Blogalicious College Football Top 10

1. Ohio State (def. Illinois 17-10) - it's apparently possible to be looking ahead more than one week in advance. That or purple scares the Buckeyes more than I thought. Next opponent: at Northwestern.

2. Michigan (def. Ball State 34-26) - do they know they were playing Ball State and not Louisville? I know it's the same mascot, but the similarities end there. Next opponent: at Indiana.

3. Texas (def. Oklahoma State 36-10) - do you get the sense that there are a whole lot of new Rutgers fans in Austin nowadays? Next opponent: at Kansas State.

4. Louisville (def. West Virginia 44-34) - well, they kept West Virinia below their usual scoring average. That has to count for something. Still, I didn't know these guys played in the WAC. Next opponent: at Rutgers (11/9).

5. Florida (def. Vanderbilt 25-19) - the Gators gave up 391 yards to Vandy, and played a little more closely than they'd like going into this week, given how the Gamecocks are playing most teams close. Throw in Spurrier, and it should be an uncomfortable week of practice in Gainesville. Next opponent: South Carolina.

6. USC (def. Stanford 42-0) - hope the Trojans enjoyed themselves this week, as they've got actual opponents for the rest of the season. Next opponent: Oregon.

7. Auburn (def. Arkansas State 27-0) - it's kind of funny to think of Georgia and Alabama as a favorable schedule, but with Arkansas playing Tennessee and LSU to close the season, Auburn has room to be optimistic about the SEC title game. Next opponent: Georgia.

8. California (def. UCLA 38-24) - they've come back nicely from their season-opening blowout at the hands of Tennessee, and should continue the trend this week before taking on the Trojans. Next opponent: at Arizona.

9. West Virginia (lost to Louisville 34-44) - defense wins championships, even in college. Next opponent: Cincinnati.

10. Hawaii (def. Utah State 63-10) - the (Rainbow) Warriors became the first team to accept a bowl bid, taking a berth in the Sheraton Hawaii Bowl to be played on Christmas Eve. This guarantees that the stadium will be at least one-third full. They'll play a Pac-10 team (my guess is either Arizona or Washington State, depending on how they finish up). Next opponent: Louisiana Tech.

Out of the Top 10:

Tennessee - No two loss teams allowed. Sorry, Tennessee!

Cal Poly - lost to Montana, who should get promoted to the WAC or something.

Temple - planted the seed of a new losing streak in the fertile ground of Lincoln Financial Field, getting thumped by Central Michigan.