1. Georgia Bulldogs
The Bulldogs finally find themselves in the number one spot after Alabama lost to Texas A&M. Georgia would have probably been number one even if Alabama had pulled out that win because they have just been the better team this year. Georgia's defense has been amazing and they have been putting their opponent's offense in a tough spot every week. I would like to say we should already hand them the National Championship, but we still have a long way to go and a lot can change before the end of the year.
2. Iowa Hawkeyes
Iowa got a huge win over Penn State this weekend which propels them into the second spot. They were down throughout most of the game and they might have been saved by the fact that Penn State's quarterback was injured and had to leave the game. If that did not happen, we might be seeing Penn State in this position instead. Iowa is undefeated and there are only a few teams left without any blemishes on their record. Iowa could find their way into the playoffs if they can find a way to win out.
3. Cincinnati Bearcats
We could finally see a group of five school in the playoffs this year, as the Bearcats have found their way into the top 4 of my rankings. They can accomplish this feat by just winning out because if they get just one loss, they will more than likely be out of the playoffs. This team could very easily win their remaining games and if they can, it will pretty much guarantee a spot in the top four.
4. Alabama Crimson Tide
Despite their loss, Alabama is still a top four team in the nation. They have better wins and more explosive power than the rest of the teams behind them. They should definitely be in everyone's top four until they lose another game or have another weak performance. The SEC is stacked and we might see two teams from the SEC make it into the playoffs this year if Georgia and Alabama can keep it up. Alabama should be fine and I expect a rebound for them this week.
5. Oklahoma Sooners
I do not know how to rank Oklahoma because they are undefeated but they have been only squeaking by in all of their wins. They were down 21 on Saturday against Texas and found a way to come back and win the game in a shootout. Oklahoma will have to start winning their games in convincing fashion to even have a shot for the playoffs. I could see some one loss teams jumping them in the rankings if they continue their poor play.
6. Penn State Nittany Lions
Penn State had a heartbreaking loss on Saturday as they lost to the Iowa Hawkeyes. They probably would have won that game if Sean Clifford would have never been injured and taken out of the game. It is a big loss for Penn State because they now have an uphill climb to the playoffs. They needed that win big time and now they have to win out while playing a brutal upcoming schedule.
7. Michigan Wolverines
Michigan almost lost to Nebraska on Saturday but they escaped and they are now undefeated. This could be the year they can finally beat Ohio State for the first time in forever. The Big Ten also finds themselves in a good spot with a ton of good teams that have a shot in making the playoffs. Michigan might have their best team that they have had under Jim Harbaugh.
8. Oregon Ducks
Oregon had a bye week this week after they were upset by Stanford. They were looking good after beating Ohio State a few weeks prior and were up to number three in the AP Poll. The Ducks are the highest ranked Pac-12 team and they can still make a push for the playoffs if the can find a way to win the rest of their games.
9. Ohio State
Ohio State has been playing better lately after they lost to Oregon. They cannot jump over Oregon in the rankings just yet because of that loss, but they could make that jump soon. If Oregon has a could bad weeks and Ohio State can continue to win over good teams, then they can easily jump over Oregon in my rankings.
10. Kentucky Wildcats
The top nine in my rankings are easy to decide, but the tenth spot was the hardest to decide. Kentucky gets the tenth spot after they have beaten the Florida Gators. They could shake these rankings up tremendously if they can find a way to beat Georgia this weekend. A win over Georgia, could propel them into my top 5 easily. Even if they do not find a way to win but play Georgia close, Kentucky will probably still be in my top 10.
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