27 September 2007

THE BLOGALICIOUS COLLEGE FOOTBALL TOP TEN-PLUS

1. Florida (def. Mississippi 30-24) - if there were ever a game to make me want to change the rule about sitting national champs keeping the top spot, this would be it. Tebow looked impressive, but if he has to have an unreal game every week he's going to implode. Probably during the streak where they have to play at LSU, at Kentucky, or at Georgia. Probably not this week, given how the Tigers have been playing.

Next opponent: Auburn

2. LSU (def. South Carolina 28-16) - offense? Check. Defense? Check. Special teams? You can check that box now. As if opponents needed more to be concerned about when playing LSU.

Next opponent: at Tulane

3. Oklahoma (def. Tulsa 62-21) - the win over Tulsa marked the Sooners smallest margin of victory to date. I imagine they'll win by less than six touchdowns this weekend. Though a five TD and a field goal margin wouldn't be surprising.

Next opponent: at Colorado

4. USC (def. Washington State 47-14) - I should probably have the Trojans higher, but I figure it'll sort itself out over time. A win this weekend like last weekend's will help.

Next opponent: at Washington

5. West Virginia (def. East Carolina 48-7) - the Mountaineers are finally putting it all together. Unfortunately for them, it looks like the Bulls have done the same.

Next opponent: at South Florida (9/28)

6. California (def. Arizona 45-27) - a rather comfortable homestand comes to a sudden halt with a trip up the road to Eugene. This could look like that Bengals-Browns game from a couple of weeks ago, especially if the likes of Louisiana Tech haven't prepared the Golden Bears for Dennis Dixon.

Next opponent: at Oregon

7. Ohio State (def. Northwestern 58-7) - another toughie on the road before the season's first big test. In case you didn't catch it, I was being sarcastic about this week being tough. The Gophers defense is easier to score on than (insert name of starlet/celebutante here).

Next opponent: at Minnesota

8. Texas (def. Rice 58-14) - considering the number of high school teams in Texas that could likely hang a similar score on the Owls, I can't say this makes up for the close call against Central Florida. They do have a classic trap game this week, what with the annual tilt with Oklahoma on tap next week. Throw in the revenge motive for last year's loss, and you've got a very interesting ball game on tap. But one that the Longhorns should really still win.

Next opponent: Kansas State

9. Wofford (def. Appalachian State 42-31) - the Big House is apparently no preparation for the gridiron bedlam that is Gibbs Stadium. 13,000 seats of sheer mayhem, it is. All kidding aside, I have to give props to the only football team at the division I level (FBS or FCS) to bear the Terrier name.

Next opponent: at Furman

10. Oregon (def. Stanford 55-31) - OK, I have no idea how they let Stanford score 31, but the continued offensive onslaught is impressive. That and I'm pretty much bobbing for teams at this point. Thank God for the conference schedules starting up so we can get some separation.

Next opponent: Cal

109. Louisville (lost to Syracuse 35-38) - the loss to Kentucky is understandable. It's a rivalry game, and most of the state roots for the Wildcats. And really, it was a matter of time before they finally took one. But losing - at home, no less - to Syracuse? A team that hadn't lost a game by less than three touchdowns all season? That's inexcusable.

Next opponent: at North Carolina State

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