BCS Rankings Week 11: Alabama back at #2 & Iowa Goes DownMon, 11/09/2009 - 8:08am — Gator Tailgating It was another wild weekend in college football, with plenty of upsets, scares, and a few changes near the top of the poll. The most noteworthy shift in the Week 11 poll is Alabama’s reclamation of the No. 2 spot after they were passed by Texas just last week. The Longhorns remain at No. 2 in both the AP and Coaches' polls following their 35-3 drubbing of Central Florida, but Alabama’s 24-15 win over LSU carried enough weight to push them ahead of Texas in the BCS. The shift will likely mean little over the long haul, as Texas is still in terrific shape to get into the BCS Title game with Florida and Alabama on a collision course for the SEC title. If the Gators and the Tide both win out, they’ll end up facing off for the SEC championship and Texas can slide back up to No. 2, replacing the loser. Further shifting the BCS’s top five was the loss of previously unbeaten Iowa, knocking them from fourth down to No. 10 and also removing them from the BCS title picture. The Hawkeyes have been the subject of a lot of scrutiny and doubt all year thanks to a number of unimpressive wins. They’ve been living dangerously, winning their first nine games by an average margin of just under 10 points, including a 17-16 win over Northern Iowa and a 24-21 win over Arkansas State. With Northwestern finally ending Iowa’s perfect season, the Hawkeyes will have to realign their goals and focus on trying to win a Big Ten title. Iowa wasn’t alone in suffering a disappointing upset this week though. Six different top 25 teams in last week’s poll went down to lower ranked opponents. California, Oklahoma, and Notre Dame all dropped from the poll after losing to unranked teams. Even more teams found themselves locked in tough battles with upset minded opponents. Most notably, No. 5 Cincinnati squashed a late surge by Connecticut to remain unbeaten, Boise State moved up to No. 6 after a tough 45-35 win over Louisiana Tech and Georgia Tech moved up to No. 7 despite needing overtime to put away Wake Forest.
Some Other Notes
Here’s this week’s entire BCS poll: 1) Florida (9-0) 2) Alabama (9-0) 3) Texas (9-0) 4) TCU (9-0) 5) Cincinnati (9-0) 6) Boise State (9-0) 7) Georgia Tech (9-1) 8) LSU (7-2) 9) USC (7-2) 10) Iowa (9-1) 11) Ohio State (8-2) 12) Pittsburgh (8-1) 13) Oregon (7-2) 14) Miami (FL) (7-2) 15) Houston (8-1) 16) Utah (8-1) 17) Arizona (6-2) 18) Penn State (8-2) 19) Oklahoma State (7-2) 20) Wisconsin (7-2) 21) Virginia Tech (6-3) 22) BYU (7-2) 23) Oregon State (6-3) 24) South Florida (6-2) 25) West Virginia (7-2) Dropped out: No. 20 California, No. 22 Notre Dame, No. 24 Oklahoma Dan Kelley is a Scribe for the Bleacher Report. Visit http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286787-bcs-rankings-week-11-alabama-moves-back-to-no-2-and-iowa-goes-down to read the original article. READ SIMILAR STORIES |
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Look at the UT / Bama
Look at the UT / Bama tape. You have the blueprint. They don't have much offense and we ran it pretty well against them. Not to mention UT scored a TD and they didn't.
I think it will be up to Florida's defense in that game. I guess you both can't lose so I'm pulling for Florida in that game. I also hope Tebow makes millions and helps his dad's orphanage, and I hope Meyer stays to witness the changing of the guard starting next year.
Beggin you're pardon but thanks for showing the winning formula. Have you got one yet for the Gators, or is it just wait till Tebow and the other seniors graduate? Wow, kind words spoken from a vol fan. I shall stop communicating in hillbilly to you now, as you're clearly not like the others. Both defences are hot. I think It will come down to coaching and quarterbacks. [It Is "Gator" TIme] Thank you. p.s. you have me mixed up with the other mike, I'm not oaner. I just love to slam Gator haters.
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