If you missed last week's games, here's a summary:
The Sordid Stats
These are strange times we live in. I guess since defense wins championships, I shouldn't be too worried. Here's a list of the top defenses:
| Defense Rank | Name | Yards/G | AP Rank |
| 1 | Michigan State | 188.8 | N/R |
| 2 | Florida | 212.3 | 20 |
| 3 | Louisville | 220.5 | 7 |
| 4 | USC | 230.5 | N/R |
| 5 | Virginia Tech | 233.3 | N/R |
| 6 | Wisconsin | 243.3 | 23 |
| 7 | Florida State | 251 | 8 |
| 8 | Cincinnati | 253.5 | N/R |
| 9 | Washington State | 264.8 | N/R |
| 10 | Maryland | 266 | N/R |
Here's a list of the AP Top 10 along with their total defense and total offense rankings:
| AP Rank | TEAM | RECORD | D Rank | O Rank | Composite Rank |
| 1 | Alabama (56) | 3-0 | 56 | 85 | 70.5 |
| 2 | Oregon (4) | 3-0 | 30 | 2 | 16 |
| 3 | Clemson | 3-0 | 68 | 45 | 56.5 |
| 4 | Ohio State | 4-0 | 13 | 15 | 14 |
| 5 | Stanford | 3-0 | 36 | 69 | 52.5 |
| 6 | LSU | 4-0 | 24 | 33 | 28.5 |
| 7 | Louisville | 4-0 | 3 | 18 | 10.5 |
| 8 | Florida State | 3-0 | 7 | 13 | 10 |
| 9 | Georgia | 2-1 | 69 | 6 | 37.5 |
| 10 | Texas A&M | 3-1 | 112 | 5 | 58.5 |
| Avg | 41.8 | 29.1 |
Last year Alabama finished with a composite ranking of 16 (1 in total defense, 31 in total offense). This year, with only 1 tough game under their belt, they rank 71. Interesting days lie ahead for the Tahd. Suddenly, Ole Miss looks like a challenge.
Remember how Pac 12 schools with identical records to their SEC brethren were never ranked because SEC voters said they played no defense? Now that touchdowns are en vogue in the sun belt, the rules have changed. 3 one loss SEC schools are ranked. 0 one loss schools from the PAC 12 are ranked. (That hasn't changed). But, 2 of the 3 unranked one loss Pac 12 schools are in the top 10 for defense, while 2 of the 3 one loss ranked SEC schools are in the top 10 for offense. There's you're new paradigm.
Game of the Week
Finally, conference games galore. #6 LSU at #9 UGA has to be the top game this week. LSU is showing better balance between offense and defense, but I think UGA at home will take chances down the field and use momentum to get a few defensive stops against Cam Cameron's new offense. I like the Tiger's o line, but I think Georgia does just enough to get a big win in Athens.
Other Notables:
USC at ASU: I have never seen such a poor misuse of offensive talent in my life. I cannot comment any further. My guesses: ASU stacks the box and Kiffin runs for no gain regularly. To counter the pressure in the box, he throws at or behind the line for no gain or 5 yard losses. When finally fed up, he sends everyone deep and either gets Kessler sacked or has his QB launch missiles into coverage. The middle of the field is for losers who like to score. This is not our game. Our defense however, is unreal. 3 defensive touchdowns and 10 offensive points equals a win. C'mon baby!
#21 Ole Miss at #1 Alabama: It's sort of a trap game, except Alabama played uninspired last week. This can mean only one thing. Saban will personally unscrew the head of every player who does not run through the locker room wall on the way to the field. Alabama will be ready and Ole Miss will drop from #21 to #22.
#23 Wisconsin at #4 Ohio State: Urban Meyer can coach. Dang it. I can already feel it. Louisville, Ohio State, and Florida State go undefeated. One of them will play the SEC champ and a one loss Pac 12 team will be left out. Let's go Badgers. Help a brotha out.
That's it for this week. Don't forget to get your picks in!
