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The Season So Far-week –Week 2
1st 4: Clemson, Alabama, Georgia, Oklahoma
2nd 4: Ohio State, LSU, Wisconsin, Notre Dame
3rd 4: Florida, Michigan, Texas, Penn State
Analysis: I’m holding off on LSU unlike other polls. They’re good, but not sure if they’re better than top 5. Georgia is the most suspect and needs to play a quality team. Florida redeemed itself after a mistake filled first week. Wisconsin is the big surprise so far, yet to allow a point.
Playoff Teams: Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State, Oklahoma.
Analysis: Exact same 4 as I had last year after week 2. Georgia, LSU, Notre Dame and Wisconsin look like their biggest challengers. In 2 weeks, ND and Georgia will clash in a possible elimination game.
Most disappointing: Tennessee, UCLA, Miami, Florida State.
Analysis: Tennessee has had 2 embarrassing losses as has UCLA and Miami. Could be coaching changes unless they can turn it around. Florida State barely won last week after a stunning week 1 loss.
Most Surprising: Wisconsin, Maryland, Utah, and Boise State.
Analysis: Wisconsin has looked very good against some decent teams. Maryland has destroyed two opponents including Syracuse. Utah could just be the biggest surprise of all by winning the PAC. Boise State is the early leader for the group of 6 bowl game.
Heisman Trophy: Jalin Hurts, Tua T, Justin Fields, Trevor Lawrence, Jonathan Taylor
Analysis: Definitely a close race. Jalin and Tua are the leaders. Taylor suffers from being pulled early in blowouts. A lot of writers have Joe Burrows in here, but I’ll take a pass for at least one more week. Trevor Lawrence off to a slow start this year and in danger of falling out of the race.
Big 3 Games of the Week: UCF-Stanford, Iowa-Iowa State, Alabama-South Carolina
Analysis: A real slow week for big games. If UCF runs the table, this could be their biggest test. I like UCF by about 10. Iowa and Iowa State are both undefeated, so this is obviously a big game before they start conference games. Iowa State has been a disappointment so far so I like Iowa to win big. Alabama appears to have very few obstacles in their chase for another undefeated season, but this game should not be overlooked. Alabama by 17.
Big games in September and early October: Michigan-Wisconsin, Notre Dame-Georgia, Utah-USC, Auburn-Texas AM, Penn St-Maryland, Auburn-Florida.
Analysis: Notre Dame and Georgia is the biggest early season game. The winner moves into prime position to challenge for a playoff spot. Michigan and Wisconsin will determine if Michigan is going to be relevant this year or whether Wisconsin is the real deal. Penn State and Maryland looks intriguing. A playoff challenger should emerge from the Florida-Auburn game.
1st 4: Clemson, Alabama, Georgia, Oklahoma
2nd 4: Ohio State, LSU, Wisconsin, Notre Dame
3rd 4: Florida, Michigan, Texas, Penn State
Analysis: I’m holding off on LSU unlike other polls. They’re good, but not sure if they’re better than top 5. Georgia is the most suspect and needs to play a quality team. Florida redeemed itself after a mistake filled first week. Wisconsin is the big surprise so far, yet to allow a point.
Playoff Teams: Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State, Oklahoma.
Analysis: Exact same 4 as I had last year after week 2. Georgia, LSU, Notre Dame and Wisconsin look like their biggest challengers. In 2 weeks, ND and Georgia will clash in a possible elimination game.
Most disappointing: Tennessee, UCLA, Miami, Florida State.
Analysis: Tennessee has had 2 embarrassing losses as has UCLA and Miami. Could be coaching changes unless they can turn it around. Florida State barely won last week after a stunning week 1 loss.
Most Surprising: Wisconsin, Maryland, Utah, and Boise State.
Analysis: Wisconsin has looked very good against some decent teams. Maryland has destroyed two opponents including Syracuse. Utah could just be the biggest surprise of all by winning the PAC. Boise State is the early leader for the group of 6 bowl game.
Heisman Trophy: Jalin Hurts, Tua T, Justin Fields, Trevor Lawrence, Jonathan Taylor
Analysis: Definitely a close race. Jalin and Tua are the leaders. Taylor suffers from being pulled early in blowouts. A lot of writers have Joe Burrows in here, but I’ll take a pass for at least one more week. Trevor Lawrence off to a slow start this year and in danger of falling out of the race.
Big 3 Games of the Week: UCF-Stanford, Iowa-Iowa State, Alabama-South Carolina
Analysis: A real slow week for big games. If UCF runs the table, this could be their biggest test. I like UCF by about 10. Iowa and Iowa State are both undefeated, so this is obviously a big game before they start conference games. Iowa State has been a disappointment so far so I like Iowa to win big. Alabama appears to have very few obstacles in their chase for another undefeated season, but this game should not be overlooked. Alabama by 17.
Big games in September and early October: Michigan-Wisconsin, Notre Dame-Georgia, Utah-USC, Auburn-Texas AM, Penn St-Maryland, Auburn-Florida.
Analysis: Notre Dame and Georgia is the biggest early season game. The winner moves into prime position to challenge for a playoff spot. Michigan and Wisconsin will determine if Michigan is going to be relevant this year or whether Wisconsin is the real deal. Penn State and Maryland looks intriguing. A playoff challenger should emerge from the Florida-Auburn game.
