{"id":10140,"date":"2010-11-05T00:03:00","date_gmt":"2010-11-05T05:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.madduxsports.com\/blog\/?p=10140"},"modified":"2010-11-05T00:03:00","modified_gmt":"2010-11-05T05:03:00","slug":"week-10-college-football-power-rankings-top-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.madduxsports.com\/blog\/week-10-college-football-power-rankings-top-25-10140\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 10 College Football Power Rankings Top 25"},"content":{"rendered":"

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RB LeMichael James and the Oregon Ducks check in at #1 in our college football rankings<\/figcaption><\/figure>1. Oregon Ducks, 8-0 (1) \u2013 The Ducks put away USC and remain atop the rankings. The defense shut out the Trojans in the fourth quarter, and a late interception sealed the deal. The offense keeps clicking along. They\u2019ll try to avoid a letdown against the Huskies this week. Last week: Defeated USC, 53-32. This week: vs. Washington, (5-3).<\/p>\n

2. Auburn Tigers, 9-0 (2) \u2013 Auburn answered another challenge. They won at Mississippi in convincing fashion. The offense looks as unstoppable as Oregon\u2019s. They get an FCS school at home this week. It seems like the only team that can take down the Tigers is Alabama. They\u2019ll play in the Iron Bowl over the Thanksgiving weekend. Last week: Defeated Ole Miss, 51-31. This week: vs. Tennessee-Chattanooga, (5-3).<\/p>\n

3. Boise State Broncos, 7-0 (3) \u2013 The Broncos won by 29 points and still didn\u2019t look as dominating as they needed to. Louisiana Tech\u2019s offense had some long, sustained drives against Boise\u2019s defense. The Broncos get a potentially dangerous Hawaii team this week. The Warriors have been dominating opponents, although historically, they\u2019ve had trouble playing off the island. Last week: Defeated Louisiana Tech, 49-20. This week: vs. Hawaii, (7-2).<\/p>\n

4. TCU Horned Frogs, 9-0 (4) \u2013 TCU is in the midst of an impressive run. The defense has given up 16 total points in their last 5 games. That\u2019s an average of 5.2 points per game. They have a stiff test this week when they head to Utah to take on a talented Utes team. The winner will likely be the champion of the Mountain West Conference. Last week: Defeated UNLV, 48-6. This week: at Utah, (8-0).<\/p>\n

5. Alabama Crimson Tide, 7-1 (6) \u2013 Alabama had their bye this past week. Tide fans have to be happy with Missouri and Michigan State losing. If the Tide can beat Auburn down the road, there\u2019s a good chance they\u2019ll jump an undefeated Boise State or TCU. They have a difficult game this week, though, as they travel to Baton Rogue to take on the other Tigers. Last week: Bye. This week: at LSU, (7-1).<\/p>\n

6. Wisconsin Badgers, 7-1 (7) \u2013 With wins over Ohio State and Iowa, Wisconsin is putting together one of the best seasons in its school\u2019s history. They went into the bye on a roll, and for Badger fans, hopefully they didn\u2019t cool off. This week they travel to West Lafayette to take on a reeling Boilermaker team. Last week: Bye. This week: at Purdue, (4-4).<\/p>\n

7. Ohio State Buckeyes, 8-1 (8) \u2013 The Buckeyes beat up on another pitiful Big 10 team. Thanks to Iowa\u2019s win over Michigan State, Ohio State still has a chance to share the Big 10 crown. They get their bye this week. Last week: Defeated Minnesota, 52-10. This week: Bye.<\/p>\n

8. Utah Utes, 8-0 (9) \u2013 The Utes had a tough time putting away Air Force, but a late defensive stop won the game. They have a chance to make a national statement this week when they host TCU. The winner will likely take the Mountain West and might have a shot at playing for the national championship. They\u2019ll need to play a nearly perfect game to slow down the Horned Frogs. Last week: Defeated Air Force, 28-23. This week: at TCU, (9-0).<\/p>\n

9. Nebraska Cornhuskers, 7-1 (14) \u2013 Since losing to Texas, Nebraska has taken down 2 formerly undefeated teams. This past week they used a fast start to do away with Missouri. The Huskers have a powerful running game when they go to it. Taylor Martinez gets a lot of press, but that offensive line is tough and talented. Nebraska aims for revenge this week as they lost to Iowa State in Lincoln last season, 9-7. Last week: Defeated Missouri, 31-17. This week: at Iowa State, (5-4).<\/p>\n

10. LSU Tigers, 8-1 (11) \u2013 Like Alabama, LSU is coming off its bye. They get the Crimson Tide at home. They might not be able to play their way into the SEC championship, but with a win over \u2018Bama, the Tigers can still secure a BCS at large bid. Easier said than done. Last week: Bye. This week: vs. Alabama, (7-1).<\/p>\n

For expert point spread advice check out this weeks college football picks. Winning predictions from winning handicappers.<\/p>\n

11. Stanford Cardinal, 7-1 (13) \u2013 The Cardinal keeps rolling along. Some people thought Washington might be good enough to get the upset, but they got smoked by Stanford. Unfortunately for the Cardinal, they need Oregon to drop 2 games to win the Pac 10. But if they run the rest of their schedule, they should find their way into a BCS bowl, and maybe even the Rose Bowl. Last week: Defeated Washington, 41-0. This week: vs. Arizona, (7-1).<\/p>\n

12. Oklahoma Sooners, 7-1 (12) \u2013 After losing in Columbia, the Sooners took out their frustrations on a Buffalos team that will likely have a different coach next year. The Big 12 South is still well within the Sooners\u2019 grasp, which means they can earn an automatic birth in a BCS bowl. But they have to go to College Station this week, which is usually a tough place to play. Last week: Defeated Colorado, 43-10. This week: at Texas A&M, (5-3).<\/p>\n

13. Arizona Wildcats, 7-1 (16) \u2013 It wasn\u2019t pretty, but the Wildcats managed to top the Bruins in Los Angeles. They have an intriguing game this week when they take on Stanford in northern California. The Cats defense is pretty good, but they\u2019ll have to play some great football to slow down the Cardinal offense. Last week: Defeated UCLA, 29-21. This week: at Stanford, (7-1).<\/p>\n

14. Iowa Hawkeyes, 6-2 (17) \u2013 Finally, Iowa played a complete game. It helped that Michigan State laid an egg, but the Hawkeyes \u2013 at times \u2013 can look like one of the best teams in the country. If Wisconsin stumbles, the Hawks still have a shot at playing in the Rose Bowl. They need to win out, though. They travel to Bloomington this week. Last week: Defeated Michigan State, 37-6. This week: at Indiana, (4-4).<\/p>\n

15. Michigan State, 8-1 (5) \u2013 The Spartans\u2019 magical season was brought back to Earth in Iowa City. The Spartans looked awful all game. Iowa was the better team, but Michigan State has to be disappointed with their performance. They\u2019re still tied for first in the Big Ten, and this week they get the conference doormat, Minnesota. Last week: Lost at Iowa, 6-37. This week: vs. Minnesota, (1-8).<\/p>\n

16. Oklahoma State, 7-1 (18) \u2013 Even without the services of Justin Blackmon, the Cowboys still managed to get a road win in Manhattan. The Cowboy defense played especially well after getting thrashed by Nebraska at home. They head back to Stillwater to take on a Baylor team that has been playing good football. Last week: Defeated Kansas State, 24-14. This week: vs. Baylor (7-2).<\/p>\n

17. Missouri, 7-1 (10) \u2013 Mizzou found itself in a 24-0 hole in the first quarter, and then won the last three quarters, 17-7. The Tiger rush defense had no answer for Roy Helu, Jr. The offense couldn\u2019t find rhythm against the Huskers\u2019 secondary. They\u2019ll look to rebound in Lubbock this week. Last week: Lost at Nebraska, 17-31. This week: at Texas Tech, (4-4).<\/p>\n

18. Arkansas Razorbacks, 6-2 (19) \u2013 Arkansas had no trouble disposing of Vanderbilt. If they were in the SEC East, they\u2019d probably be headed for the SEC championship game. But so it goes. They have a tough road game at South Carolina, the team most likely to come out of the SEC East. Last week: Defeated Vanderbilt, 49-14. This week: at South Carolina, (6-2).<\/p>\n

19. Virginia Tech, 6-2 (21) \u2013 That game against James Madison seems like a long time ago. The Hokies have been the ACC\u2019s most consistent team in conference play. Coming off the bye, they get Georgia Tech at home this week. As many people know, it\u2019s nice to have an extra week to prepare for the triple option. Last week: Bye. This week: vs. Georgia Tech, (5-3).<\/p>\n

20. South Carolina Gamecocks, 6-2 (20) \u2013 The Gamecocks struggled against Tennessee, but still managed to win by 2 touchdowns. Stephen Garcia is starting to regress, which is reason for concern. But Marcus Lattimore is the real deal. They\u2019ll need to play better this week when they host the Razorbacks. Last week: Defeated Tennessee, 38-24. This week: vs. Arkansas, (6-2).<\/p>\n

21. Mississippi State, 7-2 (22) \u2013 With all the talk surrounding Auburn, Alabama, LSU, and Arkansas, people forget that the Bulldogs are a surprising 7-2. Mississippi State won again as they held off Kentucky. Just imagine if they could\u2019ve figured out a way to beat Auburn earlier in the season. They get their bye this week. Last week: Defeated Kentucky, 24-17. This week: Bye.<\/p>\n

22. Florida State Seminoles, 6-2 (15) \u2013 A late turnover by Christian Ponder prevented the Seminoles from moving to 7-1. The defensive line, which has played so well, had a difficult time with the Wolf Pack\u2019s big uglies. They get the other North Carolina team this week. Last week: Lost at North Carolina State, 28-24. This week: vs. North Carolina, (5-3).<\/p>\n

23. Baylor, 7-2 (24) \u2013 The Bears won a huge in-state game against a struggling Texas team. Robert Griffin III might be the Big 12\u2019s top player this year. The defense isn\u2019t great, but usually plays well enough to allow the offense to win the game. They travel to Stillwater for a game between 2 of the Big 12\u2019s most surprising teams. Last week: Defeated Texas, 30-22. This week: at Oklahoma State, (7-1).<\/p>\n

24. North Carolina State, 6-2 (NR) \u2013 With a big home win over Florida State, the Wolf Pack are back into our top 25. NC State is poised to take the ACC Atlantic title. Tom O\u2019Brien is starting to work his magic. They head to Death Valley to battle an underachieving, though still dangerous Tiger team. Last week: Defeated Florida State, 28-24. This week: at Clemson, (4-4).<\/p>\n

25. Nevada, 7-1 (NR) \u2013 Like the other Wolf Pack, Nevada squeezes back into the top 25. They haven\u2019t played that well lately, but managed to outscore Utah State in a WAC shootout. They go to Moscow, Idaho to take on the Vandals. Idaho\u2019s defense isn\u2019t good, but Nevada\u2019s isn\u2019t either. The Wolf Pack might be in for another barnburner. Last week: Defeated Utah State, 56-42. This week: at Idaho, (4-4).<\/p>\n

You can view how these college football ranking teams are favored or underdogs on our college football point spread page. Offering live odds from multiple sources to know you are getting the best numbers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

1. Oregon Ducks, 8-0 (1) \u2013 The Ducks put away USC and remain atop the rankings. The defense shut out the Trojans in the fourth quarter, and a late interception sealed the deal. The offense keeps clicking along. They\u2019ll try to avoid a letdown against the Huskies this week. Last week: Defeated USC, 53-32. This […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":203,"featured_media":5044,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[200,1444],"tags":[462,3618,1231,9531,29,2787,528,402,3679],"class_list":["post-10140","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-college-football","category-headlines","tag-alabama-crimson-tide","tag-auburn","tag-boise-state","tag-college-football","tag-ncaa-football","tag-oregon","tag-tcu","tag-top-25","tag-week-10"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.madduxsports.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10140","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.madduxsports.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.madduxsports.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.madduxsports.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/203"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.madduxsports.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10140"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.madduxsports.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10140\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10176,"href":"https:\/\/www.madduxsports.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10140\/revisions\/10176"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.madduxsports.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5044"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.madduxsports.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10140"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.madduxsports.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10140"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.madduxsports.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10140"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}