Thayne Top 25 - October 31, 2007

1 Previous 1	OHIO STATE 9 – 0 They finally played someone worth while. The destroyed Penn State, but still don’t inspire tons of confindence.
2 2	OKLAHOMA 7 – 1 This is the best team in the country. They have had their struggles, and Sam Bradford has proved that he is mortal, but he will be better for his struggles, as will this team.
3 3	BOSTON COLLEGE 8 – 0 Big win over VaTech. BC is the real deal. They have a great quarterback, who is going to be a pro. He may also be getting some hardware come the end of the season.
4 4	OREGON 7 – 1 This team would be ranked #1 if it weren’t for a foolish fumble into the end zone against Cal, by Colvin. They played against a good USC defense and they were slowed, but not stopped. Another big game against ASU this weekend should prove who will win the Pac 10.
5 5	LOUISIANA STATE 7 – 1 A bye this past week. Good thing too, because they were coming off too many close games. Maybe the break will have helped them overcome some of their problems. I thought they were supposed to have a dominate defense, but teams keep scoring on them.
6 6	ARIZONA STATE 8 – 0 They beat Cal, not as big of a deal as previously expected. But they are definitely at the top of the Pac 10. They have a chance to be NC contenders if they win at Oregon this weekend.
7 8	WEST VIRGINIA 6 – 1 The Mountaineers are the best team in the Big East. I don’t think many people are talking about them in NC race, but with other teams losing ahead of them, it could happen.
8 10	MISSOURI 7 – 1 Mizzou is still ranked ahead of Kansas. Why? Because I still had them ranked ahead of Kansas when they lost to OU, and they haven’t lost since. They will stay there until the two teams play.
9 11	KANSAS 8 – 0 This team is good. Magino has them playing at a new level. They should continue to compete in the Big 12, and the North may have just changed its face.
10 15	TEXAS 7 – 2 Texas is back in the top 10. How, why? Because nobody else wants to be there. They should finish out their schedule undefeated, but Tech and A&M could give them problems.
11 20	GEORGIA 6 – 2 The second best team in the SEC right now. Everyone else, besides Bama has three losses. They beat Florida, something they seldom do. The other tough games on their schedule are Auburn and Kentucky.
12 18	HAWAII 8 – 0 I almost had to move them up this far. I didn’t like it, but when teams lose to teams they shouldn’t lose to, they drop. Hawaii may not be amazing, but they do keep winning games, and that is something.
13 19	BOISE STATE 7 – 1 The Bronco’s beat Fresno State. Now the only tough match up left for them is against Hawaii. That should be a good game for both teams.
14 22	MICHIGAN 7 – 2 I said it back in September and I’ll say it again. Michigan will win the Big 10 title. They have some tests before Ohio State, but that game will once again have National Title implications. Not for Michigan, but they could stop Ohio State from playing for it.
15 9	SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 6 – 2 This is not the same team that it was two years ago. The National Media is saying that the USC dynasty is over, and I think “What Dynasty?” I guess they had a Pac 10 title dynasty.
16 7	VIRGINIA TECH 6 – 2 Their two losses come to two teams that currently sit in the top 5. They don’t have a great offense, but their defense and special teams will keep them in all their games.
17 NR	CONNECTICUT 7 – 1 Another Basketball school with only one loss. They beat South Florida, and proved they can compete in the highly competitive Big East.
18 24	ALABAMA 6 – 2 The SEC keeps beating itself up, but Bama has come out with only two losses so far. They are good, and will only get better. Tide fans should be excited for the coming years.
19 14	FLORIDA 5 – 3 Tebow seems to not want the Heisman. He isn’t making the plays he needs to, and Florida keeps losing games.
20 13	SOUTH FLORIDA 6 – 2 The Bulls are good. They are going to continue to be good. They are lead by a good quarterback. They have two losses in a row, and they need to stop the bleeding. Cincinnati normally would do that, be that will still be a tough game.
21 23	AUBURN 6 – 3 Auburn has some talent, but no stars. They get to stay here for now, but they got games against Georgia and ‘Bama coming up. They don’t appear destined to stay ranked.
22 25	BRIGHAM YOUNG 5 – 2 Their game was postponed, and normally that doesn’t merit being moved up, but this last week, as I’ve explained, gives them the right. The postponed game is actually a good thing, because their tough game against Utah will mean more now.
23 NR	TENNESSEE 5 – 3 I think I’m being fooled just like the rest of the country. This is the 6th SEC team ranked for me. Maybe I am, but Tennessee has beaten some good teams, and their losses to Florida and to ‘Bama are understandable. But what happened against Cal?
24 12	WAKE FOREST 6 – 2 They are in the same boat as Michigan. They lost their first two games, and that hurt them. They are now fighting their way back into it and are one game behind BC in the ACC. Too bad they already lost to BC.
25 21	VIRGINIA 7 - 2 They may get a chance to face BC in the ACC championship if they win out. They can, but they face Wake this week. That will be a good game, whereas in the past, nobody would have cared.

Dropped Out : California, Kentucky

Also Considering: Clemson, South Carolina, New Mexico, Kentucky