We all can agree, if you are of sound mind, that USC is the best team in the nation to this point. While I believed that Ohio State was better than they played I have come to realize that OSU has lingering doubts about their own ability as a team. That is evident in their play on the field. They looked sloppy and frankly I do not see any enthusiasm in their play. They have no emotion period.

Oklahoma I will agree is a solid number two and as the season moves forward and they keep doing it like they are they should leap to number 1 in all polls based on their schedule versus USC. Frankly USC conferences schedule can be debated now with ASU's loss to Nevada the performance of UCLA against BYU, Oregon state and Washington. This year the PAC looks to be in a down cycle versus the Big 12 which is in an up cycle.

Otherwise you see the usual suspects that round out the top 10. Georgia at number 3 did struggle against the Gamecocks and frankly the score should not have been that close. I see a Bulldogs team that is playing tight and not relaxed. I suspect they feel Florida and LSU games approaching and any loss to one of those teams more than likely knocks them out of any BCS NC contention talk. So we will see what happens to Georgia over the next few weeks.

Florida at 4 is a sound vote but I still have questions about this Gator team. I like them but there is something about their play that has me thinking they will have a meltdown game filled with mental errors. It is a young team with loads of talent and frankly I believe one of the most talented teams in college football.

Missouri at 5 is another sound vote. They have all the hype going for them and they have talent that is for sure. They have a quarterback that is spunky a fast defense and a coach that is for sure riding the wave this year. Can Missouri finish the season out this year? Can they take the next step and prove they belong with the big dogs or do they need to stay on the porch?

LSU at 6 I have to just scratch my head. This is not near the same team as last years. The defense while still the same in regards to scheme they do not blitz. None, zero, nada, fini. LSU has loads of talent and may just have more talent than any other club in the nation when it comes to depth. But you can have all the talent in the world but if you fail to utilize the talent then what good is it? I am not convinced that LSU deserves the 6 spot. We will see what happens over the next three weeks.

Texas at 7. Okay. Again this is a team with talent but often struggles against inferior opponents as of late. I like the QB and the offense but it does not seem to click like the Hook em horns teams of the past. They seem like they are just going through motions. The defense will get better but I do not see this team as a BCS NC contender this year. They will more than likely lose 2 maybe three games this year if they keep on playing like they are.

Wisconsin at 8. Why? Because PJ Hill is beating up little teams? I bleed Badger red that is for sure. It is my team. But their defense is not that great. Small, yet fast, they will suffer from some ball pounding later on. I do believe they beat Ohio State at camp Randall and they may be the best team this year in the Big 10 but the Big 10, in my opinion, is going to have a down year. They are not as strong as the Big 12, SEC and another yet un-named conference that does not start with PAC.

Alabama at 9. While it is nice to see as many SEC team in the top 10 but let’s be real if Saban was not the coach would they get the 9 slot? I doubt it. This team has a long way to go to be once again as an elite power in the SEC. They have struggled this year and the players are making many sophomore mistakes that must be driving Saban nuts. I am waiting for that vein in his neck to burst. His hair dresser must be running out of his color because he's getting a little light on top. For the Tide this year they have to beat Auburn, Ole Miss and Miss State. A loss to any of them or any close game brings on an "I told you so" from everyone else.

Auburn at 10. So the pitcher duel between Auburn and Mississippi State is in the books. We know that Auburn was looking ahead to LSU without a doubt. Look at their history prior to the LSU game. This game is always the hardest hitting game of the year for each of these teams. Frankly, they just do not like each other. Never have, never will. But does Auburn deserve the 10 slot? I am not convinced.

I can think of teams that should be considered higher than they are such as Wake Forest, Penn, and Oregon. Heck even East Carolina has showed more skill, emotion than some in the top 10.

The season is still new and very young and there is lots of ball to be played.

One more thing. Notre Dame still stinks.