College football rankings: Thanks to Cal, Colorado and Arizona, The Bottom 25 has a Pac-12 flavor

25. Bowling Inexperienced 2-4 I had thought we would lose Bowling Inexperienced for the season after they’d gained two straight and had Akron and a complete MAC schedule awaiting, however the Falcons could not stand the considered being with out us. They misplaced to No. 9 Akron 35-20 this week and returned to our completely happy household. This week they’re going to be on the street to tackle one of many MAC’s nice surprises, Northern Illinois. (Final Week: Not Ranked) 24. Tulsa 2-4 I do not usually gloat publicly, however I obtained a quite prolonged and indignant e-mail from a Memphis fan a couple of weeks in the past. They had been indignant with me as a result of I had stated on the Cowl 3 Podcast that regardless that they had been 3-0 on the time, Memphis was the fifth-best group within the AAC at greatest. Nicely, following its 35-29 loss to Tulsa this week, the Tigers have misplaced three straight and are 0-2 within the convention. Fifth-best may need been too optimistic. Anyway, good job making me look good, Tulsa. Good luck this weekend in opposition to No. 21 South Florida. (12) 23. Cal 1-4 Cal had the weekend off however will return to motion on Friday night time in opposition to one of many Pac-12 ranked groups in Oregon. If Cal wins, it is proof that The Backside 25 is the one true ballot we want. (24) 22. Georgia Southern 2-4 The Eagles proceed to battle in opposition to any FBS group that is not ranked in The Backside 25, falling to Troy 27-24 this weekend. This week, there is a fast turnaround as they’re going to be on the street to face South Alabama on Thursday night time. (25) 21. South Florida 1-4 South Florida is a kind of sneaky not-terrible groups, which is a factor I simply invented. What I imply is that the Bulls definitely aren’t good, however their 4 losses have come to NC State, Florida, BYU and SMU. Whereas they don’t seem to be about to run roughshod via the remainder of the schedule, there may very well be a couple of extra wins in right here than you notice as a result of my rankings do not hate them as a lot as you’d suppose. Perhaps the Bulls can get a win this week at residence in opposition to No. 24 Tulsa? (15) 20. Colorado 1-4 Colorado took the weekend off to provide itself additional time to organize for its showdown with No. 8 Arizona. (14) 19. Navy 1-4 Navy has turned a nook. It is nonetheless solely 1-4 after dropping to SMU, however after a horrible begin to the season, the Midshipmen hung robust with a Houston group that appears fairly good, beat UCF, after which put an actual scare into SMU over the weekend. This Thursday, they’ve a date with that Memphis group I used to be simply telling you about. (17) 18. Outdated Dominion 1-5 I have not seen Outdated Dominion play a snap this season, so it is arduous for me to supply a dependable opinion. That stated, my numbers should not excessive on the Monarchs, and I would not be shocked to see a possible Backside 25 playoff push. This week the Monarchs host Western Kentucky. (20) 17. New Mexico 2-4 Convention play is not treating the Lobos properly. After a 31-7 loss to San Diego State on Saturday, New Mexico has been outscored 69-17 in two convention video games. Their third is that this weekend in opposition to Colorado State. (23) 16. North Texas 1-4 I’ve a number of mates on this trade who went to North Texas, and none have ever commented on me consistently referring to the group because the Not-So-Imply Inexperienced. Ought to I be damage they don’t seem to be studying? They do not need to learn each week; they only need to learn as soon as! The Not-So-Imply Inexperienced are at all times right here! (22) 15. Rice 2-3 The Owls had the weekend off, and let’s hope it did not sluggish their momentum. They give the impression of being to maintain their successful streak alive this weekend in opposition to UTSA. (13) 14. Tulane 1-5 One of the best emblem in sports activities continues to battle. Final week, Tulane fell to Houston 40-22 and could have this weekend off earlier than returning to motion on the street in opposition to SMU. (18) 13. ULM 2-3 How is a 2-3 group ranked this low in The Backside 25? Nicely, the Warhawks two wins in opposition to Jackson State and Troy got here by 18 factors mixed. Their three losses have come by 122 factors. That is the lengthy and in need of it! What’s going to the ultimate rating of this week’s sport in opposition to Liberty seem like? (NR) 12. Vanderbilt 2-4 The Commodores are 0-2 in SEC play up to now, they usually’ve been outscored 104-0. Granted, the 2 video games had been in opposition to Georgia and Florida, however nonetheless, that is not an incredible begin. Here is hoping the Commies can get on the scoreboard in opposition to South Carolina this week. (21) 11. FIU 1-5 The Panthers prolonged their dropping streak to 5 video games with a 45-33 loss to Charlotte. They’re going to spend the weekend licking their wounds earlier than returning to motion in opposition to Western Kentucky subsequent week. (10) 10. Southern Miss 1-5 Southern Miss has perfected the artwork of being dangerous however not wanting horrible within the course of. A 12-point loss right here, a five-point loss there, with the occasional destruction by Alabama combined in. This week the Golden Eagles sq. off in opposition to UAB. (9) 9. Akron 2-4 Increase your hand when you thought Ohio can be the one MAC group with fewer than two wins by mid-October. The Zips picked up an enormous win over Bowling Inexperienced to rise from No. 3 and look to start out a successful streak in opposition to Miami (Ohio) on Saturday. (3) 8. Arizona 0-5 The world is simply piling on Arizona now. The Wildcats had been feisty in a 34-16 loss to UCLA, but it surely’s a loss all the identical. It additionally price them their beginning quarterback, as Arizona introduced Jordan McCloud will miss the remainder of the season. Not the information you need to hear simply earlier than a street journey to face No. 20 Colorado in THE BOTTOM 25 GAME OF THE CENTURY OF THE WEEK. (11) 7. Ohio 1-5 Hear, I perceive that the MAC is a random quantity generator night time lighting as a soccer convention, however Ohio has at all times been the one program with some stability! I’ve not had a straightforward time wrapping my head across the Bobcats enjoying as poorly as they’ve. Perhaps they’ll snap out of it at Buffalo this weekend. (8) 6. Arkansas State 1-5 All proper, time for a confession. I had utterly forgotten that Butch Jones was teaching at Arkansas State till its third sport of the season in opposition to Washington. I tuned in to see if the Huskies would lastly look competent for the primary time this season that night time and was shocked to see Jones on the Arkansas State sideline. There, my biggest disgrace is on the market for the world to see. As for the Pink Wolves, they’re off this weekend. (7) 5. New Mexico State 1-6 As I wrote final week, that is an Aggies group that may rating factors, and it did so once more in opposition to Nevada. The issue is that the Aggies stopped at 28 and let Nevada get to 55. Nonetheless, this group is feisty, and it will have this weekend off earlier than a rematch in opposition to Hawaii. (6) 4. UNLV 0-5 The Rebels had the week off and can face Utah State this week. (5) 3. UMass 1-5 The Minuteboys grew to become Minutemen over the weekend, beating UConn 27-13. Their reward for successful The Backside 25 Recreation of the Century of the Millennium is a weekend off earlier than returning to motion in opposition to Florida State. (1) 2. Kansas 1-4 The Jayhawks had the week off and moved from No. 4 to No. 2. That is simply how highly effective their Backside 25 model is. Kansas is the SEC of The Backside 25. It simply sits there and will get respect. We’ll see how far more respect it will command after going through Texas Tech Saturday afternoon. (4) 1. UConn 0-7 Final week, UMass grew to become the most recent No. 1 group in The Backside 25 to win and fall out of first. This week UConn seems to do the identical. It could be UConn’s final greatest probability at a win after they host Yale within the biggest rivalry the state of Connecticut has ever recognized. (2)