BlogPoll: Week 10
What a great, but crazy weekend in college football. Finally Ohio State got their big win they’ve been searching for over the last 3 years and a few Cinderella teams ahead of them took a tumble.
All the turmoil made for a tough time putting the ballot together. The 6 undefeated teams at this point are no-brainers for us, but a few of them have some tough challenges ahead. After those teams though, it gets crazy, especially teams 7-14.
We are drinking the OSU Kool-Aid right now, because the defense is nails and Iowa comes in without their top QB. Since Stanzi is out, they dropped behind USC and Oregon, who could both outscore the Hawkeyes right now. We kept Oregon ahead of USC due to their on-field win 2 weeks ago. We’re still not positive Pitt or G. Tech could beat either one of them, but Pitt will prove their worth over the next 3 weeks. Utah will also get their chance this weekend against TCU.
What’s your feelings? Who should lead the pack after the top 6? Could OSU beat any of those teams right now or do you need to wait until after this weekend? Regardless, it’s going to be a crazy month leading up to the end of the season and the potential of 3+ undefeated teams is a real threat.
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9-0. Colt McCoy vaulted himself to the front of the Heisman race with a career high 470 yards on 33/42 passing and 2 scores in UT’s 35-3 pasting of UCF. His roommate Jordan Shipley caught 11 for 273 yards and an 88-yard strike from McCoy. Next up: at Baylor, Noon. | – |
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9-0. The Gator defense dominated once again, allowing just 199 total yards in their 27-3 win over Vandy. Tebow ran for one score and threw for another, while Jeffery Demps took one in from 25 yards and ended the day with 7 carries for 57 yards. Next up: at South Carolina, 3:30. | – |
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9-0. Down 15-10 to start the 4th, ‘Bama scored 14 unanswered to win 24-15 over LSU. The Tide offense rolled up 452 total yards on the vaunted Tiger defense, with Mark Ingram and Julio Jones leading the way. Ingram ran 22 times for 144 yards and Jones had 4 catches for 102 yards, including a 73 Yd catch and run for the go ahead score. Next up: at Mississippi St., 7:00. | – |
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9-0. Survived a furious comeback attempt by UConn, but held on to win 47-45. Zach Collaros continues to impress, going 29/37 for 480 yards and a score, while also adding 13 carries for 75 yards and 2 scores on the ground. The Bearcat offense gained 711 yards of total offense, but gave up 462. Next up: West Virgina, Friday 8:00. |  1 |
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9-0. Raced to 31-6 halftime lead and went on to beat SDSU 55-12. The TCU defense dominated again giving up 279 total yards and creating 4 TO’s. The Horned Frogs rushed for 312 yards on 53 carries, accounting for 5 scores on the ground. Next up: #14 Utah, 7:30. | 3 |
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9-0. Kellen Moore threw for 354 yards and 3 TD’s, as the Broncos held on to beat Louisiana Tech, 45-35. Jeremy Avery added 146 on 25 carries, while Titus Young and Austin Pettis each went over 100 yards receiving. Next up: Idaho, 3:30. | 1 |
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9-1. Survived a scare from Wake Forest, but won in overtime, 30-27. Tech racked up another 412 yards on the ground, but Josh Nesbitt was just 4/14 for 51 yards and a pick. Riley Skinner kept Wake Close, going 26/40 for 263 yards and 2 TD’s. Next up: at Duke, Noon. | 4 |
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8-2. Dominated the B10’s top offense, holding PSU to 201 total yards of offense and forcing them to punt 10 times. The D-Line had their best game and now have given up just 14 points over the last 3 games, with a beat-up Iowa team coming to town. The Buckeyes outrushed the Lions 228-76. Next up: Iowa, 3:30. | 7 |
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7-2. Suffered a complete letdown, losing 51-42 at Stanford. The offense wasn’t slowed any, racking up 570 total yards, but the defense gave up 505 to Stanford, as Toby Gerhart stole the show. Jeremiah Masoli threw for 334 yards, ran for 55 and accounted for 4 TD’s, while LaMichael James toted it 18 times for 125 yards and a score. Next up: Arizona State, 10:20. |  5 |
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7-2. Barely survived a near disaster in Tempe, holding on to win 14-9 over ASU. The Kid was only 7/22 for 112 yards, as the Trojans managed just 12 first downs and were 2/13 on 3rd downs. Luckily the defense forced 4 TO’s and held the Sun Devils to 81 yards rushing. Next up: #23 Stanford, 3:30. | 2 |
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8-1. Dion Lewis and Bill Stull continue to shine, as the Panthers beat hapless Syracuse 37-10. Lewis has 152 total yards on 20 touches, while Stull connected on 16/23 passes for 225 yards and a score. The Wannstache should show his true colors over the next 3 weeks, as Pitt’s competition finally steps up. Next up: Notre Dame, 8:00. | 2 |
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9-1. Finally spent their 9 lives and lost 17-10 at home to Northwestern. Iowa has been behind in 9 of 10 games this year and when Ricki Stanzi left the game in the 2nd quarter, their MNC aspirations went with him. The Hawkeyes once again lost the TO battle, 4-1 and Stanzi’s replacement, Jake Vandenberg was 9/27 for 82 yards and a pick. Next up: at #8 Ohio State, 3:30. | 6 |
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7-2. Finally used their ground attack, outrushing Virginia 268-74 and won in Miami 52-17. The Canes defense held UV to 149 total yards and just 2/12 on 3rd downs. Next up: at UNC, TBA. | 3 |
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8-1. Used a balanced offense in taking down New Mexico, 45-14. The Utes gained 306 yards in the air and 251 on the ground, accounting for 28 first downs. Next Up: at #5 TCU, 7:30. | – |
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7-2. If the Tigers had any type of offense, they might be undefeated. Held to only 95 yards rushing and 158 yards passing, LSU struggled against the Tide defense and lost 24-15. Next up: Louisiana Tech, 7:00. | 6 |
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8-2. Held to 201 total yards in their 24-7 home loss to Ohio State. Clark had his lowest output of the season, going 12/28 for 125 yards and a pick, while Royster managed just 36 yards on 13 carries. Next up: Indiana, Noon. | 6 |
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8-1. Needed a miracle to comeback and beat Tulsa, getting a TD, onside kick and a FG in the last 21 seconds to beat Tulsa 46-45. Case Keenum threw for 522 yards and James Cleveland caught 12 for 167 and 3 scores, including the late one. Next up: at UCF, Noon. | – |
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6-2. Opened the game with a kick return and never looked back, beating down PAC-10 basement dweller, Washington State 48-7. Four RB’s had at least 10 carries, as the Wildcats racked up 294 rushing yards and held WSU to just 56. The Cats now find themselves in control of a Rose Bowl berth, facing off against Oregon in 2 weeks. Next up: at California, 10:20. | 1 |
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7-2. Continues to win games they should, this time beating Indiana 30-27. The Badgers outrushed the Hoosiers 294-63, with both John Clay (15/134) and Montee Ball (27/115) each going over the century mark and combining for 3 TD’s. Next up: Michigan, Noon. | 4 |
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7-2. Put a 52-0 smackdown on Wyoming, as Max Hall was nearly perfect, 20/22 for 312 yards and 4 scores. The Cougars also rushed for 231 yards on 45 carries. Next up: at New Mexico, 2:00. | 1 |
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7-2. Beat Iowa State, 34-8, outgaining the Cyclones 473-242. Keith Toston toted the rock 25 times for 206 yards and 3 TD’s and the Cowboy defense forced 3 INT’s. Next up: Texas Tech, 8:00. | 1 |
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6-2. Bye Week. Next up: at Rutgers, Thursday 7:30. | 2 |
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6-3. The Flavor of the Week after beating Oregon 51-42. Controlled the game from the beginning, racing to a 31-14 halftime lead. Toby Gerhart literally carried the Cardinals, rushing 38 times for 223 yards and 3 scores. Next up: at #11 USC. | – |
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7-2. An unusual WVU/Louisville game, the Mountaineers held the Cardinals to 3 FG’s in beating them 17-9. The WVU offense was slowed for the second straight game and were actually outgained 301-273, but the defense held L’Ville to 5-17 on 3rd downs. Next up: at #4 Cincinnati, Friday 8:00. | – |
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7-3. Just because we love seeing Notre Dame get beat and Navy has done it 2 straight years, both in South Bend. Next up: Delaware, 3:30. | – |
Dropped Out: Oklahoma (#18), Notre Dame (#20), California (#25). (Last Week’s Ballot)
I love the Bucks, but Iowa, Oregon and USC have to be ahead of them.
Iowa beat Arizona, Wisconsin and Penn State and you may as well wait one week when the Iowa/Ohio State question will be settled in the Shoe.
USC came to the Shoe and won, and one of their losses (Washington) was without Barkley.
Oregon destroyed USC and Cal, and beat Utah. @Boise State and @Stanford more understandable losses than the Ohio State losses at home to USC and @ Purdue.
have you guys watched USC the past two weekends? The stat lines don’t give a feel for just how bad this team looks right now. They could have easily lost in Tempe. No reason to believe they won’t drop at least one more game.
While I agree the loss to Purdue was more excuseable, do you actually think losing to USC, is worse than losing to Stanford? I dont care if it was at Stanford or not, c’mon. Also, one loss or not, it is ok to factor in Iowa’s health when making a poll. Without their starting QB, they aren’t a top 10 team any longer. Too many injuries have piled up. And, just because a team beats you on your home field the 2nd week of the season doesn’t mean they should be rated ahead now. Should Purdue be ranked ahead of the bucks too since they won head to head?
I know just winning can be enough sometimes, but Boise State isn’t on the same level as the rest of the top 5 or 6. They had a hard time against Louisiana Tech, and earlier in the year got a game from Tulsa. A good team? Yes, great, no way. I’m not so sure the come in 2nd or 3rd in the Big East, ACC or Big 10. TCU proved it last year when they beat them in the bowl game. I don’t know how great TCU is but I’d definitely take them before Boise.
Pitt should be ahead of USC.
I think spots 4-10 are still a complete mess, although that could be because I’m reluctant to say that Team A could beat Team B next week because of a game 5 or 6 weeks ago.
Case in point: USC. Barkley has clearly regressed enormously in the past few weeks, and overall this may be the worst offensive team Carrol has had since his second year. This wouldn’t be as bad if their D was as good as it has been in years past, but it isn’t. I really don’t see them as a top ten team anymore.
Oregon is also complicated. Stanford is vastly improved and this was a classic letdown game, but man that defense is suspect now.
For us, I think we would probably beat USC in a head to head game as of now, but also probably get outscored by OU. I’d put us at 10 or 11. Iowa is behind us, I don’t care what their record is. no QB on an already wonky offense coupled with an inconsistent D is bad bad news. we will likey take them apart next week.
Oops, carrol’s first year, I mean
I still don’t understand the love for South Florida in anyone’s poll. I know they have lost 2, but they have really only played 2 teams all year, and no Florida State is not a quality win. UC and Pitt destroyed them. I just do not see them as a top 25 team.
I guess I did omit the win against West Virginia. However, West Virginia probably loses 2 more.