The GMs Top 10

After a week full of upsets it took me a little while to really figure out my top 10.

While I think USC is better than some of the teams on this list I can't rank them ahead of them.

This isn't a power rankings list....it's a top 10 list.

And you have to win and perform well to get on the list.

1. Oklahoma (2) 4-0 - Right now they are the best team in the country. The Big 12 schedule starts this week so they will finally be tested.
2. Alabama (5) 5-0 - They are undefeated and have won 3 games on the road including games @ Clemson and @ Georgia.
3. LSU (9) 4-0 - They have won a big road game at Auburn and played well against a solid Mississippi State team. The real tests are coming though.
4. Texas (8) 4-0 - They haven't been tested yet but they have handled their business with no issues. The win over Rice was their best win so far. But that will change soon.
5. Penn State (-) 5-0 - They were close in past weeks to this list but hadn't played anyone. They took care of Illinois this past weekend and with all the upsets move way up the list.
6. Missouri (7) 4-0 - They still haven't beaten anyone. They beat Illinois in their first game but not as handily as PSU did so they will remain behind the Lions for now.
7. BYU (10) 4-0 - Haven't played the toughest schedule but have handled everyone they played so far with the exception of Washington game. Last 2 games they have won 103-0.
8. South Florida (-) 5-0 - After falling out of the top 10 last week they return after handling NC State this weekend. Playing in the Big East they will have a hard time remaining in this spot.
9. Georgia (4) 4-1 - They lost to a very good team in Alabama and they tried to come back. It looked like the Dawgs just didn't show up in the first half. Losing to a Top 10 team isn't bad though.
10. USC (1) 2-1 - They were on the road and got beat. So they fell a ways. Now they have to prove that the loss was a fluke but they will be hard pressed to return to number 1.

Almost there:

• Utah (-) - They are 5-0 but need to keep winning to make the top 10.
• Texas Tech (-) - At 4-0 they haven't played anyone substantial yet. Once they do they could be a top 5 team.
• Florida (3) - Of the top 5 upset last week they were the worst because it was at home. They need to rebound and with their schedule could return to the top.
• Auburn (-) - Only loss is to a strong LSU team. Keep winning and they will leap some of the other teams.
• Ohio State (-) - They have the chance this week to beat Wisconsin and move back into the top 10.

Gone from the list:

• East Carolina (-) - Another loss has eliminated them from any future consideration on this list.
• Wake Forest (-) - Losing to Navy at home was unacceptable. Will have to win consistently before they return.