Had some upsets this week, UL Monroe over Arkansas? Didn't see that coming. Here's my top 25
1-Alabama
2-LSU
3-USC
4-Oregon
5-Florida State
6-Georgia
7-Oklahoma
8-South Carolina
9-Michigan State
10-West Virginia
11-Ohio State
12-Virginia Tech
13-Kansas State
14-Florida
15-Louisville
16-Clemson
17-Texas
18-TCU
19-Notre Dame
20-Oregon State
21-Michigan
22-Stanford
23-UCLA
24-Arizona
25-UL Monroe
Friday, September 14, 2012
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Fletcher's Top 25 After Week 1
I didn't get to see any action Saturday with my school and work obligations, but I did get to follow the Iowa game on the gametracker. When they were down 17-9 to Northern Illinois I wasn't too worried after what Iowa did in the 4th quarter last year against Pittsburgh. Iowa's offense wasn't anything special, but sophomore running back, Damon Bullock, stepped up and had a huge game in his first start, going for 150 yards and a game-winning touchdown! Iowa prevailed 18-17, and I think the close win will give the team an edge as opposed to a blowout victory.
This week is the Iowa State game, which will be played in Iowa City at historic Kinnick Stadium, which usually bodes well for the Hawkeyes. The Cyclones played well in week 1 knocking off Tulsa. Saturday's game will be a hard fought battle, I think the Hawkeyes will pull it off in another close one.
Here's my top 25 after watching some highlights and reading some recaps of the first week.
1-Alabama
2-USC
3-LSU
4-Oregon
5-Florida State
6-Arkansas
7-South Carolina
8-Oklahoma
9-Michigan State
10-Georgia
11-West Virginia
12-Clemson
13-Ohio State
14-Nebraska
15-Oklahoma State
16-TCU
17-Texas
18-Michigan
19-Wisconsin
20-Virginia Tech
21-Kansas State
22-Louisville
23-Missouri
24-Florida
25-Notre Dame
Top games of week 2
UCF at Ohio State: Both teams looked great in their openers. UCF could be one of the top non BCS teams this season. Ohio State is playing with a postseason ban. Urban Meyer is one of the best coaches in the game, I think OSU wins by double digits.
Miami FL at Kansas State: Miami looked pretty good against BC and K State started very strong. K State has a pretty dynamic offense this year. K State wins a close one.
Florida at Texas A&M: Florida looked sluggish against Bowling Green, and A&M's opener was postponed due to the hurricane. Florida will have to step up if they want to welcome the Aggies to the SEC properly. A&M pulls it off.
Wisconsin at Oregon State: Wisconsin struggled against Northern Iowa, which was surprising since UNI lost some great players from a year ago. Wisconsin did as well, plus a few coaches. But, Montee Ball returns after scoring a million touchdowns last year, but UNI held him pretty good. This will be a great test for Wisconsin to see if they'll be a legit contender this year. Wisconsin wins.
Washington at LSU: Washington has a solid QB, they knocked off San Diego St week 1. LSU was a few touchdowns from being national champs last year. LSU wins.
Nebraska at UCLA: Taylor Martinez looked great passing the ball in their first game. If he keeps that up Nebraska will have one of the better offenses in the country. UCLA is kind of a hard team to predict, Nebraska wins.
Georgia at Missouri: Missouri's first SEC game comes against Georiga led by QB, Aaron Murray. Mizzou better bring their A game. I think Georgia wins.
Illinois at Arizona State: Big game for both teams, Illinois started strong last year and then disappeared. ASU put up big numbers against N. Arizona. Should be a good game, Arizona State wins a close one.
Oklahoma State at Arizona: I've got Ok State winning this one, Arizona is a middle of the road team, Ok State offense didn't seem to drop off after losing Weeden and Blackmon.
Duke at Stanford: Stanford looked awful against San Jose State, they're a way better team than that. Duke might be a nice surprise in the ACC and could give Stanford a run for their money, but I think Stanford steps up and wins.
This week is the Iowa State game, which will be played in Iowa City at historic Kinnick Stadium, which usually bodes well for the Hawkeyes. The Cyclones played well in week 1 knocking off Tulsa. Saturday's game will be a hard fought battle, I think the Hawkeyes will pull it off in another close one.
Here's my top 25 after watching some highlights and reading some recaps of the first week.
1-Alabama
2-USC
3-LSU
4-Oregon
5-Florida State
6-Arkansas
7-South Carolina
8-Oklahoma
9-Michigan State
10-Georgia
11-West Virginia
12-Clemson
13-Ohio State
14-Nebraska
15-Oklahoma State
16-TCU
17-Texas
18-Michigan
19-Wisconsin
20-Virginia Tech
21-Kansas State
22-Louisville
23-Missouri
24-Florida
25-Notre Dame
Top games of week 2
UCF at Ohio State: Both teams looked great in their openers. UCF could be one of the top non BCS teams this season. Ohio State is playing with a postseason ban. Urban Meyer is one of the best coaches in the game, I think OSU wins by double digits.
Miami FL at Kansas State: Miami looked pretty good against BC and K State started very strong. K State has a pretty dynamic offense this year. K State wins a close one.
Florida at Texas A&M: Florida looked sluggish against Bowling Green, and A&M's opener was postponed due to the hurricane. Florida will have to step up if they want to welcome the Aggies to the SEC properly. A&M pulls it off.
Wisconsin at Oregon State: Wisconsin struggled against Northern Iowa, which was surprising since UNI lost some great players from a year ago. Wisconsin did as well, plus a few coaches. But, Montee Ball returns after scoring a million touchdowns last year, but UNI held him pretty good. This will be a great test for Wisconsin to see if they'll be a legit contender this year. Wisconsin wins.
Washington at LSU: Washington has a solid QB, they knocked off San Diego St week 1. LSU was a few touchdowns from being national champs last year. LSU wins.
Nebraska at UCLA: Taylor Martinez looked great passing the ball in their first game. If he keeps that up Nebraska will have one of the better offenses in the country. UCLA is kind of a hard team to predict, Nebraska wins.
Georgia at Missouri: Missouri's first SEC game comes against Georiga led by QB, Aaron Murray. Mizzou better bring their A game. I think Georgia wins.
Illinois at Arizona State: Big game for both teams, Illinois started strong last year and then disappeared. ASU put up big numbers against N. Arizona. Should be a good game, Arizona State wins a close one.
Oklahoma State at Arizona: I've got Ok State winning this one, Arizona is a middle of the road team, Ok State offense didn't seem to drop off after losing Weeden and Blackmon.
Duke at Stanford: Stanford looked awful against San Jose State, they're a way better team than that. Duke might be a nice surprise in the ACC and could give Stanford a run for their money, but I think Stanford steps up and wins.
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