2004-2005 NCAA football Preview

[valkyrie]

Any day that Iowa beats Iowa State is a good day. It's going to be a good season, I think.

[Sister Havana]

The Indiana Hoosiers are up 23-0 over #24 Oregon in the 2nd quarter.

No, I don't know how that's happening. But I am not complaining. I just hope they can hold the lead at halftime!

[The1calledTKE]

Georgia looked ugly in the first half and David was rusty. So. Carolina had a nice lead. The real Georgia came out in the second half and won the game like they should have.

Go Dawgs.

[Speechpath]

Originally posted by The1calledTKE
Georgia looked ugly in the first half and David was rusty. So. Carolina had a nice lead. The real Georgia came out in the second half and won the game like they should have.

Go Dawgs.

Better late than never! How 'bout those Dawgs!!!

[The1calledTKE]

Notre Dame beat Michigan! Nice job fighting Irish, quite the upset.

[Kevin]

Originally posted by Sister Havana
The Indiana Hoosiers are up 23-0 over #24 Oregon in the 2nd quarter.

No, I don't know how that's happening. But I am not complaining. I just hope they can hold the lead at halftime!

Great win for the Hoosiers. I think y'all caught Oregon looking ahead to their game next week with OU.

This is already proving to be a great season.

[The1calledTKE]

Fresno State upset Kansas State and Georgia Tech upset Clemson. This is the day of upsets.

Wow.

This weekend has shown the Big XII to be vastly overrated.

Maybe it is indeed OU and the 11 weak sisters. I would like to just point out that while A&M lost by 20 to a top 20 team on the road, both Nebraska and K-State lost to UNRANKED teams at HOME!!

At this point, i'm going to have to concur with the sentiments that the top 2 conferences are the SEC and the ACC.

Kitso
KS 361

[Kevin]

Originally posted by AggieSigmaNu361
Wow.

This weekend has shown the Big XII to be vastly overrated.

Maybe it is indeed OU and the 11 weak sisters. I would like to just point out that while A&M lost by 20 to a top 20 team on the road, both Nebraska and K-State lost to UNRANKED teams at HOME!!

At this point, i'm going to have to concur with the sentiments that the top 2 conferences are the SEC and the ACC.

Kitso
KS 361

I'm beginning to concur. I hope they can stay overrated to give OU a trip to the Orange Bowl.

I loved watching 63-7 last night. Jason White is fo' real.

[mrblonde]

Notre Dame still sucks. Although Willingham's 'even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while' style of gameplay makes for the occasional exciting upset.

[Kevin]

Originally posted by mrblonde
Notre Dame still sucks. Although Willingham's 'even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while' style of gameplay makes for the occasional exciting upset.

I'm not so sure. Beating Michigan is tough. Last year Michigan shut ND out 38-0. Who knows? Maybe losing to BYU was enough to get ND's team to give 100%?

I'll give them 2-3 more games before I pass judgement.

[The1calledTKE]

I am suprized FSU only fell 3 spots. Guess playing a
good team will do that.

USC Remains No. 1 In AP College Football Poll
Oklahoma Ranked At No. 2

POSTED: 2:30 pm EDT September 12, 2004
UPDATED: 3:13 pm EDT September 12, 2004

Southern California remained the top team in the Associated Press college football poll after the Trojans ripped Colorado State 49-0.

The Trojans grabbed 52 of 65 first-place votes, while second-ranked Oklahoma gained 10.

Georgia stayed at No. 3 after outlasting South Carolina 20-16 on Saturday.

Miami moved up a notch to fourth, while LSU, Texas, West Virginia, Florida State, Ohio State and California rounded out the top 10.

The Seminoles stayed in the top 10 despite a season-opening loss to the Hurricanes.

Florida is eleventh, ahead of Virginia, Tennessee, Auburn and Utah.

Iowa was No. 16, followed by Michigan, Purdue, Fresno State and Wisconsin.

The Wolverines dropped nine spots with Saturday's 28-20 loss at Notre Dame.

Fresno State cracked the poll with a lopsided win at Kansas State, which fell from the top 25.

Maryland, Minnesota, Boise State, Louisville and Memphis rounded out the poll.
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Team | Record
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1. Southern California, 2-0
2. Oklahoma, 2-0
3. Georgia, 2-0
4. Miami, 1-0
5. LSU, 2-0
6. Texas, 2-0
7. West Virginia, 2-0
8. Florida St., 0-1
9. Ohio St., 2-0
10. California, 2-0
11. Florida, 1-0
12. Virginia, 2-0
13. Tennessee, 1-0
14. Auburn, 2-0
15. Utah, 2-0
16. Iowa, 2-0
17. Michigan, 1-1
18. Purdue, 2-0
19. Fresno St., 2-0
20. Wisconsin, 2-0
21. Maryland, 2-0
22. Minnesota, 2-0
23. Boise St., 2-0
24. Louisville, 2-0
25. Memphis, 2-0


Others receiving votes: Kansas St. 51, Oklahoma St. 47, Georgia Tech 46, N.C. State 44, Missouri 41, Notre Dame 38, Southern Miss. 37, Troy 31, Colorado 27, Clemson 23, Alabama 20, TCU 20, Virginia Tech 13, Boston College 8, Arkansas 5, Stanford 4.

[PiEp299]

Originally posted by The1calledTKE
Others receiving votes:...Arkansas 5

Woohoo, we picked up 2 votes even after losing to Texass. Albeit a much improved Texas(spit) team from last year. They might actually give OU a game this year.

[Kevin]

Originally posted by PiEp299
Woohoo, we picked up 2 votes even after losing to Texass. Albeit a much improved Texas(spit) team from last year. They might actually give OU a game this year.

I'll believe it when I see it. Mack Brown wastes any amount of talent that comes knocking at his doorstep.

I'll be at that game and am looking forward to it. Staying at a very nice hotel this year also

[The1calledTKE]

FSU didn't fair as well in the ESPN/USA Today Coaches Poll.



NCAA Division I-A:
ESPN/USA Today Coaches Poll

The USA TODAY/ESPN Coaches Top 25 college football coaches' poll, with number of first-place votes and record in parentheses, total points and previous ranking:

RANK TEAM RECORD PTS PVS
1. USC (47) 2-0 1,505 1
Last game: Def. Colorado State 49-0 (Sep. 11)
This week: at BYU (1-1)

2. Oklahoma (11) 2-0 1,453 2
Last game: Def. Houston 63-13 (Sep. 11)
This week: vs. No. 25 Oregon (0-1)

3. Georgia (2) 2-0 1,371 3
Last game: Def. South Carolina 20-16 (Sep. 11)
This week: vs. Marshall (0-2)

4. LSU (1) 2-0 1,315 4
Last game: Def. Arkansas State 53-3 (Sep. 11)
This week: at No. 19 Auburn (2-0)

5. Miami 1-0 1,312 5
Last game: Def. No. 6 Florida State 16-10 (Sep. 10)
This week: vs. Louisiana Tech (2-0)

6. Texas 2-0 1,209 8
Last game: Def. Arkansas 22-20 (Sep. 11)
Next week: vs. Rice (Sep. 25)

7. Ohio State 2-0 1,058 9
Last game: Def. Marshall 24-21 (Sep. 11)
This week: at N.C. State (1-0)

8. West Virginia 2-0 975 10
Last game: Def. Central Florida 45-20 (Sep. 11)
This week: vs. No. 21 Maryland (2-0)

9. Florida 1-0 887 11
Last game: Def. Eastern Michigan 49-10 (Sep. 11)
This week: at No. 15 Tennessee (1-0)

10. California 2-0 852 13
Last game: Def. New Mexico State 41-14 (Sep. 11)
This week: at Southern Miss (1-0)

11. Florida State 0-1 802 6
Last game: Lost to No. 5 Miami 16-10 (Sep. 10)
This week: vs. UAB (1-0)

12. Iowa 2-0 782 12
Last game: Def. Iowa State 17-10 (Sep. 11)
This week: at Arizona State (2-0)

13. Tennessee 1-0 717 15
Last game: Def. UNLV 42-17 (Sep. 5)
This week: vs. No. 11 Florida (1-0)

14. Utah 2-0 651 16
Last game: Def. Arizona 23-6 (Sep. 11)
This week: at Utah State (1-1)

15. Auburn 2-0 643 19
Last game: Def. Mississippi St. 43-14 (Sep. 11)
This week: vs. No. 4 LSU (2-0)

16. Virginia 2-0 634 20
Last game: Def. North Carolina 56-24 (Sep. 11)
This week: vs. Akron (0-2)

17. Michigan 1-1 574 7
Last game: Lost to Notre Dame 28-20 (Sep. 11)
This week: vs. San Diego State (1-0)

18. Purdue 2-0 525 23
Last game: Def. Ball State 59-7 (Sep. 11)
Next week: at Illinois (Sep. 25)

19. Maryland 2-0 437 21
Last game: Def. Temple 45-22 (Sep. 11)
This week: at No. 10 West Virginia (2-0)

20. Fresno State 2-0 408 NR
Last game: Def. No. 14 Kansas State 45-21 (Sep. 11)
This week: vs. Portland State (1-0)

21. Wisconsin 2-0 372 22
Last game: Def. UNLV 18-3 (Sep. 11)
This week: at Arizona (1-1)

22. Minnesota 2-0 298 24
Last game: Def. Illinois State 37-21 (Sep. 11)
This week: at Colorado State (0-2)

23. Boise State 2-0 272 NR
Last game: Def. Oregon State 53-34 (Sep. 10)
This week: at UTEP (1-1)

24. Louisville 2-0 128 NR
Last game: Def. Army 52-21 (Sep. 11)
This week: at Tulane (1-1)

25. Clemson 1-1 111 18
Last game: Lost to Georgia Tech 28-24 (Sep. 11)
This week: at Texas A&M (1-1)

OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES
Kansas State 94, Oklahoma State 74, Virginia Tech 59, Memphis 44, Georgia Tech 42, Missouri 37, N.C. State 35, TCU 30, Notre Dame 23, Southern Miss 19, Alabama 17, Colorado 16, Pittsburgh 12, Boston College 8, South Carolina 7, TROY 6, Bowling Green 3, Arizona State 3, Nebraska 2, Arkansas 1, San Diego State 1, Stanford 1, Oregon. 0.

DROPPED FROM RANKINGS
Kansas State 14, Missouri 17, Oregon. 25.
as well in the ESPN/