AP Poll for this Week:

1. Alabama (39) 7-0
2. Florida (20) 6-0
3. Texas 6-0
4. USC 5-1
5. Cincinnati 6-0
6. Boise St. 6-0
7. Iowa 7-0
8. Miami (FL) 5-1
9. LSU 5-1
10. TCU 6-0
11. Georgia Tech 6-1
12. Oregon 5-1
13. Penn St. 6-1
14. Oklahoma St. 5-1
15. Virginia Tech 5-2
16. BYU 6-1
17. Houston 5-1
18. Ohio St. 5-2
19. Utah 5-1
20. Pittsburgh 6-1
21. Texas Tech 5-2
22. West Virginia 5-1
23. South Carolina 5-2
24. Kansas 5-1
25. Oklahoma 3-3


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My Thoughs:

-Please tell me why a 3-3 Oklahoma team is ranked 25?

-Who in the world has Pitt played to be considered the #20 team in the Nation?

-Ah, I see, so as long as you are like Texas Tech, and upset 1 team you jump into the top 25. You may have lost 2 other games againt ranked opponents but pffft, one win is enough.

-Poor Va Tech...

-Personally, I think Iowa > USC. USC may have beaten 3 ranked teams but lost to a Washington team that had a "Lion" of a season last year. But other than that they beat #24 and #25(barely). You can credit them with a win against Ohio State, but Ohio State is not that great(Ohio State) team we expected this year. Iowa meanwhile is 7-0 with a win vs. #5 PSU.

-Please TCU, play an actual team. You guys are number 10, but need I point out the 20-17 win at Air Force, or the 14-10 win at Clemson?

-Georgia Tech=Good

-Why is LSU #9? They nearly lost to Miss State, Washington, and Georgia. 13-3 loss to Fla... can't handle the big games?




Well, I'm done with my complaints, I'm sure you ALL disagree so let me know your views :/.

1. Because sadly, a 3-3 OU minus Bradford and Greshem is still better than most other teams that would be ranked in the mid 20's.
2. LSU is number nine for the same reason why Florida is ranked so high, it's a bend and not break team.

just because a team has a "lion" season one year doesnt mean they wont be good the next year. That argument is ridiculous. They have a new coach and an outstanding QB. They have beaten Arizona and barely lost to LSU, Notre Dame, Stanford and AZ st.

Otherwise i agree with what u say but in the bcs standings they still have Florida at #1 and Iowa at #6

at tcu, boise st., cincy

all being extremely overrated being higher than miami in the bcs

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Don't let this happen again!

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GO HAWKEYES! IOWA BABY!!!

Boise St. could hang with any team in the country...last time I checked Boise was the last team to win a BCS game between Miami Fl. and Boise...so I wouldn't dog them til they lose...

I've been telling friends that I think Cincy is overrated, but after the way they took care of business vs. USF, I wouldn't want to play them. Though I really want to see OSU vs Cincy cause that'd be a great game.

Miami is better but the flaw in your logic is that you think your team should be ranked ahead of 3 teams that are undefeated. Until they lose you just gotta be patient.



yeah with Northern Iowa, Iowa St, Arizona, and Arkansas St on the non conference schedule sure screams contenders a one point win vs Northern Iowa and 3 points over Arkansas St. isn't all that impressive. Sure the Penn State win was great, but how good is Penn St? They haven't played anyone either.

I feel Iowa is STRONGLY overrated. I hope I don't have to eat my words, but I don't see them winning every game in the regular season. If, and this is a big IF but if Ohio State gets their offensive woes on track they will easily handle Iowa. Iowa will not have faced a defense as good as OSU's or as fast. I bet the front seven will have at least 5 sacks that game. It is so frustrating watching an Ohio State defense this talented and quick wasted with an offense as pathetic as OSU's...at least we still control our shot at winning the big ten.

Well...

1. Its Not Hard To Be Undefeated Win Your Best Win Is..USF(Cincy)..Oregon(Boise..Only Real Team They Play.)..Clemson(TCU..Barely. Also Barely Beat Air Force.)

2. USF Is Not That Great With Their QB Down. I Watched That Whole Cincy Game...He Scrambled EVERY Play. We Play them The Last Game Of The Season..

3. Boise Won A BCS Game More Recently Then Miami. True But That Is VERY Irrelevant. That Is There Only BCS Win i Believe.

4. Iowa Beat A Very Solid Penn State Team, As Well As Wisconsin And Still Haven't Lost..I Say They Deserve Their Spot. But Yes They Are A Bit Overrated..So Is Texas.

5. If It Wasn't For Preseason Rankings Everything Would Be Different..Miami Wasn't Even Ranked Pre-Season.

6. Strength Of Schedule Is "Supposed" To Be A Factor In The BCS.

7. Boise State Has A VERY VERY Cupcake Schedule. Struggling Against Tulsa Didn't Even move Them Back A Spot. Does That Mean All They Have To Do Is Win Out To Be A Top 5 Team?

I'm exhausted but one thing I agree with for sure is that pre-season rankings skew everything...if they would just wait a month into the season to start ranking teams that would be great, but it doesn't help ratings...oh well the system stays flawed

Texas has the best Defense in the country. If McCoy and the O can get it together, this team won't come close to losing a game.

Here are some stats for you guys on the Texas D:

Pass Defense:
Yards per game - 210.2 (50th in nation)
Yards per comp - 5.3 (9th in nation)

Run Defense:
Yards per game - 37.5 (1st in nation)
Yards per ruish - 1.3 (1st in nation)

Total Defense:
Yards per game - 247.7 (6th in nation)
Yards per play - 3.6 (1st in nation)

Scoring Defense:
Points per game - 14.7 (15th in nation)

Turnovers:
Gained - 19 (5th in nation)

Both teams are 5-1

Lost to (Then #14) by 11
Undefeated in conference play
Beat #6 and #18

Lost to (Then Un-ranked) by 3
One loss in conference play
Beat #8, #24, and #25

Guess which one is ranked higher?

My top 5 as of now would look like this

#1 BAMA
#2 Iowa
#3 Texas
#4 Florida
#5 Cincy

i think Florida is way over rated they have not played well against Arkansas, LSU, Tennesee these teams aren't as good as most people think they are just becuase they are SEC teams

Iowa most impressive O and D lines i have seen all year

Cincy losses their starting QB and still goes on and wins

BAMA most impressive team all around i have seen all year

1) Alabama
2) Texas
3) Florida
4) Cincinnati
5) Boise St.
6) Iowa
7) TCU
8) Miami (FL)
9) LSU
10) Georgia Tech
11) Oregon
12) Penn St.
13) Pittsburgh
14) USC
15) BYU
16) Utah
17) Houston
18) Oklahoma St.
19) Kansas
20) West Virginia
21) South Florida
22) Virginia Tech
23) South Carolina
24) Texas Tech
25) Ohio St.

Iowa = overrated.

They will lose but for now they deserve that spot until proven otherwise

25 for OSU? seriously? I know they played poorly against Purdue but that doesn't dictate their whole season...I'm sure they'd beat TTU, South Carolina, USF, Houston, Utah, and I'm they could beat most others ahead of them on that list (that's some bias showing). I mean it doesn't really matter because rankings are just an opinion and until the team shows it on the field it doesn't really matter what I say .

Also the fact that you have USC 14th is laughable...USC is a Top 5 team. Though I love how they still get much media love for losing to a Washington team that is comparable to the Purdue team that beat OSU...just saying there.
USC shouldn't be ranked behind Oregon



This man knows whats going on! Post more young man!

why would usc be under oregon?

Tex's top ten:

1. Alabama ( Though I hesitate to put them #1)
2. Texas
3. Florida
4. USC
5. Boise State
6. Cincinnati
7. TCU
8. Iowa
9. Miami (Though again, hesitant to put them this high)
10. Oklahoma State

after watching USC beat Notre Dame and Ohio State I don't see them losing again this year. I mean it could conceivably happen, but if I were going to Vegas I wouldn't bet against the Trojans.

Notre Dame is overrated and should have lost to Purdue if their head coach didnt call a late time out helping the Irish.

Oregon beat Purdue
Ohio St. lost to Purdue
Ohio St. lost to USC

this is your formula?

then when the Browns beat the Giants last year, handing them their first loss, would you have moved them to #1 in your football power Rankings?

i go but what i have seen

i love how everyone thinks Iowa is overrated. We have played the #3 Hardest schedule according to the BCS Standings. Doesnt that prove anything to you? You guys just think they are overrated because their name doesn't shout TEXAS or FLORIDA at you or someone who is always in the national title. Give them credit. If they win out (which is very possible seeing the OSU is a VERY beatable team) then I DO believe they deserve a spot in the National Title. IDC what you guys say, Iowa is ranked 6th in the BCS Standings and have played a tough schedule. Also, who cares how much they win a game by? A win is a win. And Northern Iowa is going to be D-IAA National Champions if you haven't noticed. Thanks for your guys input but before you say something read the facts. (Iowa has played the #3 Toughest Schedule according to BCS)

How has Iowa played the 3rd toughest schedule?

Besides Penn State they've played no one! Northern Iowa is a FCS team! They aren't even in the same division as Iowa so that doesn't even seem like a solid argument. I don't care how good NIU is in their division if they're in a lower divisiob than Iowa then Iowa should stomp the crap out of them. That's why Michigan got the criticsim they did for losing to App State.

Iowa very well could be the real deal, but the BCS is flawed more than I thought if Iowa has the 3rd toughest schedule in the nation, that's crazy.

I'm not saying Iowa will lose to Ohio Stqte because I want to wait til the game is played but I believe it will be a great game.

a little bias never hurts

i said in my post..

iowa beat a great penn state team, and a good wisconsin team and is undefeated. they deserve their spot for now, but they are a bit overrated.

agreed..maybe iowa played the 3rd toughest schedule by the week they played penn state?..or wisconsin? deffinately dont have the 3rd toughest the whole season. the whole sec would top that..and some of the acc

I can't wait until Halloween. USC coming to Autzen Stadium, most likely college gameday, gonna get beat down by Oregon!

OK. Here is how it is the third toughest schedule.

They beat #13 Penn St when they were #5 ON THE ROAD during a whiteout
They beat #21 Wisconsin AT madison
They beat a 5-2 Michigan Team
They beat #22 Arizona
They beat UNI, Ark-St, and a 4-3 Iowa State ( those arent good wins ok )

I memory serves correct UNI won't count in the ratings since they aren't a BCS division team they are FCS division.

That looks like a decent schedule, just not #3 (I know your just reporting the fact). Like DaU said any SEC team and a Miami Fl should have tougher schedules.

oh well plenty of football left to play.

Yep plenty left. If Iowa can get through Michigan state today, i think they can handle the rest of their schedule ( ohio state will be tough but they must have any offense as of lately?) anyways. GO HAWKEYES

bama almost gets knocked off and iowa is in a battle with state. Miami loses and oklahoma rolls. Should be a good shakeupin the rankings.

that is not an Iowa team that looks like they should be in any sort of championship game.

how about those 8-0 Iowa Hawkeyes. first 8-0 start in school history

Mich. State is no slouch honestly. This is how Iowa has gotten all of their wins, defensively they are beasts. They arent pretty. Epic game though as an Iowa fan myself. Interesting stat: in Iowa's 8-0 start they have trailed in 7 out of the 8 games.

yea and there not good either. There only real impressivde win was against PSU which they own anyways. Michigan could of been him if Rich Rod didnt have the ego the size of the country and if state can keep them out of the endzone they lose that one lol. Wisconsin had them then let em off the hook (thanks denny green) and a 3 point victory over Ark St at home? This has got to be the weakest 8-0 start in recent memory, but they are 8-0 so i guess if they can keep coming back they deserve the spot they get until they lose one of these weeks, which as much as it pains me to say it, will probably be in 3 weeks vs OSU.

If Texas isn't in the top 2 after this week, I'll go balistic. I was at the game in Missouri this weekend, what a game. Florida and Bama played horrible this weekend.

Florida hasn't looked good for a few weeks now in defense of Bama though Tennessee has been playing some really good ball dating back to the FLA game

MY Rankings

1. Florida
2. Texas
3. Alabama
4. Iowa
5. Cincinnati
6. Boise St.
7. TCU
8. LSU
9. Oregon
10. USC
11. Georgia Tech
12. Penn St.
13. Pittsburgh
14. Oklahoma St.
15. Houston
16. Virginia Tech
17. Utah
18. West Virginia
19. Miami (FL)
20. Ohio St.
21. South Carolina
22. Arizona
23. Mississippi
24. Central Michigan
25. Kansas

New AP Polls

1. Florida (30) 7-0
2. Alabama (23) 8-0
3. Texas (7) 7-0
4. USC 6-1
5. Cincinnati 7-0
6. Boise St. 7-0
7. Iowa 8-0
8. TCU 7-0
9. LSU 6-1
10. Oregon 6-1
11. Georgia Tech 7-1
12. Penn St. 7-1
13. Oklahoma St. 6-1
14. Virginia Tech 5-2
15. Houston 6-1
16. Pittsburgh 7-1
17. Ohio St. 6-2
18. Miami (FL) 5-2
19. Utah 6-1
20. West Virginia 6-1
21. South Carolina 6-2
22. Oklahoma 4-3
23. Arizona 5-2
24. Mississippi 5-2
25. Notre Dame 5-2

they may not be great but their better than Michigan.

who? iowa who beat Michigan by 2 @ home? or state who beat michigan in ot?

i think they are all on the same level except the difference is Iowa has more wins then both state and u of m combined. go figure

Colt put himself back in the top 3 for the Hesiman. You have to believe that Ingram,Tebow, or McCoy will win depending on which team is #1.

Yeah your right USC is a top 5 team
Loses against an unranked Washington team
A lose at Autzen where they looked absolutely pathetic.
---USC's rushing defense averaged 79.86 yards per game.
--- The Ducks entered the game averaging 201.7.
--- Oregon rolled up 392 yards on the ground.

I think it's clear who is the #1 team in the country

yea florida played a great game yesterday didnt they!

Texas and Florida have similar Offenses and Defenses. Texas has 9 non offensive TD's so far this year in 8 games. Florida, who led the nation last year, had seven in fourteen games! Texas is obviously the more complete team. The offense and D's are similar, but no way you can say that they have a better special teams.

as a Buckeye fan i sure hope McCoy can play lights out from here on out i dont want to see someone join Archie as the only 2 time

not too sad to see usc lose...but man that is a shocker after what I had previously said, nice to see them lose big

in this week's polls, rutgers gets a vote

BCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP - BCS #1 vs. BCS #2
#1 FLORIDA vs. #2 TEXAS

ORANGE BOWL - ACC CHAMPS vs. BIG EAST CHAMPS
#10 GEORGIA TECH vs. #5 CINCINNATI

ROSE BOWL - BIG TEN CHAMPS vs. PAC-10 CHAMPS
#4 IOWA VS. #8 OREGON

FIESTA BOWL - BIG 12 CHAMPS vs. AT-LARGE
#19 OKLAHOMA ST. vs. #6 TCU

SUGAR BOWL - SEC CHAMPS vs. AT-LARGE
#3 ALABAMA vs. #7 BOISE ST.

GMAC BOWL - C-USA #2 vs. MAC #1
EAST CAROLINA vs. CENTRAL MICHIGAN

INTERNATIONAL BOWL - BIG EAST #4 vs. MAC #2
#25 SOUTH FLORIDA vs. TEMPLE

OUTBACK BOWL - BIG TEN #3 vs. SEC #3
#16 OHIO ST. vs. SOUTH CAROLINA

COTTON BOWL - BIG 12 #2 vs. SEC #4
TEXAS TECH vs. AUBURN

GATOR BOWL - ACC #3 vs. BIG 12 #3
BOSTON COLLEGE vs. #24 OKLAHOMA

CAPITAL ONE BOWL - BIG TEN #2 vs. SEC #2
#11 PENN ST. vs. #9 LSU

ARMED FORCES BOWL - PAC-10 #6 vs. MWC #2
OREGON ST. vs. BYU

SUN BOWL - PAC-10 #3 vs. BIG EAST #2
#20 CALIFORNIA vs. #13 PITTSBURGH

HUMANITARIAN BOWL - WAC #1 vs. ACC #8
IDAHO vs. FLORIDA ST.

MUSIC CITY BOWL - SEC # 7 vs. ACC #7
TENNESSEE vs. NORTH CAROLINA

CHICK-FIL-A BOWL - SEC #5 vs. ACC #2
OLE MISS vs. #17 MIAMI (FL)

INSIGHT BOWL - BIG TEN #6 vs. BIG 12 #6
NORTHWESTERN vs. KANSAS

INDEPENDENCE BOWL - BIG 12 #7 vs. SEC #8
MISSOURI vs. ARKANSAS

MEINEKE CAR CARE BOWL - ACC #5 vs. BIG EAST #3
CLEMSON vs. WEST VIRGINIA

LIBERTY BOWL - C-USA #1 vs. SEC #6
#15 HOUSTON vs. GEORGIA

ALAMO BOWL - BIG TEN #5 vs. BIG 12 #5
MINNESOTA vs. TEXAS A&M

TEXAS BOWL - BIG 12 #8 vs. C-USA #6
KANSAS ST. vs. SMU

CHAMP SPORTS BOWL - ACC #4 vs. BIG TEN #4
DUKE vs. #21 WISCONSIN

EMERALD BOWL - ACC #6 vs. PAC-10 #4
#23 VIRGINIA TECH vs. #18 ARIZONA

HOLIDAY BOWL - PAC-10 #2 vs. BIG 12 #4
#12 USC vs. NEBRASKA

LITTLE CAESAR PIZZA BOWL - MAC #3 vs. BIG TEN #7
OHIO vs. MICHIGAN

HAWAII BOWL - WAC #2 vs. C-USA #5
NEVADA vs. MARSHALL

PAPAJOHNS.COM BOWL - BIG EAST #5 vs. C-USA #3
RUTGERS vs. UCF

NEW MEXICO BOWL - MWC #3 vs. WAC #3
AIR FORCE vs. FRESNO ST.

LAS VEGAS BOWL - PAC-10 #5 vs. MWC #1
STANFORD vs. #14 UTAH

NEW ORLEANS BOWL - SUN BELT #1 vs. C-USA #4
TROY vs. SOUTHERN MISS

POINSETTIA BOWL - MWC #4 vs. AT-LARGE
WYOMING vs. #22 NOTRE DAME

EAGLE BANK BOWL - ACC #9 vs. AT-LARGE
WAKE FOREST vs. NAVY

ST. PETERSBURG BOWL - BIG EAST #6 vs. C-USA #7
UCONN vs. TULSA

THey have way to many bowl games.