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 1. OHIO STATE
There is much to be said about the only undefeated team left in college football. Unfortunately, I’ve already said all of it. So instead, let’s talk quickly about QB Troy Smith. The line: 2507 passing yards, 233 rushing yards, 31 total TD’s, 5 INT’s and a 65.7% completion rating. That’s simply nasty. As far as the Heisman goes, there is Troy Smith…and everybody else.
Final Verdict: Now we all know why they call it THE Ohio State University.
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2. USC
USC destroyed Notre Dame in a groin crunching win at the Coliseum. Not only did they do it with authority, they executed with style. Wait…what? Style?! When did college football become figure skating? I’m all for USC in the top-3, but the BCS got this wrong. They won convincingly over Notre Dame, but do you know who else did? Michigan (on the road, by the way). USC gets the nod, obviously, because of their drawing power in the national TV ratings, but this is an atrocity. Did I mention that USC lost to unranked Oregon State? I guess everyone forgot that, since they’re so damn stylish.
Final Verdict: Even the French judge thinks this is ridiculous. 3. Michigan
So let me get this straight, Michigan. You’re the only team that posted more then 20 points on the best team in college. You lost to them by three points in an absolutely electrifying game. You beat Notre Dame by a landslide on the road. Yet, somehow, USC gets your seat at the table? The Wolverines are the second best team in college and they proved that by narrowly losing to the Buckeyes. For a team to perform this well, after coming in to this season ranked an unimpressive 12th , is a true injustice.
Final Verdict: It’s a good thing we allow computers to do all the work so we eliminate the potential “human error” (read: heavy sarcasm). 4. Florida
If USC does it with style, then the Gators are the very anti-thesis of that. They win games with “ugly”. By “ugly” I mean that they play with an unforgiving defense that keeps them in games, and Chris Leak emerges from his foxhole late in the game to squeek out a win. And you know what? That’s totally fine by me. Leak must develop the ability to takeover games as a passing threat. Unfortunately time has run out, and they will collide with a pissed off Razorback team that will run the ball at their gritty defense all game long. A win here could vault them in to National Title consideration (granted that USC loses or gets a scare by UCLA).
Final Verdict: There’s no other team in college football that appreciates the meaning of, “A win is a win” right now. Bet on the College Football at BetUS.com! 5. LSU
Too little, too late. That’s how you sum up the season for the Tigers and the BCS. Nothing cemented that fact more then when 5’5” Trindon Holliday ran back a 92 yard punt for the score that defeated the Razorbacks last week. All jokes aside, the Tigers have strung together a very impressive series of victories to claim consideration for the BCS. They ran with the toughest schedule, facing four top-10 teams, and still managed an 10-2 season. More consistent play from QB JaMarcus Russell might have led to a whole different picture for LSU and the BCS. Overall, you have to smile that this team gave the state of Louisiana something to smile about.
Final Verdict: This ranking is a nice way of honoring a team that went up against a tough schedule. If only they played with more panache and style!
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