BlogPoll Week One Ballot

1. Florida (1)– After Saturday’s 62-3 thrashing of Charleston Southern we still know absolutely nothing about the defending national champions.

2. Texas (2)– The Longhorns popped UL Monroe for 59 points but there could be possible concerns over the 20 points their defense surrendered.
3. Alabama (4)– The Tide’s offense rolled against a highly ranked Virginia Tech team in college football’s game of the week.

4. USC (6)– The Trojans didn’t hesitate to go full throttle in their 56-3 thrashing of San Jose State.

5. Penn State (8)– A 31-7 win over Akron has Penn State’s season off on the right foot.
6. Mississippi (9)– 45-14 win over Memphis

7. LSU (10)– The Tigers have some concerns on defense that were exposed in their 31-23 win over Washington.

8. California (11)– 52-13 win over Maryland may have been the most impressive win for the Pac 10.

9. Oklahoma State (12)– Won 24-10 over Georgia.

10. Ohio State (7)– The Buckeyes survived against Navy at the Horseshoe but barely.

11. Virginia Tech (5)– The Hokies are talented but they just couldn’t match Bama blow for blow.

12. BYU (22)– Won 14-13 over Oklahoma.

13. Georgia Tech (15)– Won 37-17 over Jacksonville State.

14. Boise State (16)– Won 19-8 over Oregon.

15. Oklahoma (3)– Oklahoma’s high-octane offense sputtered even before Sam Bradford went down.

16. Utah (17)– Won 35-17 over Utah State.

17. Georgia (13)– Struggled offensively in their 24-10 loss at Oklahoma State.

18. North Carolina (19)– Won 40-6 over Citadel.

19. Nebraska (21)– Won 49-3 over Florida Atlantic.
20. Oregon State (23)– Won 34-7 over Portland State.
21. Kansas (24)– Won 49-3 over Northern Colorado.

22. Oregon (14)– The Ducks look sloooooow against an aggressive Boise State team.

23. Michigan State (25)– Won 44-3 over Montana State.

24. Iowa (20)– Survived 17-16 over Northern Iowa.

25. Florida State (18)– Defensive worries emerge after losing 38-34 to rival Miami.

Next Five Out
26. TCU
27. Pittsburgh
28. Miami
29. Cincinnati

30. Texas Tech