11. Miami Hurricanes:
Last Week: Beat Oklahoma 21-20
Notes: Beating OU was key for this young team's confidence following their unraveling against Va. Tech. They showed that they can weather the storm against a top flight D-Line. They get their first matchup against and unranked opponent this week, and I think they can use it.
12. Iowa Hawkeyes:
Last Week: Beat Arkansas State 24-21
Notes: They almost had a letdown last week, letting Arkansas State stay too close for comfort. Now, the meat of the Big 10 Schedule gets here. The next 3 weeks are really the key to their season. Michigan is up first, and as a home game, they better get this one if they want to make a serious but at the conference title.
13. Penn State Nittany Lions:
Last Week: Beat Eastern Illinois 52-3
Notes: Penn State has no room for error the rest of the way out after dropping another game to Iowa. That said, I don't expect any more losses out of them until November gets here. Minnesota and Michigan are solid, but Penn State's veteran leaders should be able to keep them focused.
14. Oklahoma State Cowboys:
Last Week: Beat Grambling 56-6
Notes: They are in big trouble without Dez Bryant. He is their is their axle that their offense turns around. They are a better team than A&M, but this is a perfect situation to test the mettle of a historically shaky team. They need someone to step up and lead.
15. Auburn Tigers:
Last Week: Beat Tennessee 26-22
Notes: Auburn has been outplaying expectations, but they look good. That said, this is the SEC, and letdowns will not be permitted. Due to late publication, they have already lost bad at Arkansas, and they will drop.
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