The first T3R (The Reitmeyer Rant Rankings) have been released for this football season.
With the BCS Rankings comes the 1st T3R of this college football season. These rankings are NOT based on records or how I think each team will finish, it is simply based on who I feel the best teams in college football are AT THIS MOMENT! Let’s get started!
#1 TEXAS LONGHORNS (7-0)
#1 TEXAS LONGHORNS (7-0)
LAST WEEK: 56-31 win vs MissouriNEXT WEEK: Oct 25th, vs #5 Oklahoma State
Texas is through two-thirds of probably the toughest stretch in any teams schedule. Wins vs Oklahoma, and Missouri are now behind them, with Oklahoma State the lone team standing in the way to sweep this 3-game stretch. The nice thing about these games was Texas never left the Lone Star State. If UT wins Saturday, regardless of a end of the season slip-up they should be playing for the National Title in Miami.
#2 OKLAHOMA SOONERS (6-1)
LAST WEEK: 45-31 win vs Kansas
NEXT WEEK: Oct 25th, @ Kansas State
Yeah, I know, the Sooners have a loss, that loss came to the best team in the nation. Considering Pittsburgh didn’t show the game locally because the decided to go with the exciting Big East Game of the Week of Cincinnati versus Rutgers instead, I would love to see these two teams face off again. Unfortunately they are in the same division of the Big XII, so the only way it could happen is if they play for the National Title. I’m cool with that!
#3 FLORIDA GATORS (5-1)
NEXT WEEK: Oct 25th, @ Kansas State
Yeah, I know, the Sooners have a loss, that loss came to the best team in the nation. Considering Pittsburgh didn’t show the game locally because the decided to go with the exciting Big East Game of the Week of Cincinnati versus Rutgers instead, I would love to see these two teams face off again. Unfortunately they are in the same division of the Big XII, so the only way it could happen is if they play for the National Title. I’m cool with that!
#3 FLORIDA GATORS (5-1)
LAST WEEK: OFF
NEXT WEEK: Oct 25th, vs Kentucky
The Gators got a wake-up calling losing to Ole Miss in the Swamp. They followed that up by dominating the game against LSU and control their own destiny in the SEC East with upcoming games with Georgia and Vanderbilt. The Gators are rolling now though and should handle those two games as well as the other four remaining games with ease.
#4 PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS (7-0)
LAST WEEK: 46-17 win vs MichiganNEXT WEEK: Oct 25th, @ #10 the Ohio State University
I can’t get a read on Penn State. Their offense looks great, and their defense is all over the place, but they have not done it against one half decent team. I know the old saying, you can only beat who is on your schedule, but when you schedule cupcakes like Syracuse, Coastal Carolina, Temple and Oregon State for non-conference games then you have to deal with the criticism. Throw in the fact that the Big Ten is down this year AND the Lions miss two teams that are currently 6-1 due to the Big Ten scheduling rotation, the big question that comes up is, yes you are undefeated, but who have you beaten? Those six D1 teams that Penn State has played this season are a combined 15-31 against other D1 teams, with only Oregon State at 4-3 having a winning record. Three of the Lions final four games are against teams with winning records, two of those on the road. That should help clear up how good these Lions really are.
#5 OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS (7-0)
LAST WEEK: 34-6 win vs Baylor
NEXT WEEK: Oct 25th, @ #1 Texas
I became a believer when the Cowboys beat Missouri and shutdown the Chase Daniel Show. Now they can put themselves into the drivers seat with a win in Austin on Saturday. The game plan seems simply to slow down the Cowboys, shutdown WR Dez Bryant, but no one has been able to do it so far this year. Bryant has 45 catches for over 800 yards and 13 total TD’s. Okie State shutdown and Missouri can they now do it again against Colt McCoy and Co.?
#6 ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE (7-0)
LAST WEEK: 24-20 win vs Ole Miss
NEXT WEEK: Oct 25th, @ Tennessee
Alabama has done it with smoke and mirrors this season. This team is a lot like Penn State, because I can’t get a true reading on them. For big games they play big. For lesser teams they play down and that will get them eventually when you play in the SEC. They miss Florida and Vandy this year so the only real hurdle on the schedule is at LSU on November 13th they get past them and it is on to the SEC Title game where Florida will be waiting.
#7 SOUTHERN CAL TROJANS (5-1)
LAST WEEK: 69-0 win vs Washington State
NEXT WEEK: Oct 25th, @ Arizona State
Southern Cal had their annual Pac-10 stumble early on this season, which should allow them to be in perfect position to pounce at a title game chance given. The Trojans scored on their first six possessions and completely shut down the Washington State offense. It was the first time the Cougars were shut out in 280 games, dating back to 1984.
#8 LSU TIGERS (5-1)
LAST WEEK: 24-17 win @ South Carolina
NEXT WEEK: Oct 25th, vs #9 Georgia
I can’t get the drubbing that Florida gave the Tigers out of my head, but let’s look at the facts. They are 5-1. Their only loss came on the road to the #3 team in the nation. And, this team is young. They are still growing. Georgia will be a stiff test for the LSU this weekend and it will help me with next weeks rankings.
#9 GEORGIA BULLDOGS (6-1)
NEXT WEEK: Oct 25th, vs #9 Georgia
I can’t get the drubbing that Florida gave the Tigers out of my head, but let’s look at the facts. They are 5-1. Their only loss came on the road to the #3 team in the nation. And, this team is young. They are still growing. Georgia will be a stiff test for the LSU this weekend and it will help me with next weeks rankings.
#9 GEORGIA BULLDOGS (6-1)
LAST WEEK: 24-14 vs Vanderbilt
NEXT WEEK: Oct 25th, @ #8 LSU
I can’t get the drubbing that Bama gave the UGA out of my head, but let’s look at the facts. They are 6-1. Their only loss came to the #6 team in the nation. Georgia will face a stiff test at LSU this weekend and it will help me with next weeks rankings.
#10 the OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY BUCKEYES (7-1)
NEXT WEEK: Oct 25th, @ #8 LSU
I can’t get the drubbing that Bama gave the UGA out of my head, but let’s look at the facts. They are 6-1. Their only loss came to the #6 team in the nation. Georgia will face a stiff test at LSU this weekend and it will help me with next weeks rankings.
#10 the OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY BUCKEYES (7-1)
LAST WEEK: 45-7 win @ Michigan State
NEXT WEEK: Oct 25th, vs #4 Penn State
The healthy Buckeyes FINALLY played like most expected they would this season on Saturday when they absolutely embarrassed Michigan State. Beanie Wells is healthy and Pryor is learning fast. If that spread option that Michigan ran gave Penn State trouble, wait and see how many points the Buckeyes put on the board. Saturday should be a fun one to watch!
#11 UTAH UTES (8-0)
LAST WEEK: 49-16 win vs Colorado State
NEXT WEEK: OFF
#12 BOISE STATE BRONCOS (6-0)
LAST WEEK: 27-7 win vs Hawaii
NEXT WEEK: Oct 24th, @ San Jose State
#13 TEXAS TECH RED RADIERS (7-0)
LAST WEEK: 43-25 win @ Texas A&M
NEXT WEEK: Oct 25th, @ Kansas
#14 TCU HORNED FROGS (7-1)
LAST WEEK: 32-7 win vs BYU
NEXT WEEK: Oct 25th, vs Wyoming
#15 PITT PANTHERS (5-1)
LAST WEEK: 42-21 win @ Navy
NEXT WEEK: Oct 25th, vs Rutgers
#16 MISSOURI TIGERS (5-2)
LAST WEEK: 56-31 loss @ Texas
NEXT WEEK: Oct 25th, vs Colorado
#17 GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS (6-1)
LAST WEEK: 21-17 win @ Clemson
NEXT WEEK: Oct 25th, vs Virginia
#18 SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS (6-1)
LAST WEEK: 45-13 win vs Syracuse
NEXT WEEK: Oct 25th @ Louisville
#19 TULSA GOLDEN HURRICANE (7-0)
LAST WEEK: 77-35 win vs UTEP
NEXT WEEK: Oct 26th, vs UCF
#20 BALL STATE CARDINALS (7-0)
LAST WEEK: OFF
NEXT WEEK: Oct 25th, vs Easter Michigan
6 comments:
I think you are severely overrating the strength of the SEC. IMO, they have a lot of good teams but no great teams. You have a team, Alabama ranked below Florida...common opponent..Ole Miss...one lost to them one beat them.
And how come everyone gives Oregon State such credit for beating USC, but when it comes time to mention PSU's OOC schedule, Oregon State is mentioned at a cupcake?
Florida has yet to really even play anyone. They beat LSU but we found out they aren't as good as we thought. The Tigers crushed Auburn, but as we know, Auburn is pretty much garbage.
Same can be said for Georgia. They beat the Sun Devils, at Arizona State, who has won 2 games this year. Alabama crushed the Bulldogs, and South Carolina (a team who has a terrible offense) almost upset them.
Don't buy into the SEC hype man. If anything
Common opponent is one of the weakest arguements that can possibly be made. Pitt beat West Virginia last year, the very next game WVU beat Oklahoma, was Pitt better then Oklahoma last season? NO WAY! Oregon State and Ohio State both played USC this year, Ohio State got killed, Oregon State beat USC, should a 4-3 Beaver team be ranked ahead of a 7-1 Ohio State team? Not a chance! Or even a better question, does that mean the Pac-10 is better then the Big Ten?
The SEC plays the best football every year. This year I think the best teams may belong in the Big XII, but top to bottom no one is close to the SEC. Of the 4 SEC teams ranked in the top 10, only 2 games have been played between them. Let's just let it play out. Let's see what Georgia does against LSU and Florida coming up.
By the way, it isn't just me that says Penn State has played a bunch of cupcakes. According to cbssportsline, their SOS is #82. The only other BCS school to have a worse SOS in the top 25 is #23 Boston College checking in at #99. But as i said in my rankings, we will find out a lot this week.
So once again, let's see how everything plays out.
I knew you would have a lot to say about Penn State. But because I value your opinion (reluctantly) I read it. I agree with you about their season but as a Penn State fan, this has been an incredible season to watch thus far (cupcakes or not). Bring on Ohio State! I hope Penn State kills them so you will finally be able "to get a good read on them".
And you know me well enough Nicole that I will (as much as i will hate doing it) give them credit when credit is due. They win in Columbus on Saturday and I will certainly give them their due.
They did beat Coastal Carolina..... Jopa likes little boys!
I never used the common opponent argument, I was just pointing out that you have to be more constant in your analysis. If you are going to say a team is a cupcake...like you are with Oregon State...then you should use that same thinking when penalizing USC for their loss.
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