While there have been some upsets this year in college football, this was the weekend that everybody had been waiting for. Number one falls. Wild games that went down to the finish. Not to mention a convincing win for the Badgers against at BCS school (yes, we know it was Minnesotat). The polls are a little shaken up and Alabama is by far the biggest head turner of the bunch.
For the second straight road game the Crimson Tide didn't quite look like the defending national champions. They came out flat against another strong SEC opponent that could throw the ball. While South Carolina lacks an overly strong defense, they proved you don't have to be the best defense in the country to shut down Alabama. The game was lost on the defensive side of the ball for the Crimson Tide, and because of that they fall in this week's poll, but not out of the top 10.
This one of course is obvious. Beating the number one team in the country is definitley a big move for any team, and doing it from outside our poll is even harder. While the Gamecocks have been having a solid season, they have not proven to be the big name team...until this weekend. The win over Alabama solidified them as a top team in the SEC and in our poll. The SEC East is down this year, and don't be surprised to see South Carolina playing for the conference championship this year.
Rather quietly the Utes have been moving up in the poll. Since their win over BYU in the season opener Utah has been looking like a solid football team. While it may not be flashy, and may not be Sportscenter worthy, the Utes are looking like potential Mountain West Conference champions. The only thing that lies in their way is a date with TCU.
While the SEC looks down, the Mountain West is starting to look like a conference on the rise. Already with two teams in the top ten the confence is improving beyond Utah and TCU. In another quiet move to the top 25, Air Force is making their first appearance in the poll. With the number one rushing attack in the country the Falcons have put together a solid start to the season with their only loss coming on the road at Oklahoma. A game they lost by only three points. Just like Utah they too are starting to look like contenders in the Mountain West.
You have to give big "props" to the Beavers. So far this season they have played three top ten teams, and have done it all on the road. Losses to Boise State in Boise, and a neutral site loss to TCU, and then this weekend against Arizona. The only difference this weekend is the Beavers found a way to win. While the other wins they have may not be all that impressive, and win over the Wildcats in Tuscon is a huge win in the PAC 10.
Even with a win over Florida this week the Tigers are staying still. Rather than winning games late, the Tigers at times look lucky rather than good. Blowing a lead against a depleated North Carolina team. Letting West Virginia back into it late. Then tack on the miracle fake field goal against the Gators, and you've got a team that lucks out rather than wins. While the victories come against solid teams, they are all games that LSU could have lost late. Don't forget about the final second shenanigans against Tennessee. But don't worry we will get our chance to find out exactly how good the Tigers are in the two weeks when they take on Auburn than Alabama.
Who's Down!
Alabama
For the second straight road game the Crimson Tide didn't quite look like the defending national champions. They came out flat against another strong SEC opponent that could throw the ball. While South Carolina lacks an overly strong defense, they proved you don't have to be the best defense in the country to shut down Alabama. The game was lost on the defensive side of the ball for the Crimson Tide, and because of that they fall in this week's poll, but not out of the top 10.Who's Up!
South Carolina
This one of course is obvious. Beating the number one team in the country is definitley a big move for any team, and doing it from outside our poll is even harder. While the Gamecocks have been having a solid season, they have not proven to be the big name team...until this weekend. The win over Alabama solidified them as a top team in the SEC and in our poll. The SEC East is down this year, and don't be surprised to see South Carolina playing for the conference championship this year.Utah
Rather quietly the Utes have been moving up in the poll. Since their win over BYU in the season opener Utah has been looking like a solid football team. While it may not be flashy, and may not be Sportscenter worthy, the Utes are looking like potential Mountain West Conference champions. The only thing that lies in their way is a date with TCU.Who's In!
Air Force
While the SEC looks down, the Mountain West is starting to look like a conference on the rise. Already with two teams in the top ten the confence is improving beyond Utah and TCU. In another quiet move to the top 25, Air Force is making their first appearance in the poll. With the number one rushing attack in the country the Falcons have put together a solid start to the season with their only loss coming on the road at Oklahoma. A game they lost by only three points. Just like Utah they too are starting to look like contenders in the Mountain West.Oregon State
You have to give big "props" to the Beavers. So far this season they have played three top ten teams, and have done it all on the road. Losses to Boise State in Boise, and a neutral site loss to TCU, and then this weekend against Arizona. The only difference this weekend is the Beavers found a way to win. While the other wins they have may not be all that impressive, and win over the Wildcats in Tuscon is a huge win in the PAC 10.Standing Still...
LSU
Even with a win over Florida this week the Tigers are staying still. Rather than winning games late, the Tigers at times look lucky rather than good. Blowing a lead against a depleated North Carolina team. Letting West Virginia back into it late. Then tack on the miracle fake field goal against the Gators, and you've got a team that lucks out rather than wins. While the victories come against solid teams, they are all games that LSU could have lost late. Don't forget about the final second shenanigans against Tennessee. But don't worry we will get our chance to find out exactly how good the Tigers are in the two weeks when they take on Auburn than Alabama.The Poll!
1. Ohio State
2. Boise State
3. Oregon
4. TCU
5. Nebraska
6. Oklahoma
7. Auburn
8. Utah
9. South Carolina
10. Alabama
11. Michigan State
12. Iowa
13. LSU
14. Arizona
15. Arkansas
16. Wisconsin
17. Stanford
18. Florida State
19. Miami (FL)
20. Oklahoma State
21. Florida
22. Nevada
23. Missouri
24. Air Force
25. Oregon State
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