I will continue to try to get them out in advance of the BcS release, but sometimes that will not be possible. Monday at the latest, I promise. Number in parenthesis is last weeks ranking. Rankings featured in Last week and Up Next are my rankings now!
1(1)-Oregon (7-0, 4-0 Pac10) Last week: 60-13 win vs. UCLA - After delivering a beat down of epic proportions to UCLA, possibly the most inconsistent team that side of the Texas Hill Country, racking up 582 yards total offense and creating 3 turnovers, the Quack Attack set their sights on the big bully of the Pac10 during the past decade, USC. The Trojans are mortal this year, and for some years in the future, due to NCAA penalties. They are ripe for the taking, even in their own house, and the Ducks know it. Last weeks game was a trap if their ever was one. It would have been very easy for Oregon to have overlooked UCLA, but instead they took them out behind the wood shed and beat the biscuits out of them. This weeks game is a showcase for how far this program has come and how far it can go this season. Up Next- @USC, Sat. Prediction - Ducks 38 Trojans 30
2(2)-Boise State (6-0, 2-0 WAC) Last week: Idle - Boise St. got Wade Phillips favorite opponent last week, handily whipping the bye week. They look to be plenty rested and prepared for Louisiana Tech this week. One by one all their challengers are losing, they just have to keep winning with enough style points to stay in the top 2. It's a twisted game they have to play as a non-BcS school, one Chris Isaaks would be very proud of, but they seem to be playing it very well to this point. I would expect a Barry Switzer inspired performance(drop 50 in the 1st half and party in the 2nd) from this bunch against the Cajun Techsters. Up Next- Louisiana Tech, Tues.
Prediction - Bulldogs 14 Broncos 62
3(3)-TCU (8-0, 4-0 MWC) Last week: 38-7 win vs. Air Force - After wearing out Air Force in the 2nd half this past weekend, holding them to under 200 yards rushing and only 13 first downs, the Horned Frogs still need help from someone to get into that top 2. They are going to get a boost from the Utah game coming up, if they can win it. But it might not be enough to get them over the top, or even hold off Auburn if they continue to win in that mixed up SEC. They might need divine intervention...good thing this is a religious university. With a defense that finally allowed a TD after keeping offenses out for almost a month and a running game that's really getting on track, this team just needs the cards to fall it's way for once. Up Next- @ UNLV, Sat.
Prediction - Horned Frogs 45 Rebels 6
4(6)-Auburn (8-0, 5-0 SEC) Last week: 24-17 win vs. #8 LSU - They should rename this team the Fightin' Newtons because this man IS this team. After racking up over 200 yards rushing against a fantastic LSU defense, he now has over 1000 yards rushing on the season and is quickly getting the attention of Heisman voters who barely if at all remembered him from Florida. If Auburn can roll the Tide this season, they might be able to get into the SEC Championship game against a weak East opponent and spoil the ball for a couple of undefeated Cinderellas. But I've got a feeling the ride comes to an end here before too long, though. Just not this week. Up Next- @ Mississippi, Sat.
Prediction - Tigers 34 Rebels 24
5(5)-Alabama (7-1, 4-1 SEC) Last week: 41-10 win @ Tennessee - Not quite as dominant against the Vols as the score might suggest. They did make the plays when they needed them and McElroy had a great game throwing the ball. But except for a big spurt in the 3rd, this was a very close game. They still have immense talent and two of the best backs in college football, so they aren't out of the Big Game picture by any means. They will have a great chance to futher enhance their resume against LSU in two weeks, a game Saban will have his guys ready for and one they should most definetly win, even in Baton Rouge. Up Next- Idle
6(-)-Missouri (7-0, 3-0 Big12) Last weel: 36-21 win vs. #4 Oklahoma - Saturday nights win thrust the Tigers back into the national spotlight, a place they hadn't been since getting pimp slapped by OU in the Big 12 Title game a few years ago. Oklahoma was dying to give it up, and they did, to the benefit of Missouri. But last week's win is exactly that, and a new opponent awaits this week. Just as talented and more importantly, in their division. Here's where they prove they are legit and start building a case towards Bowl season or slip back into obscurity. Up Next- @ #10 Nebraska, Sat.
Prediction - Tigers 30 Huskers 41
7(7)-Ohio State (7-1, 3-1 Big10) Last week: 49-0 win vs. Purdue - They absolutely crushed, I mean crushed Purdue on Saturday, holding the Boilermakers to just 118 yards offense and forcing 3 turnovers. Rumors of Terrell Pryor's demise have been greatly exagerated. This team is still crazy good and even with one loss, they are in control of their conference. They have what amounts to a bye week on Saturday, so they should be well rested and prepared for some tough opponents on the horizon. Yes, in a head to head matchup they would beat Sparty. Up Next- @ Minnesota, Sat.
Prediction - Buckeyes 49 Gophers 13
8(9)-Utah (7-0, 4-0 MWC) Last week: 59-6 win vs. Colorado State - I believe I used the word balanced to describe this team last week. And as expected they rolled through Colorado St., racking up more than 600 total yards and 27 first downs. They ran for 200+ and passed for 400+. It was a beat down not unlike what Moses gave to the Egyptians. But this team will be left at home scrubing the floors if it doesn't beat TCU, still looming on it's schedule. This week the Utes face the team TCU just beat, so I would look for them to try and make a point to voters in this game. Up Next- @ Air Force, Sat.
Prediction - Utes 61 Falcons 17
9(10)-Michigan State (8-0, 4-0 Big10) Last week: 35-27 win @ Northwestern - I think the words to the song that best describes Sparty would be "I think I love you, but what am I so afraid of?". Except I know what we are all afraid of...the bottom dropping out on this team. I'll give them this, though, they have done a great job of channeling and controlling their emotions in regards to the health situation of their coach. They took care of a very good Northwestern team(that sounds weird), but now have one of the big boys. How long can they keep this up? Saturday? Longer? I have no idea, just sit back and enjoy the ride until that time comes. Up Next- @ Iowa, Sat.
Prediction - Spartans 24 Hawkeyes 21
10(-)-Nebraska (6-1, 2-1 Big12) Last week: 51-41 win win @ Oklahoma State - How the heck did Taylor Martinez throw those passes onn Saturday? This kid, who has legs like lightning but an arm like a spaghetti noodle, might finally be coming into his own. If that is the case, look out Big 12 down the stretch this year and a warning to the Big 10 for next year and beyond. Something wicked your way comes. The opponents continue to be tough for the Children of the Corn, who now have to go to #6 Missouri. Up Next- @ # 6 Missouri, Sat.
Prediction - Huskers 41 Tigers 30
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