1. Alabama 

2. Boise State

3. Ohio State

4. TCU

5. Wisconsin 

6. Texas 

7. Iowa

8. Florida

9. Miami (FL)

10. Oregon 

11. Virginia Tech

12. Oklahoma

13. Arkansas

14. Penn State

15. LSU

16. Nebraska

17. Utah

18. Georgia  

19. Pittsburgh 

20. North Carolina

21. Notre Dame 

22. Michigan 

23. South Carolina 

24. Boston College 

25. California 

Upset #1: Arkansas over Alabama

Arkansas is very underestimated; even being ranked #17. They finished the season ranked ninth in Points For (36). Mallet is back for his final year and he has some talented receivers to throw to. It almost seems like fate on how it’s put on the schedule: At Arkansas the week before Florida. It’s happened before where teams start to look ahead and fall short in the weeks before it. Their key to victory: score points. 

Upset #2: Washington over Nebraska 

I am simply not convinced that Nebraska is as good this year as they finished last year. Their statistics are just terrible. And Washington has something they don’t have: a charismatic QB, and Suh isn’t there to toss him around. Their key to victory: Establish the passing game. 

Upset #3: Utah over Pittsburgh; Utah over TCU

That’s right. I think Utah is extremely talented. They finished last year with losing only to TCU an BYU in the conference. But this year, I think they do have a good chance to take down both of these top ranked schools. Keys to victory(ies): let the defense control the pace of the game; stop Pitt’s rushing attack; stop TCU’s passing game. 

Upset #4: Colorado over Georgia 

This wouldn’t be a high caliber upset compared to the others, but Georgia should still be a big favorite in this game. However, Georgia has a lot of questions to answer. They have been on a decline since being ranked #1 only a few seasons ago, and though Colorado has been having some rough years, they have potential. Their key to victory: stopping WR: A.J. Green. 

To be honest, I don’t know that much about this conference. I did, however, see The university of Ohio play Tennessee last year in person and thought they held their own. They also play Ohio State annually. I can’t explain it, but it seems like the small schools that open their season against bigger opponents seem to do better in their conference. Their biggest games this season: Ohio State (non-conference) and Temple. Marshall and Bowling Green are potentially good teams as well. Best of luck to the Bobcats.