The AP Top 25 poll has come out for all college football fans to gaze at with wonder. A few suprises in there to be honest. Not in the teams, but in the placement of the teams. Here is a look at the AP Top 25 and MY Top 25 where there is most debate... 25-17
AP 25
The full poll:
1. Alabama
2. Ohio State
3. Boise State
4. Florida
5. Texas
6. TCU
7. Oklahoma
8. Nebraska
9. Iowa
10. Virginia Tech
11. Oregon
12. Wisconsin
13. Miami
14. USC
15. Pittsburgh
16. Georgia Tech
17. Arkansas
18. North Carolina
19. Penn State
20. Florida State
21. LSU
22. Auburn
23. Georgia
24. Oregon State
25. West Virginia
MY 25:
25. West Virginia
24. Missouri
23. USC
22. Clemson
21. Texas Tech
20. Arkansas
19. Wisconsin
18. TCU
17. Georgia
16. Notre Dame
15. Virginia Tech
14. Georgia Tech
13. Pittsburgh
12. Oregon
11. Penn State
10. Nebraska
9. Iowa
8. Auburn
7. Miami (FL)
6. Texas
5. Florida
4. Oklahoma
3. Boise State
2. Ohio State
1. Alabama
Thoughts by #:
25: We both had West Virginia. I completely agree. The second best team in the Big East (preseason) deserves to be in the Top 25. Because of the quality in the Big East, WVU at #25 is extremely sensible
24: AP: Oregon State--- Warren: Missouri
Where they have Missouri: Unranked--- Where I have OSU: Unranked
This one is very difficult because I had Oregon State in my first Top 25, but took them out for multiple reasons. While I thought they belonged in the Top 25 to start the year, I found that they simply do not have the personell this year to crack the Top 25 more than once during the season. I chose Missouri because they have the ability to run the table until mid-October which would ovbiously warrant a Top 25 bid.
23: AP: Georgia--- Warren: USC
Where they have USC: 14--- Where I have Georgia: 17
So I have USC 9 slots lower than the AP. I feel as if USC have to prove themselves in the first half of the season to break the top 15. They have around 6 games to start the season where there is no doubt they'll be the favorite. If they are able to win those games, I will bring them as high as the AP and probably even higher. With USC at 14, I expect no movement whatsoever until someone ahead of them falls, or they lose one of those first 6 games. For Georgia, I expect a very good season, but I would like to see them play at South Carolina before I place them ahead of too many other teams. With a victory @South Carolina, They will be poised to move ahead of those two teams regardless of record.
22: AP: Auburn--- Warren: Clemson
Where they have Clemson: Unranked--- Where I have Auburn: 8
I am an Auburn believer this year, and my ranking ovbiously proves that. Newton should be a great quarterback, and he has the type of weapons with him like Mario Fannin to really challenge Alabama this time around. With Clemson, Kyle Parker played a huge part in my decision. With an experienced quarterback and a still prestigious defense, they will be in my 25 until they lose.
21: AP: LSU---Warren: Texas Tech
Where I have LSU ranked: Unranked--- Where they have Texas Tech: Unranked
I really like LSU and they will always have one of the best defenses in the country, but I have to hold judgement or movement until they show they are able to replace Charles Scott and Brandon LaFell on offense. They also have UNC to start off the year which will either give them an in to the 25 or kick them out. Texas Tech has a quarterback battle that will only make the team better. Two seniors fighting for playing time could work out perfectly for their offense. Their offense will always be proficient, but it is their defense that could actually improve with experience across the board.
20: AP: Florida State--- Warren: Arkansas
Where I rank Florida State: Unranked--- Where they rank Arkansas: 17
Florida State does deserve to be pretty damn close to the Top 25, but when they head into Norman in Week 2, they will be seriously challenged. I see them making their way into the Top 25 once they get on a roll before their battle with Miami (FL), but a 7-6 with only a slight turnover can be much better while the season goes on, but do not deserve to be in the Top 25 to start the year.
19: AP: Penn State--- Warren: Wisconsin
Where I have Penn State: 11--- Where they have Wisconsin: 12
We may both be wrong here, but I think that having such a dominant defense last year along with one of the best running backs in the Country deserves to be high to start the year. They will have a huge test at week two versus Alabama that will ultimately decide their expecations for the year. If PSU loses to Alabama, they still deserve to be somewhere in the Top 25, and placing them at 19 doesn't give them that oppourtunity. Wisconsin on the other hand, will have an amazing offense that needs their defense to step up. Wisconsin will most likely go into their meeting in East Lansing versus Michigan State undefeated. At that point, I would say Wisconsin deserves that #12 spot.
18.: AP: North Carolina--- TCU
Where they have TCU: 6--- Where I have North Carolina: Unranked
No, I am not crazy. TCU will move up as long as they beat Oregon State to start the season. They will fly once it happens, I promise that. I don't have UNC ranked for the exact same reason why I don't have LSU ranked; They play each other in the first game of the season. With that result, either team will move to #22 or higher.
17: AP: Arkansas--- Warren: Georgia
Arkansas: Check #20 for explanation
Georgia: Check #23 for explanation
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