Here are the top 10 teams from HP this week:
1. Ohio State (12-0)–A fantastic season winds up with a fantastic game, a 42-39 win over Michigan. Are the Buckeyes a truly dominant team? I don’t think we’ll know for sure until Jan. 8.
2. USC (9-1)–The Trojans are finally hitting their stride after beating Cal, 23-9. Since being down 33-10 against Oregon State, USC has outscored its opponents 121-19. What’s more, it looks like USC’s offensive coordinator finally figured out an effective play call for 4th and 2. Notre Dame is next.
3. Michigan (11-1)–The Wolverines were just three points away from a perfect season. Hart and Henne will be back again to challenge for the title next year, but I don’t think they deserve another shot at OSU just yet.
4. Arkansas (10-1)–Mississippi State could have been a trap game, but the Razorbacks took care of business, 28-14. Up next is LSU and then the SEC title game against Florida.
5. Notre Dame (10-1)–For all the talk of the Irish being disappointing, they now have a chance for their first 11-win season since 1993 after beating Army, 41-9. USC is next.
6. Florida (10-1)–It seems Tim Tebow is being phased into the offense more, as he had a big game in Florida’s 62-0 win over Western Carolina. Could be a tough game with FSU this week and then comes Arkansas.
7. West Virginia (9-1)–The Mountaineers have pretty much crushed everyone they’ve beaten, the latest victim being Pitt, 45-27. South Florida is next.
8. Louisville (9-1)–The Cardinals rebounded from that tough loss to Rutgers with a 31-8 revenge win over South Florida. Pitt is next.
9. Oklahoma (9-2)–As I wrote in the round up, I’m really impressed with how good Oklahoma turned out to be, especially on defense. Oklahoma State is next.
10. Texas (9-2)–The Longhorns were off next week, but will have Colt McCoy back this week to take on Texas A&M.
On the Cusp: LSU, Wisconsin, Boise State, Georgia Tech, Hawaii
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