#1 Alabama (-) - The handling of Duke was expected, as the Crimson Tide rolled with Heisman winner Mark Ingram in the backfield. There were some plays that were scary for that Tide defense, so we'll get to see them in real action against Arkansas.
#2 Ohio State (-) - The Buckeyes easily won the Battle of Ohio, but are still looking shaky on Special Teams. They have to step it up if they want to be able to beat Alabama and the rest of the Top 5.
#3 Oregon (4) - Oregon keeps putting up ridiculous offensive numbers, as they blew out Portland St. 69-0. You can't say they are playing bad teams, they did nearly the same thing to Tennessee!
#4 Nebraska (7) - Alright, the Cornhuskers have proved again that they have an offense to go with a pretty stout defense. Once they start playing teams such as Texas and co. will they continue they're success under a freshman QB?
#5 Texas (-) - This is one of the least impressive Longhorn teams I've seen in awhile. The defense is good, but they still have too many questions on offense.
#6 Boise State (-) - Cupcakes for all! Really, this Bronco team has one more test, against Oregon State, and after that it's most likely Championship invite, or a Rose Bowl. That is, if they can win.
#7 TCU (9) - Rising some more in the Top 10, the Horned Frogs are making some statements early on in the season as they blast a pretty good Baylor team.
#8 Oklahoma (3) - Dropping down big time, the Sooners are lucky to have escaped Air Force with a win. The Falcons are a good team, but with all the firepower that Oklahoma has, it should have been much easier to win this football game.
#9 Wisconsin (10) - Barely leaving the Sun Devils with a 20-19 win, the Badgers will move up, but they have some explaining to do for the rest of the season. If they can win more impressively, then I don't have a problem with them being here.
#10 Arkansas (12) - The Razorbacks have been good, great with Mallet. The truth is, they need to win this game to get back into a picture of a National Championship. Last time I remember Arkansas being relevant had to be 2007.
#11 Florida (-) - No change for the Gators, although they looked a lot better beating the Volunteers soundly.
#12 South Carolina (14) - The Gamecocks are rolling through, now to 3-0, which is the first time in 3 years. Really no big names other than Spurrier come to mind, which means that this is a total team effort.
#13 Arizona (20) - A monumental upset helps any team in the polls. After defeating Iowa, who I expected to win by a TD or two, the Wildcats have a pretty good system under the hood, and will look to run the table in the Pac 10.
#14 Utah (13) - Utah is resorting back to 2007 mode, much like the rest of college football so far, going undefeated and still rising. The Utes still have much to prove, but they aren't going anywhere for now.
#15 Stanford (18) - The Pac 10 gets more and more dangerous as the season continues, as they have another undefeated team in Stanford. Led by Sophomore sensation Andrew Luck, the Cardinals have serious weapons for him to use, and it's helping them rise in the spotlight.
#16 LSU (-) - LSU had to rely on it's kicking game for the win against Mississippi State, but a win is a win. Jerrod Johnson needs to improve NOW.
#17 Iowa (8) - A young offensive line and bad special teams does not mix well. The Hawkeyes will try and regroup for a run at the Big Ten title, but the National Championship berth might be out of reach.
#18 Miami (17) - Only dropping down for Iowa, Miami has the same problems as before, simply because they had a bye last week. This week they need to form an identity, if they want a shot at the ACC.
#19 Auburn (15) - Our writers weren't impressed with a very close win over Clemson. I think Clemson was a team to watch, but with that loss, it hurt both teams. The Tigers are still undefeated, and have plenty of chances left.
#20 Michigan (19) - UMass...this is why they drop a spot.
#21 Michigan State (NR) - The Big Ten gets another team added to the Top 25, this time in Mark Dantonio's squad. This is an inspired team already as they are a surprised 3-0, with a big win against Notre Dame. Expect some bigger things from the Spartans.
#22 West Virgina (21) - Dropping one down, I never thought I would say this, didn't have enough style points for me. For me! I hate style points. Something just doesn't feel right about the Mountaineers. I hope they prove me wrong.
#23 Penn State (22) - PSU got off to a fast start, but only scored 24. They did hold Akron to no points, but I don't see the fire in the eyes. Need more from a legitimate Big Ten contender.
#24 NC State (NR) - A 3-0 Wolfpack beat the Bearcats in an impressive manner, and the little teams are starting to show up..
#25 Missouri (NR) - A FG win against a lesser opponent holds the Tigers to a #25 spot, but they are still 3-0.
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