New BCS Rankings Released

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It should be no surprise that LSU has regained the pole position in the latest BCS rankings. After a strong 5-0 start, LSU escaped the BCS guillotine by putting together some last-second tactics to get the necessary “W”. This weekend, the Tigers were back in early-season form putting away Louisiana Tech, 58-10.

My early season favorite, Oregon, fought its way to #2 after beating Arizona State two weeks ago. They could conceptually run the table for remainder of the season and earn its place in the BCS championship game.

Kansas may be the spoiler. Depsite boasting an unbeaten record, the Jayhawks haven’t found the respect they believe they deserve. However, with a win against Missouri in two weeks and a Big 12 Championship win, it would be no surprise that they leapfrog Oregon in the rankings. Assuming both teams run the table, Kansas and #4 Oklahoma would simultaneously battle it out for a BCS Championship and Big 12 Championship bid.

BCS Rankings

1. LSU
2. Oregon
3. Kansas
4. Oklahoma
5. Missouri
6. West Virginia
7. Ohio St.
8. Arizona St.
9. Georgia
10. Virginia Tech

Water Under The Bridge?
A month ago, I made some implausible college football observations one of which included a nod for Illinois and Kansas.

Will someone rank Illinois already? They feature an all-purpose running back in Rashard Mendenhall and a secondary equipped with radar. Speaking of underrated teams, get Kansas in there too.

Both have lived up to my expectations. Illinois has become one of the premiere spoiler teams after knocking off top ranked Ohio State, and Kansas eased its way into the top by remaining unbeaten. If there is any season to use as an argument against the BCS and for a playoff system, this is it!

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