theGMs newest College Football Top 10

Last week's installment of the top ten can be found here. But before we get to this week's top ten lets examine my post from Thursday about the BCS imploding. It is well on its way!

Alabama beat LSU virtually eliminating the Tigers from contention.

Ohio State beat Penn State which eliminated the Lions.

Oregon lost to Stanford in a shocker which knocks the Ducks out of contention.

Iowa lost to Northwestern which gives them a loss and more than likely gets rid of them.

That is a pretty good weekend but more needs to be done. While TCU did make it to #4 in the BCS I think Cincinnati will pass them if they were to run the table. Meaning Cincy still needs to lose.

But that should happen. The other problem and the bigger problem is Texas. Will Texas lose? Florida or Alabama will be out because of them playing each other and there is no chance two teams from the same conference will play against each other in the title game.

There are still a couple other teams to watch out for, Pittsburgh and Georgia Tech. And if Pittsburgh truly has a chance then so would Iowa. But with their remaining schedule it might be enough.

Again....the key to TCU making the title game (outside of TCU actually winning all their games) is Texas losing.


Now its time for this week's top 10....

1. Texas (1) 9-0 | The Longhorns are the best team I have seen this season. They have been the most consistent on both sides of the ball and have executed as well as anyone. A couple tests remain but nothing that stands out from the rest. As long as they win they should make the title game.
2. Alabama (2) 9-0 | Beating LSU was definitely impressive and they have cemented themselves in as the best team in the SEC in my opinion. Offensively they still struggle at times which is why they remain behind Texas. They still need to win out to get to the title game.
3. Florida (3) 9-0 | Not nearly as dominant a team as they were last season which is what is keeping them down in my rankings. Still very good but not as good as the Tigers or Longhorns at this point.
4. Cincinnati (6) 9-0 | They struggled a bit with UConn which raises very large warning flags with WVU and Pitt still to come but they did win and that's all that matters at the end of the day.
5. TCU (7) 9-0 | Personally I want them to make the title game as I legitimately think they can win it but they need help obviously. Beating up on SDSU is good but doing it to Utah will be better.
6. Boise State (10) 9-0 | They move up in my rankings thanks to many losses and Georgia Tech's struggles against Wake. They really only have one more test and it is barely a test. They will never jump TCU or many 1 loss teams with their schedule.
7. Georgia Tech (8) 8-1 | As good an executing team as their is in the country but struggling with Wake is not good. But they won and in a few weeks no one will even remember their struggles. An ACC title (and no more losses) could be enough to get them moved up.
8. LSU (4) 7-2 | When your two losses are to the #2 and #3 teams then you don't drop far. Against any other conference leader (except Texas) they would probably dominate.
9. Pittsburgh (-) 8-1 | This team is performing as well as anyone. They haven't really proven themselves just yet but their opportunities begin in a couple weeks.
10. Miami (-) 7-2 | They weren't even on the radar last week but when teams lose to Northwestern and Stanford they can no longer appear on this list until they redeem themselves.

Just Missed:

Utah - they are 8-1 with only a loss to Oregon on their resume. They have 2 chances to prove themselves and ruin my dreams....starting this week against TCU.
Iowa - they are still 9-1 but just as easily could be 7-3 in my opinion. They have to beat OSU to even be considered for the top 10.

theGM's College Football Top 10

Wow...two weeks in a row! Now we are talking about consistency. Here is last week's in case you are curious. Numbers in parentheses are last weeks rankings.

1. Texas (2) 8-0 | When you absolutely embarrass two teams in consecutive weeks, on the road, that are considered challengers...you move up. There were a couple questionable performances early in the season but the last 3 weeks...no better team in the country.
2. Alabama (1) 8-0 | I know they didn't play so they shouldn't drop but lets remember how they looked the week before the bye...barely getting passed an average Tennessee team. Texas played great and Bama played okay. Now they get LSU...prove how good you are.
3. Florida (3) 8-0 | Beating Georgia is good but not that good. That is exactly the game I would hope Florida has. Not good enough to move up but they aren't moving down either. Won't move up anymore unless Texas or Bama fall.
4. LSU (5) 7-1 | Did what they were supposed to with a 42-0 beating of Tulane. Take away the Florida game and this team is possibly best in the country.
5. Oregon (10) 7-1 | Wow...who saw that coming? I expected the Ducks to win but they just took it to the Trojans. Last week I had USC #4 so Oregon gets a big bump after beating up on them.
6. Cincinnati (6) 8-0 | This team is winning without their starting quarterback right now...that's how good they are. Unfortunately they are beating Big East teams and no one cares. But no comes their tests...UConn this week, West Virginia next.
7. TCU (8) 8-0 | They handled UNLV 41-0....what else do you want. Not sure how good they are but I would love to see them play against the big boys to find out.
8. Georgia Tech (7) 8-1 | Minus the VaTech game and this is hands down the best team in the ACC. It's funny cause defenses know what is coming and yet they can't stop it.
9. Iowa (9) 9-0 | Most other undefeated teams would be much higher than this but that isn't necessarily right. They got TONS of help from the officials this past weekend and if they somehow make it to the National Title game they will be exposed.
10. Boise State (-) 8-0 | They have beaten everyone they have played including Oregon but they are still short of quality opponents. If they win them all they will surely move up.

Just Missed:

• Penn State - another good win on the road. Welcomes OSU this weekend...win that and they are probably back in the Top 10.
• Pittsburgh - didn't play this weekend...get Syracuse next weekend which won't help them. After that they get Notre Dame, Cincy, and WVU. Tough stretch.

theGM's College Football Top 10

After a couple week hiatus I am back and ready to post consistently again. Starting today I hope to have at least 3 posts a week up and maybe even more...who knows though.

Anyways a couple weeks ago I put my NCAA Top 10 up and meant to continue with it but alas I fell off the face of the earth. But here is the next installment in what will hopefully become a weekly thing.

1. Alabama - still my #1 team. They have beaten everyone on their schedule and have looked better doing it. Tennessee almost took them down but couldn't get it done. Not sure if they can beat Florida but right now they are better.
2. Texas - wins over Oklahoma and at Missouri are solid wins but the reason they jump over Florida is because they have looked better doing it. They have more chances to prove themselves starting this week AT Okie State.
3. Florida - still unbeaten and still might have the best chance to win it all but they have looked average the past couple weeks. A couple more hurdles to clear (this week vs Georgia to start) and they will be in Atlanta in the beginning of December.
4. USC - I hate putting them this high but of the top 1 loss teams they have played the best schedule. If they beat Oregon this weekend they will justify their high ranking.
5. LSU - their only loss is to Florida but they are still a good team. Completely shut down Auburn this past weekend and gets Bama in a couple weeks.
6. Cincinnati - their schedule hasn't been top notch as of yet but it is going to get better. IF they end the season unbeaten I think they could get a championship shot.
7. Georgia Tech - they had one slip up at Miami but have won all their other games. Not much left on their schedule til the ACC Championship game which they should win.
8. TCU - completely destroyed a good BYU team on the road. Probably the most likely BCS buster but would need substantial help to warrant a title bid.
9. Iowa - they haven't lost which means I should probably have them higher but I just can't. They are barely getting by in games and that matters to me.
10. Oregon - after their opening loss and struggle against Purdue every wrote them off but they haven't lost since the opening Thursday and they are looking very good.

Just Missed:

• Boise State - they just haven't done enough yet. And they can't do anymore. The Oregon win looks better and better every week but that is the only win they have. A good team that is getting pushed down due to their conference...sounds familiar.
• Pittsburgh - they have lost 1 game and are playing as good as anyone. Last 3 games are tough and could push them higher IF they win out. Good team that no one is talking about.
• Penn State - Other than the slip up against Iowa which doesn't look so bad each week they are playing good. Took Michigan to task on Saturday in the Big House. Still have games remaining to improve their status.

TheGM's Top 10

Now that we have actually been able to see who is any good in college football I will put out my first poll of the year. I don't have a huge problem with polls coming out in preseason as it gives us something to talk about but I didn't feel like I could put together an accurate poll so I didn't do one until now.

1. Alabama - sure Florida is the big #1 but they haven't played the schedule that Bama has played. Not that their schedule is anything to write home about but it is better than the Gators.
2. Florida - If I would have done a preseason poll they surely would have been #1 and still could get there. Hopefully Tebow is able to come back soon though.
3. Texas - The only game they have played so far is at home against an average Texas Tech team. I think this team could, should, and will run the table and get to Pasadena for the National Title game but as of now they haven't proved anything.
4. LSU - I can't stand the SEC sometimes but lets face the truth and say there isn't a conference in the country that comes CLOSE to the SEC in terms of competition. Wins at Washington and at Mississippi State get LSU to the top 5.
5. Va Tech - the first one loss team makes its appearance...ahead of other undefeated's?? Yup. Remember their only loss came against the team I have at #1. Not too bad with wins over Nebraska and Miami under their belt.
6. Houston - I thought the Oklahoma State win was more of a fluke then a good win but they followed it up with a win over Texas Tech. They get Miss State in 2 weeks and their conference slate but they seem like a good team.
7. Cincy - They are 4-0 and have beaten a few good teams but there are still questions. I think the Oreg State win was their best so far but Fresno isn't a bad team. They can't afford to lose a game though.
8. Boise State - Oregon was obviously a big win and winning at Fresno last week was important. A weak schedule the rest of the way means the only way they move up is if other teams move down.
9. USC - I know they lost to Washington but you had to see that coming. The reason I still have them here is because of a big win AT Ohio State. Also their starting quarterback (freshman or not he is still the starter) was out for the Wash game.
10. TCU - Not a great schedule but wins AT UVa and AT Clemson are solid and better than most other teams.

Teams On the Verge:

• Oklahoma - they have not beaten anyone of any value yet. IF they can beat Miami then we will talk but until then they are on the outside looking in.
• Michigan - continue winning. So far all 4 wins (not super convincing) have been at home. Win a couple big games on the road.
• Ohio State - had the USC game won and blew it. Haven't played anyone else of interest. But you keep winning and that is all that can be asked of you.
• Kansas - sure they are undefeated but they have yet to play anyone decent.