The Confidential’s College Football Top 25 & Bottom 4: Week 3
Each week, the Confidential will provide its ranking of the top 25 teams in College Football, as well as the Bottom 4 BCS-level teams. Here is the Week 3 version, with analysis of the top 15 and bottom 4:
- USC (2-0): USC survived its East Coast trip to play Syracuse. The USC offense looks simply unstoppable, unless they stop themselves of course. Next up: @ Stanford.
- Alabama (2-0): Alabama is trending as the #1 team in most polls. After Michigan struggled to beat Air Force at home, are we sure Syracuse is not better than the Wolverines? Next up: @ Arkansas.
- Florida State (2-0): The Seminoles have beaten their two creampuffs by a combined 124-3. And they invoked the mercy rule this weekend, costing them nearly half the game. Next up: Wake Forest.
- LSU (2-0): The Tigers looked great against Washington. But Pac-12 teams generally have trouble heading East. What chance does Idaho have? Next up: Idaho.
- Oklahoma (2-0): The Sooners looked fine against Florida A&M. So the fan base has to be a little less nervous now. Next up: Idle.
- Michigan State (2-0): Sparty is going to have to carry the B1G this year. They looked the part against Central Michigan. Next up: Notre Dame.
- Clemson (2-0): Clemson took care of Ball State in Week 2. This week Sammy Watkins returns to face Furman. Uh-oh for Furman. Next up: Furman.
- Oregon (2-0): The Ducks coasted in the second half against Fresno State. After all, it was 35-6 at the half. Next up: Tennessee Tech.
- Georgia (2-0): The Bulldogs looked very good in toppling Missouri in its SEC opener. Nice rally in the second half. Next up: Florida Atlantic.
- West Virginia (1-0): That Oliver Luck is a genius. An extra week to prepare for James Madison will pay dividends. Look out Oklahoma. Next up: James Madison.
- South Carolina (2-0): Looked great in defeating East Carolina to go 2-0. UAB lost to Troy State in its opener. Ugh. Next up: U.A.B.
- Virginia Tech (2-0): Yes, that’s three ACC teams in the top 12. The Hokies took care of Austin Peay, which has not always been easy for the program in September. Next up: @Pittsburgh.
- Kansas State (2-0): Beating Miami at home was nice, destroying Miami by 39 points was a great sign. Collin Klein and Heisman showed up in a lot of post-game commentary too. Next up: North Texas.
- Michigan (1-1): Michigan did enough to beat Air Force. But it was hardly dominating. We’ll give them the edge over sanctioned B1G foe Ohio State until otherwise is proven. Next up: UMass.
- Louisville (2-0): How about a little love for the Big East’s best team? Teddy Bridgewater looks like the real deal too. Next up: North Carolina.
- Texas (2-0). Next up: @ Mississippi.
- Ohio State (2-0). Next up: California.
- TCU (2-0). Next up: @ Kansas.
- Stanford (2-0). Next up: USC.
- Notre Dame (2-0). Next up: @ Michigan State.
- UCLA (2-0). Next up: Houston.
- Florida (2-0). Next up: @ Tennessee.
- Tennessee (2-0). Next up: Florida.
- Northwestern (2-0). Next up: Boston College.
- Arizona (2-0). Next up: South Carolina State.
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121. Kansas (1-1). Sure, Syracuse, Auburn, and Vandy are 0-2, but those teams have only played BCS-level opponents. Of the 1-1 teams, Kansas has the least impressive resume. Prove us wrong against TCU, Jayhawks. Feel free.
122. Penn State (0-2). Hey, the Nittany Lions looked pretty good against UVA. Their poor kicker had a terrible day, but their primary kicker bailed out on the team. Could have won.
123. Pittsburgh (0-2). Pitt looked awful against Cincinnati. There is talent on this team, but the talent looks lost. Is Temple the premiere program in Pennsylvania? We’ll find out as Temple plays both Pitt and PSU this year.
124. Colorado (0-2). After losing to Colorado State, Colorado lost to an FCS foe, Sacramento State. To add insult to injury, Colorado State lost to an FCS foe, North Dakota State, 22-7. Utter failure throughout the state.
So there it is. If you do not like it… sorry. But feel free to share your reasons why…
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