NCAA Top 25 (Week 3)

1.  Alabama Crimson Tide (3-0) LW 2
It's easy to say now, but even if USC were to have beaten Stanford Alabama would have moved up into the #1 spot.  Even though they lost so many elite players off their team, they have dominated.  Just look at the Arkansas game.  Alabama was favored, but nobody would have guessed that they would roll to a 52-0 win.  The way that the Crimson Tide are playing they should roll into the LSU game undefeated and face a familiar situation as they did last year.

2.  LSU Tigers (3-0) LW 3
It was what it was suppose to be against Idaho.  A complete butt kicking.  Idaho never stood a chance in this one.  LSU jumped on them early and besides a 14 point 2nd quarter the Vandals didn't have much to show for it (except a check to come play there).  QB Zach Mettenberger continues to improve, completing 77% of his passes and throwing for 222 yards and 2 TDs.  As he continues to get better, the Tigers chances of getting back to the National Title game keep rising.  Their game against Auburn this weekend shouldn't be too tough, but at least tells us more of how good this team is.

3.  Oregon Ducks (3-0) LW 4
Oregon is finally done with their weak non-conference schedule which did nothing more than glorified scrimmages.  The Ducks have to hope that all these games against WAC, Sun Belt, and FCS schools where nothing more than dress rehearsals for the Pac 12 season.  All three games were blow outs with the offense putting up video game numbers.  But there has to be some concern that the defense, which is suppose to be the best Chip Kelly has had, has give up more than 20 points twice.  That could become problematic with their match up this weekend against Arizona whose offense is running on all cylinders under Rich Rod.  It could be a track meet between these two teams.

4.  Georgia Bulldogs (3-0) LW 5
To say Georgia dominated is an understatement.  Not only did Georgia win by 36, but they amassed over 700 yards of offense against FAU.  They must have felt bad for the Owls to only put up 56 points in the win.  But the game gave the Bulldogs a chance to get ready for a stretch run that will be pretty tough.  Vanderbilt is their next opponent who will give them everything they have.  That is followed up by Tennessee and South Carolina.  Georgia cannot afford a slip up, because they have a shot at a really good season.

5.  South Carolina Gamecocks (3-0) LW 6
The Gamecocks got the big win many expected by defeating UAB 49-6, however they may have been the true losers here.  Instead of sitting QB Connor Shaw against an easy win, they forced the issue and it came back to bite them.  Shaw left the game in the 2nd quarter after re injuring his shoulder.  I have no idea why they would play him in this game with the SEC starting soon.  Especially after backup Dylan Thompson played so well last weekend.  Now Shaw is likely out next week against Missouri and could be even rustier against Georgia in three weeks which could decide the SEC East.  I hope it was worth it.

6.  Oklahoma Sooners (2-0) LW 7
Oklahoma enjoyed a weekend off before their match up against #14 Kansas State.  The game against KState will be a true test to see how good both teams are.  Has Oklahoma improved from their struggles last year that had them finishing out of the top 2 spots in the conference?  Are they back to the juggernaut and regular BCS Bowl team we are use to?  What Oklahoma team are we going to see?  The team that struggled at UTEP?  Or the team that rolled over Florida A&M?  Because Kansas State is no slouch, especially if Colin Klein gets going.  We'll have to watch to find out.

7.  Clemson Tigers (3-0) LW 8
Not that Furman stood much of a chance, but the Clemson Tigers avoided a trap game in anticipation of their huge game against Florida State.  What's even better is that stud sophomore WR Sammie Watkins returned from his two game suspension and got his feet wet before facing off against the Seminole defense.  QB Tajh Boyd continued his steller play throwing for 310 yards and 2 TDs.  They'll need a big game from Boyd if they want their chance at a possible National Championship.

8.  Stanford Cardinal (3-0) LW 21
Stanford makes a huge jump here moving up 13 spots from 21 to 8.  The biggest reason is that the Cardinal had to prove that they were still the real deal after losing Andrew Luck and company.  Their narrow win over San Jose State in week 1 didn't help things out.  But they proved the doubters wrong with their big upset victory over our previous #1 USC.  Stanford's defense was especially impressive shutting down the potent Trojan offense that had so many weapons.  Stanford has the week off, which is probably a good thing after this big win.  But they still have some big games coming up and their next game, against Washington, isn't a push over.

9.  USC Trojans (2-1) LW 1
The big talk going into this season was USC possibly winning the National Title in their first year off suspension.  QB Matt Barkley was returning and the addition of Silas Redd was going to put them over the top.  However there was always questions about their run defense and that was exactly what was exposed against Stanford.  The Trojans allowed the Cardinal to rush for 202 yards which was the difference in the wni.  Add in a couple of miscues by QB Matt Barkley in the final drive and there is no wonder why they dropped the game.  But this isn't the end for the Trojans.  They still have games against 4 ranked opponents and as long as they take care of business they still have a shot to win the Pac 12 and just maybe sneak back into the National Championship picture.

10.  West Virginia Mountaineers (2-0) LW 13
It hasn't necessarily been the fact that they've beaten any "big names" that has caused the Mountaineers from rising up the rankings, but more of how they've beaten the two teams they've played.  Both games so far have been complete blowouts and the Mountaineer offense is running on all cylinders.  Add in that there isn't a lot of defense played in the Big 12 and West Virginia is going to be tough to beat.  This weekend should be no different.  They play host to a poor Maryland program that has struggled under head coach Randy Edsall.  It should be another easy win for the Mountaineers.

11.  Florida State Seminoles (3-0) LW 14
There isn't a lot to say about their win over Wake Forrest.  They were suppose to blow out a bad team.  I've yet to fully trust this Florida State team.  Many voters and "experts" have proclaimed them back and have a top 5 ranking in both the Coaches Poll and AP.  However the Seminoles haven't shown me anything yet.  Yeah they've won a few games by a wide margin, but they haven't played anybody yet (Suppose to play West Virginia last week).  Remember this is still the program that lost four games last year.  We'll find out how good they really are this weekend against Clemson.  A win there would be huge because their remaining schedule isn't very daunting (Only Virginia Tech and Florida will be ranked when they play). 

12.  Notre Dame Fighting Irish (3-0) LW NR
Much like Florida Sate I'm not too quick to call Notre Dame back.  Beating Navy and Purdue are nothing to get excited about.  However their win against Michigan State was.  The Fighting Irish was able to shut down the Michigan State offense and not allow a single TD.  Everybody talks about how good of an offensive mind HC Brian Kelly is, but it's the Irish defense that is the bread and butter of this team.  If the Irish keep playing like they have, they should find their way back to a BCS game.  However they have a tough test this weekend against Michigan.  Dennard Robinson will give them fits, if they can shut him down like Alabama did, then we might be talking about the Irish in the top 10 for the first time in a while.

13.  Michigan Wolverines (2-1) LW 12
The nice thing about the non-conference games is that if you suffer a bad loss at the beginning of the season, you can get your confidence back back quickly.  That's exactly what Michigan has done this year.  This weekend they got to run up the score on UMass and get the team pumped up for a top 15 match up with the surging Notre Dame Fighting Irish.  This is exactly what the Wolverines need to show everybody that their game against Alabama was a fluke.  But they'll have to face off against a very strong Notre Dame defense that is going to pose a lot of problems for QB Dennard Robinson.

14.  Kansas State Wildcats (3-0) LW 15
You can't help but wonder if the Wildcats were looking past North Texas to their game against Oklahoma.  That could explain the dud that they put up.  If it wasn't for QB Colin Klein we could be talking about KState suffering a big time loss right before the start of conference play.  Instead we have another clutch performance from Klein that has thrust him right in the middle of the Heisman Race.  If KState wants to beat Oklahoma they are going to have to have a big game from their defense (mainly Arthur Brown) and have some offensive players not named Klein step up. 

15.  Ohio State Buckeyes (3-0) LW 11
Maybe this whole transition to Urban Meyer isn't going to happen overnight after all.  Sure they're 3-0 and Braxton Miller is looking like the perfect Urban Meyer QB.  But there is still a reason for concern.  Mainly the fact that a bad Cal team took Ohio State to the wire and gave them a real scare.  The defense was suppose to be the strong suit with a ton of talent.  Instead they give up 28 points to Cal.  What's going to happen when they face off against offenses like Michigan or Nebraska?  Luckily they have time to figure that out before conference starts.  Their game against UAB should be nothing but a blowout. 

16.  Florida Gators (3-0) LW 16
The Florida Gators are starting to really hit a stride under new HC Will Muschamp.  After welcoming Texas A&M into the conference, the Gators had the task of facing off against a surging Tennessee team.  For most of the game it looked like Tennessee was going to get the win, but the Gators exploded for 24 straight points and pulled away with the win.  RB Mike Gillislee continues to be the star of the team giving the Gators a consistent runner which has done wonders to help QB Jeff Driskel become more acclimated to the offense.  With Kentucky being their opponent this weekend it should give them a easy win before the meat of the SEC comes.

17.  Michigan State Spartans (2-1) LW 9
They had their chance to really make an early impact on the season.  Sitting at #9 a win over Notre Dame would have jolted the Spartans closer to the top 5 and we may have heard some talk about them being a National Title contender.  But then they went out and layed an egg against Notre Dame.  Actually more like they got dominated by Notre Dame.  The Irish exposed QB Andrew Maxwell and the Spartans inability to throw the ball.  That lead to them stacking the box against Le'Veon Bell and taking the Spartan offense out of the game.  However on the bright side, the Spartans are still the favorites in the Big 10 and still have the best shot of getting to the Rose Bowl.

18.  Texas Longhorns (3-0) LW 17
Texas scored early and often in their 66-31 route of Mississippi.  Ole Miss isn't a good team, but this win gave the Longhorns some road experience before they start Big 12 conference play.  QB David Ash continues to shine.  Against the Rebels Ash threw for 326 yards and 4 TDS on 19/23 passing.  Now Texas can enjoy a nice weekend off before their 1st game of conference play against Oklahoma State. But they'll need to sure up their defense, because if they gave up 31 points to Mississippi Okie State will put up double that.

19.  Louisville Cardinals (3-0) LW 18
It looked like Louisville was going to cruise to an easy win over North Carolina.  At halftime it was 36-7.  However the Cardinal offense stalled and the North Carolina offense caught fire.  It took a deflected pass in the endzone to help preserve the victory and help the Cardinals stay perfect on the season.  A close call, but something the Cardinals don't want to repeat anymore.  But the good news is that Bridgewater continues to be so efficient.  Another game another solid performance.  23/28 (82%) for 279 yards and 3 TDs.  Add in 114 yards rushing from Jeremy Wright and it was a good day.  Now if the defense would have held up their end of it.  Next week the Cardinals look to avenge a loss to the FIU Panthers from last year. 

20.  TCU Horned Frogs (2-0) LW 20
Conventional wisdom would suggest that when a new team to a conference makes their debut, they would bring everything they got.  Especially when that team is coming from a lower conference and wanting to show that they are the real deal.  So when TCU drew Kansas as their 2st opponent in the Big 12 everybody was assuming we would see a blow out.  Instead we saw an uninspired performance and only a 14 point victory over a Kansas team that is flat out awful.  If TCU wants to have a good first year, they are going to need to step it up.

21.  Virginia Tech Hokies (2-1) LW 10
After Pittsburgh lost to Youngstown State and Cincinnati (in blowout fashion) it seemed that the highly ranked Hokies would breeze past the Panthers.  Well the Hokies must have thought that too and Pittsburgh caught them.  Oh boy did they catch them.  Pitt got on VaTech early and never let up.  Jumping out to a 14 points lead, the Hokies who have started out slow never could catch up.  This loss ends the Hokies shot as a dark horse candidate for a National Championship and it also ruins QB Logan Thomas' shot at the Heisman.  But at least it wasn't a conference game (yet) and the Hokies still are right in the thick of things with Clemson.

22.  UCLA Bruins (3-0) LW 23
The combination of QB Brett Hundley and RB Jonathan Franklin have struck again.  Both players were dynamic in their 37-6 win over Houston.  The win avenges the Bruins loss to the Cougars last year.  Hundley was the star of the game.  The redshirt freshman QB continues to shine throwing for 320 yards and 2 TDs.  With their easy schedule the Bruins should continue to roll and will probably come close to the top 10 before their showdown with Arizona on November 3rd.  But they can't look past Oregon State who knocked off Wisconsin two weeks ago.

23.  Nebraska Cornhuskers (2-1) LW 25
After the debacle that was their defense against UCLA, the Huskers bounced back to take care of things against a dangerous Arkansas State team.  Even with head coach Bo Pelini being taken to the hospital (for precautionary reasons) at halftime, the Huskers made quick work and cruised to a 42-13 victory.  This was a much need victory in the sense that it got the Huskers back on the field and has the momentum going the right way.  But the Big 10 season could get long if the Huskers revert back to their poor tackling ways.

24.  Baylor Bears (2-0) LW 22
Baylor was one of the many schools who took their bye week this wee after only two weeks into the season.  Sometimes it just works that way, but you would think teams would better manage their off weeks to better utilize them, rather than just having them randomly.  But maybe they did that because the Bears face off against one of the peskiest teams in college football.  Lousiana Monroe comes to down just off of beating Arkansas and almost beating Auburn.  Baylor better be on top of things, or they could suffer the same fate as the Razorbacks.  But the thing the Bears have going for them is their explosive offense.  Something that Arkansas and Auburn don't have this year.

25.  Tennessee Volunteers (2-1) LW 19
It looked like the Volunteers were finally going to knock off their long time rival Florida and continue this great start to the year, but they just couldn't hold onto the lead and gave up 24 straight points to let the game slip through their fingers.  If Tennessee can learn from this game they still have a shot to have a great season, but if they stay too down on this game they could really go south.  Luckily they face off against Akron this weekend and can get back on track before their game against Georgia.

Dropped From the Rankings:  Arkansas Razorbacks

College Football Top 25 (Week 2)

1.  USC Trojans (1-0) LW 1
USC did exactly what they were suppose to do.  They dominated a lesser team.  In this case it was Hawaii.  The Trojans looked like one of the best teams in the nation.  Their offense was running on all cylinders with QB Matt Barkley throwing the ball all over the field to the tune of 372 yards and 3 TDs.  197 of those yards were to MarQise Lee.  The defensive was also showed what they have.  Holding Hawaii scoreless for the first half and only allowing 10 points to a team that has the ability to score points.  This team looks like the real deal.

2.  Alabama Crimson Tide (1-0) LW 3
I don't normally like moving a team ahead of somebody in the top 3 with both teams winning.  However it is too hard to not be impressed with Alabama's thrashing of Michigan.  Sure I know that Michigan was probably overrated, but Alabama still dominated the game.  And that's hard to ignore.  Their defense had to replace a lot of players, but they are still deep with talent and they shut down one of the most dynamic players in college football.  Watch out SEC, Alabama ain't going anywhere!
3.  LSU Tigers (1-0) LW 2
LSU moves down a spot, but it really doesn't have anything to do with them.  It's more of what rival Alabama did.  But LSU took care of their business and it was largely due to the play of their defense and RB Kenny Hilliard.  Hilliard rushed for 141 yards and 2 TDs, one of which he took to the house from 60 yards out.  This is a good sign for the Tigers because the team will only go as far as the offense takes him.

4.  Oregon Ducks (1-0) LW 4
Even with a redshirt freshman QB starting for the first time, the Ducks are still the high flying team we've come to know.  QB Marcus Mariota looked like a season pro throwing for 3 touchdowns in his first game.  I'm glad to see that Oregon is still using De'Anthony Thomas in the hybrid RB/WR role.  With so much talent at RB it is a great way to keep him on the field.  The Oregon defense did give up 34 points, which isn't great for their "best defense under Chip Kelly" but most of it was late so that could be a factor. 

5.  Georgia Bulldogs (1-0) LW 7
The good news for Georgia is that they blew out Buffalo and true freshman Todd Gurley showed some glimpse of becoming a threat at the running back position.  That bad news is that their defense gave up 23 points and 347 yards to a Buffalo team that isn't very good.  That also diminishes Gurley's accomplishments.  55 of his 100 yards were on 1 play.  But none the less once the Bulldogs got things going they played at a high level.  The Bulldogs get a big test this next weekend when they face off against SEC new comer Missouri.  Missouri has a high flying offense that should really test how good the Bulldog defense is.  Should be a good one!

6.  South Carolina Gamecocks (1-0) LW 8 
When QB Connor Shaw went down with a shoulder injury, the Gamecocks offense really struggled.  Luckily he came back and was able to lead South Carolina to a hard fought victory over an improved Vanderbilt team.  Marcus Lattimore rushed for 110 yards, but if the Gamecocks want to win the SEC Title, they'll have to develop some playmakers on offense, or it will be hard to score on the elite SEC defenses they'll see later.

7.  Oklahoma Sooners (1-0) LW 6
Sooner fans had to be sweating bullets going into the 4th quarter only up 3 points on lowly UTEP.  But two TDs later and the Sooners got out of the game with a 17 point victory.  Not what you'd expect out of a top 10 team.  Even if they did have to go to UTEP.  They should have won that game by 30 points or more.  But the bright side is that the defense was stellar.  They didn't give up a single point (only UTEP TD was on a blocked punt) and will need to keep playing at a high level if the Sooners want to get back to a BCS Bowl or in the National Title picture.

8.  Clemson Tigers (1-0) LW 10
After the debacle that was the Orange Bowl last year, the Clemson Tigers were very eager to start the season and show everybody that they are an improved team.  It wasn't a blow out, but the Tigers won a hard fought game against a top 25 contender Auburn.  They did it without their top playmaker in WR Sammie Watkins who was suspended for the game.  However they did get a huge boost from RB Andre Ellington who rushed 231 yards and WR DeAndre Hopkins who set a school record with 13 receptions.  Watkins will be back next game, but they'll need to keep having their defense step up when they need them if they are going to make noise this season.

9.  Arkansas Razorbacks (1-0) LW 11
You can really tell that the Razorbacks are anxious to move past the whole Bobby Petrino drama and have the type of season everybody was talking about before Petrino crashed his motorcycle.  QB Taylor Wilson was a big part of that setting a school record for most yards in an opening game with 367.  He did that without his top three WRs returning from last year.  The Razorbacks did get RB Knile Davis back and that will really help balance this offense out which was pretty pass heavy last year. 

10.  Michigan State Spartans (1-0) LW 13
 We learned a couple of things from Michigan State's narrow victory over Boise State.  First is that their defense is as good as advertised.  Holding Boise without a TD is pretty good.  I don't care if Kellen Moore and Doug Martin aren't there, that is still a pretty good accomplishment.  Second, Le'Veon Bell is a stud and thrust himself into the Heisman race with his 210 yard 2 TD performance.  But the real story is the play of Andrew Maxwell.  In his first start Maxwell didn't look good.  He threw 3 interceptions and threw into coverage several more times.  MSU has the chance to have a special season, but they'll need Maxwell to improve. 

11.  Wisconsin Badgers (1-0) LW 9
It took a batted down pass on 4th down in Wisconsin territory for the Badgers to escape with the win.  No this win wasn't against Michigan State or Ohio State.  It was against Northern Iowa.  No not Iowa, Northern Iowa.  The FCS school.  Yes Northern Iowa is a top FCS program, but Wisconsin is suppose to be a top FBS program.  They should be manhandling UNI with their over sized offensive line and talent everywhere.  Instead the Badgers struggled.  Badger fans better hope it was just one game, but with a practically new coaching staff and new players all over it could be a long season.

12.  Virginia Tech Hokies (1-0) LW 12
Anytime you play Georgia Tech it's going to be a long game.  Whether you have a month to prepare or just a week their triple option attack is so unique that it puts a strain on any defense.  That showed in VaTech's 20-17 win in overtime.  The star of the game was VaTech kicker Cody Journall whose kicks at the end of regulation and in overtime won them the game.  QB Logan Thomas was solid, but not spectacular.  However he came up big when his team needed him the most.  The biggest thing is that the Hokies got out with a win.

13.  Ohio State Buckeyes (1-0) LW 14
It took till the 2nd quarter, but Ohio State made quick work of Miami (OH) in new HC Urban Meyer's debut with the Buckeyes.  QB Braxton Miller was the star of the game and looks to be the perfect QB for Meyer's offense.  He rushed for 161 yards and passed for 207, but the key was that he looked very comfortable running the offense.  The Buckeyes now move on to face Central Florida in what should be a step up in competition.  However the Buckeyes have a ton of momentum.  Too bad for them they can't play in any post season competition.

14.  Michigan Wolverines (0-1) LW 5
Every year there is a team that gets over hyped.  This year it was Michigan.  It's understandable.  What they did last season was remarkable.  And with a lot of talent returning on offense many people thought they'd be one of the top teams in the nation.  Well they fell flat on their face against Alabama.  The Crimson Tide dominated the game and it wasn't close.  It could be just one game and it could be Alabama being a really good team.  But Michigan better get their stuff in gear, cause Michigan State, Ohio State and Nebraska all looked very good in their season openers.

15.  West Virginia Mountaineers (1-0) LW 18
West Virginia had so much fun scoring more than 60 points in a game against Clemson in the Orange Bowl, they decided to do it again.  This time it was against in-state rival Marshall.  QB Geno Smith was practically flawless completing 88% of his passes and throwing for 323 yards and 4 TDs.  Pretty impressive.  That performance has to have defensive coordinators in the Big 12 scrambling to think of a way to stop this offense.  But a little advise from me, good luck!

16.  Nebraska Cornhuskers (1-0) LW 19
With defending Conference USA champion Southern Miss coming to town, the Huskers knew they'd have their hands full.  However it turned out to be pretty easy for Nebraska.  QB Taylor Martinez showed off his new and improved throwing mechanics to the tune of 354 yards and 5 TDs.  Not too bad coming from a QB that use to shot put the football to the receivers.  However there was a little bad news for the Huskers in that star RB Rex Burkhead left the game in the 1st quarter with a strained MCL.  He should be fine, but the offense relies so much on him and if the injury lingers that could spell some trouble.  But if Martinez keeps playing like that they should be fine.

17.  Florida State Seminoles (1-0) LW 17
What a day to be a Florida State Seminole running back.  Especially with their top three backs each scoring at least 2 TDs a piece.  Heck maybe I could have gone out there and rushed for one?  Probably not, but it was a great sign for an offense that needs to find an idenity this year.  Defensively the Seminoles look like the dominant group that finished last season 4th overall in total defense.  Bjoern Werner lead the way with 4 sacks and the defense held the Racers to only 156 total yards and 3 points.  Pretty good day for the 'Noles, but I'm still not ready to believe they are a top 10 team.  Still have a lot to prove.

18.  Texas Longhorns (1-0) LW 15
Texas was placed on upset alert after a first quarter where they allowed 9 points and 178 yards.  However the defense stepped up and the Longhorn RBs were able to take control and roll to a 20 point victory.  Texas was lead by two headed monster Malcolm Brown and Joe Bergeron who both eclipsed the 100 yard mark.  This is a vast difference than the teams Mack Brown had the past several years where they struggled to find somebody that would keep defenses honest.  Now they have two!  Things are looking good for the Longhorns.  Especially after Oklahoma struggled against UTEP.

19.  Kansas State Wildcats (1-0) LW 16
Late in the 3rd quarter the Wildcats were tied 9-9 with FCS Missouri State and fans had to be thinking they could lose this game.  But then KState rifled off 42 straight points (35 in the 4th quarter) to blow the game open and cruise to a 42 point lead.  Winning by 42 points has to feel good, but you have to worry that starting the game off slow could come back to burn the Wildcats later in the season.  Especially when Big 12 game start and they are facing offenses like West Virginia, Oklahoma State, and Baylor.  Won't be able to afford to fall behind against those teams.
20.  Lousiville Cardinals (1-0) LW 22
Head Coach Charlie Strong has done a great job of building a team at Louisville.  Especially after the debacle that was the Steve Kragthorpe era.  Against in state rival Kentucky, the Cardinals blew through them on their way to a victory.  It was a pretty efficient day for Louisville.  QB Teddy Bridgewater completed 19-21 passes 232 yards while both Jeremy Wright and Senorise Perry both rushed for over 100 yards.  Louisville is clearly the class of the Big East, but I'm looking forward to their match up with FIU on Sept 22.  That will be a battle of two very underrated teams.

21.  Florida Gators (1-0) LW 20
This game was not what most Gator fans thought they were going to get.  14-14 tie in the middle of the 3rd quarter against the Bowling Green Falcons.  Yet another top 25 team struggling with a lower tiered school.  But this shouldn't be too big of a surprise considering that the Gators offense has struggled since Tim Tebow left three years ago.  Here the Gators relied on the running game to get the win, getting 148 yards from Mike Gillislee.  But the Gators are going to need QB Jeff Driskel to step up if they are going to beat the likes of Georgia and South Carolina.

22.  TCU Horned Frogs (0-0) LW 23
TCU is one of the few teams that didn't have a game this past weekend.  Instead they'll be opening up their season this upcoming weekend against FCS Grambling State who is already 0-1 to start the year.  TCU shouldn't have too much trouble with Tigers.  TCU is lead by QB Casey Pachal who got off to a slow start last year before really catching stride half way through the season.  Now he is the leader of the team and the expected star player.  They'll need him to be huge now that they are in the Big 12 and playing against top level competition game in and game out.  It should be interesting to see how they fare.

23.  Oklahoma State Cowboys (1-0) LW NR
84 points.  Those are the combined points in the Oklahoma State Savannah State game.  But the kicker is that OSU scored all 84 of them.  Sure it was a FCS team (tell that to Pittsburgh and Wisconsin) but anytime you score 84 points in college football that is quite the feat.  Oklahoma State is doing their best to show that they are going to still stick around and have success even without Justin Blackmon and Brandon Weeden.  And after a game like that, I believe them.

24.  Stanford Cardinal (1-0) LW 21
We quickly found out how much the Cardinal are going to miss Andrew Luck and company.  In their opening game against San Jose State the Cardinal struggled to score points and had to rely on a interception to preserve the win.  They better get things figured out because SJSU is suppose to be their easiest game of the year.  It could be a long year on the farm.

25.  Baylor Bears (1-0) LW NR
RG who?  Robert Griffin III may have brought national attention to the Baylor program, but QB Nick Florence is doing all he can to help people forget about RG3.  Florence threw for 341 yards and 4 TDs and that was only through 3 quarters.  Not too bad.  But Florence isn't a stranger to Baylor fans.  As a freshman he was their starter for the 2nd half of the season when RG3 tore his ACL.  His prior experience and all the talent around him will allow the Bears to stay right in the thick of the Big 12 and help from having Baylor slip back into anonymity.