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#1 Alabama Meets #2 Florida for SEC Title

1. Alabama - 12-0
Crimson Tide shutout arch rival Auburn with Florida pending for the SEC title game.
2. Florida - 11-1
Gators bombed FSU and should claim top spot with big win in SEC title game vs Alabama.
3. Texas - 11-1
They took care of business vs with win over A&M on Thanksgiving but will watch Big 12 title game.
4. Oklahoma - 11-1
They bombed arch rival Oklahoma St. and get in Big 12 title game vs Missouri
5. Southern Cal - 10-1
They finish season vs UCLA but need lots of help to move into title game.
6. Utah - 12-0
They have moved up after a perfect record and are hoping to play for the BCS title.
7. Penn St. - 11-1
Won the Big Ten title with a strong effort and wait for a BCS game.
8. Texas Tech - 11-1
Red Raiders just got by Baylor and wait for postseason matchup.
9. Ohio St - 10-2
Buckeyes wait for postseason matchup after another fine preformance.
10. Boise St - 12-0
They bombed a stunned Fresno St. to complete an unbeaten season.
11. Ball St. - 12-0
Finished undefeated in MAC and face Buffalo in conference title game this week.
12. TCU - 10-2
Fine season with their two losses vs top ten clubs, Oklahoma and Utah.
13. Cincinnati - 10-2
Bearcats look to finish season with another big game at Hawaii.
14. Oklahoma St. - 9-3
They lost a wild shootout vs Oklahoma but completed a fine overall season
15. Oregon - 9-3
The Ducks closed with three wins that includes bombing arch rival Oregon St.
16. Georgia Tech - 9-3
Tech took it to Georgia in their finale that should earn them a few major bowl bids.

Sooners Make Move for Title Game

1. Alabama - 11-0
Crimson Tide looks to complete unbeaten regular season vs rival Auburn before SEC title game.
2. Florida - 10-1
Gators look to finish season with big win over FSU in finale.
3. Texas - 10-1
They look to finish with vital win over A&M on Thanksgiving.
4. Oklahoma - 10-1
They blitz the overrated Texas Tech club that has them back in national title chase.
5. Southern Cal - 9-1
Close season with two weak rialvs in Notre Dame and UCLA.
6. Utah - 12-0
They drilled a good BYU club in finale that has them hoping to play for the BCS title.
7. Penn St. - 11-1
Won the Big Ten title with a strong effort vs a good Michigan St. club.
8. Texas Tech - 10-1
Red Raiders splt the bit in their critical test vs Oklahoma.
9. Ohio St - 10-2
Buckeyes gave arch rival Michigan their annual beating.
10. Georgia - 9-2
Face Ga. Tech in their finale before waiting for major bowl bids.
11. Boise St - 11-0
They continue to win roll through the weak WAC.
12. Oklahoma St. - 9-2
They get a chance to make a huge statement with Sooners on the agenda for home finale.
13. Missouri - 9-2
Big 12 North winner has yet to beat a top flight club.
14. Ball St. - 11-0
Face Western Michigan in finale in guest for a perfect MAC season.
15. TCU - 10-2
Fine season with two losses vs top ten clubs, Oklahoma and Utah.
16. Cincinnati - 9-2
Bearcats won big game vs Pitt but they won't take Syracuse lightly like Notre Dame.

Crimson Tide Holds #1 Spot

1. Alabama - 11-0
Crimson Tide faces rival Auburn in finale before SEC title game.

2. Texas Tech - 10-0
Critical test vs Oklahoma this week.

3. Florida - 9-1
Best team in the nation will have to wait to postseason to prove it.

4. Southern Cal - 9-1
Get a week off to get ready for Irish at home.

5. Texas - 10-1
They hope to redeem their only loss in postseason but need help to play for national title.

6. Oklahoma - 9-1
Huge showdown with Texas Tech this week can change the title chase immensely.

7. Utah - 11-0
Face tough BYU club in finale with hopes to play for the BCS title.

8. Boise St - 10-0
Rollling through the WAC.

9. Penn St. - 10-1
Face a tough Michigan St. club this week in hopes of earning Big Ten title.

10. Ohio St - 9-2
Looking to complete fine season with win over rival Michigan this week.

11. Georgia - 9-2
A week off to get ready for Ga. Tech in their finale.

12. Missouri - 9-2
Big 12 North winner faces a difficult test vs South winner.

13. BYU - 10-1
Looking to beat Utah in finale to join the Top 10 clubs.

14. Oklahoma St. - 9-2
Another win last week leaves them two weeks to get ready for their arch rival Sooners in home finale.

15. Ball St. - 10-0
Working on perfect season in the MAC with hope to land a major bowl game.

16. Michigan St. - 9-2
Penn St. finale will determine their postseason fate.

Alabama Holds #1 Spot With Win over LSU

Photo - Safety Taylor Mays - Southern Cal -

1. Alabama - 10-0
HC Nick Saban wins vs his old club LSU to hold the top spot.

2. Texas Tech - 10-0
Lighting up the scoreboard every week.

3. Florida - 8-1
We said the nations' best club in Sept and we're sticking to it.

4. Southern Cal - 8-1
Watching other clubs knock each other off.

5. Texas - 9-1
They let the Texas Tech game get away from them.

6. Oklahoma - 9-1
Looking for a huge showdown with Texas Tech on Nov. 22.

7. Utah - 10-0
Hope to crash the BCS party

8. Boise St - 9-0
Ditto

9. Penn St. - 9-1
Like we said in Sept. An overrated club with a soft schedule.

10. Ohio St - 8-2
Young club is not at an elite level this season.

11. Georgia - 8-2
In their two biggest games, they lost and gave up 90 points.

12. Missouri - 8-2
In their most critical Big 12 matchups, they came up empty.

13. BYU - 9-1
Gunning for a showdown with Utah in late November.

14. Oklahoma St. - 8-2
Fine season, but they need to beat arch rival Oklahoma in finale for top bowl invite.

15. Ball St. - 9-0
Looking to stay unblemished in the MAC and land top bowl invite.

16. Michigan St. - 9-2
Must beat Penn St. in finale to claim a New Year's day bowl in postseason.

Alabama Claims #1 Ranking

1. Alabama - 9-0
2. Penn St. - 9-0
3. Texas Tech - 9-0
4. Southern Cal - 7-1
5. Oklahoma - 8-1
6. Florida - 7-1
7. Texas - 8-1
8. Oklahoma St. - 8-1
9. Utah - 9-0
10. Boise St. - 8-0
11. Texas Christian - 9-1
12. Georgia - 7-2
13. Missouri - 7-2
14. Ohio St. - 7-2
15. BYU - 8-1
16. Georgia Tech - 7-2

#1 Texas Faces #7 Texas Tech - Battle of Unbeatens

1. Texas - 8-0
2. Alabama - 8-0
3. Penn St. - 9-0
4. Southern Cal - 6-1
5. Oklahoma - 7-1
6. Florida - 6-1
7. Texas Tech - 8-0
8. Georgia - 7-1
9. Oklahoma St. - 7-1
10. Utah - 8-0
11. Boise St. - 7-0
12. Texas Christian - 8-1
13. Missouri - 6-2
14. Ohio St. - 7-2
15. BYU - 7-1
16. Florida St. - 6-1

Texas #1 Club With Missouri Up Next
1. Texas - 6-0
2. Alabama - 6-0
3. Penn St. - 7-0
4. Southern Cal - 4-1
5. Oklahoma - 5-1
6. Florida - 5-1
7. Texas Tech - 6-0
8. Georgia - 5-1
9. Missouri - 5-1
10. LSU - 4-1
11. BYU - 6-0
12. Utah - 7-0
13. Ohio St - 6-1
14. Oklahoma St. - 6-0
15. South Florida - 5-1
16. Boise St - 5-0

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 '09. He is also a voter for All-American teams at the conclusion of each season. >