1/6 in Tier D: Despite losing to Auburn, they've shown enough through the rest of the season that they are the better team. Would likely be favored  in a hypothetical rematch on a neutral field.
10 - 2. Have looked good on both offense and defense all season. No great wins; best were over USC and Washington. Loss to Auburn and bad loss on the road at Arizona State. Good but not great team worthy of a mid-ranking. Bad loss is the reason they're behind Minnesota and Penn State.
ruined Oregon states season, they deserved a bowl almost (then again happy wsu said no last week). not the strongest win in terms of score, but next weekend they can still go rose bowling
(Computer #16: USC) Oregon State is the best 5-7 team in the country and had Luton played maybe they win. But the reality is Oregon won and has a 10 win season with a shot at the Rose Bowl.