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For two straight seasons now, USC vs. Ohio State has defined the early parts of the college football season. And now, for two straight seasons, the definition that we’ve got is that the Big 10 continues to struggle against tough competition, and that USC continues to be a BCS National Title contender.
After their 18-15 victory over the shocked Buckeyes in the final minutes of their game, USC now may position itself in the driver’s seat in terms of controlling their own destiny for the national title game. There was already good evidence to suggest that USC would have major computer poll help, and would be able to jump Texas if there was to be a BCS standings released today, and likely this victory has only improved those chances.
Oklahoma State, on the other hand, completely ruined their chance at perspective national glory by not showing up to play against Houston, and wiping away any hope that they had of a national title shot.
Texas, who started slow against Wyoming, suddenly decided to turn it back on in the second half, and will continue to be second in the poll tomorrow, most likely, but will continue to lag in the perspective BCS standings, due to the computer boost USC is to get tomorrow.
Florida will continue to hold top spot in the polls and BCS rankings, while Alabama will hold steady at #4, waiting for their chance to prove themselves against the Gators in SEC play.
BYU, mid major darlings of last weekend, also showed real strength this weekend, confirming their place in the top 10, and likely positioning themselves for a boost up, with help from the Cowboys loss. Their opponent last weekend, Oklahoma rebounded nicely, shutting out Idaho State even without Heisman candidate Sam Bradford.
Boise State joins BYU as mid majors of the moment, and would likely land themselves at #8
Other top teams cruising to victory included Penn State, Cal, LSU and Va. Tech. Some top teams who struggled were Georgia, North Carolina, Missouri, and #18 Notre Dame, who by all accounts was ready to reclaim national prominence, but lost heartbreakingly to Michigan on their final drive. It may now be said that Michigan will be the one to reclaim their lost prominence, and that although Ohio State faltered this weekend, a weekend filled with victories was an up weekend for the Big 10.
There is still some major football to be played before the first BCS standings of the season, but we shall see where the season takes us before we contemplate about what they might look like this early in the season.
You can find a projected top eight BCS at BCS Know How!
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