Draft Insiders’ & Coaches Top 25 Teams

– Nov. 26th

Ohio St Wind Key Big Ten Conference Matchup
Minnesota & Baylor Rebound with Wins

Players of Week
Offense – RB J.K. Dobbins – Ohio St
Defense – DE Chase Young – Ohio St.

Team of the Week – Ohio St beats Penn St, 28-17
Upset of the Week – Arizona St beats Oregon, 31-28

Game of Week – Nov. 3oth
Ohio St (11-0) at Michigan (9-2)  Big Ten East title at stake in Classic rivalry

Top 25 Teams
Draft Insiders’ – Frank Coyle

Rank/ Team/ Record
1 LSU – 11-0
2 Ohio St – 11-0
3 Clemson – 11-0
4 Georgia – 10-1
5 Alabama – 10-1
6 Oklahoma – 10-1
7 Utah – 10-1
8 Oregon – 9-2
9 Penn State – 9-2
10 Minnesota – 10-1
11 Baylor – 10-1
12 Florida – 9-2
13 Notre Dame – 9-2
14 Wisconsin – 9-2
15 Michigan – 9-2
16 Auburn – 8-3
17 Cincinnati – 10-1
18 Memphis – 10-1
19 Iowa – 8-3
20 Boise State – 10-1
21 Oklahoma State – 8-3
22 Appalachian State – 10-1
23 SMU – 9-2
24 Virginia Tech – 8-3
25 Navy – 8-2

Coaches Top 25 Poll
Rank/  Team  / Record  /  Points
1          LSU (52)           11-0      1561
2          Ohio State (7)    11-0      1510
3          Clemson (4)      11-0      1464
4          Georgia             10-1      1351
5          Alabama           10-1      1325
6          Utah                 10-1      1252
7          Oklahoma         10-1      1223
8          Florida              9-2        1074
9          Minnesota         10-1      1014
10         Baylor               10-1      924
11         Michigan           9-2        893
12         Penn State        9-2        857
13         Oregon             9-2        816
14         Wisconsin         9-2        799
15         Notre Dame      9-2        737
16         Auburn              8-3        652
17         Cincinnati          10-1      535
18         Memphis           10-1      528
19         Boise State       10-1      493
20         Iowa                 8-3        434
21         Oklahoma St     8-3        256
22         Appalachian St  10-1      232
23         Virginia Tech     8-3        123
24         Navy                 8-2        110
25         USC                 8-4        75

Dropped from rankings: SMU 21, Texas A&M 24, San Diego State 25

Others receiving votes: Air Force 74, Iowa State 55, Virginia 32, Texas A&M 26, SMU 18, Louisiana 18, Wake Forest 5, San Diego State 4, Hawai’i 2, Indiana 2, Temple 1

Frank Coyle is a longtime member of the FWAA and a voter for the Heisman Trophy, Outland Trophy, Bronko Nagurski, Jim Thorpe, Fred Biletnikoff and Eddie Robinson awards annually for 25 years.

Draft Insiders’ and Coaches Top 25 Teams – Nov. 18th

    Georgia & Oklahoma Win Key Conference Matchups
Minnesota & Baylor Fall from the Unbeatens

Players of Week
     Offense – QB Shea Patterson – Michigan
     Defense – DE A.J. Epenesa – Iowa

Team of the Week – Georgia beats Auburn, 21-14
Upset of the Week – Iowa beats Minnesota, 23-19

          Game of Week – Nov. 23rd
Penn St (9-1) at Ohio St (10-0) – Major Big Ten East matchup for Conference Leadership

Top 25 Teams
Draft Insiders’ – Frank Coyle

Rank/ Team/ Record
1 LSU – 10-0
2 Ohio St – 10-0
3 Clemson – 11-0
4 Georgia – 9-1
5 Alabama – 9-1
6 Oklahoma – 8-1
7 Oregon – 9-1
8 Utah – 9-1
9 Penn State – 9-1
10 Minnesota – 9-1
11 Baylor – 9-1
12 Florida – 9-2
13 Notre Dame – 8-2
14 Wisconsin – 8-2
15 Michigan – 8-2
16 Auburn – 7-3
17 Cincinnati – 9-1
18 Memphis – 9-1
19 SMU – 9-1
20 Iowa – 7-3
21 Boise State – 9-1
22 Oklahoma State – 7-3
23 Appalachian State – 9-1
24 Texas A&M – 7-3
25 San Diego St – 8-2

Coaches Top 25 Poll

Rank/  Team  / Record  /  Points
1          LSU (55)           10-0      1615
2          Ohio State (6)    10-0      1550
3          Clemson (4)      11-0      1513
4          Georgia             9-1        1383
5          Alabama           9-1        1366
6          Oregon             9-1        1301
7          Oklahoma         9-1        1219
8          Utah                 9-1        1177
9          Penn State        9-1        1081
10         Florida              9-2        1031
11         Minnesota         9-1        899
12         Michigan           8-2        851
13         Baylor               9-1        841
14         Wisconsin         8-2        786
15         Notre Dame      8-2        760
16         Auburn              7-3        614
17         Cincinnati          9-1        566
18         Memphis           9-1        539
19         Boise State       9-1        469
20         Iowa                 7-3        434
21         SMU                 9-1        341
22         Appalachian State         9-1        224
23         Oklahoma State             7-3        212
24         Texas A&M       7-3        101
25         San Diego State 8-2      47

Dropped from rankings: Navy 21, Texas 23, Indiana 25

Others receiving votes: Virginia Tech 46, Air Force 43, Indiana 39, Navy 25, Virginia 20, Louisiana Tech 10, Louisiana 8, Pittsburgh 7, USC 3, Wake Forest 2, Temple 1, Kansas State 1

Frank Coyle is a longtime member of the FWAA and a voter for the Heisman Trophy, Outland Trophy, Bronko Nagurski, Jim Thorpe, Fred Biletnikoff and Eddie Robinson awards annually for 25 years.

NFL Power Poll – Week 10
Frank Coyle/ Head Scout

NFL Power Poll –
Vikings Beat Cowboys & Seahawks Edge 49ers in OT

Team of the Week  
     Vikings Rip Cowboys, 28-24

Upset of the Week
Falcons Shock Saints, 26-9
 
Players of the Week
  Offense – QB Lamar Jackson – Ravens     
  Defense – DE/LB Jadeveon Clowney – Seahawks
 
Rookies of Week
    Offense – QB Daniel Jones – Giants
    Defense – DE Clelin Ferrell – Raiders

Game of Week #11 – Texans (6-3) at Ravens (7-2)  
Divisional Leaders Could Preview Conference Title

Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll – Week 11
NFL Ranking /Record /Team

#1 – 8-1 Patriots
Pats rested for trip to Philly.

#2 – 7-2 Saints
Saints’ were ambushed by the Falcons.

#3 – 8-1 49ers
The 49ers lost their first game in tough defeat in OT to the Seahawks.

#4 – 7-2 Ravens
Ravens are hot behind emerging young QB Lamar Jackson.

#5 – 8-2 Seahawks
Seahawks hung tough in San Fran to win a huge divisional game.

#6 – 7-3 Vikings
Vikings’ QB Kirk Cousins has had a strong run here and put them in position for NFC North leadership.

#7 – 8-2 Packers
The Packers keep winning the games they should and riding an MVP type performance by Aaron Rodgers.

#8 – 6-4 Chiefs
Chiefs’ defense continues to come up short in big spots that leaves big questions related to postseason.

#9 – 6-3 Texans
Texans’ have quietly established themselves among AFC leaders. Face tough match up in Baltimore between divisional leaders.

#10 – 6-3 Bills
Bills’ lost a tough one to the Browns. Face sneaky Dolphins this week.

#11 – 5-4 Cowboys
The Cowboys loss to the Vikings exposed their poor run defense once again.

#12 – 5-4 Rams
Rams’ host the Bears in a vital game for their playoff hopes.

#13 – 5-4 Eagles
Eagles are home to the Patriots in a matchup that could define their season.

#14 – 5-4 Steelers
Steelers’ travel to Cleveland for Thursday night clash with the loser facing an almost impossible run for any postseason chances.

#15 – 5-4 Raiders
The rested Raiders host the winless Bengals this week.

#16 – 5-4 Panthers
Panthers need a win vs the Falcons to stay in the playoff hunt.

#17 – 5-5 Titans
The Titans edged the Chiefs to stay alive in South division. They get their bye this week before a heavy South diet for the stretch.

#18 – 3-5-1 Lions
Lions let the Bears off the hook and face key matchup with the Cowboys that may determine any playoff longshot hopes.

#19 – 3-6 Browns
Browns face the Steelers Thursday night in the first of five remaining North matchups they face to get back into AFC playoff hunt.

#20 – 5-4 Colts
With QB Jacoby Brissett returning, the Colts face three key South games that may determine any postseason hope.

#21 – 4-5 Jaguars
Jaguars’ rested with QB Nick Foles returning with two road South games vs Colts and Titans probably deciding their stretch direction.

#22 – 4-6 Chargers
Chargers continue to fail in big spots. They face Chiefs in Mexico and need a strong effort to get back into the West title run.

#23 – 4-5 Bears
The Bears defense stop the Lions for win, but QB Mitchell Trubisky must improve starting with key game vs the Rams for any second half turnaround.

#24 – 2-7 Falcons shocked the Saints, but will have to run the table with four South opponents up next to even have a mathematical chance for postseason.

#25 – 3-6-1 Cardinals
Cardinals’ offense is getting some pieces in line, though their defense needs a major boost to get up to other West teams.

#26 – 3-6 Broncos
Broncos coming off their bye week. Travel to Minnesota to face the hot Vikings in a major must win situation for any hopes for getting into West race.

#27 – 3-6 Bucs
Bucs coming off an offensive explosion last week. Host the Saints that may end any postseason dreams.

#28 – 2-7 Jets
Jets’ beat the Giants to end their losing streak. Get a soft schedule over next month that may help them to respectable levels.

#29 – 2-8 Giants
The Giants continue to find ways to lose close games. They get their bye week to regroup and get their young players vital reps.

#30 – 2-7 Dolphins
Dolphins have won two in a row. Look to steal a few more before the season is over.

#31 – 1-8 Redskins
The Redskins turn the page and start rookie top pick QB Dewayne Haskins for the second half. It begins a major rebuilding job on offense.

#32 – 0-9 Bengals
Bengals’ got buried by the Ravens last week. Travel to Oakland this week to face the hot Raiders.

 Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with NFL and college coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards – Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi, Thorpe, Biletnikoff etc for the past 25 years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He is a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for CBS, ESPN, Fox Sports and Sporting News on a year-round basis related to NFL and College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites

Draft Insiders’ and Coaches Top 25 Teams – Nov. 12th
      LSU Whips Alabama in Battle for #1 Ranking

Clemson, Minnesota, Baylor & Ohio St Remain Unbeaten

Players of Week
Offense – QB Joe Burrow – LSU
Defense – DB Shawn Davis – Florida

   Team of the Week – LSU beats Alabama, 46-41
   Upset of the Week – Minnesota beats Penn St – 31-26

 Game of Week Nov. 16th
  Oklahoma (8-1) vs Baylor (9-1) – Major Big 12 Clash for Conference Leadership

Top 25 Teams
Draft Insiders’ – Frank Coyle

Rank/ Team/ Record
1 LSU – 9-0
2 Ohio St – 9-0
3 Clemson – 10-0
4 Georgia – 8-1
5 Alabama – 8-1
6 Oklahoma – 8-1
7 Oregon – 8-1
8 Utah – 8-1
9 Minnesota – 9-0
10 Baylor – 9-0
11 Florida – 8-2
12 Penn State – 8-1
13 Notre Dame – 7-2
14 Auburn – 7-2
15 Wisconsin – 7-2
16 Michigan – 7-2
17 Cincinnati – 8-1
18 Memphis – 8-1
19 Texas – 6-3
20 SMU – 9-1
21 Iowa – 6-3
22 Boise State – 8-1
23 Oklahoma State – 6-3
24 Kansas State – 6-3
25 Appalachian State – 8-1

Coaches Top 25 Poll
Rank/    Team    / Record            PTS

1             LSU (55)               9-0          1591
2              Ohio State (5)    9-0          1523
3              Clemson (4)        10-0       1491
4              Alabama              8-1          1356
5              Georgia                 8-1          1327
6              Oregon                 8-1          1269
7              Minnesota          9-0          1154
8              Oklahoma           8-1          1128
9              Utah                      8-1          1096
10           Baylor                   9-0          1028
11           Penn State          8-1          942
12           Florida                  8-2          937
13           Auburn                 7-2          863
14           Michigan              7-2          731
15           Wisconsin            7-2          670
16           Notre Dame       7-2          659
17           Cincinnati            8-1          590
18           Memphis             8-1          517
19           Boise State         8-1          452
20           SMU                      9-1          326
21           Navy                      7-1          249
22           Iowa                      6-3          187
23           Texas                    6-3          163
24           Appalachian St 8-1          133
25           Indiana                 7-2          123

Dropped from rankings: Wake Forest 20, Kansas State 22, San Diego State 24

Others receiving votes: Oklahoma St 49, Wake Forest 45, Louisiana Tech 43, Kansas St 38, San Diego St 32, Texas A&M 31, Air Force 25, Virginia Tech 17, Virginia 12, Louisiana 1, UCF 1, Wyoming 1

 Frank Coyle is a longtime member of the FWAA and a voter for the Heisman Trophy, Outland Trophy, Bronko Nagurski, Jim Thorpe, Fred Biletnikoff and Eddie Robinson awards annually for 25 years.