1) Oklahoma (4-0, 0-0) #3 CBS
The Sooners are big time. Now, they take the show out for a true road game. Will the Buffs defense provide a real test for Bradford and Company?
CBS Schedule Rank: 62
Results: W N. Texas 79-10 | W Miami (Fla) 51-13 | W Utah St 54-3 | W @Tulsa 62-21
Next: @ Colorado (2-2)
Week-by-Week:
HD: 1-1-1-1
CBS: 10-3-3-3
2) Texas (4-0, 0-0) #9 CBS
Finally, the Horns put up a Texas-style score. Are they getting better? The 'Cats will give us a gauge on that one. Who's the backup QB at Texas?.
CBS Schedule Rank: 38
Results: W Arkansas St 21-13 | W TCU 34-13 | W UCF 35-32 | W Rice 58-14
Next: Kansas State (2-1)
Week-by-Week:
HD: 2-2-2-2
CBS: 8-9-9-9
3) Missouri (4-0, 0-0) #21 CBS
Since Nebraska has decided to withdraw from the race, Mizzou emerges as the true frontrunner in the North. The defense is allowing points, but it looks like the Tigers are okay with trying to outscore everyone.
CBS Schedule Rank: 47
Results: W Illinios 40-34 | W @Mississippi 38-25 | W W. Michigan 52-24 | W Illinois St 38-17
Next: Bye Week, then Nebraska (3-1)
Week-by-Week:
HD: 5-4-3-3
CBS: 41-36-28-21
4) Kansas (4-0, 0-0) #34 CBS
KU and MU are the powers in the north? Maybe, but the Jayhawks 4-0 start has been ignored nationwide. If they want some love, they better win convincingly in Manhattan. The polls are unkind to teams that rack up easy wins then fall against BCS competition -- see Texas Tech.
CBS Schedule Rank: 105
Results: W Central Michigan 52-7 | W SE Louisiana 62-0 | W Toledo 45-13 | W FIU 55-3
Next: Bye week, then @KSU (2-1)
Week-by-Week:
North: 8-6-6-4
CBS: 52-47-43-34
5) Kansas State (2-1, 0-0) #46 CBS
Can the Cats steal two-in-a-row against Texas? That would certainly rile up Austin. Saturday could start to shed some real light on where KSU stands.
CBS Schedule Rank: 106
Results: L Auburn 13-23 | W San Jose St 34-14 | W Missouri St 61-10
Next: Bye Week, then @ Texas (3-0)
Week-by-Week:
HD: 9-9-8-5
CBS: 54-50-45-46
6) Texas A&M (3-1, 0-0) #31 CBS
As bad as the Aggies looked on Thursday, they could have been knocked down a little further, but we'll give them some credit. It was Miami on the road after all. Still, College Station doesn't seem like a happy place right now.
CBS Schedule Rank: 96
Results: W Montana St 38-7 | W Fresno St 47-45 | W ULM 54-14 | L @ Miami (Fla) 17-34
Next: Baylor (3-1)
Week-by-Week:
HD: 4-5-4-6
CBS: 21-17-14-31
7) Oklahoma St (2-2, 1-0) #59 CBS
Thanks for bringing a litte bit more of a reality show/ Jerry Springer feel into the Big 12. It's clear to me now -- Mike loves Jenni. Oh yeah, the Cowboys won, but will they ever be able to focus on football again?
CBS Schedule Rank: 22
Results: L @Georgia 14-35 | W FAU 42-6 | L @Troy 23-41 | W Texas Tech 49-45
Next: Sam Houston St (2-1)
Week-by-Week:
HD: 7-8-9
CBS: 37-34-66
8) Nebraska (3-1, 0-0) #20 CBS
Several times this week I've tried to type in the Huskers record as 2-2. I'm not sure if there is a greater example of a win that felt like a loss. Iowa State should provide a nice recovery, but if they don't, BC is in real trouble.CBS Schedule Rank: 19
Results: W Nevada 52-10 | W @Wake Forest 20-17 | L USC 31-49 | W Ball State 41-40Next: Iowa State (1-3)
Week-by-Week:
HD: 3-3-5-8
CBS: 19-13-19-20
9) Colorado (2-2, 0-0) #60 CBS
The Buffs scored 42 points? Hmmm. OU is a big mountain to climb at this point, but can they at least slow down the Sooners. At this point, holding them to less than 50 would be somewhat impressive.
CBS Schedule Rank: 63
Results: W Colorado St 31-28 OT | L @ASU 14-33 | L Florida St 6-16 | W Miami (Ohio) 42-0
Next: Oklahoma (4-0)
Week-by-Week:
HD: 10-10-10-9
CBS: 53-59-61-60
10) Texas Tech (3-1, 0-1) #48 CBS
If you play a weak schedule, you can't go out an drop the first real game of the season and expect respect. From the looks of the TTU defense, the resignation certainly can't hurt.
CBS Schedule Rank: 102
Results: W SMU 49-9 | W UTEP 45-31 | W Rice 59-24 | L OSU 45-49
Next: Northwestern St (2-1)
Week-by-Week:
HD: 6-7-7-10
CBS: 45-41-34-48
11) Baylor (3-1, 0-0) #72 CBS
The scores have been a little tight but the Bears are winning. They usually knock down one of the South teams each year -- are the Aggies ripe for an upset. The defensive game plan should be fairly simple for the Bears this week.
CBS Schedule Rank: 107
Results: L @TCU 0-27 | W Rice 42-17 | W Texas St 34-27 | W @Buffalo 34-21
Next: @Texas A&M (3-1)
Week-by-Week:
HD: 11-11-12-11
CBS: 80-78-78-72
12) Iowa State (1-3, 0-0) #104 CBS
Back home again at #12. Still, no one would be surprised if the Clones go into Lincoln and win. That would make a nice pattern -- undefeated against BCS teams and winless vs the rest. It could happen. Ask Bill C about parity in college football.
CBS Schedule Rank: 114
Results: L Kent St 14-23 | L N. Iowa 13-24 | W Iowa 15-13 | L @Toledo 35-36
Next: @Nebraska (3-1)
Week-by-Week:
HD: 12-12-11-12
CBS: 70-113-103-104