Lots of upsets and surprising results, especially among the ranked teams. Duke was defeated by Virginia Tech, bolstering Ohio State's case. Kansas nearly upset TCU, harming their playoff considerations. Northwestern upset Notre Dame, nearly knocked them from the Top 25. Wisconsin demolished Nebraska on a record-setting performance, bolstering Wisconsin's bid for a strong bowl. Georgia completely dominated Auburn, helping Georgia's case for a two-loss team in the playoffs and removing Auburn from playoff contention. Lastly, Arizona State suffered their second loss, thanks to Oregon State.
Top 25 [Last week's position]
1. ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE (9-1) [2] : Excellent game against Mississippi State. They deserve the top
2. Florida State Seminoles (10-0) [3] : They may be the only unbeaten among the power conferences, but they will not be able to do these second half comebacks against a team with a strong defense. They won't repeat as champions.
3. Ohio State Buckeyes (9-1) [4] : Despite a snowstorm, the Buckeyes hold back a march by Minnesota
4. Baylor Bears (8-1) [5]
5. Mississippi State Bulldogs (9-1) [1] : They remain in the Top 5 because they started coming back against Alabama, and because other ranked teams underperformed
6. TCU Horned Frogs (9-1) [6] : Speaking of underperforming, how did Kansas score 30 points against them?
7. Georgia Bulldogs (8-2) [10] : Clearly the best two-loss team
8. Wisconsin Badgers (8-2) [11] : Although Wisconsin has a right to contend that as well
9. Ole Miss Rebels (8-2) [8]
10. Oregon Ducks (9-1) [9]
11. Michigan State Spartans (8-2) [12]
12. Marshall Thundering Herd (10-0) [13] : Could reach Top Ten by the end of the season
13. Nebraska Cornhuskers (8-2) [7]
14. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (9-2) [25] : A leap this high so late in the season? That's a result of the upsets this week
15. Oklahoma Sooners (7-3) [19]
16. Kansas State Wildcats (7-2) [17]
17. Duke Blue Devils (8-2) [14]
18. Missouri Tigers (8-2) [21]
19. Arizona State Sun Devils (8-2) [16] : No longer battling with Oregon for the best team in Pac-12
20. Auburn Tigers (7-3) [15]
21. Arizona Wildcats (8-2) [23] : Lesson to coaches -- stop "icing" kickers
22. UCLA Bruins (8-2) [22]
23. Colorado State Rams (9-1) [24]
24. USC Trojans (7-3) [26]
25. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (7-3) [18]
Dropped off: LSU Tigers [#20]
On the Edge: Air Force Falcons (8-2), Memphis Tigers (7-3), Boise State Broncos (8-2), Louisville Cardinals (7-3), Minnesota Golden Gophers (7-3), Miami Hurricanes (6-4)
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