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Week 1 Power Rankings

By Charles  Davis

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Posted October 25, 2011 12:28 PM EDT

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RK Team RECORD CHANGE HIGH/LOW COMMENTS
1

1-0 - 1/18
Impressive win at home vs. Tulsa. The fun story was walk-on RB Dominique Whaley's four TD runs, but QB Landry Jones and WR Ryan Broyles connected 14 times — midseason form.
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2

1-0 - 1/2
Perhaps the most impressive showing of the weekend for a Top 25 team, the Tigers slowed Oregon's high-flying attack and did not allow QB Jordan Jefferson's suspension to be a distraction.
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3

1-0 - 1/5
As expected, the Crimson Tide easily dispatched of Kent State. Now ‘Bama heads to Happy Valley for a date with JoPa's Nittany Lions next week — with a purpose.
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4

1-0 - 4/10
What's it going to take to convince people this is a program that can play with anyone? QB Kellen Moore never looked more comfortable. In their past three season openers, the Broncos have defeated Oregon, Virginia Tech (neutral site) and Georgia (neutral Expand Description
What's it going to take to convince people this is a program that can play with anyone? QB Kellen Moore never looked more comfortable. In their past three season openers, the Broncos have defeated Oregon, Virginia Tech (neutral site) and Georgia (neutral site).Collapse Description
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5

1-0 - 3/8
QB Andrew Luck deservedly gets the focus, but the Cardinal defense limited San Jose State to 27 yards rushing in a successful debut for new head coach David Shaw.
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6

1-0 - 2/7
QB Brandon Weeden threw for 388 yards and three TDs in a throttling of Louisiana-Lafayette, and RB Joseph Randle ran for 129 yards and two TDs. Mike Stoops’ Arizona Wildcats come calling in a Thursday night special. Question is, which jersey color will thExpand Description
QB Brandon Weeden threw for 388 yards and three TDs in a throttling of Louisiana-Lafayette, and RB Joseph Randle ran for 129 yards and two TDs. Mike Stoops’ Arizona Wildcats come calling in a Thursday night special. Question is, which jersey color will the ‘Pokes go with for that one?Collapse Description
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7

1-0 - 7/31
As expected, the Aggies handled SMU, but all anyone on campus wants to talk about is what appears to be their impending move to the SEC. Have you seen the best-selling T-shirt in College Station? SECede.
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8

1-0 1 4/19
The Russell Wilson experiment began Thursday night, and Badgers fans have to be giddy about the possibilities his presence generates. Big Ten title? National title? No need to dream small in Madison.
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9

1-0 1 9/35
Head coach Jimbo Fisher's squad needs to apply some polish before Oklahoma arrives Sept. 17. Charleston Southern this week serves as the Seminoles’ "Turtle Wax."
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10

1-0 2 8/23
QB Taylor Martinez looked like the September 2010 version — and better. The Blackshirt defense, led by DT Jared Crick and LB Lavonte David, looked like a vintage version.
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11

1-0 - 9/15
Gamecocks defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson keeps getting raises because of games like Saturday's against East Carolina — five forced turnovers and one TD apiece by the defense and punt-return unit. Also, does anyone out there really believe QB Stephen Expand Description
Gamecocks defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson keeps getting raises because of games like Saturday's against East Carolina — five forced turnovers and one TD apiece by the defense and punt-return unit. Also, does anyone out there really believe QB Stephen Garcia won't start at Georgia on Saturday? Anyone?Collapse Description
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12

1-0 1 3/23
The loss of RB Knile Davis for the season concerns me, but against Missouri State it was never an issue.
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13

1-0 2 5/25
I know it was a Football Championship Subdivision program that the Hokies dropped 66 on Saturday, but that program, Appalachian State, is no slouch. And the Hokies’ nasty defense reemerged after a bit of a slumber in 2010 with four forced turnovers and — Expand Description
I know it was a Football Championship Subdivision program that the Hokies dropped 66 on Saturday, but that program, Appalachian State, is no slouch. And the Hokies’ nasty defense reemerged after a bit of a slumber in 2010 with four forced turnovers and — wait for it — a blocked punt. Beamer Ball!Collapse Description
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14

1-0 4 14/18
A very successful debut for interim head coach Luke Fickell, and QB Joe Bauserman showed that he intends to make super frosh QB Braxton Miller work to take the job.
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15

1-0 6 15/21
Openers don't come much easier than against Memphis, even on the road. The trip to Auburn next weekend will tell us a lot more about head coach Dan Mullen's "Bullies."
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16

1-0 2 9/24
Not a work of art for "Sparty" against Youngstown State, but they get a bit of a pass from me because of the emotional test they faced after head coach Mark Dantonio's father died during the week. WR B.J. Cunningham tied the school record for career catchExpand Description
Not a work of art for "Sparty" against Youngstown State, but they get a bit of a pass from me because of the emotional test they faced after head coach Mark Dantonio's father died during the week. WR B.J. Cunningham tied the school record for career catches of 148.Collapse Description
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17

1-0 - 12/31
Welcome, Bears! I had you pegged a bit higher through about three quarters of your big win over TCU, but that fourth quarter made me pump the brakes a bit. I do hit the accelerator for "RGIII" — QB Robert Griffin III. Wow! (But, I already knew that.)
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18

1-0 2 14/28
Nice debut against UC Davis, but things jump up a bit when Missouri visits on Friday. Sun Devils all-everything LB Vontaze Burfict is eager to introduce himself to new Mizzou quarterback James Franklin.
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19

1-0 3 19/39
Miami (Ohio) has a good team, and new head coach Don Treadwell showed everyone that his team will be a tough out. So, mission accomplished for the Tigers. New QB James Franklin accounted for 201 yards and, with 72 rushing yards, showed he could hoof it a Expand Description
Miami (Ohio) has a good team, and new head coach Don Treadwell showed everyone that his team will be a tough out. So, mission accomplished for the Tigers. New QB James Franklin accounted for 201 yards and, with 72 rushing yards, showed he could hoof it a bit.Collapse Description
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20

0-1 12 4/20
Yes, it's a steep drop for the team that I had ranked eighth in the preseason. But it's a long season, and this team will find a way to get off the mat after the loss to LSU. The Ducks begin the climb this week against Nevada at home, hoping that RB LaMicExpand Description
Yes, it's a steep drop for the team that I had ranked eighth in the preseason. But it's a long season, and this team will find a way to get off the mat after the loss to LSU. The Ducks begin the climb this week against Nevada at home, hoping that RB LaMichael James is feeling better.Collapse Description
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21

1-0 - 13/35
Another young, Big East program gets a signature win at Notre Dame (see UConn 2009). Bulls head coach Skip Holtz, who set UConn on its current path, now has taken USF to his alma mater and walked out a victor. What's a dyed-in-the-wool Notre Dame Dad (LouExpand Description
Another young, Big East program gets a signature win at Notre Dame (see UConn 2009). Bulls head coach Skip Holtz, who set UConn on its current path, now has taken USF to his alma mater and walked out a victor. What's a dyed-in-the-wool Notre Dame Dad (Lou) to do? Smile proudly, Coach. Your son's team is a contender in the Big East.Collapse Description
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22

1-0 1 10/35
The Longhorns broke out in the second half against Rice, but their September just got tougher — BYU at home this week, at UCLA the next. Win both, and they announce that the 2010 season is truly behind them.
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23

1-0 1 12/29
The latest edition of the Coal Bowl featured new Mountaineers head coach Dana Holgerson's debut. Better yet, it got WVU fans ready for another easy win next week, against Norfolk State.
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24

1-0 5 5/31
It appears this season might be a bit of a struggle for the Trojans, as Minnesota pressed them hard in the second half. We will really know the deal with the Men of Troy this week as Utah makes its Pac-12 debut in Los Angeles. WR Robert Woods’ 17 catches Expand Description
It appears this season might be a bit of a struggle for the Trojans, as Minnesota pressed them hard in the second half. We will really know the deal with the Men of Troy this week as Utah makes its Pac-12 debut in Los Angeles. WR Robert Woods’ 17 catches against the Gophers were a school record.Collapse Description
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25

1-0 - 24/25
A monster win over Charleston Southern struck just the right chord, but, then, this is a team that expected to do that and expects to win every game on its schedule. If you have not seen sophomore QB Jeff Godfrey play, he’s worth buying a ticket to watch.
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