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College football rankings without a memory of August. Every win. Every opponent. Every road trip.
A résumé earned on the field.
138 teams. One formula. Nothing carried over from last season.
| RK | TEAM | W–L | SCORE | MOVE | AP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | ALA Alabama SEC | 5–0 | 99.47 | NEW | 6 |
Alabama is #1 with a 5–0 record. Results contributes 25.00 points to its 99.47 total. Its most valuable win is over Mississippi State (56–23), worth 2.53 résumé units. Road / neutral is its lowest component at 95.3/100. Results · 25% 100.0 / 100 +25.000 points Quality wins · 20% 100.0 / 100 +20.000 points Strength of schedule · 20% 99.3 / 100 +19.854 points Strength of record · 15% 100.0 / 100 +15.000 points Road / neutral · 8% 95.3 / 100 +7.620 points Capped dominance · 7% 100.0 / 100 +7.000 points Loss quality · 5% 100.0 / 100 +5.000 points | |||||
| 02 | MIA Miami ACC | 5–0 | 97.16 | NEW | 4 |
Miami is #2 with a 5–0 record. Results contributes 25.00 points to its 97.16 total. Its most valuable win is over Wake Forest (33–20), worth 2.45 résumé units. Strength of schedule is its lowest component at 88.3/100. Results · 25% 100.0 / 100 +25.000 points Quality wins · 20% 98.5 / 100 +19.708 points Strength of schedule · 20% 88.3 / 100 +17.664 points Strength of record · 15% 99.3 / 100 +14.891 points Road / neutral · 8% 100.0 / 100 +8.000 points Capped dominance · 7% 98.5 / 100 +6.898 points Loss quality · 5% 100.0 / 100 +5.000 points | |||||
| 03 | TEX Texas SEC | 4–0 | 97.52 | NEW | 1 |
Texas is #3 with a 4–0 record. Results contributes 25.00 points to its 97.52 total. Its most valuable win is over Tennessee (20–17), worth 2.29 résumé units. Road / neutral is its lowest component at 85.8/100. Results · 25% 100.0 / 100 +25.000 points Quality wins · 20% 99.3 / 100 +19.854 points Strength of schedule · 20% 100.0 / 100 +20.000 points Strength of record · 15% 97.8 / 100 +14.672 points Road / neutral · 8% 85.8 / 100 +6.861 points Capped dominance · 7% 87.6 / 100 +6.131 points Loss quality · 5% 100.0 / 100 +5.000 points | |||||
| 04 | ND Notre Dame FBS Independents | 5–0 | 94.88 | NEW | 3 |
Notre Dame is #4 with a 5–0 record. Results contributes 25.00 points to its 94.88 total. Its most valuable win is over Wisconsin (41–13), worth 2.37 résumé units. Strength of schedule is its lowest component at 82.5/100. Results · 25% 100.0 / 100 +25.000 points Quality wins · 20% 97.8 / 100 +19.562 points Strength of schedule · 20% 82.5 / 100 +16.496 points Strength of record · 15% 98.5 / 100 +14.781 points Road / neutral · 8% 90.5 / 100 +7.241 points Capped dominance · 7% 97.1 / 100 +6.796 points Loss quality · 5% 100.0 / 100 +5.000 points | |||||
| 05 | PITT Pittsburgh ACC | 5–0 | 92.96 | NEW | 25 |
Pittsburgh is #5 with a 5–0 record. Results contributes 25.00 points to its 92.96 total. Its most valuable win is over Virginia Tech (35–33), worth 2.30 résumé units. Capped dominance is its lowest component at 83.9/100. Results · 25% 100.0 / 100 +25.000 points Quality wins · 20% 94.2 / 100 +18.832 points Strength of schedule · 20% 84.7 / 100 +16.934 points Strength of record · 15% 96.4 / 100 +14.453 points Road / neutral · 8% 85.8 / 100 +6.861 points Capped dominance · 7% 83.9 / 100 +5.876 points Loss quality · 5% 100.0 / 100 +5.000 points | |||||
| 06 | TTU Texas Tech Big 12 | 5–0 | 91.85 | NEW | 11 |
Texas Tech is #6 with a 5–0 record. Results contributes 25.00 points to its 91.85 total. Its most valuable win is over Oregon State (35–24), worth 2.15 résumé units. Strength of schedule is its lowest component at 70.1/100. Results · 25% 100.0 / 100 +25.000 points Quality wins · 20% 96.4 / 100 +19.270 points Strength of schedule · 20% 70.1 / 100 +14.015 points Strength of record · 15% 97.1 / 100 +14.562 points Road / neutral · 8% 95.3 / 100 +7.620 points Capped dominance · 7% 91.2 / 100 +6.387 points Loss quality · 5% 100.0 / 100 +5.000 points | |||||
| 07 | JMU James Madison Sun Belt | 5–0 | 88.61 | NEW | NR |
James Madison is #7 with a 5–0 record. Results contributes 25.00 points to its 88.61 total. Its most valuable win is over Liberty (20–13), worth 2.10 résumé units. Strength of schedule is its lowest component at 57.7/100. Results · 25% 100.0 / 100 +25.000 points Quality wins · 20% 93.4 / 100 +18.686 points Strength of schedule · 20% 57.7 / 100 +11.533 points Strength of record · 15% 94.9 / 100 +14.234 points Road / neutral · 8% 95.3 / 100 +7.620 points Capped dominance · 7% 93.4 / 100 +6.540 points Loss quality · 5% 100.0 / 100 +5.000 points | |||||
| 08 | UCLA UCLA Big Ten | 4–0 | 89.26 | NEW | 21 |
UCLA is #8 with a 4–0 record. Results contributes 25.00 points to its 89.26 total. Its most valuable win is over California (45–24), worth 2.00 résumé units. Strength of schedule is its lowest component at 58.4/100. Results · 25% 100.0 / 100 +25.000 points Quality wins · 20% 97.1 / 100 +19.416 points Strength of schedule · 20% 58.4 / 100 +11.679 points Strength of record · 15% 92.0 / 100 +13.796 points Road / neutral · 8% 95.3 / 100 +7.620 points Capped dominance · 7% 96.4 / 100 +6.745 points Loss quality · 5% 100.0 / 100 +5.000 points | |||||
| 09 | BYU BYU Big 12 | 4–0 | 88.14 | NEW | 8 |
BYU is #9 with a 4–0 record. Results contributes 25.00 points to its 88.14 total. Its most valuable win is over Arizona (28–17), worth 2.17 résumé units. Strength of schedule is its lowest component at 55.5/100. Results · 25% 100.0 / 100 +25.000 points Quality wins · 20% 95.6 / 100 +19.124 points Strength of schedule · 20% 55.5 / 100 +11.095 points Strength of record · 15% 93.4 / 100 +14.015 points Road / neutral · 8% 95.3 / 100 +7.620 points Capped dominance · 7% 89.8 / 100 +6.285 points Loss quality · 5% 100.0 / 100 +5.000 points | |||||
| 10 | NDSU North Dakota State Mountain West | 5–0 | 86.34 | NEW | NR |
North Dakota State is #10 with a 5–0 record. Results contributes 25.00 points to its 86.34 total. Its most valuable win is over Air Force (38–32), worth 2.27 résumé units. Strength of schedule is its lowest component at 43.8/100. Results · 25% 100.0 / 100 +25.000 points Quality wins · 20% 94.9 / 100 +18.978 points Strength of schedule · 20% 43.8 / 100 +8.759 points Strength of record · 15% 95.6 / 100 +14.343 points Road / neutral · 8% 95.3 / 100 +7.620 points Capped dominance · 7% 94.9 / 100 +6.642 points Loss quality · 5% 100.0 / 100 +5.000 points | |||||
| 11 | USC USC Big Ten | 5–1 | 87.07 | NEW | 19 |
USC is #11 with a 5–1 record. Results contributes 20.83 points to its 87.07 total. Its most valuable win is over Fresno State (39–0), worth 2.32 résumé units. Loss quality is its lowest component at 65.0/100. Results · 25% 83.3 / 100 +20.833 points Quality wins · 20% 89.1 / 100 +17.810 points Strength of schedule · 20% 96.4 / 100 +19.270 points Strength of record · 15% 90.5 / 100 +13.577 points Road / neutral · 8% 85.8 / 100 +6.861 points Capped dominance · 7% 78.1 / 100 +5.467 points Loss quality · 5% 65.0 / 100 +3.248 points | |||||
| 12 | MSST | 4–1 | 86.09 | NEW | 17 |
Mississippi State is #12 with a 4–1 record. Results contributes 20.00 points to its 86.09 total. Its most valuable win is over Minnesota (38–13), worth 2.46 résumé units. Loss quality is its lowest component at 70.4/100. Results · 25% 80.0 / 100 +20.000 points Quality wins · 20% 87.6 / 100 +17.518 points Strength of schedule · 20% 95.6 / 100 +19.124 points Strength of record · 15% 88.3 / 100 +13.248 points Road / neutral · 8% 95.3 / 100 +7.620 points Capped dominance · 7% 72.3 / 100 +5.058 points Loss quality · 5% 70.4 / 100 +3.522 points | |||||
| 13 | MIZ Missouri SEC | 4–1 | 83.96 | NEW | 14 |
Missouri is #13 with a 4–1 record. Results contributes 20.00 points to its 83.96 total. Its most valuable win is over Florida (45–17), worth 2.26 résumé units. Road / neutral is its lowest component at 65.3/100. Results · 25% 80.0 / 100 +20.000 points Quality wins · 20% 86.1 / 100 +17.226 points Strength of schedule · 20% 92.0 / 100 +18.394 points Strength of record · 15% 85.4 / 100 +12.810 points Road / neutral · 8% 65.3 / 100 +5.226 points Capped dominance · 7% 86.1 / 100 +6.029 points Loss quality · 5% 85.4 / 100 +4.270 points | |||||
| 14 | FLA Florida SEC | 4–1 | 84.73 | NEW | 16 |
Florida is #14 with a 4–1 record. Results contributes 20.00 points to its 84.73 total. Its most valuable win is over Ole Miss (52–28), worth 2.34 résumé units. Road / neutral is its lowest component at 65.3/100. Results · 25% 80.0 / 100 +20.000 points Quality wins · 20% 88.3 / 100 +17.664 points Strength of schedule · 20% 97.1 / 100 +19.416 points Strength of record · 15% 87.6 / 100 +13.139 points Road / neutral · 8% 65.3 / 100 +5.226 points Capped dominance · 7% 81.0 / 100 +5.672 points Loss quality · 5% 72.3 / 100 +3.613 points | |||||
| 15 | UGA Georgia SEC | 5–0 | 83.41 | NEW | 2 |
Georgia is #15 with a 5–0 record. Results contributes 25.00 points to its 83.41 total. Its most valuable win is over Vanderbilt (38–14), worth 2.03 résumé units. Strength of schedule is its lowest component at 35.8/100. Results · 25% 100.0 / 100 +25.000 points Quality wins · 20% 92.7 / 100 +18.540 points Strength of schedule · 20% 35.8 / 100 +7.153 points Strength of record · 15% 92.7 / 100 +13.905 points Road / neutral · 8% 85.8 / 100 +6.861 points Capped dominance · 7% 99.3 / 100 +6.949 points Loss quality · 5% 100.0 / 100 +5.000 points | |||||
| 16 | OSU Ohio State Big Ten | 4–1 | 83.65 | NEW | 5 |
Ohio State is #16 with a 4–1 record. Results contributes 20.00 points to its 83.65 total. Its most valuable win is over Iowa (31–14), worth 2.43 résumé units. Road / neutral is its lowest component at 65.3/100. Results · 25% 80.0 / 100 +20.000 points Quality wins · 20% 86.9 / 100 +17.372 points Strength of schedule · 20% 85.4 / 100 +17.080 points Strength of record · 15% 86.9 / 100 +13.029 points Road / neutral · 8% 65.3 / 100 +5.226 points Capped dominance · 7% 92.7 / 100 +6.489 points Loss quality · 5% 89.1 / 100 +4.453 points | |||||
| 17 | UK Kentucky SEC | 4–1 | 83.66 | NEW | NR |
Kentucky is #17 with a 4–1 record. Results contributes 20.00 points to its 83.66 total. Its most valuable win is over Texas A&M (31–21), worth 2.19 résumé units. Capped dominance is its lowest component at 69.3/100. Results · 25% 80.0 / 100 +20.000 points Quality wins · 20% 84.7 / 100 +16.934 points Strength of schedule · 20% 89.1 / 100 +17.810 points Strength of record · 15% 86.1 / 100 +12.920 points Road / neutral · 8% 95.3 / 100 +7.620 points Capped dominance · 7% 69.3 / 100 +4.854 points Loss quality · 5% 70.4 / 100 +3.522 points | |||||
| 18 | IU Indiana Big Ten | 5–0 | 82.54 | NEW | 7 |
Indiana is #18 with a 5–0 record. Results contributes 25.00 points to its 82.54 total. Its most valuable win is over Northwestern (29–23), worth 2.10 résumé units. Strength of schedule is its lowest component at 32.8/100. Results · 25% 100.0 / 100 +25.000 points Quality wins · 20% 92.0 / 100 +18.394 points Strength of schedule · 20% 32.8 / 100 +6.569 points Strength of record · 15% 94.2 / 100 +14.124 points Road / neutral · 8% 85.8 / 100 +6.861 points Capped dominance · 7% 94.2 / 100 +6.591 points Loss quality · 5% 100.0 / 100 +5.000 points | |||||
| 19 | NEB Nebraska Big Ten | 5–0 | 82.07 | NEW | NR |
Nebraska is #19 with a 5–0 record. Results contributes 25.00 points to its 82.07 total. Its most valuable win is over Michigan State (31–13), worth 2.00 résumé units. Strength of schedule is its lowest component at 32.1/100. Results · 25% 100.0 / 100 +25.000 points Quality wins · 20% 91.2 / 100 +18.248 points Strength of schedule · 20% 32.1 / 100 +6.423 points Strength of record · 15% 91.2 / 100 +13.686 points Road / neutral · 8% 85.8 / 100 +6.861 points Capped dominance · 7% 97.8 / 100 +6.847 points Loss quality · 5% 100.0 / 100 +5.000 points | |||||
| 20 | DUKE Duke ACC | 4–0 | 80.90 | NEW | NR |
Duke is #20 with a 4–0 record. Results contributes 25.00 points to its 80.90 total. Its most valuable win is over Tulane (17–3), worth 1.88 résumé units. Strength of schedule is its lowest component at 30.7/100. Results · 25% 100.0 / 100 +25.000 points Quality wins · 20% 90.5 / 100 +18.102 points Strength of schedule · 20% 30.7 / 100 +6.131 points Strength of record · 15% 89.8 / 100 +13.467 points Road / neutral · 8% 85.8 / 100 +6.861 points Capped dominance · 7% 90.5 / 100 +6.336 points Loss quality · 5% 100.0 / 100 +5.000 points | |||||
| 21 | HOU Houston Big 12 | 4–1 | 81.84 | NEW | 22 |
Houston is #21 with a 4–1 record. Results contributes 20.00 points to its 81.84 total. Its most valuable win is over Oregon State (33–20), worth 1.96 résumé units. Road / neutral is its lowest component at 65.3/100. Results · 25% 80.0 / 100 +20.000 points Quality wins · 20% 81.0 / 100 +16.204 points Strength of schedule · 20% 87.6 / 100 +17.518 points Strength of record · 15% 84.7 / 100 +12.701 points Road / neutral · 8% 65.3 / 100 +5.226 points Capped dominance · 7% 82.5 / 100 +5.774 points Loss quality · 5% 88.3 / 100 +4.416 points | |||||
| 22 | ORE Oregon Big Ten | 3–1 | 81.36 | NEW | 13 |
Oregon is #22 with a 3–1 record. Strength of schedule contributes 19.56 points to its 81.36 total. Its most valuable win is over USC (41–27), worth 2.43 résumé units. Road / neutral is its lowest component at 65.3/100. Results · 25% 75.0 / 100 +18.750 points Quality wins · 20% 83.9 / 100 +16.788 points Strength of schedule · 20% 97.8 / 100 +19.562 points Strength of record · 15% 76.6 / 100 +11.496 points Road / neutral · 8% 65.3 / 100 +5.226 points Capped dominance · 7% 78.8 / 100 +5.518 points Loss quality · 5% 80.3 / 100 +4.015 points | |||||
| 23 | WIS Wisconsin Big Ten | 4–1 | 79.99 | NEW | NR |
Wisconsin is #23 with a 4–1 record. Results contributes 20.00 points to its 79.99 total. Its most valuable win is over Penn State (24–20), worth 2.11 résumé units. Road / neutral is its lowest component at 65.3/100. Results · 25% 80.0 / 100 +20.000 points Quality wins · 20% 82.5 / 100 +16.496 points Strength of schedule · 20% 83.2 / 100 +16.642 points Strength of record · 15% 81.8 / 100 +12.263 points Road / neutral · 8% 65.3 / 100 +5.226 points Capped dominance · 7% 77.4 / 100 +5.416 points Loss quality · 5% 78.8 / 100 +3.942 points | |||||
| 24 | UTAH Utah Big 12 | 4–0 | 78.96 | NEW | 12 |
Utah is #24 with a 4–0 record. Results contributes 25.00 points to its 78.96 total. Its most valuable win is over Iowa State (31–17), worth 2.15 résumé units. Strength of schedule is its lowest component at 20.4/100. Results · 25% 100.0 / 100 +25.000 points Quality wins · 20% 89.8 / 100 +17.956 points Strength of schedule · 20% 20.4 / 100 +4.088 points Strength of record · 15% 89.1 / 100 +13.358 points Road / neutral · 8% 85.8 / 100 +6.861 points Capped dominance · 7% 95.6 / 100 +6.693 points Loss quality · 5% 100.0 / 100 +5.000 points | |||||
| 25 | WAKE Wake Forest ACC | 4–1 | 78.66 | NEW | NR |
Wake Forest is #25 with a 4–1 record. Results contributes 20.00 points to its 78.66 total. Its most valuable win is over Stanford (57–3), worth 1.83 résumé units. Strength of schedule is its lowest component at 68.6/100. Results · 25% 80.0 / 100 +20.000 points Quality wins · 20% 81.8 / 100 +16.350 points Strength of schedule · 20% 68.6 / 100 +13.723 points Strength of record · 15% 82.5 / 100 +12.372 points Road / neutral · 8% 95.3 / 100 +7.620 points Capped dominance · 7% 68.6 / 100 +4.803 points Loss quality · 5% 75.9 / 100 +3.796 points | |||||
| 26 | BOIS Boise State Pac-12 | 4–1 | 77.43 | NEW | 23 |
Boise State is #26 with a 4–1 record. Results contributes 20.00 points to its 77.43 total. Its most valuable win is over Western Michigan (32–7), worth 2.23 résumé units. Road / neutral is its lowest component at 65.3/100. Results · 25% 80.0 / 100 +20.000 points Quality wins · 20% 83.2 / 100 +16.642 points Strength of schedule · 20% 67.2 / 100 +13.431 points Strength of record · 15% 81.0 / 100 +12.153 points Road / neutral · 8% 65.3 / 100 +5.226 points Capped dominance · 7% 84.7 / 100 +5.927 points Loss quality · 5% 81.0 / 100 +4.051 points | |||||
| 27 | LSU LSU SEC | 4–1 | 77.26 | NEW | 10 |
LSU is #27 with a 4–1 record. Results contributes 20.00 points to its 77.26 total. Its most valuable win is over Texas A&M (35–6), worth 2.10 résumé units. Road / neutral is its lowest component at 23.0/100. Results · 25% 80.0 / 100 +20.000 points Quality wins · 20% 85.4 / 100 +17.080 points Strength of schedule · 20% 79.6 / 100 +15.912 points Strength of record · 15% 78.8 / 100 +11.825 points Road / neutral · 8% 23.0 / 100 +1.839 points Capped dominance · 7% 92.0 / 100 +6.438 points Loss quality · 5% 83.2 / 100 +4.161 points | |||||
| 28 | FRES Fresno State Pac-12 | 4–1 | 73.21 | NEW | NR |
Fresno State is #28 with a 4–1 record. Results contributes 20.00 points to its 73.21 total. Its most valuable win is over San José State (26–10), worth 2.17 résumé units. Strength of schedule is its lowest component at 45.3/100. Results · 25% 80.0 / 100 +20.000 points Quality wins · 20% 80.3 / 100 +16.058 points Strength of schedule · 20% 45.3 / 100 +9.051 points Strength of record · 15% 83.9 / 100 +12.591 points Road / neutral · 8% 78.5 / 100 +6.277 points Capped dominance · 7% 76.6 / 100 +5.365 points Loss quality · 5% 77.4 / 100 +3.869 points | |||||
| 29 | TENN Tennessee SEC | 4–1 | 74.18 | NEW | 15 |
Tennessee is #29 with a 4–1 record. Results contributes 20.00 points to its 74.18 total. Its most valuable win is over Auburn (24–14), worth 1.97 résumé units. Strength of schedule is its lowest component at 54.0/100. Results · 25% 80.0 / 100 +20.000 points Quality wins · 20% 75.9 / 100 +15.182 points Strength of schedule · 20% 54.0 / 100 +10.803 points Strength of record · 15% 73.0 / 100 +10.949 points Road / neutral · 8% 85.8 / 100 +6.861 points Capped dominance · 7% 88.3 / 100 +6.182 points Loss quality · 5% 83.9 / 100 +4.197 points | |||||
| 30 | VT | 4–1 | 72.69 | NEW | NR |
Virginia Tech is #30 with a 4–1 record. Results contributes 20.00 points to its 72.69 total. Its most valuable win is over Boston College (21–14), worth 1.87 résumé units. Strength of schedule is its lowest component at 46.7/100. Results · 25% 80.0 / 100 +20.000 points Quality wins · 20% 73.0 / 100 +14.599 points Strength of schedule · 20% 46.7 / 100 +9.343 points Strength of record · 15% 75.9 / 100 +11.387 points Road / neutral · 8% 95.3 / 100 +7.620 points Capped dominance · 7% 80.3 / 100 +5.620 points Loss quality · 5% 82.5 / 100 +4.124 points | |||||
| 31 | OKST Oklahoma State Big 12 | 3–1 | 73.47 | NEW | 18 |
Oklahoma State is #31 with a 3–1 record. Results contributes 18.75 points to its 73.47 total. Its most valuable win is over West Virginia (41–24), worth 2.19 résumé units. Road / neutral is its lowest component at 65.3/100. Results · 25% 75.0 / 100 +18.750 points Quality wins · 20% 78.8 / 100 +15.766 points Strength of schedule · 20% 73.7 / 100 +14.745 points Strength of record · 15% 69.3 / 100 +10.401 points Road / neutral · 8% 65.3 / 100 +5.226 points Capped dominance · 7% 73.0 / 100 +5.109 points Loss quality · 5% 69.3 / 100 +3.467 points | |||||
| 32 | MINN Minnesota Big Ten | 4–1 | 72.37 | NEW | NR |
Minnesota is #32 with a 4–1 record. Results contributes 20.00 points to its 72.37 total. Its most valuable win is over Washington (27–24), worth 2.08 résumé units. Strength of schedule is its lowest component at 54.7/100. Results · 25% 80.0 / 100 +20.000 points Quality wins · 20% 77.4 / 100 +15.474 points Strength of schedule · 20% 54.7 / 100 +10.949 points Strength of record · 15% 75.2 / 100 +11.277 points Road / neutral · 8% 85.8 / 100 +6.861 points Capped dominance · 7% 65.7 / 100 +4.599 points Loss quality · 5% 64.2 / 100 +3.212 points | |||||
| 33 | BAY Baylor Big 12 | 4–1 | 71.13 | NEW | NR |
Baylor is #33 with a 4–1 record. Results contributes 20.00 points to its 71.13 total. Its most valuable win is over Arizona State (55–19), worth 2.14 résumé units. Strength of schedule is its lowest component at 46.0/100. Results · 25% 80.0 / 100 +20.000 points Quality wins · 20% 79.6 / 100 +15.912 points Strength of schedule · 20% 46.0 / 100 +9.197 points Strength of record · 15% 73.7 / 100 +11.058 points Road / neutral · 8% 65.3 / 100 +5.226 points Capped dominance · 7% 85.4 / 100 +5.978 points Loss quality · 5% 75.2 / 100 +3.759 points | |||||
| 34 | NU Northwestern Big Ten | 3–1 | 71.09 | NEW | NR |
Northwestern is #34 with a 3–1 record. Results contributes 18.75 points to its 71.09 total. Its most valuable win is over Penn State (34–13), worth 2.08 résumé units. Road / neutral is its lowest component at 23.0/100. Results · 25% 75.0 / 100 +18.750 points Quality wins · 20% 69.3 / 100 +13.869 points Strength of schedule · 20% 81.0 / 100 +16.204 points Strength of record · 15% 66.4 / 100 +9.964 points Road / neutral · 8% 23.0 / 100 +1.839 points Capped dominance · 7% 86.9 / 100 +6.080 points Loss quality · 5% 87.6 / 100 +4.380 points | |||||
| 35 | ARIZ Arizona Big 12 | 4–1 | 69.85 | NEW | NR |
Arizona is #35 with a 4–1 record. Results contributes 20.00 points to its 69.85 total. Its most valuable win is over Cincinnati (34–7), worth 2.24 résumé units. Strength of schedule is its lowest component at 43.1/100. Results · 25% 80.0 / 100 +20.000 points Quality wins · 20% 70.8 / 100 +14.161 points Strength of schedule · 20% 43.1 / 100 +8.613 points Strength of record · 15% 78.1 / 100 +11.715 points Road / neutral · 8% 65.3 / 100 +5.226 points Capped dominance · 7% 83.2 / 100 +5.825 points Loss quality · 5% 86.1 / 100 +4.307 points | |||||
| 36 | IOWA Iowa Big Ten | 4–1 | 70.07 | NEW | 20 |
Iowa is #36 with a 4–1 record. Results contributes 20.00 points to its 70.07 total. Its most valuable win is over Michigan (20–19), worth 2.08 résumé units. Strength of schedule is its lowest component at 51.8/100. Results · 25% 80.0 / 100 +20.000 points Quality wins · 20% 71.5 / 100 +14.307 points Strength of schedule · 20% 51.8 / 100 +10.365 points Strength of record · 15% 71.5 / 100 +10.730 points Road / neutral · 8% 85.8 / 100 +6.861 points Capped dominance · 7% 63.5 / 100 +4.445 points Loss quality · 5% 67.2 / 100 +3.358 points | |||||
| 37 | MISS Ole Miss SEC | 3–1 | 69.91 | NEW | 9 |
Ole Miss is #37 with a 3–1 record. Results contributes 18.75 points to its 69.91 total. Its most valuable win is over LSU (32–24), worth 2.14 résumé units. Road / neutral is its lowest component at 48.2/100. Results · 25% 75.0 / 100 +18.750 points Quality wins · 20% 73.7 / 100 +14.745 points Strength of schedule · 20% 75.2 / 100 +15.036 points Strength of record · 15% 67.9 / 100 +10.182 points Road / neutral · 8% 48.2 / 100 +3.854 points Capped dominance · 7% 52.6 / 100 +3.679 points Loss quality · 5% 73.4 / 100 +3.668 points | |||||
| 38 | UTSA UTSA American Athletic | 4–1 | 68.43 | NEW | NR |
UTSA is #38 with a 4–1 record. Results contributes 20.00 points to its 68.43 total. Its most valuable win is over Texas State (31–26), worth 1.89 résumé units. Strength of schedule is its lowest component at 38.7/100. Results · 25% 80.0 / 100 +20.000 points Quality wins · 20% 70.1 / 100 +14.015 points Strength of schedule · 20% 38.7 / 100 +7.737 points Strength of record · 15% 83.2 / 100 +12.482 points Road / neutral · 8% 78.5 / 100 +6.277 points Capped dominance · 7% 54.7 / 100 +3.832 points Loss quality · 5% 81.8 / 100 +4.088 points | |||||
| 39 | CIN Cincinnati Big 12 | 4–1 | 68.81 | NEW | NR |
Cincinnati is #39 with a 4–1 record. Results contributes 20.00 points to its 68.81 total. Its most valuable win is over Kansas State (31–26), worth 2.10 résumé units. Road / neutral is its lowest component at 23.0/100. Results · 25% 80.0 / 100 +20.000 points Quality wins · 20% 76.6 / 100 +15.328 points Strength of schedule · 20% 59.9 / 100 +11.971 points Strength of record · 15% 77.4 / 100 +11.606 points Road / neutral · 8% 23.0 / 100 +1.839 points Capped dominance · 7% 62.0 / 100 +4.343 points Loss quality · 5% 74.5 / 100 +3.723 points | |||||
| 40 | MEM Memphis American Athletic | 4–1 | 65.76 | NEW | NR |
Memphis is #40 with a 4–1 record. Results contributes 20.00 points to its 65.76 total. Its most valuable win is over UNLV (27–21), worth 2.12 résumé units. Strength of schedule is its lowest component at 16.8/100. Results · 25% 80.0 / 100 +20.000 points Quality wins · 20% 75.2 / 100 +15.036 points Strength of schedule · 20% 16.8 / 100 +3.358 points Strength of record · 15% 80.3 / 100 +12.044 points Road / neutral · 8% 78.5 / 100 +6.277 points Capped dominance · 7% 74.5 / 100 +5.212 points Loss quality · 5% 76.6 / 100 +3.832 points | |||||
| 41 | CLEM Clemson ACC | 3–2 | 65.59 | NEW | NR |
Clemson is #41 with a 3–2 record. Strength of schedule contributes 18.69 points to its 65.59 total. Its most valuable win is over California (24–10), worth 1.93 résumé units. Capped dominance is its lowest component at 36.5/100. Results · 25% 60.0 / 100 +15.000 points Quality wins · 20% 62.0 / 100 +12.409 points Strength of schedule · 20% 93.4 / 100 +18.686 points Strength of record · 15% 63.5 / 100 +9.526 points Road / neutral · 8% 65.3 / 100 +5.226 points Capped dominance · 7% 36.5 / 100 +2.555 points Loss quality · 5% 43.8 / 100 +2.190 points | |||||
| 42 | AUB Auburn SEC | 3–2 | 66.17 | NEW | NR |
Auburn is #42 with a 3–2 record. Strength of schedule contributes 18.98 points to its 66.17 total. Its most valuable win is over Baylor (17–16), worth 2.18 résumé units. Road / neutral is its lowest component at 48.2/100. Results · 25% 60.0 / 100 +15.000 points Quality wins · 20% 62.8 / 100 +12.555 points Strength of schedule · 20% 94.9 / 100 +18.978 points Strength of record · 15% 62.0 / 100 +9.307 points Road / neutral · 8% 48.2 / 100 +3.854 points Capped dominance · 7% 55.5 / 100 +3.883 points Loss quality · 5% 51.8 / 100 +2.591 points | |||||
| 43 | LIB Liberty Conference USA | 4–1 | 63.99 | NEW | NR |
Liberty is #43 with a 4–1 record. Results contributes 20.00 points to its 63.99 total. Its most valuable win is over Delaware (30–14), worth 1.94 résumé units. Strength of schedule is its lowest component at 14.2/100. Results · 25% 80.0 / 100 +20.000 points Quality wins · 20% 67.2 / 100 +13.431 points Strength of schedule · 20% 14.2 / 100 +2.847 points Strength of record · 15% 79.6 / 100 +11.934 points Road / neutral · 8% 78.5 / 100 +6.277 points Capped dominance · 7% 73.7 / 100 +5.161 points Loss quality · 5% 86.9 / 100 +4.343 points | |||||
| 44 | UNM New Mexico Mountain West | 4–1 | 63.69 | NEW | NR |
New Mexico is #44 with a 4–1 record. Results contributes 20.00 points to its 63.69 total. Its most valuable win is over Central Michigan (38–7), worth 2.02 résumé units. Strength of schedule is its lowest component at 11.7/100. Results · 25% 80.0 / 100 +20.000 points Quality wins · 20% 78.1 / 100 +15.620 points Strength of schedule · 20% 11.7 / 100 +2.336 points Strength of record · 15% 72.3 / 100 +10.839 points Road / neutral · 8% 65.3 / 100 +5.226 points Capped dominance · 7% 89.1 / 100 +6.234 points Loss quality · 5% 68.6 / 100 +3.431 points | |||||
| 45 | UCF UCF Big 12 | 3–2 | 63.73 | NEW | NR |
UCF is #45 with a 3–2 record. Strength of schedule contributes 18.83 points to its 63.73 total. Its most valuable win is over Georgia State (44–30), worth 2.21 résumé units. Road / neutral is its lowest component at 23.0/100. Results · 25% 60.0 / 100 +15.000 points Quality wins · 20% 56.9 / 100 +11.387 points Strength of schedule · 20% 94.2 / 100 +18.832 points Strength of record · 15% 59.1 / 100 +8.869 points Road / neutral · 8% 23.0 / 100 +1.839 points Capped dominance · 7% 67.2 / 100 +4.701 points Loss quality · 5% 62.0 / 100 +3.102 points | |||||
| 46 | PSU Penn State Big Ten | 3–2 | 64.66 | NEW | NR |
Penn State is #46 with a 3–2 record. Strength of schedule contributes 15.77 points to its 64.66 total. Its most valuable win is over Marshall (45–0), worth 2.02 résumé units. Loss quality is its lowest component at 46.0/100. Results · 25% 60.0 / 100 +15.000 points Quality wins · 20% 63.5 / 100 +12.701 points Strength of schedule · 20% 78.8 / 100 +15.766 points Strength of record · 15% 58.4 / 100 +8.759 points Road / neutral · 8% 65.3 / 100 +5.226 points Capped dominance · 7% 70.1 / 100 +4.905 points Loss quality · 5% 46.0 / 100 +2.299 points | |||||
| 47 | UL Louisiana Sun Belt | 4–1 | 63.24 | NEW | NR |
Louisiana is #47 with a 4–1 record. Results contributes 20.00 points to its 63.24 total. Its most valuable win is over UAB (21–14), worth 1.90 résumé units. Strength of schedule is its lowest component at 24.1/100. Results · 25% 80.0 / 100 +20.000 points Quality wins · 20% 67.9 / 100 +13.577 points Strength of schedule · 20% 24.1 / 100 +4.818 points Strength of record · 15% 74.5 / 100 +11.168 points Road / neutral · 8% 65.3 / 100 +5.226 points Capped dominance · 7% 65.0 / 100 +4.547 points Loss quality · 5% 78.1 / 100 +3.905 points | |||||
| 48 | USF South Florida American Athletic | 4–1 | 62.89 | NEW | NR |
South Florida is #48 with a 4–1 record. Results contributes 20.00 points to its 62.89 total. Its most valuable win is over Army (28–24), worth 1.98 résumé units. Strength of schedule is its lowest component at 10.2/100. Results · 25% 80.0 / 100 +20.000 points Quality wins · 20% 74.5 / 100 +14.891 points Strength of schedule · 20% 10.2 / 100 +2.044 points Strength of record · 15% 70.1 / 100 +10.511 points Road / neutral · 8% 95.3 / 100 +7.620 points Capped dominance · 7% 66.4 / 100 +4.650 points Loss quality · 5% 63.5 / 100 +3.175 points | |||||
| 49 | SMU SMU ACC | 4–1 | 60.89 | NEW | 24 |
SMU is #49 with a 4–1 record. Results contributes 20.00 points to its 60.89 total. Its most valuable win is over Florida State (27–24), worth 2.04 résumé units. Strength of schedule is its lowest component at 15.3/100. Results · 25% 80.0 / 100 +20.000 points Quality wins · 20% 72.3 / 100 +14.453 points Strength of schedule · 20% 15.3 / 100 +3.066 points Strength of record · 15% 70.8 / 100 +10.620 points Road / neutral · 8% 65.3 / 100 +5.226 points Capped dominance · 7% 60.6 / 100 +4.241 points Loss quality · 5% 65.7 / 100 +3.285 points | |||||
| 50 | AF Air Force Mountain West | 3–1 | 60.44 | NEW | NR |
Air Force is #50 with a 3–1 record. Results contributes 18.75 points to its 60.44 total. Its most valuable win is over Nevada (36–33), worth 1.66 résumé units. Strength of schedule is its lowest component at 27.0/100. Results · 25% 75.0 / 100 +18.750 points Quality wins · 20% 60.6 / 100 +12.117 points Strength of schedule · 20% 27.0 / 100 +5.401 points Strength of record · 15% 61.3 / 100 +9.197 points Road / neutral · 8% 85.8 / 100 +6.861 points Capped dominance · 7% 59.1 / 100 +4.139 points Loss quality · 5% 79.6 / 100 +3.978 points | |||||
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