Who's Up!
Wisconsin
That's right the Badgers are the big movers this week in the poll. Beating number one will always bump you up, and the way Bucky beat on the Buckeyes makes that move even better. On Saturday the Badgers didn't just look like a good team; they looked like the great team that many expected coming into this season. The way the Badgers in many ways dominated the Buckeyes makes them the biggest movers, but it could be a move that would be all for not with a loss at Iowa this week.
Who's Down!
South Carolina
Warning to the Badgers...you can drop as fast as you rose. The Gamecocks are the biggest losers of the week after losing to Kentucky. A week ago South Carolina was the big mover after beating Alabama. They followed up that performance by being upset on the road against a Wildcat team that could be considered average at best. While we aren't moving them back that far...they are the big losers this week.
Who's Out!
Florida
It doesn't seem that long ago that Florida was the number one team in the land. But a lot has changed in Gainesville, and the Gators don't appear to be the dominant force they once were. Following the loss to Mississippi State at home this last weekend the Gators now move out of the top 25. A long fall for a team that at one time was in the top ten, but losing three straight will always take you out...no matter who two of those losses came too.
Who's In!
Texas
They're back! That's right the very Longhorns team that we kicked out of the top 25 after their second loss of the season. A strong victory over Nebraska on the road is more than enough reason to move the Longhorns back into the top 25. While there are many holes on this team that can be exploited, the Longhorns do look like a team that is making strides towards becoming the program that they have been for the last decade again.
Boise State or Oregon?
Boise State
It's a tough decision, but it's hard to put Oregon in the number one spot without even playing this week. While Boise State's schedule is starting to look less and less powerful, you can't hold that against them. Oregon is a strong football team, and right now would deserve at shot at the national championship. But Boise State has answered the call so far this season, and outside of a comeback victory over Virginia Tech the Broncos have been impressive throughout. Give it to Boise State this week, but Oregon does play this week. Check back for more.
The Poll
1. Boise State
2. Oregon
3. TCU
4. Auburn
5. Oklahoma
6. Utah
7. Alabama
8. Michigan State
9. Wisconsin
10. Ohio Sate
11. Iowa
12. LSU
13. Nebraska
14. Arizona
15. Stanford
16. Florida State
17. South Carolina
18. Missouri
19. Oklahoma State
20. Miami (FL)
21. Texas
22. Oregon State
23. West Virginia
24. Virginia Tech
25. Mississippi State
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