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Monday, September 25, 2006
The TB Top 10
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
1: Ohio State (4-0): If the Buckeyes don’t lose at Iowa on Saturday, they will be undefeated when they host Michigan on Nov. 18. Because of the impressive win at Texas, the pollsters will not move Ohio State from No. 1 as long as they win.
2: Auburn (4-0): Tigers are No. 3 in the coaches poll and the Harris poll, the two that are used in the BCS formula. Because of their non-conference schedule, they need to start winning with some style points. At South Carolina Thursday night would be a good place to start.
3: USC (3-0): Have actually looked mortal the past two games. Trojans get a lot of street cred because of what they’ve done the past four years. That’s not fair, but it is reality.
4: Florida (4-0): If the winner of the Florida at Auburn game on Oct. 14 is undefeated, that team should be No. 2 in the first BCS Standings. Will they? The computers will probably decide.
5: Michigan (4-0): Wolverines were in a classic trap game with Wisconsin last Saturday but took care of business.
6: West Virginia (4-0): Very talented but there is no ignoring the schedule-or the lack of it. Still, the Mountaineers could be number two if the teams above them lose.
7: Louisville (4-0): Have shown incredible depth after losing Brian Brohm and Michael Bush. The Cardinals host West Virginia on Nov. 2.
8: LSU (3-1): The best one-loss team in America. The Tigers also have the toughest road ahead with trips to Florida, Tennessee, and Arkansas.
9: Texas (3-1): Texas has the best chance among the one-loss teams. Beat Oklahoma on Oct. 7 and the Longhorns should be 12-1, with the only loss coming to No. 1 Ohio State.
10: Georgia (4-0): Looks like the Bulldogs are pretty good but not championship good. We’ll find out in the next two weeks if they are ready for prime time.
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