1. Florida Gators:
Last Week: Bye
Notes: They beat a very good defensive team in Kentucky in a convincing fashion. However, that day is done and now they get their biggest test and still don't know if they are going to have Tebow back to lead them. LSU is solid and they are going to Baton Rouge. I still like them to win because LSU has not impressed like you would like a top 5 team to impress, but they are not a team that the Gators can out-athlete. It should be a fun one.
2. Texas Longhorns:
Last Week: Beat UTEP 64-7
Notes: They stomped UTEP, but then again, #2 overall should stomp UTEP. One thing they did do that is worth notice is they had balance on offense. They ran for 266 yards, which is huge for them. They get Colorado othis week, which should be a nice tuneup for Oklahoma.
3. Alabama Crimson Tide:
Last Week: Beat Kentucky 38-20
Notes: A solid win against Kentucky, but it shows just how far above the league Florida is right now when you compare those 2 scores. That said, Alabama is loaded and rolling. Mississippi is talented at the skill positions, but Alabama should just run over them up front. It's really too bad they don't play the Gators in the regular season this year, that would be a game to watch
4. LSU Tigers:
Last Week: Beat Georgia 20-13
Notes: A tight game in Athens just illustrates LSU shortcomings. They are very good on defense and special teams, but they do not have an identitiy on offense yet. They want to be a spread team and give their athletes a chance to make plays, but their QB's have not stepped up as the dynamic kind of weapon that they need to make a real title run. That said, they are scary for their opponent every week because of the athletes they put on the field. After all, an ugly win is still a win.
5. Boise State Broncos:
Last Week: Beat California-Davis 34-16
Notes: Boise is rolling. They have their league and their schedule outclassed. I don't see anyone who should be a challengle for them the rest of the way, but the road trip to Hawai'i can throw a wrench in with the logistics of the trip. But....that is just nitpicking.
6. USC Trojans:
Last Week: Beat Cal 30-3
Notes: Last week was huge. Cal really looked to be set to challenge for Pac-10 supremacy and USC put those thoughts to and end in a big way. They are off this week, but the Irish are up next week. Time to find out which young California QB is for real.
7. Ohio State Buckeyes:
Last Week: Beat Indiana 33-14
Notes: This young Buckeye team is continuing to grow and improve. They have a big test this week with a solid Badger team coming to Columbus. Ohio State is the favorite, but the key for them is if they can find a way to win convincingly. If they can, it should give them confidence to come downhill on teams the rest of the way. It all builds to the last 3 weeks with Penn State, Iowa, and Michigan to finish up.
8. Cincinnati Bearcats:
Last Week: Beat Miami (Oh) 37-13
Notes: Cincinnati is good, but they need to keep working to prove this ranking. They have played some good non-conference games, but they need to put up big numbers because right now this week's South Florida game is the only one with a ranked opponent. But before that, they need to find a way to deal wiht George Selvie and a hot Bull defense. This is a big game in the Big East. Cincy should be able to win it, but it is not a gimme, especially on the road.
9. TCU Horned Frogs:
Last Week: Beat SMU 39-14
Notes: TCU's defense is one of the best in the country, and they are not going to be challenged until they got to Provo in a few weeks. Air Force is not a bad team, but TCU should handle them fairly easily.
10. Virginia Tech Hokies:
Last Week: Beat Duke 34-26
Notes: The effort they showed against Duke is not going to beat a hot BC team. Va. Tech has managed to survive weaker efforts to this point, but their inconsistency has to have their fans worried. That said, they are awful tough at home, and their run defense is too strong for BC. They should win this game.
No comments:
Post a Comment