#1 Alabama (-) - Alabama came out strong, and dismantled the Penn State defense, and offense. Early turnovers ruined PSU's chances early, and Bama took control, never looking back.
#2 Ohio State (-) - An impressive win over Miami sends expectations flying in Columbus. Fans are anxious for the next big match up, which is when we travel to Camp Randall. First we go through the cupcakes, in Ohio and Eastern Michigan, and proceed to Big Ten play against Indiana and Illinois.
#3 Oklahoma (4) - Oklahoma moves up to the #3 spot in a blowout against Florida State. To say this team is back would be an understatement. They are making teams just look silly. The defense is tough, and the no name offense is providing the firepower.
#4 Oregon (9) - Another bomb on another team. This time, and SEC team in Tennesee, and Oregon is starting to gain some momentum in the polls. Masoli who?
#5 Texas (3) - Dropping in the polls a bit after a very slow start, is Texas. Gilbert might not be the stud we all thought. It's not that he's bad, it's just that he plays..boring. This Texas team needs an identity, and fast.
#6 Boise State (5) - The only reason they dropped, was 1. They didn't play. 2. Virgina Tech lost to James Madison. JAMES MADISON. Is that even a college?? It sounds like a Division 1 high school..
#7 Nebraska (8) - Moving up one more, the Cornhuskers have finally figured it out on offense, and the defense is already good. This team is showing why they we're an early darkhorse.
#8 Iowa (6) - A quick first half strike won't cut it to hold the #6 spot, while teams played big games and Iowa played for the ISU-Iowa trophy. This team is still so tough, and they'll get theirs.
#9 TCU (12) - Hopping to #12 are the Horned Frogs as they blew out Tennessee Tech 62-7. TCU is looking very impressive on both sides of the ball, and I wonder if a Boise-TCU rematch is in the mix..that would be the third time come bowl time.
#10 Wisconsin (11) - Joining the Top Ten is the third team from the Big Ten. John Clay had to carry the Badgers to victory over San Jose State, and they still have to prove they belong here. Another close win like that, and they will most likely end up like Florida.
#11 Florida (7) - It wasn't just the Miami game. Now they have a bad first half against USF? Urban needs to find a leader for this team, because John Brantley isn't a great one as it stands. Skill and talent can only go so far.
#12 Arkansas (13) - Our staff is really impressed with the Mallet-led Razorbacks as they have jumped up every poll so far. An easy 31-7 win against LA-Monroe expands Mallet's Heisman campaign, and his team is doing well. As they move closer to SEC play, can Arkansas shock?
#13 Utah (24) - Leaping and bounding are the Utes of Utah as they cruised to a 38-10 victory over UNLV. The Utes could be the real BCS buster this year, as they are gaining more and more momentum.
#14 South Carolina (25) - Skipping over teams with Utah, the Gamecocks are becoming a deadly team in the SEC. I wonder if Spurrier can lead his squad to compete with teams like Alabama, Boise State, etc.
#15 Auburn (17) - The Tigers are quickly moving up the polls as they rack on the wins, this time on a FG to win against Mississippi State. With such a close win, I have to ask the same question I did for South Carolina. Can they compete with top level teams?
#16 LSU (19) - The Bayou Bengals got a break against Vanderbilt, and move to 2-0. Jerrod Johnson is improving, and I wonder how far he can lead his team.
#17 Miami (10) - Special teams may help the Hurricanes in the future, but they need an offense that's consistent. After Harris threw 4 INT's, you've got to wonder if they can put it together at any point.
#18 Stanford (16) - Another big move for the Cardinals, after a convincing 35-0 shutout of UCLA. Andrew Luck gets better with each drive, and has a legitimate shot to win the Heisman if this team can keep it together.
#19 Michigan (NR) - The Michigan Denard Robinson's have caught the attention of our writers, and maybe a little fear for Velcro? Either way, two wins over decent teams in UConn and Notre Dame.
#20 Arizona (NR) - A blowout that put the Wildcats on our radar has moved them into the ITS Poll. Arizona doesn't have a big name to surround around, but they do have a solid team.
#21 West Virgina (22) - Barely moving up because of the overtime win against Marshall. Not too sure yet as to how deep this team can go.
#22 Penn State (18) - Dropping because a tough loss to Alabama will hurt Bolden's confidence just enough to make him rattled easier.
#23 Houston (23) - Thinking they might have crawled up to #22, the Cougars just aren't having any impressive wins. Case Keenum is a stud though, and Houston will rise eventually.
#24 California (NR) - The Golden Bears seize an opportunity at the remaining two spots, and there's not much else to say about them. Next week, maybe.
#25 Clemson (NR) - This is one team, that no matter what, I can root for. I'm not totally sure what it is, but the Tigers have something special. They are 2-0, but how long will it last?
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