The most exciting thing about Week 7 was the few days leading up to it: Sarkisian fired, Florida QB failed drug test, UCF problems, OSU still deciding on a QB, etc. Then Week 7 brought its own excitement with Michigan losing on the final play and Toledo and Iowa and Temple and Duke making statements and breaking into the Top 25 and Ole Miss losing to Memphis (also in the Top 25 now).
Week 8 was not expected to be kind of a snoozer ... but we all know better than that. Two unbeatens went down (FSU and Utah) with FSU losing on the final play. Never underestimate the power of a great special team. Utah - well they just didn't play up to their norm. They were off and appeared befuddled at times. That off game dropped Utah 10 spots in the AP.
Clemson is making its case every week and aims to be in the playoff picture. Baylor lost their starting QB (maybe) and that could put a dent in their armor. Tennessee is having a mid-season push and almost brought down the mighty Saban. Maybe next year is their year, but we've been saying that for two years now.
Poll Analysis (Coaches Poll):
Next week has OSU, Baylor, Bama and LSU and a few others with a bye week. LSU at Bama will be the game of the week on Nov 7. I'll be at the Worlds Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party next week hoping Georgia pulls off the upset and goes atop the SEC-East.
Week 8 was not expected to be kind of a snoozer ... but we all know better than that. Two unbeatens went down (FSU and Utah) with FSU losing on the final play. Never underestimate the power of a great special team. Utah - well they just didn't play up to their norm. They were off and appeared befuddled at times. That off game dropped Utah 10 spots in the AP.Clemson is making its case every week and aims to be in the playoff picture. Baylor lost their starting QB (maybe) and that could put a dent in their armor. Tennessee is having a mid-season push and almost brought down the mighty Saban. Maybe next year is their year, but we've been saying that for two years now.
Poll Analysis (Coaches Poll):
- There are three 1-loss teams in the Top 10 (Bama, Stanford, Notre Dame) and four unbeaten teams in the bottom 10 (Memphis, Houston, Toledo, Temple). Is this a case of old money (traditional powers) over new money (up-and-coming risk takers)?
- There are four 2-loss teams ranked. All four are old money schools (Michigan, Mississippi, Georgia, UCLA).
- Ohio State remains #1...hmmmm.
Next week has OSU, Baylor, Bama and LSU and a few others with a bye week. LSU at Bama will be the game of the week on Nov 7. I'll be at the Worlds Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party next week hoping Georgia pulls off the upset and goes atop the SEC-East.