1. Ohio State–The new “Game of the Century” is this week when the Buckeyes host the Michigan Wolverines. The two teams have been screaming toward each other on a collision course since Michigan blasted Notre Dame earlier this season.
2. Michigan–See above.
3. Florida–The Gators have passed another major test. Saturday they beat the shadow of Steve Spurier. There is that one loss at Auburn.
4. USC–The Trojans played really well Saturday, and their loss to Oregon State may have been the wake up call that Pete Carroll’s team needed.
5. Arkansas–The Hogs dominated Tennessee Saturday. Darren McFadden was, in fact, unstoppable. The Vols had no answers for him and the rest of the Razorbacks. One more win for the Hogs, and they play in Atlanta for the SEC Title.
6. West Virginia–The Mountaineers still have a chance to win the Big East. Rutgers has to come to Morgantown.
7. Notre Dame–The Irish have been winning, and they stay alive in their quest for a BCS Bowl.
8. LSU–The Tigers won’t go away. They took care of business beating Alabama on Saturday. QB JaMarcus Russell was 18 for 21 passing against the Crimson Tide.
9. Rutgers–It is hard to ignore what the Scarlet Knights did to Louisville Thursday night. This is truly a magical season for Rutgers, but they have to go to Morgantown, WV in three weeks.
10. Wake Forest–The “Fighting Baptists” have had an impressive run in the ACC. They knocked off then ranked Boston College and have beaten everybody else except Clemson. They just seem to get better. Anyone who can beat a Bobby Bowden team in Tallahassee 30-0 is becoming a good football team.
Teams that Are Close
Wisconsin–The Badgers are going to be 11-1 when they beat Buffalo Saturday. That is an amazing feat in the Big Ten. Unfortunately, they are going to accomplish that without beating a single ranked team.
Texas–The Longhorns are still a good team. QB Colt McCoy suffered an injury in the first quarter. He should probably return by the A&M game or the Big 12 Title game.
Louisville–The Cardinals still have a lot to play for. If they win out and West Virginia beats Rutgers, they can tie for the Big East Title.
