantum_jedi Ballot for 2026 Week 10

Ballot Type: Computer

Submitted: Nov. 2, 2026, 2:29 p.m.

Overall Rationale: Resume ranking that evaluates teams based on who they beat/lost to. More points are awarded for beating good teams and less points are subtracted for losing to good teams. Preseason rankings are evaluated based on weighted previous two year's performance, returning production, and team talent composite. Beating an FCS opponent is awarded minimally, but losing is punished. Ranking score is modified by strength of opponent and travel distance to away games. Early season rankings are influenced heavily by strong non-conference wins (e.g., beating two decent teams is rewarded more than beating a single strong team and an FCS team) though this is biased by preseason rankings. Score accumulates throughout the season, so points are awarded based on the models perception of teams at the time. Higher weighting is given to big wins over losses.

For straight weeks of top 2 teams losing has created a lot of chaos this year. Playoff picture according to the model:
#1 Miami (ACC champ)
#2 Indiana (B1G champ)
#3 Georgia (SEC champ)
#4 Utah (Big12 champ)
#5 Ole Miss (at-large)
#6 BYU (at-large)
#7 Texas (at-large)
#8 Kentucky (at-large)
#9 UCLA (at-large)
#10 Alabama (at-large)
#11 Ohio State (at-large)
#12 Boise State (top G6 team)

Next five out: South Carolina, UTSA, SMU, Virginia Tech, Oklahoma

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