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Alabama & Texas Follow at #2 and #3

Team of the Week – Oregon
Player of the Week – Case Keenum - Houston

Photo – QB Case Keenum - Houston

Team / Ranking

1. Florida (8-0) – Gators gave Bulldogs a spanking at the Cocktail party game.

2. Alabama (8-0) – Tide is well rested for huge matchup with LSU this week.

3. Texas (8-0) – Longhorns is peaking entering final month of the eason.

4. Cincinnati (8-0) - Bearcats winning in all phases of the game.

5. LSU (7-1) – Tigers face huge matchup with Bama Saturday in SEC game of the year.

6. Texas Christian (8-0) – TCU continues to pound the ball on opponents.

7. Boise St (8-0) - Broncos keep taking care of business each week.

8. Oregon (7-1) – Ducks jumped all over Southern Cal in an impressive Pac 10 victory.

9. Iowa (9-0) – Hawkeyes continue to know to how to win the close games.

10. Georgia Tech (8-1) –Georgia Tech is quietly having an impressive season.

11. Penn St (8-1) – Nittany Lions face huge test at home vs Ohio St this week.

12. Pittsburgh (7-1)- Panthers rested after bye week and play out the schedule on their home turf.

13. Houston (7-1) - Cougars are lighting up defenses weekly behind a hot QB Case Keenum.

14. USC (6-2) – Trojans defense failed to show up vs Oregon last week.

15. Miami (6-2) - Canes pulled out late victory vs Wake Forest last week

16. Ohio St (7-2) – Buckeyes are pointing to this week’s Penn St game to gain national prominence.

17. Utah (7-1) - Utes have continued to win and they're ready for critical MWC games in November.

18. Oklahoma St (6-2) – Cowboys were over matched vs Texas and need a strong Big 12 finish to gain top bowl game invitation.

19. Notre Dame (6-2) – The Irish are focused and should challenge for a 10 win season with a strong November.

20. Oklahoma (5-3) – Sooners back in Top 25 and hope to run the table
with a demanding Big 12 schedule.

21. Arizona (5-2) - Wildcats face a critical final month of Pac 10 opponents.

22. Wisconsin (6-2) - Badgers could sweep the rest of the schedule and have a 10 win season.

23. California (6-2) – Bears are having a good season despite losing its two biggest games vs USC and Oregon.

24 Virginia Tech (5-3) – Tech coming off a Thursday night loss vs North Carolina.

25. BYU (6-2) – Cougars are rested for final month in pursuit of 10 win season.

Frank Coyle is a longtime Member of the FWAA and voter in College team and player awards - Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Thorpe, etc. He is a voter for the Super 16 College Team Polls throughout the season that will present Grantland Rice award to the national champion in January 2010. He is also a voter for Players of the Week and for the FWAA All-American teams at the conclusion of each season.

Florida Maintains Top Ranking

Team of the Week – Texas Christian
Player of the Week – C.J. Spiller - Clemson

Photo – Runner C.J. Spiller - Clemson

Team / Ranking

1. Florida (7-0) – Gators face a huge test with Georgia this week.

2. Alabama (8-0) – Tide just got by a fired up Tennessee club.

3. Texas (7-0) – Longhorns drilled an overmatched Missouri team.

4. USC (6-1) – Trojans are ready for huge matchup at Oregon this week.

5. Cincinnati (7-0) - Bearcats continue to impress even without QB Tony Pike.

6. LSU (6-1) – Tigers took care of Auburn and get ready for big stretch of SEC games to finish the season.

7. Texas Christian (7-0) – TCU pounded a good BYU club and could continue to climb the charts.

8. Boise St (7-0) - Broncos weak schedule will hurt their ranking despite perfect record.

9. Oregon (6-1) – Ducks are looking to ambush Southern Cal this Saturday in game of the week.

10. Iowa (8-0) – Hawkeyes have learned how to win the close games.

11. Georgia Tech (7-1) – Georgia Tech drilled Virginia in last one and continue to impress and move up the charts.

12. Penn St (7-1) – Nittany Lions won big test at Michigan last week.

13. Virginia Tech (5-2) – Tech coming off bye week with Thursday night matchup vs North Carolina up next.

14. Oklahoma St (6-1) – Cowboys offense is smoking and they get Texas at home this week.

15. Pittsburgh (7-1)- Panthers won another key Big East showdown vs South Florida and play out the schedule on their home turf.

16. Miami (5-2) - Canes got shocked by Clemson last week

17. Ohio St (6-2) – Buckeyes bombed Minnesota to get back in the win column.

18. Houston (6-1) - Cougars are walking through their weak CUSA schedule.

19. Utah (6-1) - Utes continue to win, setting up a few critical MWC games in November.

20. South Carolina (6-2) – SC gets a huge test at Tennessee this week.

21.West Virginia (6-1) - WV is heading for key late season Big East matchups with Cincinnati and Pittsburgh.

22. Mississippi (5-2) - Ole Miss are looking to finish strong after early season disappointments.

23. Oklahoma (4-3) – Sooners back in Top 25 and hope to run the table
with an important Big 12 schedule remaining.

24. Notre Dame (5-2) – The Irish are playing everyone tough and could challenge for a 10 win season with a strong finish.

25. Arizona (5-2) - Wildcats can rise further with a few critical Pac 10 games on the remaining schedule.

Frank Coyle is a longtime Member of the FWAA and voter in College team and player awards - Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Thorpe, etc. He is a voter for the Super 16 College Team Polls throughout the season that will present Grantland Rice award to the national champion in January 2010. He is also a voter for Players of the Week and for the FWAA All-American teams at the conclusion of each season.

Gators Holds #1, Tide Moves #2

Team of Week - Texas

Photo - QB Tony Pike - Cincinnati

Team / Ranking

1. Florida (6-0) – Gators win over Arkansas despite supbar performance.

2. Alabama (7-0) – Tide beat a tough SC club and move up our charts.

3. Texas (6-0) – Longhorns win the Red River showdown and hit the road for two key Big 12 battles.

4. USC (5-1) – Trojans win in South Bend and close vs Pac 10 schedule.

5. Miami (5-1) - Canes winning games they should at this point.

6. LSU (5-1) – Tigers face a tough stretch of SEC games to close the schedule.

7. Boise St (6-0) - Broncos just got by an average Tulsa club last week.

8. Cincinnati (6-0) - Bearcats remain perfect but QB Tony Pike is out for now.

9. Texas Christian (6-0) – TCU travels to Provo to battle with BYU for MWC top spot.

10. Oregon (5-1) – Ducks coming off bye week for run at Pac 10 title and Southern Cal coming up in two weeks.

11. Iowa (7-0) – Hawkeyes continue to win the close games.

12. Georgia Tech (6-1) –Ga Tech won a major test vs Virginia Tech to move up the charts.

13. Penn St (6-1) – Nittany Lions face a big test at Michigan this week.

14. BYU (6-1) – Cougars might not get tested until Texas Christian contest later this month.

15. Virginia Tech (5-2) – Tech came up short vs a fired up Georgia Tech club.

16. Oklahoma St (5-1) – Cowboys won a big game vs Missouri last week.

17. Ohio St (5-2) – Buckeyes got caught sleeping vs Purdue.

18. Pittsburgh (6-1)- Panthers won a key Big East showdown vs Rutgers and play out the schedule on their home turf.

19. Oklahoma St (5-1) – Cowboys won a key game vs Missouri that gives them a chance at the Big 12 South title.

20. Houston (5-1) – Cougars high powered offense is lighting up weak CUSA defenses weekly.

21. Utah (5-1) – Utes keep winning and have a few huge MWC games on the November agenda.

22. West Virginia (5-1) – WV is heading to critical late season Big East matchups with Cincinnati and Pittsburgh.

23. Kansas (5-1) - Jayhawks lost a heartbreaker to Colorado and face a tough stretch of Big 12 games.

24. South Carolina (5-2) – SC gave a good effort in loss to a very tough physical Alabama club.

25. Texas Tech (6-1) – Red Raiders have performed very well since their early loss to Texas.

Frank Coyle is a longtime Member of the FWAA and voter in College team and player awards - Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Thorpe, etc. He is a voter for the Super 16 College Team Polls throughout the season that will present Grantland Rice award to the national champion in January 2010. He is also a voter for Players of the Week and for the FWAA All-American teams at the conclusion of each season.

Gators Make Statement in Victory

Photo – Tim Tebow & Teammates

Team of Week - Florida

Team / Rank
1. Florida (5-0) – Gators got it done vs LSU behind a gutting Tim Tebow.
2. Alabama (6-0) – Tide crushed Old Miss on the road in an impressive victory.
3. Texas (5-0) – Longhorns shake off rust vs Colorado and ready for Red River classic.
4. Virginia Tech (5-1) – Tech face a tough stretch of ACC games.
5. LSU (5-1) – Tigers came up short vs Florida with struggling QB.
6. Boise St (5-0) - Broncos coming off bye week for ESPN Wed night matchup with Tulsa.
7. USC (4-1) – Trojans are well rested for visit to South Bend.
8. Ohio St (5-1) – Buckeyes drilled a good Wisconsin team last Saturday.
9. Miami (4-1) – Canes could run the table the rest of the schedule.
10. Texas Christian (5-0) – TCU is headed for clash with BYU in two weeks.
11. Cincinnati (5-0) - Bearcats are well rested for key Thursday night game with South Florida.
12. Oregon (5-1) – Ducks pointing to USC clash at end of month.
13. Iowa (6-0) – Hawkeyes are winning the close games.
14. Kansas (5-0) - Jayhawks facing the acid test in Big 12 over next month.
15. Nebraska (4-1) – Huskers are run a string of Big 12 games over next several weeks.
16. Penn St (5-1) – Nittany Lions walling through soft early schedule.
17. Oklahoma (3-2) – Sooners will have Sam Bradford back this week for Texas clash.
18. BYU (5-1) – Cougars might not get tested until Texas Christian content late this month.
19. South Florida (5-0) – Cincinnati comes to town in key Big East matchup with title implications.
20. Oklahoma St (4-1) – Cowboys get a major test with Missouri coming in this week.
21. Georgia Tech (5-1) –Tech faces major test with Virginia Tech visiting this week in key ACC clash.
22. South Carolina (5-1) – SC will face their toughest test of the year going to Alabama for matchup with hot Crimson Tide club.
23. Wisconsin (5-1)- Badgers wore down vs Ohio St and face big test with Iowa coming in this Saturday.
24. Notre Dame (4-1) – Irish get their biggest challenge with Southern Cal coming to South Bend.
25. Houston (4-1) – Cougars coasting through a soft schedule.

Frank Coyle is a longtime Member of the FWAA and voter in College team and player awards - Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Thorpe, etc. He is a voter for the Super 16 College Team Polls throughout the season that will present Grantland Rice award to the national champion in January 2010. He is also a voter for Players of the Week and for the FWAA All-American teams at the conclusion of each season.

Florida Holds #1 Position

Team of Week - Miami U
Photo – Mardy Gilyard - Cincinnati

Gators Bye Week Helps Tim Tebow Recover for LSU Matchup

1. Florida (4-0) – Gators hope Tebow is ready for huge clash with LSU this Saturday.
2. Texas (4-0) – Longhorns are well rested for key October battles.
3. Alabama (5-0) – Tide face a strong run of SEC opponents.
4. LSU (5-0) – Tigers held on again to win vs a good Georgia club
5. Virginia Tech (4-1) – Tech struggled with Duke after big Miami victory.
6. Boise St (5-0) - Broncos are coasting through a weak schedule.
7. USC (4-1) – Talented Trojans beat Cal in a statement game.
8. Ohio St (4-1) – Buckeyes crushed a weak Indiana team last Saturday.
9. Miami (3-1) – Canes won their biggest game in a decade vs Oklahoma last week.
10. Texas Christian (4-0) – TCU is capable of running the table in the MWC.
11. Cincinnati (5-0) - Beatcats have a spunky club this season.
12. Oregon (4-1) – Ducks headed to clash with Southern Cal later this month.
13. Iowa (5-0) – Hawkeyes just got by Arkansas St last week.
14. Kansas (4-0) - Jayhawks rested after a bye week.
15. Mississippi (3-1) – Rebels came up big last week with huge matchup with Alabama on deck.
16. Penn St (4-1) – Nittany Lions back on beam with win over Illinois.
17. Auburn (5-0) – Tigers have the talent to be a huge surprise this fall.
18. Oklahoma (2-2) – Sooners are not the same club without Sam Bradford.
19. South Florida (5-0) – Face Cincinnati in next game with a bye week to prepare.
20. Oklahoma St (3-1) – Cowboys hope they found a defense in their bye week.
21. BYU (4-1) – Cougars might not get tested until later this month.
22. Wisconsin (5-0)- Badgers know how to win close games.
23. Nebraska (3-1) – Huskers rested for key Big 12 battle with Missou this Thursday.
24. Georgia Tech (4-1) –Tech face big tests vs Florida an St and Virginia Tech over next two weeks.
25. Missouri (4-0) – Tigers face a strong Oct schedule that will determine their season.

Frank Coyle is a longtime Member of the FWAA and voter in College team and player awards - Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Thorpe, etc. He is a voter for the College Team Polls throughout the season that will present Grantland Rice award to the national champion in January 2010. He is also a voter for Players of the Week and for the FWAA All-American teams at the conclusion of each season.

Virginia Tech - Team of Week

Photo – Safety Taylor Mays – Southern Cal

Gators Bye Week Helps Tim Tebow Recover

1. Florida (4-0) – Gators blitzed the Wildcats but Tebow hurt entering bye week.
2. Texas (4-0) – Longhorns always get off to great start.
3. Alabama (4-0) – Tide continues to crush opponents.
4. LSU (4-0) – Tigers held on to win with a tough goal line stand vs Miss St
5. Boise St (4-0) - Broncos might not get tested during the regular season.
6. Oklahoma (2-1 – Sooners well rested with Miami coming up.
7. USC (3-1) – Talented Trojans beat the other Washington state team on Saturday.
8. Ohio St (3-1) – Buckeyes bombed a lackluster Illinois club last Saturday.
9. Virginia Tech (3-1) – Tech moves into top ten with an impressive win over Miami.
10. Texas Christian (3-0) – Horned Frogs taking care of business in the early going.
11. Oregon (3-1) – Ducks crushed Cal in a critical Pac 10 matchup.
12. Cincinnati (4-0) - Cats will get the BCS nervous this season.
13. Iowa (4-0) – Hawkeyes surprised an overrated Penn St club.
14. Kansas (4-0) - Jayhawks get a bye week before making run at Big 12 title.
15. California (3-1) – Bears have to regroup quickly with Southern Cal coming in this week.
16. Mississippi (2-1) – Rebels came up flat on national stage vs South Carolina.
17. South Florida (4-0) – Won for the first time vs Top Three In Florida.
18. Penn St (3-1) – Nittany Lions looked like an average club vs Iowa.
19. Auburn (4-0) – Tigers hit the road for two SEC games.
20. Houston (3-0) - Cougars won a thriller over Texas Tech.
21. Oklahoma St (3-1) – Cowboys light up the scoreboard every week.
22. Miami (2-1) – Canes hope to rebound vs Oklahoma this week.
23. Georgia (3-1) – Bulldogs get LSU at home this week in pivotal SEC clash.
24. Michigan (4-0) – Wolverines face big road tests vs Michigan St and Iowa.
25. BYU (3-1) – Cougars headed for late season showdowns with TCU and Utah.

Frank Coyle is a longtime Member of the FWAA and voter in College team and player awards - Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Thorpe, etc. He is a voter for the Super 16 College Team Polls throughout the season that will present Grantland Rice award to the national champion in January 2010. He is also a voter for Players of the Week and for the FWAA All-American teams at the conclusion of each season.

Florida Holds #1 Ranking in Draft Insiders’ Poll

Photo – Ben Tate - Auburn

Top 25 Rankings
1. Florida (3-0) – Gators won their 13th game in a row vs Tennessee this week.
2. Texas (3-0) – Longhorns got their revenge vs Texas Tech last Saturday.
3. Mississippi (2-0) – Rebels might not be tested until the Bama game.
4. Penn St (3-0) – Nittany Lions taking care of soft opponents.
5. Alabama (3-0) – Tide is crushing easy foes.
6. LSU (3-0) – Tigers are prepping for bigger fish in October.
7. California (3-0) – Bears get a huge test at Oregon this week.
8. Boise St (3-0) - Broncos offense is exploding in the early action.
9. Oklahoma (2-1) – Sooners get bye week before big games with Miami and Texas in October.
10. Southern Cal (2-1)– Young Trojans were surprised by Huskies on Saturday.
11. Ohio St (2-1) – Buckeyes drilled Toledo. Face Illinois at home this week.
12. Miami (2-0) – Canes face Va. Tech and Oklahoma next on schedule.
13. North Carolina (3-0) – Tar Heels won big vs East Carolina.
14. Virginia Tech (2-1) – Tech hoping to move into top ten with win over Miami this week.
15. Cincinnati (3-0) - Cats won a big matchup with Oregon St.
16. Kansas (3-0) - Jayhawks are showing maturity at key positions.
17. Pittsburgh (3-0) – Panthers go on the road the next two weeks.
18. Auburn (3-0) – Tigers won a big game vs W Va last Saturday.
19. Florida St. (2-1) – Seminoles won impressively over BYU last week.
20. Oregon (2-1) – Ducks impressed in win over Utah.
21. BYU (2-1) – Cougars need to recover from thrashing by Florida St.
22. Texas Christian (2-0) – Horned Frogs face a good Clemson club on the road Saturday.
23. Utah (2-1) – Utes lost a tough matchup vs Oregon.
24. Oklahoma St (2-1) – Cowboys better find a defense to stay in Top 25.
25. Michigan (3-0) – Wolverines are hungry to get back in national rankings.

Frank Coyle is a longtime Member of the FWAA and voter in College team and player awards - Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Thorpe, etc. He is a voter for the Super 16 College Team Polls throughout the season that will present Grantland Rice award to the national champion in January 2010. He is also a voter for Players of the Week and for the FWAA All-American teams at the conclusion of each season.