College Football 247 Top 25 Power Rankings Week 11
Mi si sippi State didn't seal until the final few seconds Saturday night, but it strengthened its hold on the No. 1 ranking in the College Football 247 Top 25 Power Rankings.The Bulldogs, who were No. 1 when the College Football Playoff selection committee released , received six first-place votes, two more than last week, from the CFB 24/7 panel. Florida State, which received the other first-place vote, remained in second place. Auburn, which , and Oregon, which , each moved up a spot, to third and fourth, respectively, while idle Alabama dropped from third to fifth, giving the SEC West three of the top five teams. The teams ranked third through 12th all have one lo s, and six of them get together next weekend. No. 6 TCU plays host to No. 8 Kansas State, No. 12 Ohio State plays at No. 7 Michigan State, and No. 9 Notre Dame visits No. 10 Arizona State. 1. Mi si sippi StatePoints: 173 (6 first-place votes)W-L: 8-0Previous ranking: 1The skinny: Dak Prescott struggled at times Saturday night, and the Bulldogs looked eminently beatable when he did. But then he turned it on, and .Remaining schedule: Saturday, Nov. 8 -- vs. UT-Martin; Saturday, Nov. 15 -- at Alabama; Saturday, Nov. 22 -- vs. Vanderbilt; Saturday, Nov. 29 -- at Ole Mi sRemaining CFB 24/7 top 25 opponents: 2 (Alabama, Ole Mi s)2. Florida StatePoints: 170 (1 first-place vote)W-L: 8-0Previous ranking: 2The skinny: FSU looked horrible for most of the first half Thursday night. But Jameis Winston and the offense got on track in the second half and , which came in leading the nation in total defense.Remaining schedule: Saturday, Nov. 8 -- vs. Virginia; Saturday, Nov. 15 -- at Miami (Fla.); Saturday, Nov. 22 -- vs. Boston College; Saturday, Nov. 29 -- vs. FloridaRemaining CFB 24/7 top 25 opponents: None3. AuburnPoints: 160W-L: 7-1Previous ranking: 4The skinny: The defense bent (a lot) but didn't break in the fourth quarter, and the Tigers were able to fend off Mi si sippi for a huge win. And as for offensive balance, the Tigers ran for 253 yards and pa sed for 254.Remaining schedule: Saturday, Nov. 8 -- vs. Texas A&M Saturday, Nov. 15 -- at Georgia; Saturday, Nov. 22 -- vs. Samford; Saturday, Nov. 29 -- at AlabamaRemaining CFB 24 Marcus Epps Jersey /7 top 25 opponents: 2 (Georgia, Alabama)4. OregonPoints: 151W-L: 8-1Previous ranking: 5Skinny The Ducks got the Stanford monkey off their back, thanks to .Remaining schedule: Saturday, Nov. 8 -- at Utah; Saturday, Nov. 22 -- vs. Colorado; Saturday, Nov. 29 -- at Oregon StateRemaining CFB 24/7 top 25 opponents: 1 (Utah)5. AlabamaPoints: 146W-L: 7-1Previous ranking: 3The skinny: The Tide was off this weekend, getting ready for a trip to LSU. That's the final road game of the season for Alabama.Remaining schedule: Saturday, Nov. 8 -- at LSU; Saturday, Nov. 15 -- vs. Mi si sippi State; Saturday, Nov. 22 -- vs. Western Carolina; Saturday, Nov. 29 -- vs. AuburnRemaining CFB 24/7 top 25 opponents: 3 (LSU, Mi si sippi State, Auburn)6. TCUPoints: 136W-L: 7-1Previous ranking: 8Skinny: It certainly wasn't , but Gary Patterson certainly will take it. This week's game with Kansas State very well could determine the Big 12 title.Remaining schedule: Saturday, Nov. 8 -- vs Kansas State; Saturday, Nov. 15 -- at Kansas; Thursday, Nov. 27 -- at Texas; Saturday, Dec. 6 -- vs. Iowa StateRemaining CFB 24/7 top 25 opponents: 1 (Kansas State)7. Michigan StatePoints: 135W-L: 7-1Previous ranking: 7The skinny: The Spartans had the weekend off to prepare for the biggest Big Ten game of the season: next week Zech McPhearson Jersey 's visit from Ohio State.Remaining schedule:Saturday, Nov. 8 -- vs. Ohio State; Saturday, Nov. 15 -- at Maryland; Saturday, Nov. 22 -- vs. Rutgers; Saturday, Nov. 29 -- at Penn StateRemaining CFB 24/7 top 25 opponents: 1 (Ohio State)8. Kansas StatePoints: 121W-L: 7-1Previous ranking: 11The skinny: K-State hammered Oklahoma State and now must visit TCU. The Wildcats are the only unbeaten team in Big 12 play, and a win in Fort Worth would make them the Big 12 team most likely to make the playoff.Remaining schedule: Saturday, Nov. 8 -- at TCU; Thursday, Nov. 20 -- at West Virginia; Saturday, Nov. 29 -- vs. Kansas; Saturday, Dec. 6 -- at BaylorRemaining CFB 24/7 top 25 opponents: 3 (TCU, West Virginia, Baylor)9. Notre DamePoints: 120W-L: 7-1Previous ranking: 6The skinny: The Irish had problems with Navy's rushing attack . Next week's trip to Arizona State is huge.Remaining schedule: Saturday, Nov. 8 -- at Arizona State; Saturday, Nov. 15 -- vs. Northwestern; Saturday, Nov. 22 -- vs. Louisville; Saturday, Nov. 29 -- at USCRemaining CFB 24/7 top 25 opponents: 1 (Arizona State)10. Arizona StatePoints: 108W-L: 7-1Previous ranking: 12The skinny: The Sun Devils lead the Pac-12 South, thanks to their OT victory over Utah. Next up: A visit from Notre Dame next Saturday.Remaining schedule: Saturday, Nov. 8 -- vs. Notre Dame; Saturday, Nov. 15 -- at Oregon State; Saturday, Nov. 22 -- vs. Washington State; Friday, Nov. 28 -- at ArizonaRemaining CFB 24/7 top 25 opponents: 2 (Notre Dame, Arizona)11. BaylorPoints: 104W-L: 7-1Previous ranking: T-13The skinny: The eviscerated Kansas this weekend, but have a far tougher test next week, when they visit Oklahoma.Remaining schedule: Saturday, Nov. 8 -- at Oklahoma; Saturday, Nov. 22 -- vs. Oklahoma State; Saturday, Nov. 29 -- vs. Texas Tech; Saturday, Dec. 6 -- vs. Kansas StateRemaining CFB 24/7 top 25 opponents: 3 (Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Kansas State)12. Ohio StatePoints: 94W-L: 7-1Previous ranking: T-13The skinny: The Buckeyes have scored at least 50 points and rolled up at least 500 yards in five of their past six games. But they're not likely to be that productive when they play at Michigan State next week.Remaining schedule: Saturday, Nov. 8 -- at Michigan State; Saturday, Nov. 15 -- at Minnesota; Saturday, Nov. 22 -- vs. Indiana; Saturday, Nov. 29 -- vs. MichiganRemaining CFB 24/7 top 25 opponents: 1 (Michigan State)13. Ole Mi sPoints: 92W-L: 7-2Previous ranking: 9The skinny: The Rebels have suffered back-to-back lo ses . While they are out of the playoff chase, they still can play a big role in who potentially gets a bid because they meet Mi si sippi State in the regular-season finale.Remaining schedule: Saturday, Nov. 8 -- vs. Presbyterian; Saturday, Nov. 22 -- at Arkansas; Saturday, Nov. 29 -- vs. Mi si sippi StateRemaining CFB 24/7 top 25 opponents: 1 (Mi si sippi State)14. NebraskaPoints: 84W-L: Michael Vick Jersey 8-1Previous ranking: 19The skinny: The Huskers rolled past Purdue . But they'd better hope his injury isn't serious because they can't beat Wisconsin -- their next opponent -- without him. One positive: Nebraska is off next weekend.Remaining schedule: Saturday, Nov. 15 -- at Wisconsin; Saturday, Nov. 22 -- vs. Minnesota; Friday, Nov. 28 -- at IowaRemaining CFB 24/7 top 25 opponents: 1 (Wisconsin)15. OklahomaPoints: 78W-L: 6-2Previous ranking: T-16The skinny: The Sooners still have a shot at a playoff-affiliated bowl, but they have to beat Baylor next weekend to keep that dream alive.Remaining schedule: Saturday, Nov. 8 -- vs. Baylor; Saturday, Nov. 15 -- at Texas Tech; Saturday, Nov. 22 -- vs. Kansas; Saturday, Dec. 6 -- vs. Oklahoma StateRemaining CFB 24/7 top 25 opponents: 2 (Baylor, Oklahoma State)16. LSUPoints: 77W-L: 7-2Previous ranking: T-16The skinny: So, has LSU officially turned the corner this season? The win over Ole Mi s was impre sive, but a victory over Alabama next week would be even more impre sive.Remaining schedule: Nov. 8 -- vs. Alabama; Saturday, Nov. 15 -- at Arkansas; Thursday, Nov. 27 -- at Texas A&MRemaining CFB 24/7 top 25 opponents: 1 (Alabama)17. GeorgiaPoints: 52W-L: 6-2Previous ranking: 10The skinny: The Bulldogs' hopes for the SEC East title took , which ran at will on the Bulldogs.Remaining schedule: Saturday, Nov. 8 -- at Kentucky; Saturday, Nov. 15 -- vs. Auburn; Saturday, Nov. 22 -- vs. Cris Carter Jersey Charleston Southern; Saturday, Nov. 29 -- vs. Georgia TechRemaining CFB 24/7 top 25 opponents: 1 (Auburn)18. UCLAPoints: 45W-L: 7-2Previous ranking: 24The skinny: Who knew the Bruins could play defense? And Brett Hundley's 131 rushing yards were impre sive, too.Remaining schedule: Saturday, Nov. 8 -- at Washington; Saturday, Nov. 22 -- vs. USC; Friday, Nov. 28 -- vs. StanfordRemaining CFB 24/7 top 25 opponents: None19. ArizonaPoints: 44W-L: 6-2Previous ranking: 15The skinny: The offense surprisingly , wasting a surprisingly solid defensive effort.Remaining schedule: Saturday, Nov. 8 -- vs. Colorado; Saturday, Nov. 15 -- vs. Washington; Saturday, Nov. 22 -- at Utah; Friday, Nov. 28 -- vs. Arizona StateRemaining CFB 24/7 top 25 opponents: 2 (Utah, Arizona State)20. DukePoints: 37W-L: 7-1Previous ranking: 23The skinny: The Blue Devils, who were off this weekend, lead the ACC Coastal Division. And when you look at the remaining schedule, it's not a stretch to think they could win their final five regular-season games.Remaining schedule: Saturday, Nov. 8 -- at Syracuse; Saturday, Nov. 15 -- vs. Virginia Tech; Thursday, Nov. 20 -- vs. North Carolina; Saturday, Nov. 29 -- vs. Wake ForestRemaining CFB 24/7 top 25 opponents: None21. ClemsonPoints: 36W-L: 6-2Previous ranking: 22The skinny: The Tigers were off this week and play Wake Forest on Thursday. Truthfully, that's about the same as being off.Remaining schedule: Thursday, Nov. 6 -- at Wake Forest; Saturday, Nov. 15 -- at Georgia Tech; Saturday, Nov. 22 -- vs. Georgia State; Saturday, Nov. 29 -- vs. South CarolinaRemaining CFB 24/7 top 25 opponents: None22. UtahPoints: 32W-L: 6-2Previous ranking: 18The skinny: Utah's lack of a pa sing attack really hurt in the OT lo s to Arizona State. On the other hand, the Utes can run the ball and defend, and they will provide a test for Oregon next week.Remaining schedule: Saturday, Nov. 8 -- vs. Oregon; Saturday, Nov. 15 -- at Stanford; Saturday, Nov. 22 -- vs. Arizona; Saturday, Nov. 29 -- at ColoradoRemaining CFB 24/7 top 25 opponents: 3 (Oregon, Arizona)23. West VirginiaPoints: 24W-L: 6-3Previous ranking: 20The skinny: Close but no cigars: WVU has lost to Alabama, Oklahoma Tyree Jackson Jersey and TCU by a combined 23 points.Remaining schedule: Saturday, Nov. 8 -- at Texas; Thursday, Nov. 20 -- vs. Kansas State; Saturday, Nov. 29 -- at Iowa StateRemaining CFB 24/7 top 25 opponents: 1 (Kansas State)24. MarshallPoints: 12W-L: 8-0Previous ranking: 25The skinny: The Herd were off this weekend, and puts them squarely in the hunt for the automatic berth in a playoff-affiliated bowl that goes to the best non-Power Five team.Remaining schedule: Saturday, Nov. 8 -- at Southern Mi s; Saturday, Nov. 15 -- vs. Rice; Nov. 22 -- at UAB; Friday, Nov. 28 -- vs. Western KentuckyRemaining CFB 24/7 top 25 opponents: None25. WisconsinThe skinny: The Badgers have one more tune-up (next week's game with Purdue) before a tough closing stretch that features games with Nebraska, Iowa and Minnesota.2014 schedule: Saturday, Nov. 8 -- at Purdue; Saturday, Nov. 15 -- vs. Nebraska; Saturday, Nov. 22 -- at Iowa; Saturday, Nov. 29 -- vs. MinnesotaRemaining CFB 24/7 top 25 opponents: 1 (Nebraska)Others receiving votes:Colorado State 9, Mi souri 8, Louisville 6, USC 6, Miami (Fla.) 5, Georgia Tech 3Voters in the College Football 24/7 Top 25 Power Rankings include: NFL Media analysts Gil Brandt, Bucky Brooks, Charles Davis and Daniel Jeremiah, and College Football 24/7 writers Bryan Fischer, Chase Goodbread and Mike Huguenin. | | | | | | | | | Follow College Football 24/7 on Twitter __.