This season is no aberration. During the 2007 season, half of the top 10-ranked teams lost in Week 5; four of the top 10 teams lost in Week 6; the top two teams lost in Week 7. That was pretty much the way the entire season went. Ten teams ranked No. 1 or 2 lost that season.
In 2008, six teams ascended to the No. 1 ranking before Florida finally fell into the spot in the end. The final top 10 poll consisted of one unbeaten team (Utah), three teams with one loss, four teams with two losses and two teams with three losses. Four non-BCS teams were ranked in the top 12.
The spread offense is the best thing to happen to college football in years — and the worst thing that could happen to the BCS.
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Poll have big problems. The Utes should be ranked in the top 10 right now and are not showing up. Even the cougs show up. whats next USU? get it right and put Utah in the top 10 where they belong. Take the cougs out until they strengthen their More..
I'm not particularly a fan of any Utah school, but Ute Fan who posted above is delusional. And in his opinion, which team in the top 15 is taking the place of his beloved Utes? And the duo of Oregon and Louisville is better than the duo of Oklahoma More..
Not so fast Bart, FSU lost to a Big Sky Level team and you think they are good. Utah lost to Oregon, barely, then Oregan kicked Cal who was #6 all over the field. I'd say Utah and BYU should be in the top 15, but no better for either one.
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