1. Oregon- Right now their offense is second to none. Yes, their strength of schedule is an issue, but it is not like they have the schedule of Boise State. Their offense has not scored less than 42 points in any game this season! They should face their toughest opponent this weekend when the go to USC. However, even though I think this will be their closest game of the season, I still see Oregon on top.
2. Auburn- Defeated LSU this past weekend. I knew that Auburn would be good and would finished no less than 3rd in the SEC West at the beginning of the season, but I have to be honest, I did not see them putting themselves into the national championship picture. I believe that they have some areas on defense to improve on, but not a big enough concern to think that they could not handle the rest of their schedule. Auburn is (in my opinion) a better team than Boise State.
3. Ohio State- As a team, they are better than the rest in the top 25. The lost at Wisconsin was an issue that they went in too confident and it may have cost them a national championship. However, I believe that the #2 team in the national championship will have one loss on their record.
4. Alabama - Same as Ohio State. I still believe that they are the best team in the SEC.
5. Missouri - Defeated #1 ranked Oklahoma this past week.
6. Boise State- Even though they continue to win against their opponents convincingly, their strength of schedule is a huge problem for them and their national championship hopes. I just can not ranked them any higher because I just can not see them winning against a top 10 team.
7. TCU - Also continues to win, but I just can not ranked them any higher due to their strength of schedule.
8. Michigan State- Ummm.. I did not see these guys on my radar at the beginning of the season. These guys are in a position to win the Big Ten. Go up against a very tough Iowa Team this weekend, and these guys could get their first loss of the season.
9. Wisconsin - Only one loss on the season, with a great win against Ohio State.
10. Nebraska - Put up 51 points against Oklahoma State.
11. LSU
12. Oklahoma- Loss to Missouri this past week to lose their top ranking.
13. South Carolina
14. Stanford
15. Arkansas
16. Oklahoma State
17. Iowa
18. Utah
19. Arizona
20. Mississippi State
21. Virgina Tech
22. Florida State
23. Florida - Should finish strong, and could still have a chance for the SEC Championship coming out of the east depending on what South Carolina and Georgia do with their remaining schedule.
24. Miami
25. Baylor - Welcome to the top 25! I just can not believe these guys keep winning games that they are not suppose to!
