2009 Week 11 power rankings
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Updated: November 16, 2009, 2:02 pm ET
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FOX SPORTS CFB POWER RANKINGS
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| 1 | Texas Longhorns | 10-0 | - | 1/4 | Why The Ranking Should Be Lower: The Big 12 stinks. Every league has its issues this season, but the Big 12 isn't doing anything to show off. The best Texas win this year was against . Why The Ranking Should Be Lower: The Big 12 stinks. Every league has its issues this season, but the Big 12 isn't doing anything to show off. The best Texas win this year was against . . . Oklahoma? That isn't the 2008 version. Oklahoma State? Zzzzzzzz. Texas Tech and Missouri aren't exactly world beaters. It's possible that Texas is a very good team that looks better than it is because of the mediocre competition. Team: Home | Stats | Schedule | Apps |
| 2 | Florida Gators | 10-0 | - | 1/3 | Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: The defense really is good. For all the problems and all the lackluster performances, the Gators are first in the nation in scoring D, second in yards allowed, second in pass defense and first in pass efficiency defense. Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: The defense really is good. For all the problems and all the lackluster performances, the Gators are first in the nation in scoring D, second in yards allowed, second in pass defense and first in pass efficiency defense. As Urban Meyer keeps saying, if you play in the SEC and you've won 20 in a row, you're doing something right.
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| 3 | Alabama Crimson Tide | 10-0 | - | 1/11 | Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: When the passing game is working, like it was against Mississippi State, this might be the nation's No. 1 team. It's not a consistent attack, but the offense is averaging 217 yards rushing and 201 through the air. Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: When the passing game is working, like it was against Mississippi State, this might be the nation's No. 1 team. It's not a consistent attack, but the offense is averaging 217 yards rushing and 201 through the air.
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| 4 | TCU Horned Frogs | 10-0 | 5 | 4/24 | Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: Last five games: TCU 233, Opponents 53. The Horned Frogs have a better resume than anyone in the top three, and outside of a rough outing against Air Force, winning 20-17, and a 14-10 win at Clemson, no one has come close. Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: Last five games: TCU 233, Opponents 53. The Horned Frogs have a better resume than anyone in the top three, and outside of a rough outing against Air Force, winning 20-17, and a 14-10 win at Clemson, no one has come close.
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| 5 | Oregon Ducks | 8-2 | - | 4/21 | Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: As it turned out, that 51-42 shootout loss to Stanford wasn't so bad. The Ducks have scored 40 points or more in six of their last seven games, with the one time under the mark coming in a 24-10 win over UCLA. Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: As it turned out, that 51-42 shootout loss to Stanford wasn't so bad. The Ducks have scored 40 points or more in six of their last seven games, with the one time under the mark coming in a 24-10 win over UCLA.
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| 6 | Ohio State Buckeyes | 9-2 | - | 6/19 | Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: It shouldn't be. The defense has played well, but it struggled to put away James Vandenberg and a mediocre Iowa attack. The Buckeyes got this high in the rankings thanks to its defense, but the offense is starting to come through with more of a ground attack. Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: It shouldn't be. The defense has played well, but it struggled to put away James Vandenberg and a mediocre Iowa attack. The Buckeyes got this high in the rankings thanks to its defense, but the offense is starting to come through with more of a ground attack.
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| 7 | Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | 10-1 | - | 6/25 | Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: It takes a little while to heat up, and then BOOM, 400 yards rushing. The Yellow Jackets did it. They're going to the ACC title game and are just one win away from the big stage. Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: It takes a little while to heat up, and then BOOM, 400 yards rushing. The Yellow Jackets did it. They're going to the ACC title game and are just one win away from the big stage. No one wants to deal with this offense at the moment, while the defense has improved.
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| 8 | Cincinnati Bearcats | 10-0 | - | 8/20 | Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: At 10-0, the Bearcats keep rolling along with the nation's third best offense. The win over West Virginia was stronger than the 24-21 final score might appear. Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: At 10-0, the Bearcats keep rolling along with the nation's third best offense. The win over West Virginia was stronger than the 24-21 final score might appear. This is as well coached a team as there is in the country, and it knows how to win. Remember, they went to the Orange Bowl last year.
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| 9 | Boise State Broncos | 10-0 | 1 | 9/24 | Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: That was a jacked-up Idaho team (don't laugh, it's going bowling) that the Broncos put away without a problem. The offense is steamrolling through everyone, leading the nation at 43.6 points per game, and on its home turf this is an unstoppable machine. Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: That was a jacked-up Idaho team (don't laugh, it's going bowling) that the Broncos put away without a problem. The offense is steamrolling through everyone, leading the nation at 43.6 points per game, and on its home turf this is an unstoppable machine.
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| 10 | Wisconsin Badgers | 8-2 | 3 | 10/25 | Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: Yeah, it was Michigan, but the Badgers are starting to hum at just the right time. While they might not have enough juice to get into the BCS over a two-loss Iowa or Penn State, they'll be assured of a prime New Year's Day game somewhere in Florida by beating Northwestern and Hawaii. Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: Yeah, it was Michigan, but the Badgers are starting to hum at just the right time. While they might not have enough juice to get into the BCS over a two-loss Iowa or Penn State, they'll be assured of a prime New Year's Day game somewhere in Florida by beating Northwestern and Hawaii.
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| 11 | Penn State Nittany Lions | 9-2 | 3 | 5/25 | Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: It's hard to sell it. The team should be playing better than it has been; on talent, it should be a top ten team and should be good enough to play with anyone. Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: It's hard to sell it. The team should be playing better than it has been; on talent, it should be a top ten team and should be good enough to play with anyone. Should be. If the Nittany Lions blow away Michigan State, they have a shot to play their way into a possible at-large BCS spot, but they'll likely get their shot to show what they can do in a big Florida bowl against LSU or Ole Miss.
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| 12 | LSU Tigers | 8-2 | 8 | 4/16 | Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: It'll be the common theme until they lose again: the two losses came against Florida and Alabama. The defense continues to be solid, while the special teams might be the best in the SEC. Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: It'll be the common theme until they lose again: the two losses came against Florida and Alabama. The defense continues to be solid, while the special teams might be the best in the SEC.
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| 13 | Oklahoma State Cowboys | 9-2 | 1 | 5/23 | Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: On a roll winning seven of their last eight, the Cowboys are putting themselves in a nice position to potentially be an at-large BCS team. The offense might not be humming, but the defense is doing a solid job and the O line is among the best in America. Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: On a roll winning seven of their last eight, the Cowboys are putting themselves in a nice position to potentially be an at-large BCS team. The offense might not be humming, but the defense is doing a solid job and the O line is among the best in America.
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| 14 | Pittsburgh Panthers | 9-1 | 2 | 14/23 | Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: There are few skill trios playing better than QB Bill Stull, RB Dion Lewis, and WR Jonathan Baldwin. Led by Greg Romeus, the pass rush is the best in the nation, as Jimmy Clausen found out, and on a six-game winning streak, it's a two-game run for the Big East title and the BCS. Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: There are few skill trios playing better than QB Bill Stull, RB Dion Lewis, and WR Jonathan Baldwin. Led by Greg Romeus, the pass rush is the best in the nation, as Jimmy Clausen found out, and on a six-game winning streak, it's a two-game run for the Big East title and the BCS. The Panthers are good enough to do it.
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| 15 | Oregon State Beavers | 7-3 | 6 | 15/21 | Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: The loss at USC a month ago wasn't all that bad, and the team has played extremely well since. Sean Canfield might be the best quarterback in the Pac 10 this season, while the rest of the offense is playing just well enough to get to Pasadena. Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: The loss at USC a month ago wasn't all that bad, and the team has played extremely well since. Sean Canfield might be the best quarterback in the Pac 10 this season, while the rest of the offense is playing just well enough to get to Pasadena.
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| 16 | Stanford Cardinal | 7-3 | - | 16/24 | Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: Stanford 55, USC 21. Stanford 55, USC 21. Stanford 55, USC 21. Stanford 55, USC 21. Stanford 55, USC 21. Stanford 55, USC 21. Stanford 55, USC 21. Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: Stanford 55, USC 21. Stanford 55, USC 21. Stanford 55, USC 21. Stanford 55, USC 21. Stanford 55, USC 21. Stanford 55, USC 21. Stanford 55, USC 21.
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| 17 | Clemson Tigers | 7-3 | 5 | 17/24 | Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: When Clemson is on and plays up to its speed, athleticism, and talent, few teams in the country match the skill. C.J. Spiller is playing like a Heisman candidate. Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: When Clemson is on and plays up to its speed, athleticism, and talent, few teams in the country match the skill. C.J. Spiller is playing like a Heisman candidate. The defense is coming through when needed, and the parts are working in the five-game winning streak on a possible run to the ACC title.
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| 18 | USC Trojans | 7-3 | 7 | 2/18 | Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: Take a deep breath. Relax. Yes, the Trojans have lost two of their last three games, and yes, the defense is a mess, but do you want to face this team in a bowl game? Now you've made them mad. Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: Take a deep breath. Relax. Yes, the Trojans have lost two of their last three games, and yes, the defense is a mess, but do you want to face this team in a bowl game? Now you've made them mad.
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| 19 | Iowa Hawkeyes | 9-2 | 1 | 5/19 | Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: You really want to punish the Hawkeyes for losing in overtime at Ohio State in the biggest game of the season? Fine, so the ranking should be higher; the Hawkeyes are going to end up in the BCS. Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: You really want to punish the Hawkeyes for losing in overtime at Ohio State in the biggest game of the season? Fine, so the ranking should be higher; the Hawkeyes are going to end up in the BCS.
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| 20 | North Carolina Tar Heels | 7-3 | 1 | 19/23 | Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: The Tar Heels just outathleticized (yes, that's a word . . . for the moment) Miami. The defense is great at forcing big mistakes. Why The Ranking Should Be Lower: Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: The Tar Heels just outathleticized (yes, that's a word . . . for the moment) Miami. The defense is great at forcing big mistakes.
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| 21 | Virginia Tech Hokies | 7-3 | 1 | 4/24 | Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: The defense has started to put the clamps down again. Yeah, East Carolina and Maryland aren't any big deal, but the Hokies did a great job of winning with ease thanks to a tremendous pass defense. Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: The defense has started to put the clamps down again. Yeah, East Carolina and Maryland aren't any big deal, but the Hokies did a great job of winning with ease thanks to a tremendous pass defense.
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| 22 | Georgia Bulldogs | 6-4 | - | 5/24 | Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: The Dawgs have won three of their last four, with the loss coming to Florida. The other losses were at Oklahoma State, LSU, and at Tennessee. That's not that bad. Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: The Dawgs have won three of their last four, with the loss coming to Florida. The other losses were at Oklahoma State, LSU, and at Tennessee. That's not that bad. The offense is starting to put up points, averaging around 34 a pop in the last three wins.
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| 23 | Arkansas Razorbacks | 6-4 | - | 13/23 | Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: The offense is peaking with 152 points in the last three games. Ryan Mallett and the passing game are all tuned up for the back stretch against Mississippi State and LSU.. Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: The offense is peaking with 152 points in the last three games. Ryan Mallett and the passing game are all tuned up for the back stretch against Mississippi State and LSU..
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| 24 | Auburn Tigers | 7-4 | - | 5/25 | Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: Call this a sneaking suspicion. This is a preemptive strike for what the ranking might be in a few weeks. Watch out for a tremendous performance against Alabama. Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: Call this a sneaking suspicion. This is a preemptive strike for what the ranking might be in a few weeks. Watch out for a tremendous performance against Alabama. With two weeks off to prepare for the rivalry game, the Tigers could throw a wrench into the plans, but ...
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| 25 | Nevada Wolf Pack | 7-3 | - | 25/25 | Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: Yeah, yeah, yeah, it might be the WAC, but YEEEEEEESH. Want numbers? Over the last seven games, Nevada has rushed for 559 yards, 345, 313, 484, 312, 517 and 461 and has now scored 40 rushing touchdowns on the year with 15 in the last two weeks. Why The Ranking Should Be Higher: Yeah, yeah, yeah, it might be the WAC, but YEEEEEEESH. Want numbers? Over the last seven games, Nevada has rushed for 559 yards, 345, 313, 484, 312, 517 and 461 and has now scored 40 rushing touchdowns on the year with 15 in the last two weeks. Read those again.
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