I know what you're saying, "Top ten...WTF! Isn't it supposed to be 25?" And the answer would be, yes, it is supposed to be 25. But I think the top 10 teams are the only ones with a shot to do anything important, therefore they are the only ones that really matter. Not to mention, since I don't have a vote on any major poll I can do whatever the heck I want. I will try my hardest to update this every week, but I'm a lazy bastard so don't hold your breath. Oh, and by the way, that title is correct! F the BcS! Rankings given in Up next are from the AP poll.
1-Oregon (6-0, 3-0 Pac10) This is the closest thing Division 1 has to The Greatest Show On Turf this season. They score points at will(1st in D1 at 54.3ppg), but the defense is average at best(45th at 338.5ypg). At some point the offense will sputter and this team will have to make stops. Next up: UCLA, October 21st
2-Boise State (6-0, 2-0 WAC) This team is so loaded it's ridiculous, and are somehow underrated even at #2. They can beat you with the pass(14th ypg) or the run(14th ypg) and score more than Uncle Rico(3rd at 47.5ppg). When it's all said and done, they should be playing for that ugly crystal football. Next up: Louisiana Tech, October 26th
3-TCU (7-0, 3-0 MWC) How can these teams keep leap-frogging TCU when all this team does is dominate? They lead Division 1 in points per game at 9.3, but don't think this team is one dimensional. They can do some damage on offense, too, averaging 40.1ppg, good enough for 7th in D1. This team could beat just about anyone this side of the NFL. Next up: Air Force, October 23rd
4-Oklahoma (6-0, 2-0 Big12) Somebody once told me the ultimate goal in football is to win. Well, that's exactly what this team has done. They've played a tough schedule(Air Force, Texas, Florida St.), and although it hasn't looked pretty at times, they are undefeated. Will only go as far as Landry Jones can take them, which might be Stillwater or Arlington, or beyond? Next up: @#18 Missouri, October 23rd
5-Alabama (6-1, 3-1 SEC) I don't care that this team has a loss, they can beat LSU and Auburn, so that's why they are hear. I'm not going to penalize this team as much as some others might. Defense is still very good and offense sports 2 Heisman caliber running backs and a QB with 1 loss on his college resume. Enough said. Next up: @ Tennessee, October 23rd
6-Auburn (7-0, 4-0 SEC) Undefeated, but still not as good as Alabama. Don't get me wrong, this is a up and coming team, and with Cam Newton at QB they are gonna be in every game. Killin' it on the ground(283.7ypg) and scoring at will, in fact, I think they just scored against Arkansas again, this team was supposed to be a year away. Surprise! Next up: #6 LSU, October 23rd
7-Ohio State (6-1, 2-1 Big10) I would look for this team to run the table. They have the most talent in the conference and the last time I checked Pryor still ran a 4.3 or something. They do most all their damage on the ground(208.4ypg). Need to develop a more consistent passing game, the big plays are there but the chain moving plays aren't. Next up: Purdue, October 23rd
8-LSU (7-0, 4-0 SEC) This team is dying to lose. They got the loss-itch and aren't going to be satisfied until it gets scratched. Their QB play is abysmal and they score less than your friend that lives in his parents basement. LSU lives off of defense, special teams and timely plays in the 4th quarter. 3 of their next 5 against ranked teams(Auburn, Alabama, Arkansas). That's a triple stack of losses. Next up: @ #5 Auburn, October 23rd
9-Utah (6-0, 3-0 MWC) All about balance, this Utah team just keeps improving week to week. They average a very respectable 45.8 ppg and are stingy with the D. A date with #4 TCU looms large on their schedule like tax day, but other than that it could be smooth sailing. Next up: Colorado State, October 23rd
10-Michigan State (7-0, 3-0 Big10) Sparty is your classic Big ten team. They do everything well but nothing exceptionally well. Every game seems close and for the most part they are boring, but like Oklahoma, they win. Add to that the drama surrounding Coach Dantonio's heart attack and you have a team that knows how to play tight games and has a chip on it's shoulder. Still many tough games ahead, though. Next up: @ Northwestern, October 23rd
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