THE BLOGALICIOUS COLLEGE FOOTBALL TOP TEN-PLUS

1. South Florida (def. Central Florida 64-12) - out of the remaining undefeated teams, they've played the toughest schedule, which is kind of sad, when you consider that schedule includes Elon and Florida Atlantic (who are no Florida International, but still). They've got the biggest test for undefeated teams this week, too. Which is also kind of sad.

Next opponent: at Rutgers (10/18)

2. Ohio State (def. Kent State 48-3) - the Buckeyes now face Massilon High School for the Ohio state title. But first they have to play a Spartan team that's gone 5-2 against teams that look impressive - Pitt, Notre Dame - but really aren't this year.

Next opponent: Michigan State

3-5. LSU, South Carolina, and Kentucky (Kentucky def. LSU 43-37; South Carolina def. UNC 21-15) - Circle of Death, football version. Kentucky beat LSU who beat South Carolina who beat Kentucky. Going to point differential, LSU is third, South Carolina fourth, and Kentucky fifth. But feel free to mix and match any way you see fit.

Next opponents: Auburn (LSU), Vanderbilt (South Carolina), Florida (Kentucky)

6. Oklahoma (def. Missouri 41-31) - now they get a month off before having to go to Texas Tech for the right to play in the Big XII title game. That the opponent may well be decided by this weekend's Colorado-Kansas game. I can't believe I just typed that.

Next opponent: at Iowa State

7. West Virginia (idle) - Syracuse, a week off, and then a game against Mississippi State. That's a schedule Ohio State could love, but only if the schools moved to Solon and Shaker Heights.

Next opponent: Mississippi State

8. Arizona State (def. Washington 44-20) - they're the only undefeated team in the Pac-10, and if the league is supposed to be that good this year it makes sense to rank the Sun Devils. They do have the killer stretch of their schedule over the next four weeks, but at least they have a week to bask in their appearance here without fear.

Next opponent: Idle

9. Kansas (def. Baylor 58-10) - whipping Baylor is a good way to look like you belong in the top 10. Then again, any team that's bowl eligible should be able to whip Baylor. The Jayhawks can answer at least some of the questions about their legitimacy with a win this weekend.

Next opponent: at Colorado

10. Boise State (def. Nevada 69-67) - Ian Johnson drained a 12 foot jumper at the buzzer to give the Broncos the win.

Next opponent: at Louisiana Tech

109. Rice (lost to Houston 56-48) - the Owls certainly deserve to be here, with a 1-5 record most recently marred by blowing a 13 point lead to the Cougars. But my motives aren't exactly pure here. A couple of weeks ago I had Buffalo here and openly questioned their move to divison I. They've responded with wins over Ohio and Toledo. Admittedly, not the toughest competition, but they kind of are to Buffalo.

I have Rice in a college football fantasy league, and need them to start scoring some points. So I'm hoping the shame of being here will get them into the win column. It doesn't hurt that among their remaining opponents are Marshall, Tulane, SMU, and this week's foe.

Next opponent: Memphis