1. Alabama
- Completely outplayed in the first half, left for dead. Then they woke up. The heart of a champion showed. Greg McElroy still hasn't lost a game since 8th grade and the Tide continue their long SEC regular season winning streak. Arkansas was a tough test because of what they do offensively, this week the test will come from the Florida Gator defense (the best in the nation in takeaways).
Next: vs. Florida 8:00 CBS
-No change in our top two. The Ducks stumbled a little against a better-than-advertised Arizona State team, but still got the win. The defense is a little bit of a concern to me, and will get tested by maybe the best team they will play all year, Stanford. This is going to be a titanic matchup that could well decide the Pac-10 champ. Will Darron Thomas, LaMichael James, and Co. have enough to beat Harbaugh's boys?
Next: vs. Stanford 8:00 ABC
3. Ohio State
- The Buckeyes rolled up more than 70 points in a drubbing of Eastern Michigan. They did enough to be encouraged but also had enough defensive breakdowns to keep them humble. This week will be their first big ten test on the road in Champaigne, Illinois against the Zookers. Don't expect too much of a contest from the Illini as the Buckeyes are superior in every phase.
Next: @ Illinois 3:30 ABC
4. TCU
-TCU got pushed by SMU on friday night on a national stage. The Horned Frogs are the more complete team of the two "BCS busters" but you wonder if theres going to be enough on even TCU's resume to legitimately but them in a national title game over a 1-loss SEC, Pac 10, or Big Ten team. One thing is for sure, WR Jeremy Kerley is fun to watch.
Next: @ Colorado State 2:00
5. Stanford
- Stanford completely dominated Notre Dame in South Bend on Saturday. I've said it before, this team reminds me more of old Miami Hurricane teams than any other team in the nation. They never, ever, let up. Up by 19 in the fourth quarter, Harbaugh STILL went for two (and got it). It's not running up the score when you preach that your team play hard for 60 mins, and thats what the Cardinal do every week, what a showdown with Oregon this week.
Next: @ Oregon 8:00 ABC
6. Boise State
-The Broncos looked good beating Oregon State on Saturday (thanks ABC for the HD of the blue field--my head still hurts). In a one game situation these broncos could play with almost anyone in the country, but I stand behind the claim that if they played a big time conference schedule they could not hold up over the course of a long season. However, if enough breaks go their way they may very well get a chance.
Next: @ New Mexico St. 8:00
7. Oklahoma
-Oklahoma again did not look sharp in playing a lesser opponent. Traditionally, the week before the Red Rivalry Shootout they seem a little lackidasical (at least they didn't lose to UCLA-LOL at Texas). This game, as usual should decide the Big 12 South, and I expect a balls to the wall Oklahoma team on Saturday playing with a chip on their shoulder. What Texas team will we see?
Next: vs. Texas 3:30 ABC (Neutral Site)
8. Nebraska
-Nebraska looked as good as any team in the country two weeks ago beating Washington and making Jake Locker look like he was in Davey Jones' locker. They soundly beat North Dakota State last week but seemed to sleepwalk through most of the game. If they show the same kind of performance this week they won't be so lucky against a tough Kansas State team led by star running back Daniel Thomas.
Next: @ Kansas State 7:30
9. Arkansas
-Arky had the champ on the ropes. Up 20-7 on defending national champion Alabama, but they couldn't knock em' out. Two body shots and two Ryan Mallett interceptions later it was over for the Hogs. Petrino had a terrific gameplan but don't blame just Mallett, his WRs dropped a TON of passes that really hurt them in the fourth quarter. I expect a let down next week vs. A&M.
Next: Idle
10. Arizona
-Arizona survived a scare against a good Cal team. A less mature team would have been too high after beating Iowa the previous week to come back and win a tough game. Credit the other Stoops and his staff as well as the Arizona players. This week they get a nice breather before heading into more Pac-10 play.
Next: Idle
Just missed the cut: Florida, Miami (FL), Wisconsin
Heisman Top 5
1. Denard Robinson QB Michigan
2. Kellen Moore QB Boise State
3. Terrelle Pryor QB Ohio State
4. Mark Ingram RB Alabama
5. Cameron Newton QB Auburn
Upset Alert:
Miami (FL)-- @ Clemson
USC--vs. Washington
NC State--vs. Virginia tech
North Carolina--vs. East Carolina
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