There were some interesting games! The national analysts were lamenting on how many ranked teams were getting beaten, but I foresaw some of those. Auburn's loss took me by surprise, though. It appears A&M may not care if Kenny Hill returns after this two-game suspension for vandalism. I was amazed at how easily Arizona State beat Notre Dame. I thought the West Virginia - Texas game would be close, the result surprised me.
The other upsets were not among ranked teams. Minnesota's dominating victory over Iowa was a shocker, as was Kansas' win. I had no idea Oregon State would lose at home against Washington State.
Top 25 [Last week's position]
1. MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS (9-0) [1]
2. Alabama Crimson Tide (8-1) [2] : Strong victory leading into their face-off with Mississippi State
3. Florida State Seminoles (9-0) [4] : The Seminoles still don't look like a championship-caliber team
4. Ohio State Buckeyes (8-1) [5] : They won the battle of the Big Ten to take a strong lead for the title game
5. Baylor Bears (8-1) [9] : Wiped out Oklahoma to establish themselves as the team to beat in the Big 12
6. TCU Horned Frogs (8-1) [10] : Dominated Kansas State to knock the Wildcats off the top of the conference
7. Nebraska Cornhuskers (8-1) [6]
8. Ole Miss Rebels (8-2) [7] : They shut out a pathetic FCS team. Big deal.
9. Oregon Ducks (9-1) [11] : Great win to take the lead in the Pac-12
10. Georgia Bulldogs (7-2) [14] : Doubled up on Kentucky to remain competitive in the SEC East
11. Wisconsin Badgers (7-2) [19] : Huge game and huge leap due to some collapse of teams in the teens
12. Michigan State Spartans (7-2) [8] : Allowed Ohio State to score more points against them than even Oregon
13. Marshall Thundering Herd (9-0) [17]
14. Duke Blue Devils (8-1) [18] : Remains the leader of the Coastal, setting up a rematch against Florida State in the ACC Championship Game
15. Auburn Tigers (7-2) [3] : Losing to A&M, playing with their backup QB, tarnishes the Tigers
16. Arizona State Sun Devils (8-1) [20] : Huge win over Notre Dame
17. Kansas State Wildcats (7-2) [16] : They may have lost a chance to win the Big 12
18. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (7-2) [12] : The Irish lost a bid for the playoffs
19. Oklahoma Sooners (6-3) [13] : Huge loss to Baylor
20. LSU Tigers (7-3) [15] : Although dangerous, they have no chance at the SEC Championship Game
21. Missouri Tigers (7-2) [21]
22. UCLA Bruins (8-2) [22] : Good game against Washington
23. Arizona Wildcats (7-2) [23]
24. Colorado State Rams (9-1) [24]
25. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (8-2) [26]
Dropped off: USC Trojans [#25]
On the Edge: Clemson Tigers (7-2), East Carolina Pirates (6-2), Boise State Broncos (7-2), Minnesota Golden Gophers (7-2), Louisville Cardinals (7-3), Miami Hurricanes (6-3), Air Force Falcons (7-2), Memphis Tigers (6-3)
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