Couple movers. Mostly minor differences w other polls. Uw at 12. Usc highest yet at 5. Trojans are over ranked by about 5-7 spots but the longer you win the more 1 loss teams pile up behind you so the higher you’ll be when you finally lose.
the longer you’re in the top 10 or whatever the longer you dan sell your story to donors. Recruits parents. Showing up in the top 10 and immediately losing is a flash in the pan. Being there for half a season imbeds in peoples memories. Even if your program is not quite there yet.
Your asessment is correct about the value of rankings and the peril of that 1st loss. SC has not been undefeated in September since 2010.
Too 10 yes top 5 probably not. We can beat anyone in the to 20 with the exception of Georgia and Bama but we can probably lose to any top 20 team too. After the top 3 it’s a crap shoot but we are 4-0 with a road win vs a good OSU team. Many of the top 20 teams have played cupcake schedules with several games vs directional schools or division 2 teams. Except UCLA . Their first four games maybe the toughest anyone has ever played to start the season. I am in awe of the Bruins
none of the polls can be right if they don't include the French Whores of utla. sc
I just wonder what the spread would be if SC played Clemson?
My guess is Clemson would be favored by 10, maybe more if it was at Clemson.
I think SC could give Tennessee a game. Not sure Michigan is that good either. sc