Week 14 TRS College Football Rankings

We are nearing the end of the road as the regular season is set to wrap up in some leagues, while others prep for conference title games.

The picture is getting clearer, but there is still a lot in flux.

1. Oregon Ducks
The Ducks blew out their in-state rivals, which is just what the doctor ordered in their quest to keep the top spot.  This team has now won 7 in a row with 3 ranked teams among those opponents since being upset by an Arizona team that has managed to win the PAC-12 south.

Now we get the rematch, and if Oregon wants to play in the tourney, they need to win that game.

2. Florida State Seminoles

The Noles had another tight one, narrowly escaping an upset bid from a spirited Gator team which was playing its last game under 'Boom'.  The margin wasn't great, though Florida State stayed in the lead after scoring their second touchdown halfway through the second quarter.  One interesting note.  Watching the game, the only player who seemed to not be ready to go, was Jameis.  It was his 3 early picks that gave the Gators hope, thought the Noles defense played very well holding them to 9 points after those picks, and then answered with Terrence Smith's 94 yd pick-6.

Now, Georgia Tech is on deck for the Noles in the ACC title game.  This is a scary game for the Noles.  Not only is Georgia Tech a very good team, coming off a win over a good Georgia team, but they run a scheme on offense which has given FSU trouble in the past.  I expect a lot of points in this game.

3. Alabama Crimson Tide
The Tide played in one of the most exciting games of the weekend, but that's not really a great thing when you are trying to stay in the top 4.  That said, a win in the Iron Bowl is a win in one of the biggest rivalries in college football, and they got it.  The concern here is that they gave up 456 yards passing (to Nick Marshall!!!) and 44 points to Auburn.  Bama is supposed to be about defense.  The numbers look good with Blake Sims throwing for over 300, Amari Cooper closing with over 200 yards receiving, and T.J. Yeldon rushing for 127, but Sim threw 3 picks and only one player other than Cooper caught more than 1 ball.

Now comes the SEC title game and Mizzou, in which Bama will be a heavy favorite.  They need to handle business in this game.

4. Wisconsin Badgers
This probably looks odd as the Badgers have 2 losses to Ohio State's 1.  These two teams are separated by a hair, and right now the Badgers get the nod for a slightly tougher SoS.

They are coming off a win over a up-and-coming Minnesota team, and get to settle it on the field with Ohio State in the Big 11/10 title game.  It will be interesting to see what the Buckeyes can put on the field with their #3 QB taking snaps.



5. Ohio State Buckeyes
6. TCU Horned Frogs
7. Michigan State Spartans
8. Baylor Bears
9. Kansas State Wildcats
10. Ole Miss Rebels