1. Alabama
- Mark Ingram sure looked rusty against Duke (more than 100 yrds in 1st Quarter!) and the offense rolled up 28 points before Nick Saban could blink. Saban called Duke a huge test because of how well they threw the ball, but it was clearly just coach speak--the game was over as soon as Bama walked off the bus. They get their first real test this Saturday.
Next: @ Arkansas 3:30 CBS
2. Oregon
- For the second time in three games you wondered if Oregon was going to score 100. They rolled up more than 50 points in the first half vs. Portland State on Saturday, the second time they have done so on the young season. And ho hum, LaMichael James ran for another 200+ yards on the ground. They will face maybe their toughest game so far this coming Saturday.
Next: @ Arizona State 10:30
3. TCU
- No change here in the top 3. TCU embarrassed Big 12 foe Baylor by a score of 45-10. The Bears defense had not given up a single touchdown all season (albeit against lesser competition) and they gave up 35 first half points to the Horned Frogs. QB Andy Dalton threw just 2 incompletions and the defense did a nice job holding down Baylor's dual threat star Robert Griffin.
Next: @ SMU Fri 8 PM ESPN
4. Ohio State
- The most fight the other state university from Ohio put up was in the pregame when the Bobcat mascot actually tackled Brutus. The mascot has since been removed from his role. The Buckeyes were never stopped by Ohio and Terrelle Pryor was efficient in dismantling the defense. Also, the Buckeye defense continued it's strong start allowing just a garbage time touchdown.
Next: vs. Eastern Michigan 3:30 ABC
- The Hogs did something on Saturday they have never done with Mallett at quarterback...win an SEC road game. Despite attempting to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory by blowing a late 14 pt. fourth quarter lead, Mallett proved his mettle and raised his heisman status by leading the Hogs on a game-winning drive in the waining seconds to push them past Georgia. If he can do it again this week, he may raise to the top.
Next: vs. Alabama 3:30 CBS
6. Stanford
- The Cardinal keep rising and rising up the boards. They are the team that remind me most of an old school Hurricanes team...except they players are all geeks! Stanford scored 68 points against Wake Forest Saturday Night and took no prisoners. With the game well in hand, and 4 minutes left in the game, coach Jim Harbaugh still decided it was worth it to challenge a call on the field. This team does not let up ever and has looked like a machine so far.
Next: @ Notre Dame 3:30 NBC
7. Boise State
- The Broncos took care of business in anihalating Wyoming on Saturday. Kellen Moore was his usual self, although he did throw one pick and the defense was stout. Next week against Oregon State not only does Boise need to win, but win big to win some supporters in front of a national audience.
Next: vs. Oregon State 8:00 ABC
8. Nebraska
- I was slow in believing this team was a legit contender but fear no more. They made Jake Locker look like Chris Rix on Saturday and Freshman Quarterback Taylor Martinez is looking like a stud. For the 3rd straight game he ran for over 100 yards and a long score in addition to being smart and efficient throwing the ball. His 80-yard scamper could be considered a "heisman type play" if the Huskers keep winning. Winning at Washington is not a very easy thing to do (ask USC last year) and the Huskers completely blew their doors off.
Next: vs. South Dakota State 7:00
9. Arizona
- Another surprise this weekend was the Wildcats taking care of Iowa on Saturday night. Quarterback Nick Foles was electric (as was the crowd) and made it hard for Iowa to get comfortable. The 100+ degree heat may have had something to do with that as well--and they just held on for the win 34-27. Nevertheless, beating my dark horse national title contender earns you a spot in the top ten.
Next: vs. Cal 10:00
10. Oklahoma/Texas
- I can't distinguish here. Both Big 12 teams have been jeckly and hyde. Texas does just enough to win every week, and Oklahoma murders the strong teams but stumbles through Utah State and a solid Air Force team. Both have young quarterbacks and both have been pretty consistent in not making mistakes.
OU: @ Cincinnati 6:00 ESPN Tex: vs. UCLA 3:30 ABC
Best wishes to Michigan State Head Coach Mark Dantonio on a speedy recovery from his heart attack. Saturday night's call for a fake field goal took big ones and most wouldn't ever dare to try.
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